Our Hand Therapy ensures
you get the best care
Most hand therapists are members of the Australian Hand Therapy Association, (AHTA) which is Australia’s only professional Association representing hand therapists and has just over 800 members nationally. Recognized hand therapist has achieved a minimum of 3600 treatment hours specific to upper limb conditions.
Our Hand Therapists work closely with your doctor or specialist to help ensure you get the best care, timely treatment and appropriate investigations.
Reasons you may see a Hand Therapist:
If you have a sports or other injury to your hand, wrist or arm
If you have a chronic condition such as arthritis
If you have any of the following symptoms – pain, pins & needles, decreased strength, reduced function or stiffness
If you have been referred by your treating doctor, specialist, orthopaedic surgeon or hand surgeon
For ongoing ache or pain that is not getting better
What can our Hand Therapists help you with?
Recovery after surgery
Arthritis problems
Scar reduction
Lymphoedema
Joint injury
Rehabilitation after complex injury or trauma
Recovery after amputation, tendon repair or nerve repair
Recovery of movement and function after a broken bone
Tendon problems , for example: Tennis elbow, Dequervains
Recovery and assistance after stroke, neurological injury
Sporting injury
Work related injury
Pain conditions
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Reducing swelling/oedema