Hands
HAND THERAPYHand Therapists help with a wide range of hand and upper limb problems from early management through to rehabilitation. We are fully equipped to cast and custom make splints.
One on one Hand Therapy
We pride ourselves on providing individually focused, one-on-one hand therapy services.
Our longer than average treatment times allow our certified accredited AHTA (Australian Hand Therapy Association) Physiotherapists to assess and treat you comprehensively whilst keeping treatment frequency to a minimum.
All treatments are backed by the latest evidence based research as all BODYSYSTEM® Physiotherapists are active participants in continuing education and training.
BODYSYSTEM® Hand Therapists have a broad range of interests and experience which include:
Post operative hand, wrist and elbow: Surgical ligament and tendon repairs, joint replacements, nerve repairs, finger amputations, wound management
Sports injuries: Sprains, fractures, dislocations
Arthritic hands: Osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatological conditions, arthritic gloves, heat therapy including wax bath, daily living aides
Dupuytrens contracture:
Post op management and rehabilitation
Splinting and bracing:
Custom made thermoplastic splints, fitting of specialised braces, compression gloves
Tendon problems:
DeQuervains tenosynovitis, tendinopathy, overuse injuries, surgical repairs
Fracture management:
Casting and splinting, exercise
Fingers:
Mallet finger, finger fractures, trigger finger, joint injuries (PIP, DIP, MCP)
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS):
Other nerve One on one Physiotherapyentrapments, bracing, activity modification, exercise rehabilitation, post op management
Wrist pain and instability: Clicky painful wrists, ganglions, traumatic injury
Workplace injuries:
Trauma, overuse, ergonomic assessment and modification
Scar management:
Post injury, surgery, burns
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS):
Pain management and return to function