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Celebrating Hand Therapy Awareness Week 2023

Celebrating Hand Therapy Awareness Week 2023

This June we are celebrating Hand Therapy Awareness week with a focus on injuries that occur in the workplace.

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How Hand Therapy Treats Workplace Injuries

How Hand Therapy Treats Workplace Injuries

Do you know the most common workplace injuries? We explain the specific treatments that qualified hand therapists use for a successful recovery.

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Part Two: Instability of the Shoulder – Shoulder Dislocation

Part Two: Instability of the Shoulder – Shoulder Dislocation

Are you suffering from shoulder dislocation? Find out how to assess your shoulder stability and great exercises for a effective recovery!

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Hand Therapy: Attributes of a Good Practitioner

Hand Therapy: Attributes of a Good Practitioner

A Hand Therapy Practitioner assesses, educates, diagnoses and treats injuries and conditions of the upper extremity (neck, shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand).

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Part One: Muscles of the Shoulder – Rotator Cuff

Part One: Muscles of the Shoulder – Rotator Cuff

As the most mobile joint in our body, our shoulders are prone to many injuries - like rotator cuff tears. Learn more about the anatomy and the main causes of pain.

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We Are Now Hiring

We Are Now Hiring

Early in your Career or Experienced Physio – Full time or Part time (min 24 hours) – The Hands Physio has a tailor-made position for you! The Hands Physio is looking to find the right person to join our team! The right person is someone who will enjoy working in our environment with our patients. We want you to be yourself and provide you with an environment where you are supported and can grow in your professional and personal skills.

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The Hands Physio's Ongoing Commitment to Our Patients

The Hands Physio's Ongoing Commitment to Our Patients

As Hand Therapists, we are constantly growing in our knowledge and expertise so that we can provide the best care and support for our patient's recovery. Read more about our recent learnings with the International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy.

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Celebrating Hand Therapy Awareness Week 2022

Celebrating Hand Therapy Awareness Week 2022

Join The Hands Physio team in celebrating Hand Therapy Awareness Week. Help raise awareness around how receiving therapy for hand injuries can benefit you. 

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Dupuytren’s Disease: The Who, What and How of Treating

Dupuytren’s Disease: The Who, What and How of Treating

Dupuytren’s Disease, also known as Viking’s Disease is a common hand deformity that can be treated with guidance from our skilled physiotherapists at The Hands Physio.

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Approaching Amputations – The Prosthesis Process

Approaching Amputations – The Prosthesis Process

The Hands Physio wants to help those who were victims to traumatic injury to feel comfortable and supported throughout the prosthesis process.

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5 Characteristics of Skilled Physiotherapists

5 Characteristics of Skilled Physiotherapists

At the Hands Physio, we want to make sure you are in the best of hands. Our physiotherapists have these 5 characteristics to ensure a quality experience.

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3 Ways to Hold Your Baby Pain-free

3 Ways to Hold Your Baby Pain-free

After giving birth, the last thing moms should be suffering from is wrist pain. At the Hands Physio, we have 3 tips to help you hold your baby pain-free.

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Mental Health Day: Staff Self-Care

Mental Health Day: Staff Self-Care

It’s easy for people to put their mental health and well-being on the back burner. At The Hands Physio, we value our hard-working staff and make sure they are supported and cared for by prioritising their mental health.

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3 Ways to Relieve Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Pain

3 Ways to Relieve Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Pain

Here are 3 tips you can use to relieve Carpal Tunnel Syndrome pain. It is a common nerve problem that occurs when the median nerve is getting compressed causing the sensation of pins and needles, or numbing.

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Arthritis: How to relieve aching pain

Arthritis: How to relieve aching pain

Treatment to help ease Arthritis pain includes applying heat to the affected area, dietary changes, as well as guided exercises. Understanding your body better will help in targeting your pain.