The Hands Physio – Action Rehab Roseville: Opening This May for Comprehensive Hand & Upper Limb Care

You may be wondering, what exactly is hand therapy? Hand therapy is a specific field that assesses and then delivers strengthening, massage, pain management education, and rehabilitation, helping patients regain maximum movement of their shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand after injury, surgery, or medical condition diagnosis. You do not need a referral to come in to see one of our therapists as we are able to assess and diagnose your injury or condition.

We are very proud of the fact that we can make a customised thermoplastic splints to best fit your hand or wrist that will best support you while you recover from your injury or condition. Our thermoplastic splints are lightweight and water-resistant, making it easier to manage in your day-to-day life. The custom nature of our splints also means that we can easily tailor the splint to your condition, such as making a guard to return to sports in an athlete’s case or making a small splint to fit a young child.

All our hand therapists at The Hands Physio have received further postgraduate practical training to ensure they are experts in providing comprehensive care for the upper limb. They work in collaboration with other professionals, including hand surgeons, general practitioners, and rehabilitation consultants, to provide you with the highest quality care.

Some of the common conditions that we treat in our clinics include:

• Fractures and dislocations of fingers and wrists (distal radius fracture, buckle fracture, greenstick fracture, mallet finger)
• Tendon injuries (tendinosis, tendon repairs, trigger finger)
• Ligament injuries (TFCC tear, scapholunate ligament tear, ulna collateral ligament injury)
• Nerve compression injuries (carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome)
• Arthritis and joint degeneration
• Post-surgical recovery (such as after tendon repair, Dupytrens release or joint replacement)
• Elbow injuries (elbow fracture, ligament injury, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow)

We are well-equipped with the tools and expertise to treat your injury. Our treatment at The Hands Physio can include:

• Making custom thermoplastic splints
• Prescription of an individualised exercise program comprising of strengthening, range of motion and stretching exercises
• Pain management
• Manual therapy such as massage, joint mobilisations, passive stretches
• Scar management
• Wound management

If you have any concerns or questions about your upper limb injury, or if you have pain in your hand or wrist and would like it to be assessed and treated, reach out to us at Action Rehab The Hands Physio. We are looking forward to seeing you in our new Roseville clinic!