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THE BENEFITS OF A SMALL PRACTICE
I opened Complete Hand Therapy in order to provide premium hand therapy to clients in a more intimate setting. I felt that all clients would benefit from receiving continuous consistent care from the same experienced Hand Therapist. This is a service I have always wanted to provide clients to optimise their outcomes and I am…
WORKING FROM HOME: MISTAKES TO AVOID
Working from home certainly has a lot of upsides, but one downside that I have seen in my clinic is an increase in repetitive strain injuries and non-specific wrist pain. The “home office” set up does not seem to match up ergonomically with the work office. People are often working from the kitchen table, using a laptop, and sitting on a dining chair which can’t be adjusted. Ergonomically speaking, this is not ideal!
COULD MY SORE ELBOW BE TENNIS ELBOW? BUT I DON’T PLAY TENNIS!
Elbow pain can be caused by overuse of wrist straightening muscles. Tennis Elbow, also known as Lateral Epicondylitis, is a condition where pain is felt on the outside of your elbow on the bony prominence where the forearm muscles that straighten your wrist and hand attach.
I HAVE ARTHRITIS IN MY FINGERS, CAN ANYTHING HELP?
Many people develop osteoarthritis, otherwise known as “wear and tear arthritis,” in their fingers joints as they age. There are many treatments available that can have a great impact on the client’s hand function and comfort.
I WAKE OVERNIGHT WITH A NUMB HAND… IS IT CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common cause of numbness and tingling in the hand.
OUCH! MY THUMB HURTS
A very common cause of thumb pain, especially in women aged 40 years and over, is Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Carpometacarpal joint (CMC joint).
MY FINGER DISLOCATED/BENT BACKWARDS, BUT THE X-RAY IS CLEAR… SO I AM ALL GOOD, RIGHT?
Finger dislocations/hyperextension injuries in the middle joint of your finger (PIPjoint) occur commonly in ball sports such as football, basketball and netball. Sometimes when the finger bends backwards it doesn’t dislocate and sometimes it does.
WELCOME TO COMPLETE HAND THERAPY
The room at Complete Hand Therapy clinic is a light, airy, clean and an inviting environment which also has lots of plants and a few personal touches.
WHAT ARE SPLINTS ANYWAY?
Splints are often the most comfortable and effective way to manage an injury or condition, but what is a splint? Splints are custom made braces designed to support or immobilise your hand or wrist to facilitate your recovery.
WHAT IS HAND THERAPY?
A Hand Therapist is the best person to see if you have an injury to your finger, hand, wrist or elbow as they are highly specialised in the assessment and treatment of hand and upper limb injuries.
MY CHILD HAS A “BUCKLE” FRACTURE!
A buckle fracture is the name given to a minor fracture of the bone in your forearm called the radius. In children, their bones are more bendy. Instead of breaking upon impact, their bone will compress or “buckle,” hence the name buckle fracture.
MY FINGER GETS STUCK IN A BENT POSITION, WHAT IS WRONG?
Sometimes you may notice that your finger can get stuck in a bent position and lock, then snap open. This condition is known as Trigger Finger.