Thank you for your referral
Hello and thank you for choosing Hands UP Rehab for your patients' care – they are in good hands!
We encourage early referrals to ensure the best possible outcomes. If our therapist determines that additional investigations or a surgical consultation is necessary, they will promptly contact you to discuss the next steps.
Why choose Hands UP Rehab?
As an occupational therapist-owned practice, we offer a unique perspective on the conservative management of hand and upper limb injuries and conditions. Our approach emphasises holistic care, focusing on functional outcomes and enhancing one's ability to perform daily activities, work tasks, and leisure pursuits, rather than solely relying on surgical interventions.
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Private treatment room
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Collaborate with patients entire health care team
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Our therapist is a local community member
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We offer a Priority Injury Service
We prioritise the importance of sound clinical reasoning, thorough assessments, and personalised rehabilitation plans. By incorporating adaptive strategies tailored to each patient's specific needs and goals, we aim to promote effective recovery and optimise functional performance.
What we do best...
At Hands UP Rehab, our highly skilled hand therapist will conduct thorough assessments to evaluate pain, movement, swelling, wounds, scars, nerves, strength and muscle function. This comprehensive approach guides the rehabilitation program to ensure accurate diagnosis and management for a wide range of injuries and conditions.
Using evidence-based clinical reasoning, Hands UP Rehab will develop a personalised treatment plan for each patient.
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Education: We offer comprehensive education and guidance regarding your injury or condition, the rehabilitation process, and anticipated outcomes, including estimated timelines for returning to work and sports.
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Splints, Casts, Braces, Gloves: We fabricate customised thermoplastic orthosis (splint) to rest and protect injured or repaired structures and allow prescribed movement. We can make immobilising and mobilising orthoses/splints of all shapes and sizes. We also offer casting and prefabricated off the shelf braces. We will provide guidance on what is the best choice based on diagnosis, individual needs and circumstances. Soft supports and gloves are also readily on hand and if we don't have what you need we will make it or find it!
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Wound, Oedema & Scar Management: Comprehensive wound, oedema (swelling), and scar management to promote optimal healing and early rehabilitation. We provide suture removal, compression garments, silicone treatments, massage techniques, and manual oedema mobilisation.
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Soft Tissue Massage, IASTM and Trigger Point Therapy: Tight muscles can restrict range of motion and cause discomfort. Our therapy includes specialised massage techniques and manual trigger point releases aimed at alleviating pain and enhancing muscle function.
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Range of Motion & Strengthening: We work with our patients to develop tailored exercises and provide home exercise programs to enhance movement, strength, and endurance for daily living tasks. We can also provide work conditioning programmes to facilitate a successful return to occupational activities.
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Sensory Re-education: Patients experiencing nerve compression or injury may notice altered sensations such as numbness or pins and needles. We conduct a thorough evaluation and develop a tailored treatment and management plan to address these issues effectively.
Our main objective is to assist patients to returning to their valued roles and occupations. We take immense pride in ensuring our patients leave fully informed about their condition and progress and we enjoy seeing them reach their milestones.
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