Please explore our information sheets and articles about all things hand therapy.
Dry needling is an evidence-based technique that’s rapidly gaining recognition in hand rehabilitation — yet it’s often overlooked in favor of more traditional treatments such as manual therapy, exercises, and splinting. So, what exactly is dry needling, and how can it help people struggling with hand pain or dysfunction? Let’s explore this modern therapeutic approach and why more hand therapists
Injuries to the fingertips are common. They can occur when a fingertip slams in a car door, is damaged while chopping vegetables or injured when
Physical activity maintains the structural and functional integrity of the joint tissues. Without physical activity of sufficient intensity, duration, frequency and variety, joints weaken and
Ever noticed how an old injury aches in the wintery weather? The idea that certain aches and pains correspond with, and can even predict the
Fractures of the wrist are a common injury especially fractures of the distal end of the radius. The radius is the larger of the two
Dupuytren’s contracture is a hand deformity that usually develops over years. The condition affects a layer of tissue that lies under the skin of the
While in Fiji, Jo and Nicky were able to share some splinting expertise with the Fijian therapists as they prepared to splint a patient with
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a common complication of distal radius fractures (DRF), reported in studies as occurring in up to 25% of cases.
A 66 year old woman presented to our clinic with a swollen, stiff and painful right thumb. On palpation over the painful interphalangeal (IP) joint
Mountain biking is a popular recreational and competitive sport, appealing to a wide age group . Christchurch has an excellent array of tracks for all
The flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) is a muscle that has 4 tendons with one tendon attaching to the end of each finger on the palm
Silicone gel sheeting (SGS) has been used in scar therapy for over 30 years, during which its efficacy has been the subject of numerous clinical
Following finger ligament sprains or stable finger fractures it is common practice to buddy strap the injured finger to its uninjured neighbour. In this way,
Our team of 12 hand therapists have undergraduate degrees in physiotherapy or occupational therapy and have all completed a post graduate qualification in hand and upper limb therapy. Together we have a total of over 150 years of experience in hand therapy!