Hand Injuries

Hand Injuries | Sports Injuries
Traumatic Hand Injury Solutions: Providing Effective Hand Therapy Rehabilitation in Regional Australia
ByEliza LakeJanuary 24, 2024May 3, 2024
Breaking Barriers: Comprehensive Hand Therapy Solutions in Regional Australia Provision of appropriate and comprehensive rehabilitation and flexible care for residents in regional/ remote areas of Australia post traumatic injuries can be challenging and limiting due to the issues surrounding access to medical care and services. Current protocols and methods of care used in metropolitan locations…
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Hand Injuries | Sports Injuries
Game Day Management: Common AFL Injuries and How to Manage It
ByBen CunninghamSeptember 1, 2023September 18, 2023
How Action Rehab’s AFL Experience in Injury Management Reduces Recovery Time Injuries are an inevitable part of the high-intensity world of AFL football. Timely and effective treatment can make all the difference in getting athletes back in the game. To share our expertise, the Action Rehab team is privileged to present to physiotherapists at AFL…
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Common Conditions | Hand Injuries
Take Control of Comfort with Pain Reduction
ByHannah TarrantAugust 16, 2023May 3, 2024
What is Pain? In the realm of human experience, pain stands as a complex and multifaceted phenomenon. It can be defined as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage.” Pain serves as a crucial warning signal, alerting us to potential threats and…
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The Importance of Scar Management for Hand Injuries and Surgeries
ByBen CunninghamAugust 2, 2023May 3, 2024
At Action Rehab Hand Therapy, our hand therapists are well-versed in the intricacies of scars, going beyond the surface to assess and treat them with utmost care. Scar tissue, though a natural part of the healing process, poses constant challenges for both therapists and patients. Its presence can limit hand movement, lead to discomfort, adhere…
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Finger/Thumb | Hand | Hand Injuries | Return to Work
Understanding the Damage to Hand Crush Injuries
ByBen CunninghamJuly 10, 2023January 15, 2026
Crush Injury Chronicles: Navigating the Consequences and Challenges The old expression “…caught between a rock and a hard place…” is the perfect way to describe exactly what a crush injury is. A crush injury occurs when a part of the body is pressed with great force between two surfaces. A crush type injury can occur…
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Hand Injuries | Wrist
Wrist Fractures and Osteoporosis: Understanding the Connection
ByBen CunninghamJune 26, 2023June 26, 2023
Osteoporosis is a condition that affects millions of Australians, particularly women over the age of 50. At Action Rehab we often treat patients with wrist fractures resulting from osteoporosis. In this article, we’ll explore the connection between wrist fractures and osteoporosis, as well as preventative measures and treatment options. What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is…
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Post-Operative Flexor Tendon Rehab of the Hand
ByDamon BolJune 16, 2023June 21, 2023
Flexor Tendon Repair: Empowering Your Hand’s Road to Rehabilitation Who is ready to flex? In this blog, we are going to detail what to expect from a post-operative flexor tendon repair of the hand. Recovering from a post-operative flexor tendon repair is often quite challenging, as the flexor tendon system in your hand is complex…
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Volar Plate Injuries
ByAnthony KharoufehApril 11, 2023April 25, 2023
What is the Volar Plate? The volar plate is a fibrocartilaginous structure that is located on the volar (palmar) side of the finger joints in the hand. Surrounding these joints are the joint capsule, collateral ligaments and the central slip tendon. The purpose of this structure is to limit hyperextension of the joint and to…
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Common Conditions | Hand Injuries
Hand Injuries in AFL: Types, Risks, and Prevention Strategies
ByMegan HitchensMarch 6, 2023May 3, 2024
AFL is a high-impact sport that demands strength, agility, and a whole lot of grit. But what happens when players get injured on the field? Today, we’re taking a closer look at one of the most common types of injuries in AFL: hand injuries. From fractures to dislocations and sprains, these injuries can significantly…
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Thumbs Down: The Effects of Smartphones & Social Media on Our Hands
ByBen CunninghamMarch 20, 2023December 16, 2025
Smartphones and social media have become an increasingly important part of our lives. We spend many hours scrolling on various social platforms to stay connected with loved ones, learn new things or just as a form of stress relief to end the day. However, a number of individuals have noticed finger, hand and elbow pains…
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