As we age, it’s natural to experience changes in our bodies, but that doesn’t mean we have to let discomfort hold us back. One common condition many older adults face is CMC joint osteoarthritis (OA), affecting the base of the thumb (Li & White, 2013). This can make everyday activities like gripping a cup,…
Do you find that the inside of your elbow hurts? Do you find that you ring and little finger experiences pins and needles? Does your pain wake you up at night? Or does it feel like you have hit your funny bone? If that’s the case you might have an ulnar nerve compression otherwise known…
Thermoplastic splinting is a treatment modality commonly used to immobilise structures, protect from further injury and minimise pain. Custom thermoplastic splints are made in session, moulded to fit your hand to provide better stability and comfort. Such splints are also removeable and waterproof, which can suit any lifestyle. Every injury needs to be treated differently…
Have you ever experienced wrist pain or weakness that has hindered your daily activities? Custom splints in hand therapy, such as wrist extension splinting, may be the solution you need to alleviate discomfort and improve function. Hand therapists make custom splints to support and protect the wrist joint, allowing optimal healing and rehabilitation. Wrist extension…
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…
What is Trigger Finger? Stenosing Flexor Tenosynovitis also known as trigger finger is a common pathology that affects approximately 2% of the general population. It occurs when the flexor tendon becomes inflamed and struggles to smoothly glide through the tendon sheath. Patients will often describe a snapping, catching or locking type sensation when bending and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
