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…
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a common health concern, especially among women over 50. Characterised by weakening bones, osteoporosis can increase the risk of fractures in various body parts. Fortunately, there are ways to minimise your risk and improve your bone health, with regular exercise being one of the most effective approaches. In this article,…
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…
Dupuytren’s Contracture: Unveiling the Constriction of Hand Function Dupuytren’s contracture refers to the debilitating symptoms that occur as a result of Dupuytren’s disease, which is a benign thickening of the palmar fascia that eventually forces the fingers to bend permanently towards the palm (Soreide, 2018). In initial stages, a small nodule forms in the connective…
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…
What is Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis (CMCJ OA)? Thumb carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent area for OA to occur in the hand, causing significant pain and impacting daily function (Bertozzi et al. 2015; Bulher et al. 2019). OA is the most common form of arthritis in Australia resulting from repetitive loading,…
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…
Pregnancy can be a wonderful and joyful time; starting or expanding your family, bringing new life into the world, finally answering your parents’ pleas for grandchildren … but for the expectant mother, those 40 weeks can also bring discomfort, aches, and tender joints. At Action Rehab, we are happy to offer tailored treatment plans to…
Mallet finger is a common injury that can cause significant pain and discomfort. It occurs when the outermost joint of the finger is injured, usually from a forceful impact or accident. The condition can cause the fingertip to droop and prevent it from straightening, making even simple tasks difficult. In this blog, we will discuss…
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…
