Finger injuries are generally known as a ‘jarred finger.’ It commonly occurs in sports such as netball, AFL, oz tag and rugby. Quite often they are left untreated and can lead to swelling, stiffness, pain and finger deformities. Here we take a look at the most common...
Hand Writing Assessments for Children Despite learning in the digital age with laptops and iPads, handwriting is still an essential part of learning. Being able to write legibly allows your child to communicate their knowledge during exams and when they step into the...
You may be referred to see a ‘hands physio’ or hand therapist after an injury. Do you know what makes a hand therapist different to a general physiotherapist or occupational therapist? Let’s take a look. What does a hand therapist do? A hand therapist, or...
First published March 26, 2020 12:40pm. Updated 29th June 10:00am AEST All patients and visitors must be wearing a mask and sign in upon entry with a QR code. New South Wales – From 6pm on Saturday 26 June 2021, if you have been in Greater Sydney, including the Blue...
Training for rowing or exercising on a rowing machine can cause pain in the forearm and wrist. This can be due to poor technique or repetitive motions straining the forearm and wrist muscles. It can lead to multiple types of overuse injuries such as lateral...
