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An overview of Volar Plate injury and treatment
A volar plate injury is common in ball sports, such as netball or cricket when a ball hits the end of the finger, forcing it into hyperextension. What Is a Volar Plate Injury? The volar plate is a ligament that is on the palm side of the finger. It stabilises…
An overview of injury to the Flexor Tendon Pulleys in rock climbers
Injuries to the flexor tendon pulleys are common for rock climbers. Here’s how an injury may occur and how it will be treated by your hand therapist. What Is a Flexor Tendon Pulley Rupture? Pulley ruptures are common in rock climbers. A common scenario is when a rock climber feels a sharp…
What is jersey finger?
Jersey finger is an injury to the FDP tendon in the finger. It is common in sports like AFL or rugby when a player attempts to grab another’s jersey with the tips of their fingers, but the jersey is jerked away. What Is Jersey Finger? Jersey finger is a common…
An overview of a Bennett’s Fracture
A Bennett’s fracture is a fracture to the base of the first metacarpal bone, which is located at the base of the thumb. They are common in...
A Busy Year for Hand Therapy Group | Roundup of the Worldwide Conferences Attended in 2017
Here is a roundup of the hand therapy conferences attended by our director, Dr. Anne Wajon, in 2017. Anne is currently President of the International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy (IFSHT). 2017 was a very busy year for Anne. She found herself travelling the world attending a range of…
Hand Therapy Group has been recognised for quality and safety with accreditation by QIP
Hand Therapy Group has been recognised for the quality and safety of their service with the award of accreditation by Quality Innovation Performance (QIP) at our Macquarie, Pacific and Hills Norwest practices. QIP is Australia’s most comprehensive not-for-profit accreditation organisation, dedicated to delivering accreditation and support services to a diverse…
Swimmer’s shoulder: what is it and how is it treated?
Swimmer’s shoulder is a blanket term used to describe pain in the shoulder that may have been caused by any number of activities. Swimmer’s shoulder is a blanket term to describe pain in the shoulder. It is generally an overuse type injury and multiple structures may be affected. The shoulder…
How to manage and prevent pain from using power tools
Using power tools day in and day out can cause problems in your hand. If you suffer from any kind of pain, numbness, tingling, or burning from using tools, here are some ways you can help. Repetitive use of power tools can cause problems in your hand. Symptoms could include…
What is shoulder bursitis
Shoulder bursitis is where the bursa in the shoulder joint becomes inflamed, resulting in pain. It can be cause by overuse. Here are some ways you can help. What Is Shoulder Bursitis? Shoulder bursitis is inflammation of the bursa in the shoulder joint. The bursa is a fluid filled sac…
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