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Managing Thumb CMCJ Osteoarthritis with PUSH Braces: A Comprehensive Guide
At Sunshine Coast Hand Therapy, we understand the significant impact that base of thumb arthritis can have on daily life. This condition, affecting the carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) of the thumb, can lead to pain, swelling, and decreased function, making even simple...
Do You Need a Hand Therapist? Recognising the Signs and How We Can Help
At Sunshine Coast Hand Therapy, we understand how essential healthy hands and wrists are to your daily life. From simple tasks like buttoning a shirt to more complex activities like playing sports or typing on a computer, our hands are constantly at work. But what...
The Carbonhand
The Carbonhand is a new product which has recently received TGA registration for use in Australia. Paul Nowicki from Base Medical recently attended our Clinic to present a demonstration of its use. Carbonhand is a revolutionary exoskeleton glove which acts as an...
Katie and Sheralyn have been to a Shoulder Assessment and Treatment Course in Melbourne
In February, Katie and Sheralyn ventured to Melbourne for a hand therapist specific course in the aim of advancing and consolidating their shoulder knowledge. When injury occurs to the hand or elbow there could well be residual repercussions to the shoulder region or...
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Recent Research-Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery Effect on Typing Speed
Are you working constantly with computers and have been diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Are you trying to decide on whether to have surgery? Are you concerned about post-operative results on your typing? Attached is recent research regarding the positive...
What is a Mallet Finger?
Have you ever been playing with the kids and get hit on the tip of the finger? You could have a mallet finger or thumb. Mallet finger is an injury to the tendon that straightens the end joint of a finger or thumb. Although it is also known as “baseball finger,” this...
Patient Information
Patient Information- What to Know Before Coming for Your Appointment Before your appointment Please bring your referral, x-rays, doctors’ reports and any other information with you to your appointment. Do not remove dressings or bandages that were applied during...
New Clinic in Birtinya’s Medical Precinct
Katie commenced therapy in the new satellite clinic at the PULSE building in the health precinct at Birtinya on Wednesday 2nd March 2016. These treatment times combine surgical and therapy reviews as necessary with Dr Lombard, Dr Latendresse, Dr Jon Dick, Dr Charles...
Dry Needling
In May, Katie attended a two day dry needling course in Melbourne. The course was provided by the Global Education of Manual Therapists (GEMt). Dry needling involves the use of a fine filament needle that is placed into “trigger points” which elicits a local twitch...