Baby on Board- Sheralyn and her husband are expecting a baby
Exciting news- Sheralyn is expecting a baby. Her final day before leaving on maternity leave is 21st Dec 2018.
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 [...]
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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 [...]
Patient Information- What to Know Before Coming for Your Appointment
Patient Information 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 surgery, unless instructed to do so by your surgeon. [...]
Welcome to Emma
In November 2015, we welcomed Emma, a new graduate occupational therapist from Sunshine Coast University. She is currently working in the Cotton Tree clinic Mondays and Fridays and with Katie at Birtinya on Wednesdays. Emma has been working in health [...]
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 [...]
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" [...]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Do you ever wake up and your fingers are tingling or numb? Do your fingers fall asleep during the day when driving or reading a book? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very common condition that due to the compression of [...]