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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...
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 the median nerve at the wrist, it results in altered...
Welcome to Ruth
On the 15th of September we welcomed our new staff member Ruth Addis. She is based at our Cotton Tree clinic and is working in admin. Ruth has lived on the Sunshine Coast for 28 years and enjoys playing tennis, travelling abroad, photography and early morning walks....