HandsOn Therapy has nine clinics located throughout Brisbane, Logan, Redland and Moreton Bay, offering high-quality, easily accessible occupational therapy services for the hands and upper limbs. Our team consists of occupational therapists and physiotherapists with extensive experience treating a wide range of hand and upper limb conditions. We strive to provide the best care possible for our patients by combining evidence-based treatment techniques with compassion and expertise.
Our team is fully qualified to assess and diagnose conditions and receive exceptional training and ongoing professional development to stay current on the latest techniques and treatments. To provide our patients with the best possible care and rehabilitation outcomes, we work closely with general practitioners, surgeons, hospitals, aged care facilities and insurers such as WorkCover and Comcare.
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Our hand therapy services in Brisbane
HandsOn Therapy offers a range of services to help patients recover from hand and upper limb injuries and regain full function.
Hand Therapy
Our hand therapists are qualified occupational therapists and physiotherapists who have completed post-graduate training in hand rehabilitation, using a range of techniques to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.
Work Injuries
Our therapists have extensive experience managing upper limb conditions and injuries at work, assisting patients with their recovery and helping them in returning to work.
Sport Injuries
Our therapists are highly experienced in managing a variety of sporting injuries, working with patients to create individualised rehabilitation programs that allow them to return to their chosen sport as soon as possible.
Scar Management
Staff at HandsOn Therapy are experienced in the treatment of scarring for patients, working with them to minimise the appearance of their scars and increase their confidence.
Gym/Hydrotherapy Sessions
Our exercise physiologists provide rehabilitation and conditioning services in a gym, at home or in a hydrotherapy pool setting to help patients improve their strength, flexibility and overall fitness.
DVA Patient Services
Our Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists provide services to DVA War Veterans to improve their quality of life and allow them to remain as independent as possible.
What is hand therapy?
Hand therapy is a distinct area of occupational therapy and physiotherapy that focuses on the rehabilitation of upper limb injuries and disorders. Hand therapists are highly skilled practitioners who work with patients to improve the function and quality of their lives.
What are the treatment methods offered by HandsOn?
HandsOn has a number of different treatment methods that can be tailored to the individual needs of each patient. Treatment may include:
- Splinting: A splint is a device that is used to immobilise or support a part of the body. Splinting is often used in the early stages of rehabilitation to protect an injured area while it heals.
- Oedema management: Oedema is the medical term for swelling. It is often a side effect of injury or surgery. Oedema management involves using techniques such as compression bandaging and massage to reduce swelling.
- Wound care: Wound care is the process of cleaning and dressing wounds. This is important to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Mobilisation: Mobilisation is the process of moving a joint or limb through its range of motion after periods of immobilisation or reduced activity. This helps to reduce stiffness and improve joint function.
- Strengthening & conditioning: Strengthening and conditioning exercises help to improve the strength and endurance of muscles and joints. This can help to prevent injury and improve joint function.
What we treat & how we help
HandsOn Therapy provides a variety of treatments and services in the management of the following conditions:
- Ligament & tendon injuries
- Fractures
- Nerve & vascular compromise
- Arthritis
- Post-surgery conditions
- Soft tissue trauma
- Pain conditions
- Repetitive strain injuries
Our hand therapists are adept at the assessment of a range of pathologies associated with:
- Post-surgical conditions
- Cumulative soft tissue trauma involving multiple structures and sites
- Pain conditions
- Ligamentous and tendon injuries
- Nerve and vascular compromise
- Early arthritis
Management techniques used at HandsOn for soft tissue conditions include:
- Rigid splinting to rest acutely inflamed structures
- Use of heat, cold and electrical modalities (ultrasound and TENS) for pain, inflammation and stiffness
- A variety of massage techniques including trigger point, myofascial, deep tissue and friction massage
- Re-education of movement patterns including for work practices
- Stretches and strengthening
- Task simplification and provision of assistive devices
Our post-surgical management includes:
- Focused wound care and compression bandaging to optimise healing and allow early exercise and hand use
- Fabrication of rigid plastic splints to protect repaired structures and allow prescribed movement
- Use of silicone media, massage techniques and compression for scar management
- Nerve desensitisation and re-education techniques
- Exercises, strengthening and endurance
- Initiation and facilitation of the return-to-work process during the rehabilitation phase
- Provision of ancillary services including exercise physiology