Adelaide & Hills Hand Therapy: Mount Barker

About

Injuries and conditions that we commonly treat include;

carpal tunnel syndrome

osteoarthritis (base of thumb being our specialty)

fractures to the arm, wrist, fingers and thumb

tendon injuries

ligament sprains including sporting injuries (skiers thumb, golfers elbow, tennis elbow)

mallet finger

deQuervains tenosynovitis

Dupuytren's disease (post operatively)

chronic pain

nerve compressions (Cubital Tunnel, Radial Tunnel, Carpal Tunnel)

brachial plexus injuries

occupational overuse (RSI) injuries

burns & scar management

rheumatoid arthritis

What we do;

custom-made splints for immobilisation or mobilisation

range of off-the-shelf splints and supports

exercises for movement and strength

scar management

desensitisation

pain management

compression garment measure and fit

thermal modalities including ultrasound

We also offer;

work site assessment

activities of daily living assessment

support return to work

recommend other respected colleagues (physiotherapist, other allied health professionals, doctor, plastic surgeon, orthopaedic surgeon)

Our Occupational Therapist is an Accredited Hand Therapist (as awarded by the Australian Hand Therapy Association) and a Certified Hand Therapist (Hand Therapy Certification Commission USA).

And is an invited clinical expert lecturer to Masters students in hand therapy at Flinders University.

She has specialised in hand therapy since 2000.

And is recognised as a leading provider of hand therapy services in South Australia.

But most of all, she is passionate about getting the best outcomes for her clients who have hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder injuries.