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Hand & Upper Limb Rehabilitation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Hand Rehabilitation Specialists treat all types of injuries\/diseases of the hand and upper extremity including fractures, wrist disorders, nerve compression syndromes such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Ulnar Nerve Compression, tendon and nerve injuries, arthritis, sports injuries, post-operative reconstruction, birth defects, repetitive strain injuries such as \u201cTennis Elbow\u201d, amputations and replants, shoulder impingement, rotator cuff strains and tears. Neurological conditions such as Stroke, Parkinsons, spasticity following Acquired Brain Injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hand Therapy is a specialty of both the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy professions. A Hand Therapist has achieved post-graduate qualifications in upperlimb rehabilitation. This specialty encompasses treatment of the entire upperlimb from shoulder to hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Call Now to Book an Appointment (03) 5973 6911<\/a> or
email enquiry@peninsulahandtherapy.com.au<\/a>
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What is Hand Therapy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A hand therapist is a registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who has undertaken advanced postgraduate upper-limb education and training to become an expert in hand and upper-limb rehabilitation. Watch the video below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n