Assessment, splinting, casting and rehabilitation for hand, wrist and upper limb injuries.
Hand Therapy Recent Injuries
Hand Therapy Associates provides hand, wrist and upper limb therapy for new and recent injuries, as well as ongoing conditions and post-operative rehabilitation.
Patients can contact us directly for hand therapy assessment and do not require a referral to make an appointment.
Our clinicians assess and manage a range of hand, wrist and upper limb presentations, including finger injuries, wrist injuries, soft tissue injuries, tendon-related conditions, fractures, sprains, swelling, stiffness and pain.
Treatment may include assessment, splinting, casting, swelling management, education, exercises and rehabilitation planning, depending on the injury, stage of healing and individual needs.
Direct access hand therapy
Hand Therapy Associates can be a first point of contact for many hand, wrist and upper limb injuries. During your appointment, your clinician will assess your injury, discuss your symptoms and provide therapy management where appropriate.
Where medical review, imaging or specialist input is required, we may recommend that you contact your GP, an urgent care clinic, a surgeon or an emergency department, depending on the nature and severity of the injury.
Hand therapy may include
- Assessment of hand, wrist and upper limb injuries
- Custom splinting or casting where appropriate
- Swelling and stiffness management
- Exercises and movement retraining
- Education and activity modification
- Rehabilitation planning after injury or surgery
- Communication with your GP, surgeon or other health professional where appropriate
When to contact us
You may contact Hand Therapy Associates if you have a new or recent hand, wrist or upper limb injury and would like hand therapy assessment.
You may also attend if you have already seen a GP, urgent care clinic, emergency department or surgeon and require splinting, casting, exercises or rehabilitation.
For serious injuries, severe pain, significant wounds, suspected infection, loss of circulation, major trauma or medical emergencies, patients should seek urgent medical care or call Triple Zero 000.
For hand therapy recent injuries, patients can contact Hand Therapy Associates directly to discuss appointment availability and whether hand therapy may be appropriate.
Phone: (02) 8078 0692
Email: hello@handtherapyassociates.com.au
FAQs
Do I need a referral for hand therapy?
No. Patients can contact Hand Therapy Associates directly for hand therapy assessment. A referral may still be helpful if you have seen a GP, surgeon, urgent care clinic or emergency department.
Can I attend for a recent hand or wrist injury?
Yes. We assess and manage a range of recent hand, wrist and upper limb injuries, including finger injuries, wrist injuries, sprains, swelling, stiffness and pain.
Can hand therapy help after urgent care or emergency treatment?
Yes. Patients may attend hand therapy after seeing a GP, urgent care clinic, emergency department or surgeon. Therapy may include splinting, casting, exercises, swelling management and rehabilitation planning.
Do you provide splints or casts?
Yes. Depending on your injury and assessment, treatment may include custom splinting, waterproof casting or other supports to help protect the hand, wrist or fingers during recovery.
When should I seek urgent medical care instead?
For serious injuries, severe pain, significant wounds, suspected infection, loss of circulation, major trauma or medical emergencies, patients should seek urgent medical care or call Triple Zero 000.