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“A Lifetime of Health”
Your hands are essential to work, sport and everyday life. Our hand therapists assess, treat and rehabilitate conditions of the hand, wrist and forearm at our Corio and Norlane clinics, for patients from Lara, North Shore, Bell Park and across Geelong.
What is hand therapy?
Hand therapy is a specialised area focused on the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of conditions affecting the hands, wrists and forearms. It is designed to reduce pain, restore movement, improve strength and support recovery after injury, surgery, or the onset of a chronic condition.
Conditions we treat
- Fractures
- Tendon injuries
- Ligament injuries
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
- Dupuytren’s disease
- Arthritis
- Finger and wrist injuries
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Rehab after hand surgery
What treatment can include
- Targeted exercises
- Manual therapy techniques
- Splinting and custom orthotics
- Scar management
- Swelling control
- Education to help you protect your hands during daily activities
A plan built around your goals
Our hand therapists work closely with you to create a treatment plan tailored to your goals, helping you get back to normal function as safely and efficiently as possible. The aim is simple: to help you trust your hands again and get back to the things you enjoy.
Conditions we commonly treat
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Tingling, numbness and weakness in the hand, often worse at night.
Hand Therapy is available at both of our clinics, Corio on Bacchus Marsh Road and Norlane on Melbourne Road, convenient for patients across Geelong including Lara, North Shore, Bell Park and North Geelong. No referral is needed.
Hand Therapy FAQs
Do you make custom splints?
Yes. Splinting and custom orthotics are part of our hand therapy service when your condition needs it.
Should I see a hand therapist after hand or wrist surgery?
Hand therapy is a common part of recovery after hand and wrist surgery. Follow your surgeon’s advice, and book in once they have cleared you to start rehabilitation.