Services We Offer at
The Hand Therapy Co
Whether your condition is recent or long-standing, our expert team is focused on restoring function and improving your quality of life.
Why The Hand Therapy Co?
We provide comprehensive, individualised assessment and treatment for all upper limb conditions, including hand, wrist and upper limb.
Whether your condition is recent or long-standing, our expert team is focused on restoring function and improving your quality of life. Upper limb conditions can result in pain, stiffness, swelling, or joint deformity, impacting your ability to work, participate in sport, or manage daily tasks.
Our services include thorough assessment, tailored management advice, personalised exercise programs, and custom-made splints or supports where required.
We work closely with surgeons in the Southern Highlands, Goulburn, Canberra, Sydney, Wollongong, and surrounding areas. Where appropriate, we may recommend imaging or referral to a Hand Surgeon for further assessment and expert opinion.
We also liaise with your GP and insurer to ensure coordinated, seamless care. This collaborative approach allows us to deliver the best possible outcomes through evidence-based treatment and specialist expertise.
If you would like to discuss how we can assist with your condition, please feel free to contact us.
Conditions We Treat
Fracture management (including casting and splinting)
Ligament injuries and joint dislocations
Tendon injuries, repairs, and tendinopathies
Carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome
Arthritis and joint degeneration
Neuropathies, nerve repairs, and brachial plexus injuries
Dupuytren’s contracture
Scar management, pain, and oedema conditions
Burns and wound management
Joint replacements and fusions
Chronic pain syndromes
Post-stroke, cerebral palsy, and spasticity management
Congenital and paediatric upper limb conditions
Hand writing and fine motor difficulties
Most common conditions we see
Broken Wrist
(Wrist Fracture)
A broken wrist can result in pain, swelling, stiffness and weakness, particularly after a period in a cast or following surgery. Hand therapy can help you safely restore movement, strength and function as your wrist heals.
How we can help
Custom-made thermoplastic splints
Waterproof and non-waterproof casts
Restoring wrist and finger movement
Managing swelling and stiffness
Rebuilding grip strength
Scar management following surgery
Returning to work, sport and everyday activities
Jarred or Sprained Finger
(Finger Injury)
A finger can be jarred or sprained during sport, a fall or everyday activities. This is common in ball sports, where a hyperextension force can push the finger beyond its normal range. A jarred finger can be more serious than it initially appears, so early assessment can be important.
How we can help
Assess finger movement and ligament stability
Custom-made splints
Manage swelling and stiffness
Restore movement and strength
Support return to work and sport
Numbness & Tingling in the Fingers and Thumb
(Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
Numbness, tingling or pins and needles in the fingertips and thumb can be associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. Symptoms may be worse at night or during activities involving prolonged gripping or repetitive use of the hand and wrist.
How we can help
Assess your symptoms and hand function
Custom-made wrist splints
Activity modification advice
Exercises and nerve mobility where appropriate
Pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation
Clicking or Locking Finger or Thumb
(Trigger Finger / Trigger Thumb)
Trigger finger and trigger thumb can cause clicking, catching, pain or difficulty straightening the affected digit, making everyday activities frustrating.
How we can help
Assess your finger or thumb and symptoms
Custom-made splinting
Manage pain and swelling
Improve movement
Guide treatment and determine whether a cortisone injection or surgery may be appropriate
Rehabilitation following surgery
Pain at the Base of the Thumb
(Thumb Arthritis)
Pain at the base of the thumb can affect gripping, pinching, opening jars and everyday hand use. Thumb arthritis is a common cause of these symptoms
How we can help
Assess your thumb and hand function
Custom-made thermoplastic splints
Manage pain and symptoms
Proprioception and thumb stability exercises
Joint protection and activity modification
Maintain movement and strength
Painful Thumb & Wrist
(De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis / “Mummy’s Thumb”)
Pain on the thumb side of the wrist can make gripping, lifting, opening jars and everyday activities uncomfortable. De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is often called “Mummy’s Thumb” because it is common after pregnancy, when repetitive lifting and caring for a baby can place extra strain on the thumb and wrist.
How we can help
Assess your thumb and wrist
Custom-made thermoplastic splints
Manage pain and swelling
Activity modification and strategies to make caring for your baby more comfortable
Restore movement and gradually rebuild strength
WHAT WE DO
How we help you recover
Functional Rehabilitation
Ergonomic and workplace modifications
Joint protection strategies
Activity modification and injury prevention
Assistive equipment prescription
Handwriting and fine motor retraining
Wound & Scar Management
Wound care, dressings, and suture removal
Scar management and desensitisation
Sensory re-education
Silicon therapy
Exercise Therapy
Range of motion and joint mobilisation
Strength, stability, and proprioception training
Work conditioning and return-to-function programs
Education & Assessment
Diagnosis explanation and treatment education
Ongoing assessment and progress monitoring
Splinting
Custom-made thermoplastic splints (static and dynamic)
Neoprene supports and soft splinting
Serial casting and contracture management
Waterproof and non-waterproof casting
Taping for support, pain relief, and oedema control
Self-Management
Pain management strategies
Oedema management
Heat/cold therapy education
