Carpal Tunnel Syndrome A condition called Carpal Tunnel Syndrome arises when the middle nerve that passes through the tunnel in the wrist is compressed. The carpal tunnel is in the wrist and is responsible for providing sensation to the skin of the thumb, middle fingers, index fingers, half of the ring fingers and the palm. [...]
Rock Climbing Injuries Rock climbing and bouldering are popular sports in Sydney. And it’s no surprise, given the number of centres there are around Sydney. While there is always a risk of traumatic injury with this sport, climbers are very likely to experience an overuse injury at some point in their rock climbing careers. Elbow [...]
What is Hand Physiotherapy? Hand physiotherapy is the rehabilitation of the upper limb: hand to shoulder. It involves assessing and managing hand and upper limb conditions that might require braces, splints, a customised exercise program and other treatments to correct problems and improve functionality. Our Sydney hand physiotherapists are skilled practitioners who have experience in [...]
How to Treat an RSI Many of our patients work long hours in front of a computer screen. Such work increases their risk of sustaining computer-related repetitive strain injuries (RSI). If identified early enough, physiotherapy can help manage or treat the injury. We can conduct an ergonomic assessment and provide you with posture and body [...]
