Melbourne Hand Rehab

12/11/2025

Meet the Richmond Team! 🤩

Cyrus has a special interest in treating: tech use injuries (phones & computers), bowling & badminton injuries, handwriting difficulties, hand fractures & aged care visits

Sri has a special interest in treating: sport injuries, fractures & scar management

Chloe has a special interest in treating: post operative conditions, fractures, musician injuries & rock climbing injuries

Ricky has a special interest in treating: Distal Radius fractures, wrist pain & Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

& Sez is our wonderful receptionist and she is your go to for any queries!

For appointments call 📞 9458 5166 or you can easily book online🖱️https://melbournehand.com.au/appointments/

📍Level 1/2A, Corner Bridge Rd & Punt Rd, Richmond VIC 3121

📸From left to right: Cyrus (OT), Sri (OT), Chloe (Senior Physio), Ricky (Physio) & Sez (Receptionist)

11/11/2025

Broken arm? At Melbourne Hand Rehab we offer waterproof casting!💧

Waterproof casts are a light weight and waterproof alternative to traditional plaster casts. They are generally more comfortable and easier to deal with, and you can swim (but not in sandy beaches) and shower whilst wearing them.

Waterproof casts can be a great option for children and the elderly. Aside from being lighter and waterproof, they are also healthier for the skin.

All Melbourne Hand Rehab clinics have the resources to make customised waterproof casts, however they are not suitable for all injuries.

During your appointment your hand therapy practitioner will check that your injury is suitable for a waterproof cast.

For more information, call us directly on 🤳03 9458 5166 or email 📩info@melbournehand.com.au

🎥Our OT Manny from our Werribee site crafting a fibreglass cast for her client

11/11/2025

10/11/2025

💧Hydrotherapy is coming to Melbourne Hand Rehab Caroline Springs this November!💙

Our Caroline Springs team will now be offering hydrotherapy sessions at Sunshine Leisure Centre - providing gentle, water-based rehabilitation to support recovery, mobility, and strength.

Ask your hand therapist if hydrotherapy could be right for you, or contact our Caroline Springs clinic to learn more!

📞9458 5166
📩info@melbournehand.com.au

To learn more about hydrotherapy, head to our website: https://melbournehand.com.au/hand-therapy/hydrotherapy/

07/11/2025

We’re proud to highlight Chloe Uhrmacher (Senior Physiotherapist) and Sri Devarajan (Occupational Therapist) from our Richmond clinic for delivering an engaging and insightful presentation for the Kinematics team 🤩

At MHR, we’re passionate about sharing our knowledge and supporting the broader healthcare community. If your team is interested in organising a professional development session or in-service, we’d love to hear from you!

📧 Email: info@melbournehand.com.au
📞 Call: (03) 9458 5166

05/11/2025

Well done to our fabulous Sez (receptionist from our Richmond site) who has been busy representing Australia at two international competitions and came home with a SILVER and BRONZE! 🌎💪

She’s now officially ranked 26th in the world! 🎉👏What an incredible achievement! 💛

04/11/2025

🖐 Protecting Your Hands at Work 🛠

Hand, wrist, and finger injuries are some of the most common workplace injuries - and they can affect anyone, from tradies to office workers.

In our latest blog, Alex Ford, Occupational Therapist at Melbourne Hand Rehab Boronia, shares practical advice on:

💪 How to prevent common workplace injuries
📋 What to do if you’re injured at work
💼 How WorkCover can support your recovery

Your hands are essential - protect them and know your rights.

👉 Read the full article now at https://melbournehand.com.au/protecting-your-hands-at-work-and-how-workcover-can-help/

31/10/2025

🧡Happy OT Week - an appreciation post for all of our wonderful OT's here at Melbourne Hand Rehab!🧡

We’re so proud of our dedicated OTs at MHR - helping our clients regain independence, confidence, and strength in every step of their recovery💪✨

30/10/2025

Work Habits That Hurt Your Hands☝️

Sore or tired hands after work?
You might be making these 3 common mistakes:
1. Poor posture
2. Tight grip
3. No breaks

Slide 1 - Poor posture:
✅ Keep wrists straight + shoulders relaxed + use lumbar support on chair
(Left image – what you should do)
🚫 Poor posture = hand & wrist strain (Right image – what people tend to do)

Typing with bent wrists and rounded shoulders increases tension from your
shoulders to your fingertips. Keep elbows at 90°, wrists neutral, and screen
at eye level to avoid strain on your hands 💻

TIP: Using a wrist rest with your keyboard can help with neutral wrist
positioning – use a rolled-up towel (like in the photo) for a cheap
alternative!

Slide 2 - Tight pen grip:
✅Relax your grip/use an ergonomic grip (left image – what you should do)
🚫 Tight grip = tendon stress (right image – what people tend to do)

Squeezing a tool too tight for prolonged periods can hurt your hands as there
will be extra stress on the tendons being used. Sometimes we forget to
loosen up as we’re focused on a task! 🖋️

Try padded or thicker handles which are more ergonomic, and keep your grip
nice and relaxed as much as possible 🖱️

Slide 3 - No breaks
✅Breaks every hour, incorporating movement and stretches (top image –
wrist stretches, what you should do)
🚫 Repetition without breaks = tension + strain = damage to muscles, nerves,
tendons (bottom image – what people tend to do)

Constant repetitive movements (e.g. typing or clicking on your mouse)
without rest causes strain on your muscles, nerves, and tendons. Take small
breaks every hour and incorporate movement and stretches to reduce the
risk of injury to your hands 👋

TIP: Some simple stretches and movements include: wrist stretches in both
extension and flexion (wrist extension stretch as pictured in the right image),
wrist circles, opening and closing fists ✊

29/10/2025

Congratulations to our amazing Hand Therapist, Eugene, on completing his fellowship!

We are so proud of your hard work and dedication💪It has been a pleasure watching you grow and we are excited for this next chapter in your career at Melbourne Hand Rehab⭐

You can see Eugene at our Caroline Springs clinic:📍53 Eucumbene Drive, Ravenhall, VIC, 3029

28/10/2025

Our Occupational Therapist, Nguyen Dang, and Physiotherapist, Eugene Chan, provide expert care in post-operative hand therapy and upper limb rehabilitation - helping you regain movement, strength, and confidence after surgery.

Nguyen treats:
✋ Carpal tunnel release
🦴 Scaphoid ORIF
💪 Distal radius ORIF
🩹 Flexor tendon repair
🫱 Extensor tendon repair

Eugene works with:
✋ Crush injuries
🩹 Flexor tendon repairs
💪 Extensor tendon repairs
🦴 Suspension arthroplasty
🤲 Joint replacements
👷 Return-to-work post-operative management

Take the next step in your recovery today.
📞 Call (03) 9458 5166
📧 Email info@melbournehand.com.au

📍 53 Eucumbene Drive, Ravenhall VIC 3023

27/10/2025

A radial gutter splint is a type of hand splint designed to support and protect injuries on the thumb side of the hand, specifically the index and middle fingers or the second and third metacarpal bones 🤚

It’s commonly used for stable or nondisplaced fractures of these fingers or their corresponding metacarpals 👈

When applied, the hand is placed in what’s known as the position of safe immobilization (POSI). In this position, the wrist is slightly extended (20–30°), the knuckles (MCP joints) are bent (70–90°), and the finger joints (IP joints) are kept neutral. This posture helps keep the hand comfortable, prevents stiffness, and promotes proper healing 🌟

📸Crafted by Brandon, our senior OT, from the Caroline Springs clinic 🪄