Upper Limbs & Beyond

Upper Limbs & Beyond Inspire people to thrive, we deliver exceptional healthcare. A specialist practice of Hand Therapists and Lymphoedema Therapists. Individual results may vary.

Disclaimer: Images and information are for educational purposes. Content is NOT medical advice. At Upper Limbs & Beyond we provide treatment for all problems relating to the hand, wrist and elbow as well as Lymphoedema, Vascular, Scars and Swelling for the whole body. Whether it be sporting injuries, arthritis, fractures, dislocations, burns, overuse injuries, surgery following cancer or trauma, leg ulcers, varicose veins or lymphoedema we can give the expert diagnosis and treatment plan to assist your recovery to independence. Individual home treatment programs are developed, monitored and upgraded regularly to help each patient regain flexibility and strength to allow them to return to work, sport, and daily activities. We accept self referrals, however we do like to liaise with the specialists, doctors or others involved in their care. Work Cover, DVA, EPC Plans & Health Insurance

We work with WorkCover and other insurance agencies to provide services. Appointment fees are claimable through health funds with extras benefits under Occupational Therapy. Therapy is always aimed to educate the client to enable their return to their role in work or daily living and provide them with the tools to perform their rehabilitation independently.

02/04/2026

Day 6 → 3 weeks → 4 weeks → 6 weeks. 📸

This elbow scar didn’t just heal — it was managed. And there’s a big difference.

Under that scar, skin, tendons, muscles, vessels and fascia all need to glide freely. When scar tissue binds those layers together, movement, strength and function are compromised.

Here’s what specialist scar management actually involves:
🔹 Phase-appropriate dressings — supporting the wound environment at every stage of healing
🔹 Progressive movement — carefully staged to maintain tissue gliding and prevent adhesions forming
🔹 Tension management — splinting, positioning and taping to offload the healing scar and protect new tissue
🔹 Silicone products — best evidence for scar management; works by maintaining hydration and reducing excessive scar formation
🔹 Scar desensitisation — hands-on work to improve tolerance, pliability and tissue mobility

Leave a scar unmanaged and you risk restricted movement, tissue adhesion and long-term functional loss.

Start early, prevention is best treatment approach!

📍 Upper Limbs and Beyond | Mackay
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Clinic Disclaimer: Case studies & images are for educational purposes. Individual results vary. Content is not medical advice.

01/04/2026

Ever wondered what actually happens in a lymphoedema appointment?

We start by getting to know you- your history, your goals, medical history, what’s been going on and how it’s affecting your life. No assumptions. Building relationships and providing education.

31/03/2026

Scar adhesion

We talk about getting tissues moving early. This is why-following surgery, your body will start to create scar tissue from around 2 weeks. Scar tissue is not selective- it could stick anything together if it stays still.

Hand therapy aims to move the tissues that are safe to move as early as possible to reduce the risk of tissues sticking and prevent full movement long term.

There is more to treatment than movement, it requires safe positioning or protection, wound healing, scar prevention, controlling oedema scar management, movement, exercise and strengthening. Taking into account pain management and specific goals of each person, helping to facilitate their return to their usual tasks.

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Address

130 Wood Street
Mackay, QLD
4740

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+61749427576

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At Popp Hand Therapy we provide treatment for all problems relating to your fingers, wrist and elbow. Whether it be sporting injuries, arthritis, fractures, dislocations, burns or overuse injuries, we can give you an expert DIAGNOSIS and develop a TREATMENT plan to ensure your full and quick recovery. Individual home treatment programs are developed, monitored and upgraded regularly to help you regain flexibility and strength to allow return to work, sport, and daily activities. No referral is necessary however we do like to liaise with your surgeons or doctors involved in your care. We DO accept Work Cover & Health Insurance referrals. We work with WorkCover and other insurance agencies to provide services to you. Appointment fees may be claimable through your health fund. Check with them for Occupational Therapy services. Therapy is always aimed to educate YOU, to enable YOUR return to your role in work or daily living and provide YOU with the tools to perform YOUR rehabilitation independently.