Upper Limbs & Beyond

Upper Limbs & Beyond We give back independence. We are a specialist practice of Occupational and Lymphoedema Therapists.

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.

28/11/2025

Donning = putting on.

🤓 Brigette shows us how to use a stocking Donning Aid. This one is called EZY AS.

27/11/2025

We love progress videos! 😍
Middle & Ring finger PIP joint replacement surgery. Post surgery the patient is now has much less pain and can close her hand into a fist, allowing her to use her hands better than before! 🙌🏻

25/11/2025

Using unaffected limbs to help relearn movement on the affected side! 🤔🤓

❓How does this work❓

⭐️ Bilateral facilitation/neural coupling: When both limbs move together the nervous system recruits motor neurons in a bilateral pattern, even on the affected side. This is called cross education or bilateral transfer, where activating the healthy limb enhances neural drive to the injured limb.

⭐️ Reduced inhibition/pain guarding: After trauma or surgery the nervous system often limits movement via protective inhibition to prevent pain or re-injury. Using both limbs can distract the brain from guarding the injured shoulder, reducing reflex inhibition and allowing greater movement.

⭐️ Motor learning/coordination effects: Functional, bilateral tasks for example lifting a box with both hands provide proper perceptive feedback that encourages smooth coordinated movement. This contemporarily increases functional range of movement compared to isolated single movement.

⭐️ Cognitive/psychological factors: confidence and perception of safety are higher during bilateral movement, reducing fear avoidance behaviours. This can manifest as increased willingness to move the affected shoulder through a larger range.

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130 Wood Street
Mackay, QLD
4740

Opening Hours

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

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+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.