Peninsula Hand Therapy

Peninsula Hand Therapy PHT is based in Mornington and treats all types of injuries/diseases of the hand and upper limb!

Peninsula Hand Therapy treat all types of injuries/diseases of the hand and upper extremity including fractures, wrist disorders, nerve compression syndromes such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Ulnar Nerve Compression, tendon and nerve injuries, arthritis, sports injuries, post-operative reconstruction, birth defects, repetitive strain injuries such as “Tennis Elbow”, amputations and replants, shoulder impingement, rotator cuff strains and tears. Neurological conditions such as Stroke, Parkinsons, spasticity following Acquired Brain Injury. Hand Therapy is a specialty of both the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy professions. A Hand Therapist has achieved post-graduate qualifications in upper limb rehabilitation. This specialty encompasses treatment of the entire upper limb from shoulder to hand.

Meet AJ 👋⭐️ AJ is our new admin team leader! Say hi when you pop by at the front desk 🙌 aushandtherapy
13/03/2026

Meet AJ 👋
⭐️ AJ is our new admin team leader!
Say hi when you pop by at the front desk 🙌

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When DIY meets ✨Hand Therapy upgrade✨ 😅This patient came in rocking a cardboard splint (points for creativity 📦👏), and l...
06/02/2026

When DIY meets ✨Hand Therapy upgrade✨ 😅

This patient came in rocking a cardboard splint (points for creativity 📦👏), and left with a custom-molded thermoplastic splint made for support and comfort, to allow for their fracture to heal.

Custom splinting isn’t just about looking better — it’s about protecting injured structures, improving function, and setting our patients up for the best recovery possible.

Another reminder of how the right tools and skilled care can make a big difference. 🖐️👏

16/01/2026

👐 New Sponsor Alert!

We’re excited to welcome as a Bronze Sponsor of the Mornington Football Netball Club for 2026!

Peninsula Hand Therapy has proudly supported the Mornington Peninsula sporting community for over 30 years, delivering exceptional, specialist care for hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder conditions. Their highly trained team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists work collaboratively to provide rehabilitation tailored specifically to your sport, helping you return to training, competition and everyday activities as quickly and safely as possible. They offer custom, AFL-approved protective splints that allow an earlier return to play while protecting your injury, alongside expert management of both acute sporting injuries, fractures and post-operative recovery. With emergency appointments available every day, their goal is to provide immediate access to care and the highest standard of treatment to get you back to sport and work with confidence.

A big thank you to the team at Peninsula Hand Therapy for jumping on board to support the Doggies this season! Let’s get behind the businesses that back our club 🐶❤️

Wrist pain from golf? You’re not alone! ⛳️ Golf may look low impact, but the wrist takes huge repetitive forces during t...
14/01/2026

Wrist pain from golf? You’re not alone! ⛳️

Golf may look low impact, but the wrist takes huge repetitive forces during the swing, especially during impact and rotation.

It is one of the most common injury sites in golfers, from weekend players to the pros.

How do these injuries happen?
⛳️ Hitting the ground before the ball (‘hitting it fat’)
🪴Striking roots or hard surfaces
🏌🏻‍♂️Repetitive practice, especially off mats
🚨 Sudden deceleration and twisting forced through the wrist.

Hand Therapy can help! To help recover and get you back to golf treatment may involve:
- load modification
- supportive bracing
- progressive wrist and forearm strengthening
- proprioception retraining
- graded return to play

Content of this post has been based on an article by our very own Hand Therapist Sam, for the Australian Hand Therapy newsletter.

Book in with Sam now if you would like some help!

🚨 Hot Cars + Thermoplastic Splints = Trouble 🚨 🚗 Did you know thermoplastic splints can soften, warp or completely loose...
08/01/2026

🚨 Hot Cars + Thermoplastic Splints = Trouble 🚨 🚗

Did you know thermoplastic splints can soften, warp or completely loose their shape when left in a hot car?

Splint safety tips:
🔥 Never leave splints in cars, especially during warm weather
🔥 Thermoplastic softens around 55-60 degrees, a car on a 40 degree day can quickly start reaching above this temperature within the first 5 minutes
🔥 Keep your splint on if you have been told to!

🎄 Merry Christmas from everyone at PHT! 🎄 We appreciate your ongoing support and look forward to helping you with your h...
23/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from everyone at PHT! 🎄

We appreciate your ongoing support and look forward to helping you with your hand and upper limb injuries in the New Year of 2026! ✨

Reception will be working on above listed days if there are any concerns, just give us a call! 📞

We come in all shapes and sizes here at PHT - kind of like the hands we treat! Big hands, small hands we’ve got you!
14/12/2025

We come in all shapes and sizes here at PHT - kind of like the hands we treat! Big hands, small hands we’ve got you!

💪 What does our grip strength tell us about our heath? During our monthly journal club we looked into the evidence aroun...
12/12/2025

💪 What does our grip strength tell us about our heath?

During our monthly journal club we looked into the evidence around grip strength and its correlation with health status!

Stronger grip can be linked with overall muscle strength, physical function, bone health, fewer falls and even quality of life.

Research shows that measuring grip strength can help identify older adults at risk of poorer health outcomes.

I wonder what your grip strength says about you! 👀

Dog vs Thermoplastic splint 😮Always keep your splint safety stored away from curious paws and jaws. Has your splint ever...
27/11/2025

Dog vs Thermoplastic splint 😮

Always keep your splint safety stored away from curious paws and jaws.
Has your splint ever been ‘remoulded’ by your furry friend ? Tell us below 😅👇

What is a buckle fracture? 🦴 A buckle fracture is a small area of compressed bone, seen often in young children under 12...
19/11/2025

What is a buckle fracture? 🦴

A buckle fracture is a small area of compressed bone, seen often in young children under 12 due to their bones being softer and more flexible than adults.

This type of fracture is often seen in the wrist, is stable and heals quickly without problems.

With a buckle fracture in the wrist, immobilisation in a thermoplastic splint is recommended for 3 weeks with advice to avoid contact sports 6 weeks.

Meet Will 👋⭐️ Will is our new Hand Therapist! Will has recently returned back home after working as a Hand Therapist in ...
17/10/2025

Meet Will 👋
⭐️ Will is our new Hand Therapist! Will has recently returned back home after working as a Hand Therapist in the UK for 2 years, specifically within the NHS with a post operative focus.
⭐️ Fun fact: Will is a twin 👯

Meet Adele 👋⭐️ Adele is our new Hand Therapist with a background in Occupational Therapy.⭐️ Fun fact: You will soon find...
19/09/2025

Meet Adele 👋
⭐️ Adele is our new Hand Therapist with a background in Occupational Therapy.
⭐️ Fun fact: You will soon find out that Adele is a dedicated runner and Pilates lover 🤩

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315 Main Street
Mornington, VIC
3931

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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