Hand Consult SA

Hand Consult SA Hand Consult SA aims to be leaders in the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with hand, wrist and upper extremity injuries in Johannesburg.

Hand Consult SA was founded by Dr Chetan Patel, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon and Robyn Midgley, Specialist Hand & Upper Extremity Therapist in September 2017. Hand Consult SA is committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care by providing an integrated approach to the assessment, treatment, surgery and rehabilitation of hand and upper extremity injuries. A strong value system where the needs of the patient comes first and where patients are treated holistically using state of the art equipment and evidence-based practice to ensure full return to function. As a team, we aim to inspire hope and confidence in our patients.

Healing the Invisible WoundsThere’s no surgical tool for grief.No injection for trauma.No cast for the unseen.“There are...
08/03/2026

Healing the Invisible Wounds

There’s no surgical tool for grief.
No injection for trauma.
No cast for the unseen.
“There are no sutures for the soul, but when we work in the energy field, the body often responds in ways medicine can’t explain.”
– Robyn Midgley

What we feel emotionally, we often carry physically.
And yet, traditional care misses the subtle systems that hold so much of our story.
In the energy field—where memory, emotion, and frequency live—
the body remembers how to heal.
This is not magic.
It’s medicine we’re only beginning to understand.






We need more light guru's and less food guru's.
06/03/2026

We need more light guru's and less food guru's.

👉 Is Light the missing piece in modern metabolic disease?!In Episode 82 of the Fitness Wisdom Podcast, I am joined by the legendary Dr. Jack Kruse to explai...

UPCOMING FREE WEBINAR:Bernadette Tobler is a clinician–scientist translating biomechanics into better hand therapy outco...
05/03/2026

UPCOMING FREE WEBINAR:

Bernadette Tobler is a clinician–scientist translating biomechanics into better hand therapy outcomes.

We are thrilled to welcome Bernadette Tobler-Ammann will be presenting her latest research at our upcoming Hand Therapy Consulting Webinar.

Her study, "Biomechanical Analysis of MCPJ Differential Angle and RM Orthotic Design on IPJ Mechanics," offers practical, evidence-based insights into optimizing Relative Motion (RM) orthoses.

In this session, Bernadette will share findings from a biomechanical study using fresh-frozen cadaver hands to determine the most efficient orthotic configurations for improving active IPJ motion.

Key highlights from her research include:

The Optimal Angle: The study discusses optimal MCPJ differential angles as the "sweet spot" for minimizing the tendon force required to achieve maximum IPJ motion.

Design Efficiency: Research indicates that the number of fingers included in the orthosis (3-finger vs. 4-finger) significantly impacts efficiency depending on which finger is being treated and whether the goal is flexion or extension.

Tailored Rehabilitation: The findings suggest that moving away from a "one-size-fits-all" approach to RM orthosis design can help therapists maximize training efficiency with minimal force.

Join us to learn how these biomechanical insights can be applied directly to your clinical practice to enhance patient outcomes in hand rehabilitation.

Date: Thursday 12th March 2026

Time: 16:00 JHB

Cost: Free

Link to Book: https://robynmidgley.kartra.com/calendar/BiomechanicalAnalysis

03/03/2026

Janet came to see Robyn Midgley at Hand Therapy Consulting.
She had bilateral CTS. the right hand was operated on successfully, but she did not want to operate on the left.
She agreed to have 3 sessions of Physics-Based Medicine.
We used the Spectrochrome Laser, Tuning Forks and a crystal.
We also did some traditional therapy whereby we used IASTM, cupping and Kinesio Tape.
The blend of the 2 approaches has proven to be most beneficial.
In this video, Janet tells her story and praises the use of coherency tools in achieving a full recovery in only 3 sessions.
Contact Robyn Midgley if you need help with CTS on 083 650 3022

Solar Plexus Tuning TestimonialI truly loved the solar plexus session with Kimberly yesterday and I think the move towar...
02/03/2026

Solar Plexus Tuning Testimonial
I truly loved the solar plexus session with Kimberly yesterday and I think the move towards biofield and energy healing is growing. Thank you for offering the free taste of what’s possible — my palm chakras were on fire during the session and I had a sense of “weight lifting off my tight chest”.
The session had many similar components of a Reiki session and this is really boosting my enthusiasm to developing these skills in my private practice.
I have the Spechtrochrome laser, I’ve started the coherency course and I am excited to start using it.
I do like the thermal imaging to show people the effects of the tuning forks and tools we use to unblock the field.
Again, so grateful to you and Kimberly for bringing this to the forefront and will continue to be your cheering section from Maryland. Michelle McCarty, CHT

26/02/2026

AI Generated but a real-life Testimonial from Thabang.
When you raise the pulse of your treatment interventions, your patients feel it on a deep level.
I combine traditional therapy with physics-based medicine.
The results are faster, more effective and more long lasting than traditional therapy alone.

26/02/2026

CVA PATIENT'S CAN MOVE AGAIN

This gentleman has a spastic hemiplegia with no active range of motion.
Within 45 minutes I am able to get his fingers to open without any increased tone and get him to move his hand to his mouth.
The look on his face at the end is all I need to continue to master this treatment approach.

The only limitation is that which exists in our mind

If you want to learn more about this treatment method then click on this link https://form.jotform.com/253423484156559

26/02/2026

Bridging Biophysics and Medicine: A Focus on Stress Response

This session goes beyond standard relaxation techniques. Kimberly Schipke will be utilizing modalities rooted in biophysics to address emotional energy stored in vital organs.

The Methodology:

We will employ coherent sound via tuning forks combined with coherent light therapy, utilizing a spectrochrome laser she has recently patented.

The Physiological Focus:

We will target the organs associated with the Solar Plexus—our "inner digestion" system—including the spleen, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder. Crucially, we will also tune into the kidneys and adrenals to examine how the body processes stress.

The Goal:

To facilitate a shift from sympathetic overdrive back into a parasympathetic "rest and digest" state, improving overall resilience.

I invite colleagues in healthcare, therapy, and holistic wellness to experience these bio-energetic modalities firsthand.

Event Details:

🗓️ Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026

⏰ Time: 6:30 PM JHB Time

📍 Location: Online (Free Group Event)

Please join us to explore this intersection of engineering, sound, and light therapy.

REGISTER: https://robynmidgley.kartra.com/calendar/solarplexus

Something rare is happening on February 28th.Six planets align in the night sky—a cosmic event that won't repeat until 2...
24/02/2026

Something rare is happening on February 28th.
Six planets align in the night sky—a cosmic event that won't repeat until 2040. And we're gathering (virtually) to harness this powerful moment.

Join us for a FREE Group Solar Plexus Tuning at 6:30 PM.

Release stored emotional energy. Restore balance. Reclaim your power.

All you need to do is lie down, close your eyes, and receive.

This moment won't come again for 16 years. Will you be there?
Link: https://robynmidgley.kartra.com/calendar/solarplexus

Carrying tension in your solar plexus? Unexplained anxiety?                            Emotions you can’t shake?        ...
24/02/2026

Carrying tension in your solar plexus? Unexplained anxiety? Emotions you can’t shake? Your body stores everything. On February 28th, we’re creating space to let it go. As 6 planets align overhead (next time: 2040!), join us for a FREE Group Solar Plexus Tuning at 6:30 PM. Why the solar plexus? It’s your body’s emotional center — where stress, anxiety, and unprocessed feelings get stored. When blocked, you might feel: • Digestive discomfort • Chronic tension • Difficulty setting boundaries • Loss of personal power Join this session with Kimberly Jo Schipke, MS. ✓ Lie back in a quiet space ✓ Close your eyes and receive healing energy ✓ Release stored emotions from your body ✓ Restore balance to your energy centers ✓ Experience the power of group healing Completely virtual. Completely free. Completely transformative. This rare planetary alignment amplifies the healing potential — don’t miss it. 📅 February 28, 6:30 PM 🌍 Join from anywhere 💫 Register free- link in bio

Derek came to see me after struggling to recover from an UCL injury to his PIPJ.As I listened to him describe the tradit...
11/02/2026

Derek came to see me after struggling to recover from an UCL injury to his PIPJ.
As I listened to him describe the traditional treatment he’s had… which I used to feel was as much as we could do as hand therapists… I smiled inside. Because I had another option for him. A better option…
And in just one session he got full AROM. I used physics-based medicine. It’s ok to apply tape at the end of a treatment session to enhance the treatment, buts it’s not necessary. Sometimes I still tape because I want the patient to feel like he had some traditional therapy. The secret is to work in the biofield. Let the body do what it does best - heal itself, once it’s been tuned like an instrument.

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Centre Of Advanced Medicine
Johannesburg
2090

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