Hand Therapy Gold Coast
Hand therapy plays an integral role in rehabilitation following hand injury, as well as after elective and traumatic hand and wrist surgery.
Hand therapy is a sub-specialised field of both Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, in which physiotherapists or occupational therapists undertake additional postgraduate training and clinical experience focused specifically on conditions of the hand, wrist, and upper limb.
In Australia, hand therapists are regulated by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) through their primary professional registration (Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy). The Australian Hand Therapy Association provides professional accreditation through the Accredited Hand Therapist (AHT) credential, recognising advanced training and experience in hand therapy.
A/Prof Graham, (Orthopaedic hand & wrist surgeon on the Gold Coast) may recommend hand therapy pre-operatively, post-operatively, or as a non-surgical treatment option where surgery is not indicated.
Your hand therapist will carefully supervise your rehabilitation, provide condition-specific exercises, and fabricate customised splints or casts as required. Hand therapists also manage surgical wounds, dressings, and suture removal. To achieve the best possible outcome, it is essential that you attend scheduled therapy sessions and complete the prescribed exercises. The hand therapists work closely with and regularly communicate your progress to A/Prof Graham to individualise treatment and optimise outcomes.
Hand Therapy in Mudgeeraba
The Palms Hand Therapy works closely with A/Prof Graham and other hand surgeons and is co-located within the Mudgeeraba Hand Clinic. The Palms Hand Therapy was established by Marin Suzuki, Dr Graham’s wife, and is staffed by experienced hand therapists working within the practice.
This co-located model is based on the Sydney Hospital Hand Unit philosophy, where both Dr Graham and Marin have previously worked. The aim is to provide streamlined, coordinated, and optimised care for patients with hand and wrist conditions under one roof.
Please note that additional fees apply for hand therapy services. Rebates for allied health treatment (Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy) may be available through your private health insurance, depending on your level of cover.
Contact The Palms Hand Therapy
📞 (07) 5601 0348
✉️ reception@mudgeerabahand.com.au
🌐 www.thepalmshandtherapy.com.au
