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Learn where to access hand therapy in the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers, with clinics in Ballina and Tweed Heads offering support for upper limb concerns.

Urgent hand and upper‑limb injury care across Biggera Waters, Robina, Tweed Heads and Ballina. Early assessment, splinting and imaging referrals available.

Clinical overview of Saturday night palsy for Gold Coast practitioners, covering radial nerve compression, assessment, symptoms & evidence‑based management.

Discover why custom thermoplastic splints are the ideal choice for Summer recovery on the Gold Coast. Lightweight, breathable, and water-friendly – stay supported without sacrificing comfort. For upper limb conditions, book with Gold Coast Hand Therapy today!

Discover how cycling can lead to upper limb injuries and learn from a triathlete and hand therapist’s insights at Gold Coast Hand Therapy to get back to cycling sooner.

Parenting with Wrist Pain Made Easier  What is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a condition where the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist become irritated, leading to pain, swelling, and difficulty with thumb and wrist movement. It is common in new parents from repetitive lifting and holding.  Tips for Caring for Your […]

Gold Coast Hand Therapy have recently celebrated 10 years of partnership with the plastic surgery camp at the Mahatma Ghandi Tribal Hospital. The hospital is a part of the MAHAN Trust, an NGO  in the remote region of Melghat (800km from Mumbai) in the state of Maharashtra, India.  MAHAN Trust provides much needed critical care to […]

What are Pulley Injuries? Pulley injuries are common among climbers and athletes who rely heavily on hand strength, in particular isolated finger positions. Pulleys are bands of connective tissue that wrap around the tendons in your fingers, helping to keep them close to the bone and facilitating smooth movement. When these pulleys are overstressed due […]

Therapists at Gold Coast Hand Therapy were lucky to be involved in creating a new type of wrist support for Distal Radio-Ulna joint instability (DRUJ instability). A local Gold Coast Orthopeadic Upper limb surgeon requested an alternative to surgery for one of our lovely clients by providing her with a new design in forearm rotational […]

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a persistent pain condition that typically affects a limb, such as the hand, following a traumatic injury. Diagnosing CRPS can be challenging due to its varied presentation and the absence of a definitive test. The diagnosis is primarily clinical, based on a combination of patient history, physical examination, and […]

Relative motion splinting (RMS) is a technique used in hand therapy to optimize functional outcomes and improve range of motion in patients with hand injuries or conditions. This approach involves using a custom splint to immobilize specific joints in a manner that allows other joints to move relative to each other, thereby facilitating better function […]

In the high-stakes world of competitive sports, where every second counts and the difference between victory and defeat often hinges on the finest of margins, the importance of peak physical condition cannot be overstated. Yet, amidst the focus on larger muscle groups and more visible injuries, an often-overlooked element can make or break an athlete’s […]

Do you have a snapping feeling over your knuckle when you make a fist? And are you having difficulty straightening your finger?   Sagittal Bands are the “tie downs” that connect to either side of our extensor tendons over the back of our hand at the knuckle or metacarpophalangeal joints (MCPJ). Their role is to make […]

Dry needling uses an acupuncture needle to stimulate the muscle to produce a neurophysiological reaction and reflex relaxation. The needle encourages blood flow to the treated region, initiating the natural healing process and helping with pain relief. The treatment creates electrical signal in the muscle to enhance the communication and function between the nerve, muscle […]

What is a mallet finger? Mallet finger is usually caused by a sudden blow to the tip of your finger (or thumb) that then results in being unable to straighten the tip of your finger. The sudden force to the tip of the finger has caused the tendon to rupture (tendinous mallet injury) or the […]

Pain is a normal response which acts like a warning or alarm to what is a possible threat. We all experience pain in one way or another but what happens when the pain doesn’t go away. It may surprise you to learn 1 in 5 people have chronic or persisting pain. This is pain that […]

A scar develops as part of the natural healing process following the skin surface being injured; this may include a burn, traumatic injury or surgery. Typically, scar tissue begins to fill in the wound within 2-3 days of the injury occurring and can continue to develop for many weeks and months. During the early phase […]

The central slip is an important part of the extensor mechanism of the finger that inserts over the middle joint of the finger, the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP). It plays an important role in extending, or straightening, this joint.  Damage to this structure can occur due to a deep cut over the PIP joint, a […]