Northern Beaches Hand Therapy is a private hand therapy practice, located within Peninsula Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine on the Northern Beaches.

We provide hand therapy for people with disorders of the hand and upper limb, including the provision of splints, casts and assistive devices.

We work closely with consultant hand surgeons, including Drs Mark Hile and Anna Watson, who consult from Peninsula Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.

We also encourage referral from general practitioners and physiotherapists, and also welcome patient's attendance without referral.

This practice is staffed by extremely experienced hand therapists, both physiotherapists and occupational therapists, who have been concentrating on treating the hand and upper limb for many years. The majority of staff employees are Accredited Hand Therapist as awarded by the Australian Hand Therapy Association. Consultations are generally available from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, by appointment. We are happy to liaise with your family doctor, surgeon, insurance company or rehabilitation provider in relation to your management, but will only do so with your prior agreement.

We offer HICAPS for immediate private health fund rebate, and are happy to comply with WorkCover Guidelines for patients injured at work.

Therapeutic modalities may include:

  • Application and removal of waterproof fiberglass casts
  • Fabrication and fitting of custom made neoprene supports for thumb and wrist
  • Fabrication of leather wrist braces
  • Fabrication of thermoplastic splints, both static and dynamic
  • Desensitisation techniques including vibration, immersion and tapping
  • Electrotherapy modalities, including laser, TENS and ultrasound
  • Ergonomic modifications
  • Exercise therapy, including stretches, strengthening and proprioceptive exercises
  • Functional assessment and advice on activities of daily living
  • Joint protection and energy conservation for arthritis
  • Mobilisation techniques
  • Oedema and wound management, including dressing changes
  • Application of plaster back-slabs
  • Scar management, including application of silicone products
  • Serial casting for joint contracture
  • Sports taping for thumb, fingers and wrist
  • Work and activity hardening

Our Hand Therapists:

Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist

Physiotherapist Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA) Certified Hand Therapist (USA)

Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Physiotherapist
Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA)
Certified Hand Therapist (USA)

Physiotherapist Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA)
Certified Hand Therapist (USA)

Peninsula Orthopaedics

Suite 20, Level 7
Northern Beaches Hospital
105 Frenchs Forest Road West
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086

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Suite 15, Level 1
Wyvern Private Hospital
33a Myoora Rd
Terrey Hills NSW 2084

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Dr David CARMODY

Dr Marcus CHIA

Dr Sam CHIA

Dr David DICKISON

Dr Mark HILE

Dr Hagop KIYORK

Dr Alex NICHOLLS

Dr Edmund O'LEARY

Dr Tristan RAPPO

Dr Chris ROBERTS

Dr Davor SARAVANJA

Dr Robert SEW HOY

Dr Matthew SHERLOCK

Dr Anna WATSON

Dr Julian YU

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