About Melbourne Hand Therapy
All therapists work closely with leading Hand and Upper Limb Surgeons across each site. We are able to arrange urgent appointments with appropriate Specialists who will provide you with the best care if this is required.
We closely liase with GP's, Specialists or Rehabilitation Providers to optimise your care.
Leaders in Hand Therapy
We are one of Melbourne’s largest hand therapy clinics and have been established since 1994 to provide specialised care for patients with hand or upper limb problems.
Multi-disciplinary
Team
Melbourne Hand Therapy comprises of both Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists who work closely with a team of Hand and Upper Limb Surgeons, Rheumatologists and GP’s. We utilise a consultant Clinical Psychologist for patients requiring further specialised care. Where necessary, we are happy to liaise with insurance companies, employers and return to work therapists.
Further
Education
All therapists have completed specialised study in the area of hand and upper limb rehabilitation and actively participate in ongoing education to keep abreast of the latest techniques and research.
All therapists of Melbourne Hand Therapy are Senior therapists with many years of expertise in this specialist area.
157 years of collective experience between our 10 experienced therapists, specialising in Hand and Upper Limb Rehabilitation.
ALL therapists have completed post graduate courses.
The specialised university training include:
- Pain management
- Anatomy
- Advanced hand therapy theory, principles and practice
- Hand Therapy and upper limb rehabilitation
- Yoga
- Sports trainer
- Dry needling
- Shoulder injuries, sporting injuries, advanced shoulder courses and shoulder rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation of the upper limb
Centralised Administration
All patient accounts, records and appointments are managed centrally from our purpose built consulting rooms at Elgar Hill Medical Suites. All patient enquiries can be directed through this one location.
Phone: (03) 9899 8490 or admin@melbournehandtherapy.com.au.
Our Values
Collaborative Care
We don’t just treat your injury or condition in isolation. We treat YOU as a whole person.
We understand your outcome is dependent on the collaboration of 3 important variables: best therapist, educated and supported patient and involvement of GP or Specialist.
Go Beyond
Going beyond means that we do that extra step to help you achieve the best outcome.
We genuinely care and this involves us being generous with our time, and being fully committed to you.
Commitment to Excellence
We ensure that all our therapists are experts in our field. We make sure our therapists have received advanced specialist training in the area of Hand and Upper Limb Rehabilitation. Our treatment approach is guided by advanced research, practical expertise, and driven by a passion to help our patients.
