Jennifer Mathias
MHT Director
Senior Clinician
We are thrilled to welcome back Terri Stanley-Clarke to our Bundoora rooms following her maternity leave after baby number two. Terri is a highly experienced therapist and a much-valued member of our team. During her leave, she achieved a significant career milestone — receiving full AHTA accreditation, a rigorous and highly regarded process that recognises advanced practice in hand therapy.
Terri’s expertise, calm nature, and confident clinical approach have been truly missed by both our staff and patients, and we are delighted to have her back on board.
We are excited to welcome Monica Soliman, Physiotherapist, to the MHT team. Originally from Adelaide, Monica brings a strong background in musculoskeletal physiotherapy from her work in a public hospital outpatient setting, as well as community-based rehabilitation.
Monica has a keen interest in the role of the hand and upper limb in daily function, and she is passionate about helping clients regain independence and confidence through personalised rehab programs. You’ll find Monica consulting at our Bundoora rooms.
This month, we proudly recognise Villa Wu, our brilliant full-time receptionist at our Box Hill rooms.
Villa plays a vital behind-the-scenes role — together with all our admin team members — assisting in handling over 420 phone calls per month, managing referrals, and ensuring all patient imaging is available prior to appointments. Her dedication, efficiency, and proactive approach to problem-solving makes a real difference to our clinical flow and patient experience.
Have you experienced exceptional care or teamwork from someone at MHT? We’d love to hear about it.
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Understanding Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is a small carpal bone on the thumb side of the wrist, playing a crucial role in wrist stability and movement. A scaphoid fracture often occurs after a fall onto an outstretched hand (FOOSH injury).
Common symptoms include:
Why These Fractures Can Be Missed
Scaphoid fractures don’t always appear on early X-rays and can cause only mild discomfort, leading to delayed diagnosis. If untreated, they may progress to non-union or avascular necrosis due to poor blood supply.
Treatment Options
Depending on the fracture’s severity and location:
Early assessment and correct imaging are critical — our therapists are trained to detect subtle signs and guide optimal management.
At Melbourne Hand Therapy, we proudly support self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.
