With the holiday season fast approaching, we extend our gratitude to our loyal patients, for choosing us to help you recover this year and for becoming a part of the Castle Hill Hand Therapy family. We thank our local GPs, hand and wrist surgeons, and rehabilitation providers for your ongoing trust in us and […]
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Have you ever jarred your finger playing sport or got your finger caught doing everyday things? A finger sprain is a ligament injury to a finger joint, most commonly the middle (PIP) joint. It may be swollen and painful, restricting movement; there may or may not be bruising. An X-ray can be performed to make
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An automatic reaction when falling is to put out your hand to stop the fall. This can result in a broken wrist, more specifically, a fractured radius. Your treating doctor will review your X-ray and recommend the best treatment option for you. Your fracture may be treated with a plaster or synthetic cast. The team
Broken Wrist?
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Have you sustained an avulsion fracture of a finger joint whilst playing sport? These injuries are common in ball sports when there has been an impact between a finger and the ball; such as netball, AFL, basketball or cricket. The finger will swell and may become bruised, making it difficult to move and perform your
Ball hit finger playing sport?
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Castle Hill Hand Therapy wishes to thank our patients, our referrers and the local community for their support in 2022. We especially appreciate the warm welcome of senior hand therapist, Jane Smith, during the year. We feel especially lucky to have Jane working with us. May you and your family experience all of the joys
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Castle Hill Hand Therapy wishes to extend a very warm welcome to our new Hand Therapist Jane Smith. Some of you who have been into the practice in the past 6 weeks may have been introduced to or commenced treatment with Jane. However, Jane is not new to the hand therapy field. She has over
Welcome Jane Smith
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Castle Hill Hand Therapy wishes our patients, their families and the residents of The Hills District a Christmas that is merry and bright. Thank you for your continued support and for trusting Castle Hill Hand Therapy to care for you. Hoping the new year brings you happiness, rejuvenation and excellent health. The practice will reopen
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DeQuervains tenosynovitis presents as pain over the top of the thumb and into the thumb side of the wrist, which can become swollen and tender to touch. It can be painful to move the thumb and can make it difficult to hold and pinch items, as well as cradle your baby’s head in your palm.
Mummy’s thumb pain?
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Online video consultations are here to stay. They are proving to be safe, convenient, timely and effective. Castle Hill Hand Therapy provides a high quality assessment and successful treatment online ensuring you achieve timely and maximal results. Rest assured, Belinda has performed hundreds of online consultations, with excellent results and great feedback. Be warned, this
Online Video Consultations
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Castle Hill Hand Therapy would like to take this opportunity to wish patients and their families a very Merry Christmas. Thank you for your understanding and support in the most challenging year with a global pandemic. May 2021 bring you hope, joy and excellent health. The office will reopen on Monday 4th January ready to focus
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