At Castle Hill Hand Therapy, the focus remains on the health and safety of our local community, patients and staff. Our practice is classed as an essential health service and is open to assist patients. You are welcome to book to attend the clinic for a face to face appointment or to schedule an online […]
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Gardening is a great exercise for strengthening muscles, maintaining bone density and assisting with maintenance of body weight. For the keen gardeners, Belinda Hession, Physiotherapist and AHTA Hand Therapist from Castle Hill Hand Therapy, provides some key considerations to maximise your efficiency and enjoyment when gardening. Plan your gardening week to allow rotation between lighter
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Skier’s thumb presents with instability, pain and swelling in the second joint of your thumb in the area closest to the hand web space. The thumb may be weak when pinching, feel unstable and be difficult to use. The injury is caused by the thumb being forced further than normal out to the side and
Sprained your thumb?
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Base of thumb arthritis can present as a dull aching pain in the base of the thumb, where the hand meets the wrist, which can become a sharp pain with aggravating activities. The thumb can be swollen and tender to touch. Movement can be reduced, the joint may become enlarged, your grip can weaken, and
Thumb Pain?
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Mallet finger injury: A mallet finger injury presents with the tip of the finger being unable to straighten by itself. The fingertip is drooping. Even when pushed into a straight position, it is unable to stay there. This injury does not resolve by itself and the best results arise from early management. The most common
Drooping fingertip?
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In these uncertain times, rest assured Castle Hill Hand Therapy is here to support you. Your health and well being is my priority. I strongly believe that early and consistent treatment will achieve the best outcome for your hand and upper limb concerns. Last week I launched hand physio online as I want to continue
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Castle Hill Hand Therapy is a locally owned and operated physiotherapy practice dedicated solely to the management of the hand and upper limb. We only treat hands, wrists, forearms, elbows, and upper arms. Belinda Hession, our Physiotherapist, is an AHTA Accredited Hand Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist (USA). She is highly experienced and has been
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Why are my fingers bending over into my palm?
Why do I have lumps or strings or tightness in my palm?
What is Dupuytren’s Disease? How will it affect me? What can I do about it?
Belinda Hession, AHTA Accredited Hand Therapist, discusses Dupuytren’s Contracture and what it means for you.
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Is your finger catching when you try to bend it?
Does your finger get stuck in a bent position (lock) when you make a fist or perform firm gripping tasks?
It may be possible that you have what’s called a trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenovaginitis / tenosynovitis.
Belinda Hession, AHTA Accredited Hand Therapist, helps you to identify a trigger finger problem and provides recommendations for management of this condition.
Finger clicking and locking?
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Why hand therapy? Belinda is regularly asked. Whilst Physiotherapists like Belinda are trained to treat the whole body, Belinda firmly believes that treating the upper limb is the best! And she’s been doing just that for over 20 years with excellent success. Belinda loves watching and talking about all sports. Playing sports has
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