is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist. A common presentation is from repetitive grasping or lifting of bub! Read on for what causes it and some treatment tips!  ..read more

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease usually characterised by joint pain, stiffness and swelling. It is the most common form of arthritis in Australia. It mainly affects the hands, knees and hips however other joints can be affected. Guidelines for treatment has mainly focused on the larger joints however these recommendations cannot always be transferred to management of the hand. Read on for all the latest evidence for this specific area!  ..read more

A quick video explaining what makes Carpal Tunnel worse and some simple tips to prevent it ..read more

More than 66% of over 50's have poor bone health. This can lead to fractures from minimal trauma. Think falling over a rug, a knock on the wrist or a wrong movement at the gym. Osteoporosis is one of the contributing factors of brittle bones. You don't need to break a bone to come visit us in our clinics! Read on to reduce your risk.  ..read more

We have been very busy at  over the last few years providing our Hand Therapy expertise to Bond, Griffith and Southern Cross University. have lectured, ran splinting workshops and taken on students to improve the overall clinical excellence of our profession.  about Southern Cross University for Occupational Therapists ..read more

Breaking a bone sucks. It is not only painful, uncomfortable and inconvenient - it also puts your life and plans on hold for weeks or months. Let's look at bone healing times - Do we have to wear a cast or splint for the full 6-8 weeks? Can we get back to sport or work sooner if we have broken something? How can we maximise our chances of recovering quicker after a break? , our Active Hand Therapist guru, talks us through all things healing.  ..read more

It seems that scars can be a forgotten concern and yet the impact of pain, loss of movement and physical appearance can hugely decrease a your quality of life.  ..read more

One of the great things about working and living on the Gold Coast is that it's big enough to have excellent services, but small enough that you can get to know your community. Active Hand Therapy has had a great relationship over the years working with Bond University and this is a short video about why being an Occuapational Therapist is the hot job of the moment! Starring our director, David Coles and Sarena Sidhu, one of our awesome Hand Therapists.  about Active Hand Therapy and Bond University ..read more

about Avoid The Hospitals During an Emergency - Coronavirus Update Gold Coast ..read more

We have temporarily moved to a new location while our new state of the art clinic is built at Palm Beach.  about New Clinic Burleigh Heads ..read more