December 2015 Newsletter
As we race around in this December rush it seems so surprising that yet another year is nearly over. My husband and I are about to celebrate our 4th Christmas with our daughter and her request this year is for a rainbow coloured bike with pink pedals and a green seat – good luck finding […]
Casting the scaphoid fracture – looking at the research.
Scaphoid fractures are common, accounting for at least 75% carpal fractures (Rhemrev et al., 2011, Alshryda et al., 2012), and usually occur as a consequence of a fall onto an outstretched hand. So scaphoid fractures are frequently seen, can be difficult to diagnose, and may not heal despite management. Rhemrev et al., (2011) reports the […]
Wrist Sprain Rehabilitation – Focus on Proprioception
The wrist is an incredibly complex and inherently unstable joint whose main functions are: Movement Positioning the hand for function Positioning to make the most of muscle function. Therefore the sense of proprioception is extremely important in a normal pain free wrist and something that needs to be appropriately rehabilitated after injury. Proprioception – […]
Newsletter July 2015
Welcome to our Winter 2015 edition! Thank you for your ongoing support of Bondi Junction Hand Therapy. It is hard to believe that we have now been in business for 5 years – Time flies when you are having fun!! Hannah Munro – Paediatric Hand Therapist With Emily Myers undertaking research at Prince of Wales […]
Paediatric Hand Fractures
MANAGEMENT OF PAEDIATRIC HAND FRACTURES The composition and biomechanical properties of paediatric bone differs to that of an adult, therefore resulting in different fracture patterns, healing processes and overall management. Paediatric bone is less dense, has a lower mineral content and is more elastic giving it a greater tolerance to bending forces than adult bone. […]
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Survey Results
Results of a prospective study of de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis completed at Bondi Junction Hand Therapy Hand therapy plays an important role in the recovery form de Quervain’s. At Bondi Junction Hand Therapy (BJHT) we see a lot of patients with de Quervain’s and at the start of 2014 we began a prospective study to collect […]
Skier’s Thumb
A Skier’s thumb refers to an injury to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) at the MCP joint of the thumb. It may occur when a skier falls while holding their poles or in rugby sports. Essentially, trauma involving an end-on or abduction injury to the thumb. It causes significant acute swelling, pain and untreated, long-term […]
Median Nerve Compression in the Upper Limb
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) The most common nerve compression is the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel, ‘Carpal Tunnel Syndrome’ (the carpal tunnel is the space formed by the carpal bones and the transverse carpal ligament, and carries the flexor tendons and median nerve from the forearm into the hand) CTS is […]
Newsletter March 2015
Welcome to our inaugural Bondi Junction Hand Therapy Newsletter! BJHT Out and About Research, Conferences and Presentations: Clare Maple-Brown presented to the NSW Interest Group of Hand Therapists in March on “Tendonopathy” (focussing on De Quervains & Lateral Elbow pain); Lucille Roberts (nee Paton) presented her research into De Quervains at the Australian Hand Therapy Association Conference in October […]