Geelong Hand Therapy

Geelong Hand Therapy Geelong Hand Therapy is Geelong's leading provider of therapy for the hand and upper limb.

🏉 Struggling to bend the tip of your finger after a sports injury? It may be an FDP rupture — commonly known as “Jersey ...
04/06/2026

🏉 Struggling to bend the tip of your finger after a sports injury? It may be an FDP rupture — commonly known as “Jersey Finger.”

Our newest blog explains this tendon injury often seen in contact sports when a player grabs an opponent’s jersey. Learn the signs and symptoms, why early diagnosis is important, and how hand therapy plays a key role in recovery and return to sport. 💪

Read the full blog here:
https://geelonghandtherapy.com.au/blog/sport-highlight-jersey-finger/

🥊 A sore, swollen hand after impact could be more than just bruising.Our latest blog explores Metacarpal Fractures — com...
03/06/2026

🥊 A sore, swollen hand after impact could be more than just bruising.

Our latest blog explores Metacarpal Fractures — commonly known as a “Boxer’s Fracture” — a common injury caused by punching, falls, or sporting contact. Learn about the signs and symptoms, treatment options, and how hand therapy supports recovery and return to sport or everyday activities. 💪

Read the full blog here:
https://geelonghandtherapy.com.au/blog/sport-highlight-metacarpal-fractures/

🏀 Jammed your finger catching a ball? It could be more than “just a sprain.”Our latest blog dives into Volar Plate Injur...
02/06/2026

🏀 Jammed your finger catching a ball? It could be more than “just a sprain.”

Our latest blog dives into Volar Plate Injuries — commonly known as a “jarred finger” — a frequent injury in basketball, netball and other ball sports. Learn the signs to watch for, why early treatment matters, and how hand therapy can help you recover safely and get back to doing what you love. 💪

Read the full blog here:
https://geelonghandtherapy.com.au/blog/volarplateinjuries/

It’s Hand Therapy Week! 🙌This week, we celebrate the important role hand therapy plays in helping people recover movemen...
01/06/2026

It’s Hand Therapy Week! 🙌

This week, we celebrate the important role hand therapy plays in helping people recover movement, strength, and confidence in everyday life. From post-surgical rehabilitation to managing injuries, pain, and neurological conditions, hand therapy supports people of all ages to get back to doing what they love.

At Geelong Hand Therapy, we’re proud to support our community with personalised care, evidence-based treatment, and compassionate support every step of the way.

Your hands do so much for you — take care of them. 💙

SCAPHOID FRACTURES 🛹A fall onto an outstretched hand — common in sports like skateboarding — can lead to a scaphoid frac...
25/05/2026

SCAPHOID FRACTURES 🛹
A fall onto an outstretched hand — common in sports like skateboarding — can lead to a scaphoid fracture.

These wrist injuries can sometimes be missed early, but proper diagnosis and management are essential to avoid long-term problems.

At Geelong Hand Therapy, treatment may include:
• Support with imaging and diagnosis (e.g. X-ray referral)
• Custom-made splints for protection and healing
• Strengthening exercises during recovery
• Guidance for return to sport and work

We fabricate custom splints designed specifically for your wrist, providing the right balance of protection and comfort throughout your healing journey.

Wrist pain after a fall? Get it checked early.
đź“ž Our team is here to help

Had a carpal tunnel release and don't know what to do now?Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common nerve compression in...
22/05/2026

Had a carpal tunnel release and don't know what to do now?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common nerve compression in the upper limb. In persistent or severe cases, a surgical decompression is needed which can resolve the nerve symptoms, but you might still have some pain around your surgical site.

Our therapists can guide you after surgery on what to do, how to manage your scar and sensitivity, and on re-strengthening to get your hand back to full function as quickly as possible!

A common sporting injury we see is mallet finger — often caused when a ball hits the tip of your finger, forcing it to b...
18/05/2026

A common sporting injury we see is mallet finger — often caused when a ball hits the tip of your finger, forcing it to bend further than it should.

The result?
You may notice you can’t straighten the tip of your finger without using your other hand.

Early treatment is key to getting the best outcome.

At Geelong Hand Therapy, treatment may include:
• Custom-made splinting to hold the finger in the correct position
• Swelling management
• Guided return to sport
• Exercises once healing allows

Our therapists fabricate custom splints designed specifically for your finger, ensuring the right fit for optimal healing and comfort.
Think you’ve injured your finger? Don’t leave it — early care matters.

đź“© Get in touch with our team today

Finger dislocations are a frequent sporting injury, especially in ball sports or contact play.They often happen when a f...
11/05/2026

Finger dislocations are a frequent sporting injury, especially in ball sports or contact play.

They often happen when a finger is forcefully bent backwards (hyperextended), such as during a tackle or when hit by a ball.

Common areas affected include:
• Finger joints
• Volar plate injuries

At Geelong Hand Therapy, we help manage dislocations with:
• Custom splint fabrication to protect healing joints
• Swelling management
• Scar care if surgery is required
• Progressive strengthening and movement

Our custom-made splints are tailored to your injury and adjusted as you recover — helping you return to sport safely and confidently.
Injured your finger? Early treatment can make all the difference.

đź’¬ Reach out to our team for support

Today is World Lupus Day đź’śLupus is a complex autoimmune condition that can affect the joints, muscles, and overall hand ...
10/05/2026

Today is World Lupus Day đź’ś

Lupus is a complex autoimmune condition that can affect the joints, muscles, and overall hand function. At Geelong Hand Therapy, we support people living with lupus to manage pain, improve movement, and maintain independence in everyday activities.

Together, we raise awareness and stand with those impacted.

Happy Birthday to our wonderful hand therapist, Alexi 🎉Your care and expertise make a real difference—we’re so grateful ...
08/05/2026

Happy Birthday to our wonderful hand therapist, Alexi 🎉

Your care and expertise make a real difference—we’re so grateful to have you on the Geelong Hand Therapy team.

Wishing you a fantastic day!

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3 Sydney Avenue
Geelong, VIC
3220

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+61352217171

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