HULC - Hand + Upper Limb Centre

06/05/2026

Big congratulations to Rosanne, our Team Member of the Month for April 2026! 🌟
As our research coordinator, she keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Rosanne also runs our Rockingham clinic, providing excellent service to every patient. She’s always friendly, provides thoughtful feedback, and an amazing supervisor to our junior therapists. Her dedication and positive attitude make a real difference to both our team and our patients every single day.
We’re so lucky to have you, Rosanne—well deserved! 👏

04/05/2026

Ever seen one of these? 🔄

The Powerball (gyroscopic trainer) is a great tool we use in the *later stages* of hand and wrist rehab.

Why? Because it challenges more than just strength 👇

✔️ Proprioception (your joint position awareness)
✔️ Grip strength
✔️ Wrist stability
✔️ Endurance under load

As the speed increases, so does the resistance — meaning your muscles have to work harder to control movement in all directions. This makes it ideal for progressing rehab when you’re getting back to higher-level function, sport, or demanding hand use.

It’s not for early-stage rehab — but when the time is right, it’s a game changer for building control and resilience 💪

At HULC, we use tools like this to bridge the gap between basic rehab and real-world demands.

Got questions about your rehab stage? Drop them below 👇


-This post is for general education only and does not constitute individual assessment, diagnosis, or treatment advice. Always consult a qualified health professional for personalised care. -

02/05/2026

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common causes of hand pain, stiffness, and reduced function — especially in the thumb, fingers, and wrist ✋

But management isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Splinting is just one piece of the puzzle. The right splint depends on:
✔️ Your daily demands
✔️ Your pain levels
✔️ Joint stability
✔️ What you need your hands to do day-to-day

From more rigid splints for support during flare-ups, to flexible options that allow movement and function — it’s about finding what works for you.

Alongside splinting, hand therapy may also include:
• Targeted exercises to maintain strength and mobility
• Joint protection strategies to reduce strain
• Activity modification (without giving up what you love)
• Pain management techniques

At HULC, we tailor treatment to your goals — helping you stay independent, functional, and in control of your symptoms.

Not sure where to start? Reach out or drop your questions below 👇

30/04/2026

Thumb side wrist pain? It could be De Quervain’s 👋
This condition affects the tendons at the base of the thumb and is often caused by repetitive wrist and thumb movements. Common symptoms include pain, tenderness, and swelling on the thumb side of the wrist.
The good news — many cases improve with splinting, exercises, and hand therapy.


This post is for general education only and does not constitute individual assessment, diagnosis, or treatment advice. Always consult a qualified health professional for personalised care.

25/04/2026

We will be closed for ANZAC Day weekend on from Saturday 25th - Monday 27th 🌺
Wishing everyone a safe and restful long weekend.
We’ll be back to our usual hours the following day on Tuesday 28th.

21/04/2026

Congratulations to our amazing Therapist, Tiarn. Our Team Member of the month for March! Tiarn works in our South West team across our Bunbury and Vasse clinics. Tiarn's continuous hard work and patient dedication does not go unnoticed. Tiarn is a wealth of knowledge, a constant support to her team and we are very lucky to have her at HULC!

05/04/2026

We’re closed for the Easter Monday public holiday 🐣

We hope you’ve had a lovely long weekend and are taking the time to rest and recharge 💛
We’ll be back to our usual hours tomorrow — see you then!

04/04/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at HULC 🐣💛
We hope you’re enjoying a relaxing long weekend with loved ones. Stay safe and take care!

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

✨ HULC CPD Education Session -Collaboration, Learning & Clinical Growth ✨

Our monthly CPD session was packed with brilliant clinical discussion and shared learning.

Presentations included;

👍 Yogita Shendge, OT and founder of YOUR THERAPIST in Maharashtra, Mumbai. With a Master’s in Musculoskeletal Conditions, extensive teaching experience across India, and a position on the Board of the Indian Society of Hand Therapy, Yogita shared brilliant insights into advanced fabrication techniques, material selection for complex deformities, and how metal splints can optimise both recovery and functional outcomes.

👍Our clinical therapist, Emily presented on thumb collateral ligament assessment and treatment, one of the more common ligament injuries of the hand, exploring mechanisms of injury, key clinical tests, and practical rehab strategies to guide early protection, graded loading, and functional progression.

👍Aiden followed with a great overview of 1st metacarpal fractures, covering fracture patterns, conservative vs surgical pathways, and rehab considerations.

👍To wrap up, the team reviewed current literature on Distal Radioulnar Joint (DRUJ) anatomy, imaging of common disorders, and injury classification, consolidating our understanding of how best to assess and manage DRUJ and TFCC injuries in practice.

A fantastic afternoon of shared expertise and clinical growth.

30/03/2026

Jennie has been a valued part of our Subiaco clinic since 2016, providing incredible administrative support to our team. With her background in private sector administration, she brings reliability, warmth, and professionalism to everything she does.
Jennie takes pride in supporting both our patients and clinicians, helping keep everything running smoothly each day 💙

17/03/2026

Luck of the Irish… or good splinting? 🍀
We’ll take both 💚
Happy St Patrick’s Day from HULC!