Sunshine Coast Hand Therapy

Sunshine Coast Hand Therapy Katie Whittle runs SCHT, a specialised unit for rehabilitation of hand and arm injury or illness.

03/06/2025

🎉 Day 2 of Hand Therapy Week 🎉
✨🎥 What is a Hand Therapist? 🎥✨

Hand Therapy practitioners are the unsung heroes behind recovery, strength, and movement in the hand and upper limb. We are qualified Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists who have completed advanced postgraduate training in upper-limb rehabilitation.

💪 We work across Australia – in public hospitals, private practices, regional clinics, and rural towns.

🏥 We’re trusted by surgeons, GPs, and other health professionals to deliver expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

🧠 We use evidence-based care to help people of all ages recover from injury, manage pain, and regain function.

👋 From sprained thumbs to complex nerve repairs, from arthritis to post-surgical care, we’re with our patients every step of the way.

🖐️ We design and fabricate custom thermoplastic orthoses (splints), and prescribe tailored rehabilitation exercises to restore movement, strength, and independence.

🎓 We are proud members of the Australian Hand Therapy Association, committed to lifelong learning and excellence in care.
This week, we celebrate our profession, our patients, and the incredible impact of hand therapy. 💙

03/06/2025

🖐️ Hand Therapy Week 2025
📅 June 2 – 8, 2025
🎯 Theme: Workplace Injuries

This Hand Therapy Week, we’re bringing national attention to the vital role of hand therapists in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of workplace injuries to the upper limbs.

🔎 Why it matters
Workplace injuries are a significant issue in Australia — especially to the wrist, hand, and fingers.

📊 Recent statistics reveal:
*The wrist and hand are the most common sites of work-related injury, accounting for 38% of all work-related hospitalisations.
*Fingers or thumbs are involved in 24% of these cases.

These injuries can have lasting impacts on an individual’s quality of life and on the workforce at large.

💡 Key takeaway
An early referral to a qualified Hand Therapist can make the difference between long-term disability and a full return to meaningful work and life. Hand Therapists are uniquely skilled in helping people recover from serious upper limb trauma – from fractures and tendon injuries to nerve damage and overuse conditions.

🏥 Need help with a workplace-related upper limb injury?
📍 Find a local Accredited Hand Therapist:
👉 https://www.ahta.com.au/directory

Happy Hand Therapy Week!! ✋🏼“Many hands make light work” The SCHT team have been busy crafting these decorations from th...
02/06/2025

Happy Hand Therapy Week!! ✋🏼

“Many hands make light work”

The SCHT team have been busy crafting these decorations from thermoplastic offcuts in celebration of our profession 👏🏼

When your hand therapist truly has first hand experience…We are all thinking of Emma today as she recovers from her carp...
02/04/2025

When your hand therapist truly has first hand experience…

We are all thinking of Emma today as she recovers from her carpal tunnel release surgery.

She will be having a well deserved break but will be back in clinic ready to treat in no time! Wishing her a speedy recovery 🩵

Experiencing Numbness, Tingling, or Weakness in Your Hand? It Could Be Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS...
10/02/2025

Experiencing Numbness, Tingling, or Weakness in Your Hand? It Could Be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve is compressed at the wrist, leading to:

👉🏻 Tingling or numbness in the thumb, index, and middle fingers
👉🏻 Pain in the wrist or hand
👉🏻 Weakness when gripping objects
👉🏻 Feeling a swollen sensation
👉🏻 Decreased range of motion
👉🏻 Worse symptoms at night or when using your hands for repetitive tasks

Early intervention is key! If you're experiencing these symptoms, our hand therapy team can help with splinting, exercises, and nerve gliding techniques to relieve pressure and restore function.

Book an appointment today to find out how our team can help you!

We have new K-tape colours in clinic!! 💙🩵Did you know kinesiology tape can help with a range of hand, wrist, and elbow c...
10/02/2025

We have new K-tape colours in clinic!! 💙🩵

Did you know kinesiology tape can help with a range of hand, wrist, and elbow conditions? It provides gentle support to muscles and tendons, reduces strain, and promotes circulation - without limiting movement!

It can be helpful for injuries and conditions including:

✅ De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
✅ Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow
✅ Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
✅ Wrist Sprains & Instabilities

Ask us about taping techniques at your next visit!

02/02/2025

Sarah De Lagarde lost an arm and a leg after being hit by two trains in London. Now, she has an AI-powered arm.

Congratulations to Hikaru who has officially received his AHPRA general registration through the Occupational Therapy Bo...
28/01/2025

Congratulations to Hikaru who has officially received his AHPRA general registration through the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia 🎓

Hikaru holds his Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Japan, but he has also been working hard over the past 12 months to gain his Australian registration.

We are proud of your efforts Hikaru! 🎉

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! 🎄Thank you to our patients, colleagues, and community for your support throughout 2024...
24/12/2024

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! 🎄

Thank you to our patients, colleagues, and community for your support throughout 2024.

We will remain open over the holiday period, only closing on the public holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Years Day).

Wishing everyone a healthy and happy new year! 🌟

13/12/2024

Did you know weighted cutlery can help with tremors?

For individuals with Parkinson’s disease or other conditions that cause hand tremors, eating can sometimes be a challenge. Weighted cutlery is specially designed to help by providing extra stability and reducing the impact of tremors, making meals more enjoyable and less stressful.

These utensils are ergonomically designed, easy to grip, and allow for more control during use.

If you or a loved one experience tremors and would like to learn more about assistive devices, reach out to us at Sunshine Coast Hand Therapy. We’re here to help!

Having some fun with splint practice🎄
12/12/2024

Having some fun with splint practice🎄

📖Learing and Growing together ✨Yesterday, Emma and Hikaru attended a MOBIDERM workshop in Brisbane.It was an incredible ...
27/11/2024

📖Learing and Growing together ✨

Yesterday, Emma and Hikaru attended a MOBIDERM workshop in Brisbane.

It was an incredible opportunity to expand our knowledge and skills, engaging in hands-on learning, and connecting with other professionals.

MOBIDERM is a great product for oedema management 👨‍💼

🎓💡 The sessions were insightful, and we are excited to apply what we learned to enhance the care we provide at Sunshine Coast Hand Therapy.



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2/31 Cotton Tree Parade
Sunshine Coast, QLD
4558

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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