Wellhand

13/09/2025

Wellhand team attending Hand Therapy New Zealand conference.

27/07/2025

A five-month trial saw physiotherapists triage and treat more than 1200 orthopaedic patients in six regions, each of whom had been waiting over a year for a specialist appointment.

18/08/2024

https://www.otago.ac.nz/news/newsroom/phd-10-years-in-the-making

Dr Gail Donaldson found achieving her doctorate in hand therapy was a marathon not a sprint – she did it part-time over 10 years, across the globe, while raising her family and operating her own hand therapy practice in Wellington.

23/07/2024

20/06/2024

Tip of the Week Tuesday! (see video in the comments)

Kinesiotape can offer several benefits for CMC (carpometacarpal) joint support and pain management:

◾ Pain Relief: Kinesiotape can help reduce pain by providing support to the CMC joint, relieving pressure and improving circulation.

◾ Improved Stability: It can enhance stability and proprioception, which is particularly beneficial for activities that require precise hand movements.

◾ Increased Range of Motion: By providing support without restricting movement, kinesiotape can help improve the range of motion of the CMC joint.

◾ Reduced Swelling: The tape's gentle compression can help reduce swelling and inflammation in the CMC joint area.

◾ Non-Invasive: Kinesiotape is non-invasive and can be used as a complement to other treatment modalities.

◾ Enhanced Healing: It can promote faster healing by providing support and stability to the CMC joint, allowing for better recovery.

Overall, kinesiotape can be a valuable tool in managing CMC joint issues, providing support, pain relief and promoting healing.

— Krystal Monique, OTD, CHT / Krystal Monique

14/02/2024

A recent study shows people who sit for prolonged periods have a 16% higher risk of earlier death.

06/10/2023