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24.01.2022 2022 Course Dates are NOW available and QLD and NSW Division Meetings are coming up. For all the hand therapy news you need, read AHTA eNEWS - https://mailchi.mp/ahta/ahta-enews-29-september

22.01.2022 Thumb Thursday Can the brain support a third thumb? What would you do with an extra thumb? A new research study is underway with The Plasticity Lab in London to see how the brain adapts to using an extra thumb. Very interesting research on brain plasticity and adaptation. Would be great for patients with unilateral hand amputations or finger/thumb amputations. Watch this space.... Full video at: https://ed.gr/dnyqz

21.01.2022 Fingertip Friday Fingertips are easily injured. They can be injured from a grinder, drop saw, or knife just to name a few. Fingertips heal well and reshape when they are treated properly. Our fingertips are very sensitive and desensitising the scar is very important to be able to start to use your finger again after an injury. This injury was from a blender that cut a chunk out of the finger pulp. It was treated with dressings, splinting for protection and scar massage and de...sensitisation. Hand therapists can help when their have been a nasty fingertip injury. Consult your local hand therapist for more specific treatment. #fingertipfriday #fingertips #injuries #AHTA #handtherapists #handinjuries #treatment

21.01.2022 Membership Renewals are due on the 31st of December for some members of the AHTA. If you are unsure whether you need to renew, please head over to your Member Portal on the website, here you will see your expiry date and if you need to renew the details can be found in the green button Contact the office if you need further assistance

19.01.2022 Have you seen our course dates for 2022? Don't miss out Book via our website: https://www.ahta.com.au/events

18.01.2022 Announcing a meeting for Victorian Hand Therapy practitioners. Wednesday 3 November 2021 via Zoom. Free for members, $45 non-members. To register: https://www.ahta.com.au/events

14.01.2022 Finger Friday Raynaud's Phenomenon is a condition where the fingers can go white, purple or grey from decreased blood flow. Some people have this condition when the fingers are exposed to cold the blood vessels in the fingers spasm and decrease blood flow to the extremities. This can be very painful. Speak to your local hand therapist about tips to keep your fingers warm and comfortable if you have Raynaud's ... #fingers #Raynauds #fingerfriday #handtherapy #warmthemfingers #AHTA

14.01.2022 What is it? Wednesday There are many different types of rashes that are caused by many different things. A common one we see as hand therapists can be contact dermatitis. Something that has irritated the skin and causes a rash. It could be a material brace or a cotton liner or webril that lines a cast. This can be treated by: -Removing the irritant and letting the skin air out... -Using a low dose corticosteroid to help settle the rash and itchy, scratchy feelings. The rash in the photo was treated by an over-the-counter low dose corticosteroid but some may need to see a doctor for a prescription. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned regarding a rash. #handtherapy #itchyscratchy #irritations #skin #whatisit?

14.01.2022 How are the holidays just around the corner? 2020 has gone very quickly in some ways and slowly in others. As we look forward to what might be a different type of festive season for some, we consider those who may be struggling with an upper limb injury or condition. Alanna O’Brien kindly provides some tips and tricks to assist you in making the holiday season less painful and more enjoyable. Read our latest blog here: https://ed.gr/c1rtp

12.01.2022 Today we give thanks, acknowledge and celebrate our members, Hand Therapy practitioners who provide advanced knowledge and skills in the rehabilitation of hand and upper limb conditions and injuries. https://www.ahta.com.au/what-hand-therapy #AHPsDay #handtherapy #aushandtherapy #StrongerTogether

11.01.2022 Work-out Wednesday After an injury or surgery around the tendons in your palm, fingers can become very stiff and difficult to bend. Differential tendon gliding exercises help the 2 tendons in your fingers (FDS and FDP) to slide and glide independently of each other. These two simple exercises can help with tendon glides and regaining improved movement in the joints and fingers. ... #tendonglides #differentialglides #penrolling #handtherapy #handexercises #AHTA #workoutwednesday

11.01.2022 Today is your LAST CHANCE to join the Fundamentals Course. This course will proceed as a two-day online course with esteemed presenter Joy Hanna, AHT. The remaining half-day has been planned as pre-reading. Participants will receive materials, readings, videos and exercises mid-December to review at their own pace prior to the course. TO REGISTER https://www.ahta.com.au//fundamentals-hand-therapy-course-

10.01.2022 Fingertip Friday Fingertips are easily injured. They can be injured from a grinder, drop saw, or knife just to name a few. Fingertips heal well and reshape when they are treated properly. Our fingertips are very sensitive and desensitising the scar is very important to be able to start to use your finger again after an injury. This injury was from a blender that cut a chunk out of the finger pulp. It was treated with dressings, splinting for protection and scar massage and de...sensitisation. Hand therapists can help when their have been a nasty fingertip injury. Consult your local hand therapist for more specific treatment. #fingertipfriday #fingertips #injuries #AHTA #handtherapists #handinjuries #treatment

05.01.2022 Everyone is invited - TOMORROW! Online on 4 December 2020 but you can gather with colleagues in a practice or a home. You will need a computer with a camera and mic per face-to-face group/individual and each person should have a secondary screen such as a phone or tablet to input answers. ... Members will be provided with a weblink and unique code. Enter the code, and you’re in the game! Each player will then be asked to choose their team from the drop box. We will be playing in teams the teams names will be TAS, ACT, NT, VIC, NSW, SA, QLD and WA a bit of healthy competition between you all. Scoring is based on speed and accuracy, so the faster the right answer is selected, the more points players will get. There are no points off for incorrect answers so give it a go! The Zoom link is in the eNEWS this week (Wednesday). See more

04.01.2022 The AHTA is looking for a volunteer to join our Membership Committee. We have two online education meetings and a face-to-face meeting in QLD this month. As we look forward to Allied Health Professions Day tomorrow, enjoy reading this weeks' AHTA eNEWS - https://mailchi.mp/ahta/ahta-enews-29-september-5400382

04.01.2022 The 44th annual meeting of the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) returns as a hybrid experience designed to meet everyone’s needs, in-person or online. The in-person meeting takes place in St. Louis, while the virtual experience provides access to the Online Resource Center, all educational sessions, and the Virtual Exhibit Hall. Registrations are still open! #ASHT #HandTherapyASHT #Handtherapy

02.01.2022 Allied Health Professions Day is coming up on Thursday 14 October 2021 - download your media kit. There are job vacancies for hand therapy practitioners. And, course dates 2022 are now available! #aushandtherapy # AHTA #AccreditedHandTherapist AHTA eNEWS - https://mailchi.mp/ahta/ahta-enews-29-september-5397838