Hunter Hand and Upper Limb Therapy in Broadmeadow, New South Wales, Australia | Medical and health

Hunter Hand and Upper Limb Therapy

Locality: Broadmeadow, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 4962 4477

Address: 18 Lambton Road 2292 Broadmeadow, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.hhul.com.au/

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25.01.2022 De Quervain’s tenosynovitis: De Quervain’s tenosynovitis affects two tendons at the base of the thumb, as they travel side by side along the inside edge of the wrist. This may be caused by repetitive use of the wrist. It is common in new mothers due to the handling technique of their new baby. You may feel pain over the thumb side of the wrist, which can then radiate down the thumb or up the forearm. Advice on avoidance of provoking activity, exercises and splintage may help.

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24.01.2022 Impingement: Impingement occurs when the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles rub underneath a bone on the outer point of the shoulder blade. Pain is usually worse with overhead movements, and is generally felt as a ‘catching’ pain. The treatment of impingement is individualised and depends on the irritability, cause of impingement and contributing factors. In most cases, it is necessary to avoid aggravating activities and to strengthen the muscles of the shoulder that stabilise the humeral head (‘ball’) in the glenoid (‘shoulder socket’).

21.01.2022 Dupuytren’s Contracture: Dupuytren’s contracture is a disease affecting the fascia (or tissue just under the skin) of the palm and fingers. The fascia becomes abnormal and gradually thickens, causing dimpling of the skin. The condition initially shows up as a thick nodule or a short band in the palm of the hand, thickening and shortening, until the finger cannot be fully straightened. Therapy cannot help in stopping this process. Surgery is often necessary to straighten the finger and therapy is required for a few months afterwards in order to maintain the correction.

19.01.2022 Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis): Frozen shoulder can be a very painful and potentially functionally limiting condition that affects the shoulder. It can come on gradually and is often confused with other problems that affect the shoulder so it is important that it is recognised early so that appropriate treatment can be started. Treatment options include advice about the condition together with appropriate stretching exercises and advice regarding referral for corticosteroid injection if necessary.

15.01.2022 Postural dysfunction: Postural dysfunction develops as a result of prolonged poor positioning of the body as a result of muscle imbalance or weakness. When incorrect postures are sustained for long periods, the soft tissues begin to stretch to the point they begin to ache, and this results in fatigue and pain, particularly in the neck, back and shoulders. This condition can be managed once the poor postures are identified and muscle imbalances are corrected, with the help of a physiotherapist.

13.01.2022 Mallet finger: A mallet finger injury (drop finger) is a traumatic disturbance to the tendon that straightens the end of the finger. This may be caused from catching your finger in your clothes or hitting the end of your finger during various sports. Without treatment the tip of the finger will remain permanently bent. Treatment includes tendon or fracture protection, via the use of splints, and a graduated exercise program

09.01.2022 Golfers elbow: Golfers elbow is a condition that presents with pain on the inside of the elbow which can spread down the forearm. It occurs in the same way as tennis elbow either by repetitive activity or a direct blow. The management is similar to that of tennis elbow but focused on the opposite side of the forearm and elbow.

06.01.2022 Sore elbow?? Could you be suffering from Tennis Elbow?? Contact our receptionist to make an appointment with one of our experienced physiotherapists. "Tennis elbow is a painful elbow condition that is usually caused by repetitive movement at the hand or wrist. It can also be caused by a direct blow to the outside of the elbow. Treatment options involve education about the condition which will help you to avoid re-aggravating the elbow as it heals, practical advice on activity modification and/or fitting of a wrist splint if extra support is needed."

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04.01.2022 Has your doctor told you that you have a rotator cuff tear? Here is a little information to help you understand. Rotator cuff tear: The rotator cuff is a group of four tendons that attach the muscles that function at the shoulder joint to a bone in the arm. These muscles function to lift and rotate the arm at the shoulder joint, but their primary function is to stabilise the humeral head (the ‘ball’ of the shoulder joint) into the glenoid (the ‘socket’ of the shoulder joint).... The tendons run underneath a part of the shoulder blade called the acromion, where they are vulnerable to being injured, or slightly torn. This can occur as a result of general ‘wear and tear’ of the rotator cuff in older people, or as a result of a traumatic event (such as a fall). When the tendons or muscles of the rotator cuff tear, there may be significant pain down the side of the arm, and sometimes there is an inability to lift the arm or rotate the shoulder. Tears of the rotator cuff are usually evident on ultrasound or MRI, and can be clinically tested for by a physiotherapist. Treatment involves strengthening exercises for the rotator cuff and in some instances, if the tear is significant, surgery to repair the torn tendons. See more

01.01.2022 Rotator cuff tear: The rotator cuff is a group of four tendons that attach the muscles that function at the shoulder joint to a bone in the arm. These muscles function to lift and rotate the arm at the shoulder joint, but their primary function is to stabilise the humeral head (the ‘ball’ of the shoulder joint) into the glenoid (the ‘socket’ of the shoulder joint). The tendons run underneath a part of the shoulder blade called the acromion, where they are vulnerable to being ...injured, or slightly torn. This can occur as a result of general ‘wear and tear’ of the rotator cuff in older people, or as a result of a traumatic event (such as a fall). When the tendons or muscles of the rotator cuff tear, there may be significant pain down the side of the arm, and sometimes there is an inability to lift the arm or rotate the shoulder. Tears of the rotator cuff are usually evident on ultrasound or MRI, and can be clinically tested for by a physiotherapist. Treatment involves strengthening exercises for the rotator cuff and in some instances, if the tear is significant, surgery to repair the torn tendons. See more