AHPRA-registered OTs providing hand therapy, splinting, post-surgical rehabilitation and upper limb functional retraining at your home or workplace.
Hand and upper limb injuries affect almost every daily task. Our mobile OTs work with adults recovering from fractures, tendon and nerve injuries, post-surgical reconstruction and conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and De Quervain's tenosynovitis. We provide hands-on therapy, custom and prefabricated splinting, graded functional retraining, and the written reports required by workers comp insurers, CTP and other funding bodies. We come to your home or workplace so you don't have to travel.
You'll speak with one of our AHPRA-registered OTs.
We usually call back within one business day.
OT hand therapy across four states
Hand and upper limb injuries affect almost every task in a day. OT hand therapy works on restoring functional use of the hand through a structured progression from acute management, splinting and scar work, through to graded retraining of the specific activities you need to get back to. Our OTs come to your home or workplace so the rehabilitation happens in the context that matters.
Your OT starts with a structured assessment of your hand and upper limb, covering range of motion, grip and pinch strength, sensation, pain behaviour, oedema and the specific functional tasks that have been affected. The assessment establishes a baseline, identifies priorities and produces the initial report required by your insurer, surgeon or treating team.
Splinting positions the hand or wrist to protect a repair, support healing, reduce pain or prevent deformity. Your OT assesses whether a custom-moulded or prefabricated splint is appropriate for your stage of recovery and the specific injury. Custom splints are fabricated at your home or workplace using low-temperature thermoplastic material and adjusted to fit. Wearing schedules are provided and reviewed at each visit.
After surgery or significant hand injury, scar tissue and swelling can limit movement and cause ongoing sensitivity or pain if not addressed early. Your OT provides scar massage techniques, desensitisation strategies, compression garment assessment and oedema management in the appropriate clinical stage of recovery, coordinated with your surgeon's post-operative protocol.
Regaining range of motion and functional strength requires structured, progressive exercise specific to the repair or condition. Your OT prescribes a home exercise programme graded to your recovery stage and reviews it at each session, adjusting based on how the tissue is responding. Exercises are practised in the context of real tasks, not just isolated joint movements.
The end goal of hand therapy is being able to use your hand for what you need to do. Your OT works with you on the specific daily tasks and work activities that are currently limited, grading the demand as your capacity improves. For workers comp and CTP clients, your OT documents functional progress at each stage and writes the reports required by the insurer.
Hand therapy is most effective when the OT works within your surgeon's post-operative protocol and alongside your physio, GP and case manager. With your consent, your OT communicates directly with the treating team, follows surgical timelines for mobilisation and loading, and flags any concerns about healing or progress. This keeps the rehabilitation consistent and reduces the risk of setbacks from miscommunication.
Hand therapy OT is funded through workers compensation (WorkCover QLD, iCare NSW, WorkSafe Vic) for work-related hand injuries, CTP insurance for motor accident injuries, DVA for eligible veterans, and NDIS where an upper limb condition relates to a participant's disability. Private health insurance may also contribute.
Whether NDIS, aged care, DVA or private, the admin can feel complicated. We handle the paperwork and explain the funding options in plain English so you can focus on the person, not the process.
Phone (07) 3477 9366 or drop your details in the form. Our intake team usually responds within one business day. We'll ask about age, goals, funding and where you're based.
We pair you with an AHPRA-registered OT experienced in your context: paediatric, adult, older adult, rehab or reports. You know who's coming, and why they're the right fit.
Your OT visits you at home, at school, at work or in the community. We build a personalised plan, document progress, and coordinate with your supports, GP or support coordinator.
Our Occupational Therapists are AHPRA-registered, supported by OT assistants, a psychologist, a speech pathologist and a warm admin team who'll be your first point of contact. Small enough to know your name, big enough to match you with someone whose experience fits your goals.
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Tell us your preferences: gender, language, cultural background, clinical experience. We'll match you with a clinician who fits.
We can't list fixed prices publicly. What you pay depends on your funding stream, the service, and your location. But every Astrad client gets the same three things, in writing, before any visit is booked.
Request a written quoteEvery client gets a clear written quote setting out session rates, expected travel time and any reports, before we schedule a single visit.
For NDIS participants we bill within the limits set out in the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits. No surprises at invoice time.
Travel and non-face-to-face time are always quoted in writing, at the rates allowed for your funding stream. What you see is what you pay.
Our Occupational Therapists travel to you. At home, at school, at work or in the community. We cover metro and many regional areas across Queensland, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania. Not sure if we reach your postcode? Ask us. We usually confirm within one business day.
Check availabilityBrisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Toowoomba
Sydney, Central Coast, Wollongong, Newcastle
Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat
Hobart, Launceston, Devonport
Can't see your question? Call us and we'll answer it directly.
OTs in hand therapy work on restoring function to the hand and upper limb after injury, surgery or the onset of a condition affecting grip, strength, sensation or movement. This includes wound care and scar management (in the appropriate clinical stage), custom and prefabricated splinting, range-of-motion and strengthening exercises, sensory retraining, graded return to daily and work tasks, and functional retraining for specific activities.
Our OTs work with adults managing hand fractures and dislocations, flexor and extensor tendon injuries, nerve injuries (median, ulnar, radial), post-surgical rehabilitation after procedures including tendon repair, carpal tunnel release and joint replacement, carpal tunnel syndrome, De Quervain's tenosynovitis, trigger finger, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), crush injuries, and upper limb amputations.
Both OTs and physiotherapists can provide hand therapy. OTs bring a specific focus on restoring the ability to perform daily tasks and work activities, alongside the clinical hand therapy techniques. OTs also write the functional reports and AT assessments that insurers and NDIS require. Some OTs pursue additional hand therapy training and experience. If you're unsure which is right for you, call us and we'll be straightforward.
Splinting involves making or fitting a custom-moulded or prefabricated device that positions the hand or wrist in a way that supports healing, protects a repair, or reduces pain. Whether splinting is required depends on the type and stage of your injury or condition. Your treating surgeon or GP will often specify splinting requirements, and our OT will assess and fit the splint at your home or workplace.
Yes, in most cases where the injury is work-related and the claim has been accepted. Workers compensation schemes (WorkCover QLD, iCare NSW, WorkSafe Vic) cover OT hand therapy as part of rehabilitation. Approval depends on your insurer. CTP insurance covers hand therapy for eligible motor accident injuries. We will confirm what documentation your insurer requires and write reports in the appropriate format.
This depends on the injury, the surgery performed, the stage of recovery and your goals. Some clients need a short series of sessions focused on a specific task or work demand. Others have a longer programme spanning multiple months, particularly after significant reconstruction or when complex regional pain syndrome is involved. Your OT will propose a schedule and review it with you and your treating team as recovery progresses.
Yes. Our OTs work with adults managing osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis affecting the hands and upper limbs, providing joint protection strategies, assistive equipment, splinting for pain management and support for maintaining independence with daily tasks. Funding for these conditions may come through NDIS, private health insurance, DVA or self-funding depending on your situation.
Our mobile OTs provide hand therapy, splinting and upper limb rehabilitation for adults through workers comp, CTP, DVA, NDIS and private funding. We travel to your home or workplace across QLD, NSW, VIC and TAS. Call us or request a callback to discuss your situation.
We usually call back within one business day.
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