Having an injury to your hand, wrist or arm can stop you in your tracks.
We’re here to help you at every stage of your recovery and get you back to doing the things you love.
Having an injury to your hand, wrist or arm can stop you in your tracks.
We’re here to help you at every stage of your recovery and get you back to doing the things you love.
Whether you’ve fallen and broken you wrist, worked a little bit too hard on the computer, popped your finger while catching a cricket ball or simply finding your fingers don’t move quite the way they use to… we’re here to help. Our dynamic therapy team includes both occupational therapists and physiotherapists and we have clinics across Townsville, Ingham and Ayr. Call us today so we can guide you through your recovery and get you back to doing the things you love.
For your convenience you can manage all your hand therapy bookings and inquiries via our website, 24 hours per day! If your matter is urgent please call us on 4755 2337 as same day appointments are often available for casting, splinting and wound care.
Discover better hand, wrist and arm health and wellness through our team of passionate hand therapists. Our therapists are not only university trained, but have gone on to do post graduate training in this specialised field. Your therapist is here for you every step of the way, from your first appointment til you are back doing the things you love.
Our main Townsville clinic is located centrally on Fulham Road opposite the Mater Hospital, with convenient onsite car parking, our modern treatment rooms are fully equipped and private. For your convenience we also provide regular clinics in North Shore, Ingham and Ayr. We can even arrange a therapist to visit you in the comfort of your own home.
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Cassandra Chiesa of Helping Hands – Hand, Wrist and Arm Clinic has been named as a finalist for the 2020 AusMumpreneur Awards in two categories – Regional Business Excellence category, and the Health and Wellbeing category. The AusMumpreneur Awards presented by The Women’s Business School celebrate and recognise Australian Mums in business achieving outstanding success in […]
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