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Specialist Hand Therapy now available at MGS Physiotherapy

By June 1, 2014January 18th, 2024Uncategorised

Introducing Nicola Cook – Hand Therapist 

 

Nicola Cook is a Specialist Hand Therapist and now manages The MGS Hand Clinic.

She graduated with an Honours Degree in Physiotherapy back in 2000 and in 2003 decided to specialise in Hand Therapy.

Nicola is well travelled. She has worked in large teaching hospitals, private practices both in the UK and Sydney and has worked as a university lecturer in the UK.

Hand physiotherapy is an extremely specific specialisation which can help with a long list of conditions including:

.  sports injuries
.  Hand Therapy Northern Beaches Sydneywrist and hand fractures
.  finger fractures
.  tendon injuries
.  ligament injuries
.  post-operative hand and wrist care
.  tendonitis, tendonosis, tendinopathy
.  carpal tunnel
.  OA – Osteoarthritis and RA – Rheumatoid Arthritis
.  DeQuervains
.  Trigger thumb/finger
.  Mallet Finger injuries
.  Dupuytren’s disease
.  overuse injuries
.  tingling and/or numbness of the hand, wrist and forearm
.  CRPS – Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and many many more conditions.


How do I know if I need to ask for a Hand Therapist?

If you have a hand, finger or wrist injury or pain then our Hand Therapist will be able to help you.

Hand therapy generally takes the same amount of time as regular physiotherapy.

If you are unsure please ring our receptionists and they will happily advise you.

 

Click here for more information on Nicola Cook. 

Click here for more information on Hand Conditions.