Strive OT & Rehab

10/08/2026

🖐️ Living with arthritis in your hands? You don’t have to put up with pain and stiffness.

Arthritis can make everyday activities like opening jars, using cutlery, writing, dressing or gripping objects more difficult.

At Strive OT & Rehab, I provide specialised hand therapy to help you:

✨ Reduce pain and stiffness
✨ Improve hand strength and movement
✨ Protect your joints and manage symptoms
✨ Provide custom splinting when appropriate
✨ Learn strategies to make everyday tasks easier
✨ Maintain your independence and confidence

Your hands are important for the things you love and the things you need to do every day. Let’s work together to keep you moving and doing what matters to you.

📍 Strive OT & Rehab
2/3, 293 Windsor St, Richmond
📞 0493 716 268
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Hand injuries and chronic conditions can significantly impact daily life. Many people are surprised by how much a hand therapist can help—whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing a longterm condition, or dealing with a recent injury.

03/08/2026

27/07/2026

👉 Injured your hand, thumb or finger?

A simple fall, sporting injury or accident can result in a fracture that affects your ability to work, drive, play sport or complete everyday tasks.

At Strive OT & Rehab, I provide specialised assessment and rehabilitation for many hand and finger fractures, including:
✔️ Finger fractures
✔️ Metacarpal fractures
✔️ Thumb fractures
✔️ Stable wrist and hand fractures (following medical assessment where required)

Treatment may include:
✂️ Custom splinting or casting
📏 Swelling and pain management
🤲 Exercises to restore movement and strength
💪 Return-to-work, sport and everyday function programs

Early treatment can help minimise stiffness, protect healing, and achieve the best possible outcome.

📞 If you’ve injured your hand, finger or thumb, contact Strive OT & Rehab to discuss how I can help. Ph: 0493 716268

Medical assessment and imaging are recommended to confirm a fracture. Surgical or unstable fractures will be managed in conjunction with your GP or orthopaedic/hand surgeon.

Address: 2/3, 293 Windsor St, Richmond

16/07/2026

Adaptive cutlery can make mealtimes easier, safer, and more independent. 🍴

Everyday tasks like eating can become challenging when grip, strength, or movement is affected. The right adaptive cutlery can help people eat with greater comfort and confidence.

Adaptive cutlery may be beneficial for people with:
• Weak grip or reduced hand strength
• Tremors or shaking
• Limited wrist or arm movement
• One-handed use

It can be helpful for people living with conditions such as:
🖐️ Arthritis
🧠 Stroke
💙 Parkinson’s disease
…and many other conditions affecting hand function.

There are a range of options available, including:
✔️ Built-up or foam handles for an easier grip
✔️ Weighted cutlery to help reduce the effects of tremors
✔️ Angled or bendable cutlery for limited wrist movement
✔️ Rocker knives for easier one-handed cutting

Small changes can make a big difference to independence at mealtimes.

If you’re unsure which option is right for you or someone you care for, an occupational therapist can assess individual needs and recommend the most suitable equipment.

27/05/2026

New clinic room 👌