The specialty of Hand Therapy combines knowledge of the upper limb’s structure with its function and use.
David Jacobs is an experienced Occupational Therapist at BHN specialising in Hand Therapy.
Among the most common conditions treated are fractures, sporting injuries, tendon injuries, and arthritis.
Service Description
The following services are provided by our Hand Therapist:
- Providing patients with information about their injuries or conditions
- Custom-made splints, remedial therapies, and exercise prescriptions to promote recovery
- Providing patients with individual exercise and treatment programs based on their condition or injury
- Achieving patient-specific goals, such as returning to sport, work, and daily living activities
Eligibility
- Everyone has access to this service
- Private patients do not require referrals
- Referrals from a medical practitioner are required for TAC, WorkCover, and Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) patients
Fees
Private:
Initial consultation 45mins – $90
Standard (review) consultations – $80
Health fund rebates differ according to policy coverage and health fund. For details about your coverage, please contact your health fund.
Please visit the website for more information about Kingston Hand Therapy.
Book an appointment
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call: 03 8587 0200