Hand Therapy Rolleston
Expert care for hand, wrist and elbow injuries
All our Registered Hand Therapists have advanced postgraduate qualifications. We are a Rolleston hand therapy clinic that is able to treat and lodge ACC claims.
- We lodge your ACC claim
- No GP referral needed
- Custom splints and braces with no surcharge
- 829 Jones RoadRolleston
- Free parking on site
Looking for Christchurch? See our Christchurch clinic
Our Registered Hand Therapist
Natalie Clift
Registered Hand Therapist and Physiotherapist
Natalie brings a significant level of expertise to our clinic as one of the few Registered Hand Therapists in the region.
Registering as a hand therapist required postgraduate university training and over 1,800 hours of supervised clinical practice in the area. This training gives her an advanced ability to diagnose and treat conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow.
Her clinical focus is on hand, finger, wrist and elbow conditions.
Natalie's advanced dry needling/acupuncture qualification is often used to combine physiotherapy rehab techniques with hand therapy.
Your hand therapy includes:
- 40 minute first appointment
- Bracing with no surcharge
- Splinting with no surcharge
- Dry needling with no surcharge
- Wound dressing with no surcharge
- Imaging referral, if needed
- Specialist referral, if needed
Hand therapy ACC price
$62/ first appointment
$20 to $40/ follow up
Follow up price depends on how long your session is. Your hand therapist will talk you through the options after your assessment.
These prices are for ACC covered injuries. We can lodge new claims.
Private: $165 first appointment (40 minutes), $135 follow up
Why a Registered Hand Therapist matters for hand, wrist and elbow injuries
Getting the right care for a hand or wrist injury makes all the difference. Natalie at Hand Therapy Rolleston is a Registered Hand Therapist with postgraduate qualifications that go far beyond standard training.
A Registered Hand Therapist must be a qualified physiotherapist (or occupational therapist) who has completed years of extra study focused only on the complex structures of the hand, wrist and elbow. This advanced knowledge leads to a more accurate diagnosis and a better treatment plan.
A key part of this training is making custom moulded splints and braces. The therapist shapes the material directly to you for a perfect fit. This gives the exact support and protection your injury needs to heal properly, something an off-the-shelf brace cannot do.
Because we are an ACC accredited hand therapy provider, we can access specific funding for these services. This means when you need a custom splint for your recovery, ACC can cover the cost. This funding is not available to standard physiotherapy clinics, so there you would likely have to pay for a custom splint yourself.
Conditions we treat
- Sports injuries, fractures, sprains and dislocations
- Repetitive strain injuries like tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
- Nerve conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome
- Tendon injuries, including De Quervain's and trigger finger
- Arthritis and joint pain management
- Work-related injuries
Our hand, wrist and elbow services
As an ACC registered hand therapy clinic, we can manage your claim for you, often without a GP referral.
- Thorough assessment and diagnosisA detailed evaluation to find the exact cause of your pain or dysfunction.
- Customised rehabilitation plansOne-on-one sessions with a personalised exercise programme to restore strength, flexibility and function.
- Splinting and bracingCustom made splints and braces designed for your hand and your injury.
- Rehabilitation after surgeryGuidance and treatment after hand, wrist or elbow surgery.
- Pain and swelling managementEvidence-based techniques to make you more comfortable and help your recovery.
Location
829 Jones Road, Rolleston 7614
Free parking on site
Closer to town? See our Christchurch clinic
Questions
Do I need to go to a GP for hand therapy?
No. You do not need to see a GP before you see our hand therapist. You can make an appointment directly with Hand Therapy Rolleston, and we can lodge an ACC claim for your injury.
Can hand therapists lodge ACC claims?
Yes. Our hand therapists can lodge ACC claims because they are also registered physiotherapists.
What should I wear to a hand therapy appointment?
Clothes that make the injured area easy to reach help your hand therapist assess and treat you. For example, short sleeve tops are ideal for elbows.
The most important thing is that you feel comfortable. Your hand therapist can work around any clothes you choose to wear.
Is there parking?
Yes, there is plenty of free parking on site.