Anderson Hand Therapy can help you get back to your best whether you’ve recently had surgery or suffered an injury on the sporting field, at work, or at home. We can evaluate and treat almost any condition affecting your upper limb.
We also work closely with some of Melbourne’s best hand surgeons to develop custom rehabilitation programs for many common surgeries and diagnoses.
Clinic Partner | AHT Mentor
Hamish Anderson is an Accredited Hand Therapist as awarded by the Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA), with more than 20 years’ experience specialising in treating the upper limb. Hamish provides specialised rehab programs and expert advice to help people from all walks of life recover from injuries, chronic pain and debilitating conditions.
Clinic Partner | Physiotherapist
Dylan Rosenzweig graduated from Monash University with a degree in Physiotherapy (Honours). Since graduating she has joined the A Team where she has become a Clinic Manager, Senior Physiotherapist and Pilates Coordinator. Dylan prides herself on getting athletes back to sport as quickly and safely as possible. Using her knowledge of the upper limb, Dylan continues to explore treatment options, combining traditional hand therapy and pilates.
Clinic Partner | Physiotherapist
Jonathan Cooper is one of our senior physiotherapists. He takes pride in providing a tailored and evidence-based approach to helping people recover from an injury and achieve their goals. Jonathan has completed both a Bachelor of Exercise Science and a Master’s in Physiotherapy Practise, putting him a great position to take help his patients go from acute injury management, to gym-based strengthening and conditioning.
Clinic Partner | Occupational Therapist
Kara Pocervina is one of our lead Occupational Therapists, graduating from Charles Sturt University in 2007. Kara spent time in the United Kingdom working in a large military rehabilitation hospital with major trauma patients. Upon her return to Melbourne in 2013, Kara dedicated her career to treating the hand and upper limb. Kara is a passionate Western Bulldogs and currently works closely with their AFLW to create an optimal rehabilitation program for their elbow, wrist and hand therapy.
Clinic Partner | Physiotherapist
Sam is a has completed a Bachelor of Human Movement and Exercise Science at Victoria University earning membership to the Golden Key Society. His passion for the hand and upper limb came was sparked early on, growing up supporting Basketball, AFL & Cricket, where he saw a variety of these injuries. Along his professional journey, Sam has become skilled at assessing and diagnosis, splinting, post-operative care, exercise prescription and management of hand & upper limb conditions.
Clinic Partner | Physiotherapist
Darko Stojic graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Applied Sciences and a Masters in Physiotherapy Practice. Darko is a skilled physiotherapist who specialises in managing acute trauma, including fractures, sprains, and strains of the upper extremities. He prioritises patient interaction and is committed to making sure that every patient leaves the clinic feeling motivated.
Clinic Partner | Occupational Therapist
Euan Lamont graduated from The University of Huddersfield with a First in Physiotherapy. He has clinical experience working in the UK across various specialities including Musculoskeletal Rehab, Stroke Therapy and Critical Care, where he developed his passion for the hand and upper limb began after seeing the direct impact on someone’s life. Euan particularly enjoys staying up to date with the latest in hand therapy research and developing tailored rehabilitation programs for his patients.
Lead Occupational Therapist
Sadie is passionate about helping patients return to their pre-injury level. Sadie believes her passion for hand therapy initially sparked from her interest in the anatomy and biomechanics of the upper limb practiced at University. This passion further grew during her final placement with Action Rehab where she was supporting patients in reaching their goals and seeing the direct impact that hand therapy can have on someone’s life. Sadie particularly enjoys staying up to date with the latest in hand therapy research, engaging in her own projects and developing tailored rehabilitation programs for her patients.
We follow a thorough consultation process with all patients to ensure we understand your individual needs. Your first visit will involve plenty of conversation, because we know that in order to get well again, first you need to understand your condition and its implications.
All treatments are tailored to your requirements. This could involve creating a splint, or braces to support and protect your hands, or performing soft tissue work. Whatever your injury requires, rest assured you will receive appropriate and carefully considered solutions.
At the end of your session, you’ll have a clear picture of what to expect next, backed up by a treatment plan that you can easily follow to start getting better.
As every person is unique, so are their hand injuries. Some cases can be quickly understood in the treatment room while others require further observation to get
a clear picture.
Active consultation means we aren’t afraid to venture beyond the treatment room if required to understand your specific case. Because when we understand how you use your upper limbs in your daily life, we can provide better treatments and advice to help you overcome your injury.
We have performed consultations on the football field, in the home, at the climbing wall, and in the workplace for people with a broad range of injuries.
Hand therapists are occupational therapists or physiotherapists who specialise in the management of hand and upper limb injuries. We have extensive knowledge of how best to help you with the rehabilitation of your hand, wrist, elbow and/or shoulder problem. This specialisation gives us an understanding of upper limb anatomy, pathology, and treatment that general practitioners and all-round health professionals simply cannot provide.
