Marie has thirteen years experience as a general physiotherapist. After two years of study through AUT, and almost 2,000 hours of supervised practical work, Marie became a registered hand therapist in 2024. She works from our Royston Centre clinic in Hastings.

 

While all our physios have a good understanding of hand biomechanics and injury treatment, this professional development gives Marie a set of skills particular to hand and lower arm issues such as occupational overuse, RSI, carpal tunnel, fractures, tendon damage, crush injuries and lacerations.

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While serious hand trauma is usually first seen at a hospital, physiotherapy is often required as part of the recovery and rehabilitation process post treatment or post surgery.

 

In some cases, the hand is immobilised with a splint or brace to allow musculature, tendons and fascia to heal. In other cases, supported movement is encouraged to re-build muscle strength after an extended period of inactivity - after a cast has been removed for example.

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Splinting requires a clinician’s knowledge and a sculptor’s skill, to form breathable thermoplastics into rigid supports and restraints which hold the hand in an optimal position for recovery. Semi-rigid braces are also used to provide supported movement.

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Marie is a keen sportswoman who has participated in many local and national sports events, including the 2019 Coast to Coast Challenge

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Areas of expertise:

 

•    Musculoskeletal
•    Hand therapy

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Clinics / hours of work:

 

Royston Centre, Hastings. Monday to Friday 9am - 3pm