Urgent Hand Therapy Service In Sydney’s North Shore

Q: Where Are Your Hand Clinics Located?

Our North Sydney hand therapy clinic is based inside Mater Clinic Physiotherapy in Wollstonecraft , on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. We’re conveniently located within walking distance of Crows Nest and Victoria Cross Metro Stations, and also a short walk from Waverton and Wollstonecraft Train Stations. Our Northern Beaches Hand Therapy clinic is located in Cromer at the Manly Warringah Gymnastics Club, 24 Middleton Rd.

Hand Injury Service (Skip Emergency Departments) – Book Our Accredited Therapist

Our North Sydney hand therapy and Northern Beaches hand therapy clinics provide same-day appointments for non-life-threatening injuries that don’t require surgery. Call 1300 33 4263 to start your treatment sooner and enjoy faster recovery while skipping unnecessary hospital waiting times.

If you’ve injured your hand, wrist, thumb, or fingers, you may not need to go to the emergency department. Many fractures, sprains, and dislocations can be effectively treated by an experienced and accredited hand therapist without surgery or hospital visits.

North Shore Hand Therapy Clinic

Mater Clinic, Ground Floor, Suite G02, 3 Gillies Street, Wollstonecraft NSW 2065

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Northern Beaches Hand Therapy Clinic

Manly Warringah Gymnastics Club
24 Middleton Rd, Cromer NSW 2099

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Urgent Care Hotline

In case you cannot reach us, our emergency number is now operational and available from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Sunday.

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Why Choose Us For Urgent Hand & Wrist Injury Care?

Expert Treatment: Our therapist, Chen, has over a decade of experience in treating acute hand, wrist, and elbow conditions, starting at the Sydney Hospital Hand Unit before establishing her own practice.
Prompt Service: Along with your assessment, we provide immediate, urgent hand care with instant splinting and casting if required.
Same-Day Appointments: We are committed to providing urgent appointments at short notice, delivering urgent care for injuries as soon as possible.
Same Personalised care: We tailor your services the same way we do with standard consultations.
Advanced Care Referrals: If necessary, we provide referrals for imaging or recommend consulting a specialist surgeon.

Therapist: Chen Li

Treating patient with carpal tunnel syndrome

Chen holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy). She is a highly specialised professional, recognised as an Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA) in Australia and a Certified Hand Therapist (USA).

Injuries We Treat at Short Notice

We provide comprehensive injury treatment for a wide variety of injuries and conditions, including the following:

Finger – fractures, dislocations, volar-plate injuries, mallet finger treatment.
Tendon – extensor tendon ruptures, central-slip injuries.
Thumb – skier’s thumb, fractures, dislocations.
Hand – boxer’s fractures, metacarpal fractures, severe sprains.
Wrist – carpal tunnel syndrome treatment, scaphoid or distal-radius fractures, sprains, TFCC and scapholunate injuries.
Elbow – radial-head, tennis elbow treatment and other elbow fractures.

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Urgent Hand Therapy Vs Hospital Visits

Our Clinic	Hospitals
Be seen in minutes	Wait times are often 3–6 hours
Accredited Hand therapist seen from the start	May need to see a doctor first, then be referred to see a hand therapist
On-the-spot splinting or casting is done	Temporary bandaging is applied first, then an appointment at a hand clinic for a cast or splint
No Referral Needed	May require one
We also help streamline patient care and hospital workflows by reducing the pressure on public hospital emergency services. This frees up hospital resources for critical care patients.

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What Happens In Your Appointment?

– Comprehensive assessment of your injury and symptoms
– Scan and imaging review
– Treatment plan based on your assessment
– Onsite Splinting and Casting
– Liaise with medical specialists if needed

Where Are Your Hand Clinics Located?

Our North Sydney hand therapy clinic is based inside Mater Clinic Physiotherapy in Wollstonecraft, on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. We’re conveniently located within walking distance of Crows Nest and Victoria Cross Metro Stations, and also a short walk from Waverton and Wollstonecraft Train Stations.

Our Northern Beaches Hand Therapy clinic is located in Cromer at the Manly Warringah Gymnastics Club, 24 Middleton Rd.

How Do I Pay For My Session?

If you have private health insurance with physiotherapy cover, you can claim a rebate during your appointment. The rebate amount will depend on your level of cover. You’ll need to pay the remaining gap fee on the day, along with any costs for splints or exercise equipment required for your rehabilitation.

We also welcome patients without private health insurance—full payment is required at the time of your appointment. For third-party claims (e.g., Workers’ Compensation or Compulsory Third Party insurance), prior approval from your insurer is essential before your session.

What Should I Bring To My First Urgent Care Appointment?

To help us provide the best care, please bring:

. Any relevant imaging (e.g., X-rays, ultrasounds, MRI results)
. Your private health fund card (if applicable)
. Details of your claim number if you’re covered by Workers’ Compensation or Compulsory Third Party insurance

How Long Is Each Consultation?

Initial hand therapy consultation is 30-40 minutes. Follow-up hand therapy consultations are 20-30 minutes.

What Should I Do If My Pain Or Swelling Worsens After Hours?

If you’re wearing a splint or cast and experience increased pain or swelling after hours:

Book Today for Fast, Same-Day Treatment

Avoid waiting in a hospital emergency department. We’re here to help! Call 1300 33 4263 to book an appointment now to get expert care today.

For emergencies, our hotline is available Monday to Sunday from 8 am – 6 pm.