Hand Therapy Experts specialise in providing hand therapy and rehabilitation for mallet finger injuries (also known as Hammer or baseball finger) in North Sydney.
Our certified hand therapist, Chen Li, has over ten years of experience in treating finger injuries and will diagnose your condition, advise on the right treatment, and provide professional care for complete recovery and prevention of complications in the long term.
Whether you have a soft tissue or bony mallet injury, our hand clinic is available on weekdays and in emergencies, providing comprehensive non-surgical treatment for adults, children and adolescents regardless of the cause.
Or Call 1300 334 263.
Mallet finger is an injury to the terminal extensor tendon that lies across the back of a finger. The tendon is attached to the distal phalanx bone. As this is the only tendon that straightens the tip of the finger, this type of injury results in the inability to straighten the fingertip. There are two main types of injuries:
Please note – If left untreated, this condition may result in finger deformity and restricted mobility of the finger, known as swan neck deformity.
Our accredited hand therapist, Chen Li, has over a decade of experience in managing the most severe mallet injuries.
Through thorough examinations, Chen focuses on gaining a deeper understanding of each patient’s lifestyle to create a tailored rehabilitation plan for maximum results.
At our hand clinic, we use our vast experience in treating this condition to determine if a patient’s finger can be managed non-surgically or whether a referral to a specialist hand surgeon is needed.
If you require urgent care for your injury, we offer and same-day mallet finger treatment appointments for patients.
Our physical therapy service is available on weekdays as well as after hours, where we will provide prompt assessment, diagnosis and a treatment plan.
Our non-surgical mallet finger treatment includes assessing your injury and understanding your goals to help you regain full hand function, flexibility and strength. We then provide a personalised treatment plan, tailored to your work and hobbies, to help you heal your injury while ensuring maximum comfort.
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Finger splinting treatment is the most common and usually most effective method of treatment for the majority of mallet finger injuries.
Our hand therapist uses customised splints to treat your injuries, which extends and immobilises the injured fingertip. This prevents bending while keeping the finger in the correct position. This allows the torn tendon to heal and reattach on its own.
You can easily book a hand therapy appointment online.
North Shore clinic – appointments available
Cromer location – appointments available
