Early hand therapy referral improves patient care and outcomes. Hand Therapy Experts support patients recovering from sports injuries, surgery, overuse or chronic conditions. Read more about how you can refer a patient for hand therapy and when a referral is required.
We welcome referrals from all health professionals, including hand surgeons, general practitioners, sports physiotherapists and other health providers. To refer a patient, please email the referral to:
info@handtherapyexperts.com.au
If you are unsure whether a condition is an appropriate referral for hand therapy, you can download our hand therapy referral guideline or contact our clinic on 1300 334 263.
No written referral to hand therapy is required for self-referring private patients. If you have private health insurance with physiotherapy or occupational therapy cover, your health fund will cover part of the consultation fee.
A gap fee is payable for the consultation, including splints or exercise equipment provided.
Patients under Worker’s Compensation or Compulsory Third Party (CTP motor vehicle accidents require either a referral from a doctor or approval from the insurance company for hand therapy sessions.
A claim number is also required to see a Hand Therapist under Worker’s Compensation or Compulsory Third Party.
Patients without private health insurance and have chronic medical conditions may be eligible for a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) to see a Hand Therapist (Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist).
Medicare will cover a portion of the hand therapy consultation fee. A remaining gap fee is payable for the consultation, plus any splints or exercise equipment required.
If you’re a healthcare professional and you’d like to refer a patient, you can download one of our hand therapy referral forms.
If you are a General Practitioner or healthcare professional and want to enquire when to refer a patient for hand therapy, you can download one of our referral guidelines.
To arrange a hand therapy appointment, please call 1300 334 254 or book online:
