Special interests:
- My passion is treating patients with hand and upper limb problems, and getting immense satisfaction sharing the journey with patients as they achieve a full recovery
- I enjoy working closely with some of Melbourne’s top Hand Surgeons and treating their patients post-surgery
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) 1992
- Post Graduate Diploma in Hand and Upper Limb Rehabilitation (with Distinction) 1997
Awards / Achievements:
- Received scholarship for further advancement in Hand Therapy – Eastern Health 1997
- Establishment of Hand Therapy Unit at Box Hill Hospital and St. Vincent’s Hospital – Melbourne, 1995 and 1997
- Honorary Affiliate – Latrobe University 1996
- Awarded best clinical paper – Victorian Hand Surgeon Meeting - Partial Trapeziectomy and interposition with the Tornier Pyrocardan TMC joint implant
Presentations/Publications:
- Australian Physiotherapy Association – Wrist Conditions (presentation)
- First CMC joint osteoarthritis – Surgical and Therapeutic Management (presented at AHTA – Victorian meeting)
- Partial Trapeziectomy and interposition with the Tornier Pyrocardan TMC joint implant (presented at the Victorian Hand Surgeons’ meeting)
- Re-defining the force which may be applied to the PIP joint (presented at the Victorian Hand Surgeons’ meeting)
- Soft tissue injuries of the hand. How to Treat Yearbook (published).
- A co-operative venture in assessment and rehabilitation in an acute hospital (published work)
- Common Hand Conditions – to graduating OT’s and PT’s (yearly presentation since 1997)
- Invited lecturer Swinburne University – Occupational Therapy Department (yearly)
Memberships:
- Accredited Hand Therapist (as awarded by the Australian Hand Therapy Association)
- Full member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association
- Member of Australian Occupational Therapy Association
Bio:
- Jennifer has specialised in Hand and Upper Limb rehabilitation for 25 years. She has cemented her knowledge by completing post graduate studies, participating in research projects, and being the co-author of medical journals. She now enjoys lecturing and doing presentations to Surgeons, GP’s and graduating therapists.
- Enjoyed working with Emeritus Research as the clinical therapist in the drug trial for collagense injections for patients with dupuytren’s disease. 2007