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Upper Limb & Hand Function After Neurological Injury (Brisbane)

Changes in arm and hand function can have a big impact on independence. Tasks like dressing, eating, or using a phone can suddenly become difficult or frustrating.

What this might look like day to day

  • Weakness in the arm or hand

  • Reduced coordination or control

  • Difficulty gripping or holding objects

  • Reduced sensation

  • Struggling with fine motor tasks

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Why this happens

Neurological conditions can affect how signals are sent between the brain and the muscles.

This can impact strength, coordination, and sensation, making everyday hand and arm use more challenging.

What helps

  • Task-specific practice

  • Strengthening and coordination exercises

  • Adaptive techniques

  • Gradual rebuilding of function

  • Using the hand in real-life activities

How Occupational Therapy helps

We provide targeted upper limb rehabilitation focused on real-world function.

This may include:

  • Task-specific training

  • Fine motor skill development

  • Strength and movement retraining

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Our approach

We focus on practical, meaningful use of the arm and hand — helping you rebuild function in ways that matter to your daily life.

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Get Support

If upper limb function is limiting your independence, we can help you rebuild confidence and ability.

Get support to understand your options or get in touch to speak with us directly.