Hand Therapy Services in Christchurch, Rangiora, Rolleston & Papanui
At Active Hand Rehab, our registered hand therapists specialise in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and conditions affecting the elbow, forearm, wrist and hand. We provide acute, non-operative and post-operative upper limb therapy from clinics in Shirley (Christchurch), Rangiora, Rolleston and Papanui. No referral is needed to book an appointment — though if you already have one, please bring it along.
Conditions We Treat
Our hand therapists work with clients of all ages who are recovering from work injuries, sporting injuries or an ongoing hand or upper limb problem, including:
- Fractures of the hand, wrist, forearm and elbow
- Post-surgical (post-operative) injuries
- Sprains and soft tissue injuries
- Wounds requiring dressing or removal of sutures
- Scarring following injury or surgery
- Swelling (oedema) and pain following injury
- Conditions requiring splinting or casting
Our Services
We offer a full range of hand therapy services, tailored to your individual goals:
- Accurate assessment and diagnosis of upper limb injuries
- Acute fracture management
- Wound care and removal of sutures
- Scar management
- Oedema (swelling) management
- Pain management strategies
- Custom-made braces and splints
- Casting
- Exercise therapy
- Functional rehabilitation
- Referral onward to specialist hand surgeons, sports doctors and other health professionals
Our Clinics
You’ll find Active Hand Rehab at four convenient Canterbury locations:
- East Clinic – 52 Shirley Road, Shirley, Christchurch
- Rangiora – Rangiora Health Hub, 161 Ashley Street, Rangiora
- Rolleston – Evexias Physiotherapy, Rolleston Health Hub, 3 Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston
- Papanui – Dudley Creek Health, Papanui
See our full location and contact details.
ACC, Insurance and Private Appointments
We accept ACC, insurance (post-operative only) and privately funded appointments. For ACC claims, there is a co-payment of $40 for your first appointment and $30 for each of the next three appointments, with no further co-payment after that. See our Fees page for full pricing details.
Book Your Appointment
Ready to get started? Call us on 022 507 1319, or book online. You can also read our frequently asked questions or meet our team.