Hand Rehab Porirua is a hand physiotherapy and occupational therapy clinic, part of the Hand Rehab network within Habit Health, an integrated New Zealand healthcare provider. The clinic specialises in treating injuries and conditions from the elbow to the fingertips, with a team of fully qualified physiotherapists and occupational therapists who have undertaken additional training in hand therapy, splinting and rehabilitation.
No referral is needed to see a Hand Rehab therapist, and the clinic is a registered ACC provider, meaning accident or work-related injuries — including custom-fitted splints and supports — are covered, subject to some ACC criteria. Treatment follows a Three Step Recovery Programme designed to reduce pain, restore movement and improve performance, supported by on-site therapies like massage, acupuncture and joint or soft tissue mobilisation, along with tailored rehabilitation and strength programmes.
Hand Rehab Porirua treats a wide range of conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tennis and golfers elbow, arthritis, sports injuries, hand fractures, dislocations, burns, and post-surgery care and rehabilitation. Video consultations are also available for new and existing injuries, and the clinic works closely with GPs, surgeons, ACC and private insurers to ensure fast, coordinated care.
Hand Rehab Porirua is a specialist clinic focused entirely on injuries and conditions from the elbow to the fingertips, part of the wider Hand Rehab network within Habit Health, an integrated New Zealand healthcare provider. The clinic's team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists have undertaken additional training specifically in hand therapy, splinting and rehabilitation, giving patients access to genuinely specialised care rather than general physiotherapy.
One of the most practical aspects of visiting Hand Rehab Porirua is that no referral is required from a GP or specialist — patients can book directly. The clinic is also a registered ACC provider, meaning that if an injury or condition results from an accident or work incident, treatment (including custom-fitted splints and supports) is covered under ACC, subject to some criteria. For those who can't make it in person, video consultations are available for both new and existing injuries.
Treatment at Hand Rehab follows what the clinic calls its Three Step Recovery Programme: reducing pain, restoring movement, and improving performance. This structured approach underpins a wide range of hand therapy treatments, including exercises to increase range of movement and strength, custom-made splints or casts to support injured structures and reduce inflammation, and on-site recovery treatments such as massage, acupuncture and joint or soft tissue mobilisation. Tailored rehabilitation and strength improvement programmes are also central to treatment, designed to help patients return to work and resume daily activities as quickly as possible.
Hand Rehab Porirua treats an extensive list of conditions, including tendonitis and tendon injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, joint and ligament injuries, nerve compression and nerve injuries, and wrist, thumb and finger sprains. The clinic also handles tennis and golfers elbow, sports injuries, arthritis, OOS/RSI, burns, muscle strains, dislocations, hand fractures, mallet finger, skiers thumb, De Quervain's, scar management, and post-surgery care and rehabilitation — reflecting the breadth of hand-related injuries the team is equipped to manage.
Hand Rehab works closely with GPs, plastic and orthopaedic surgeons, accident clinics, ACC, private insurers and other allied health professionals to ensure fast, responsive and streamlined care. This means that if further imaging or specific procedures are required, the clinic has reserved appointments in place to ensure swift assessment, rather than leaving patients to navigate referrals alone.
An initial hand physio appointment typically takes between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the therapist and the nature of the treatment required. During this visit, the therapist will learn more about the patient as an individual and how the injury or impairment is affecting daily life, before discussing a treatment plan and beginning the first step of treatment. Follow-up appointments vary in frequency and length depending on the individual's injury and treatment plan. All required ACC documentation can be completed at Hand Rehab during the first appointment.
Hand Rehab clinics generally operate Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm, though some clinics may work slightly different hours — it's best to confirm when booking. Appointments can be made online or by calling 0800 776 500. Discounts are available for Gold Card holders and Community Services Card holders, and private patients with health insurance, such as Southern Cross, may be able to have treatment costs reimbursed by their provider.