Our therapists and therapy assistants believe it’s a privilege to work with some of the most vulnerable people in our society, where we can make a real difference, not only to their lives but to the lives of everyone around them and the wider community through services, support and education:

- Hand Therapy
Hand Therapy Our dynamic therapy team of occupational therapists and physiotherapists are here to help you at every stage of your recovery and get you back to doing the things you love. Whether you’ve fallen and broken your wrist, worked a little bit too hard on the computer, popped your finger while catching a cricket ball or simply finding your fingers don’t move quite the way they use to, we’re here to help.
Our Accredited Hand Therapists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists assess and treat many upper limb conditions including:
Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains, Wounds, Scars, Burns, Chronic pain, Trauma: severe crush, lacerations or amputations, Peripheral nerve injuries – carpel tunnel syndrome, radial tunnel syndrome and ulna neuritis, Tendonopathies – a painful condition involving the breakdown of cartilage in your tendons e.g. tennis elbow, golfers elbow, De Quervain's and trigger finger, Conservative and post-operative after joint replacement, Arthritis management, Focal dystonia, Thoracic outlet syndrome, Sports injuries, Workplace injuries and Shoulder injuries: rotator cuff, bursitis, frozen shoulder. Hand writing problems (children and adults), Fine motor problems (children and adults). Casting, Thermoplastic splint, orthoses, exos braces, braces on and off the shelf splints.

- Disability
We work with children, youth and adults with a variety of disabilities, both physical and cognitive, to help them do what they want and need to do each day. The ability to manage daily activities has a positive impact on an individual’s wellbeing and our role is to help children and adults find their strengths. Our expert clinical team can facilitate a needs assessment and identify your personal goals, to enhance your ability to engage in your chosen activities or tasks. Goals may include being able to work, live independently, socialise with others, access the community, or engage in hobbies. We can assist with: Dressing, Personal care, Home modifications, Organisational skills – including study, developing a routine, Task simplification or modification, Energy conservation, Recommendations for the prescription of assistive technology, Meal preparation and eating, Rest and sleep, Sensory assessment and therapy, Community access, Social and communication skills, Life skills – money management, shopping, laundry, household tasks, Self-calming strategies, anxiety management.

-Aged Support
Our aged support service is available for anyone over the age of 65, who is experiencing difficulties with tasks in their home, accessing the community or participating in activities they enjoy. We work with people directly, as well as their carers, other community organisations and family members. We understand that applying for funding can be overwhelming. We can assist with My Aged Care referrals and Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS) applications to ensure that people have access to the maximum amount of services that they are eligible for. We offer a wide range of education, training and professional development options for health professionals, anyone working in the aged sector, carers and families.

- Paediatrics
Sometimes children experience difficulty managing or participating in everyday activities such as writing, getting dressed, school, sport, playing or socialising with peers, and need additional support. Our paediatric service is available for children and young adults aged between 0 – 18 years of age. We work with young people and their parents directly, as well as teachers, early educators, other allied health professionals and specialists. Every child and young adult is different, however there are some indicators that they could benefit from occupational therapy: Difficulty keeping still, Difficulty with social situations, Handwriting difficulties, Anxiety, Difficulty with self-care tasks (e.g. toileting, dressing, feeding), Issues with balance and/or co-ordination, Over/under sensitive to touch, noise or movement, Difficulties planning, categorising or sequencing ideas or tasks, Disorganised or messy, Fine motor problems (e.g. holding a pencil or cutlery), Gross motor problems (e.g. catching a ball, running)

- Pain and Rehabilitation
At Apricus Health we understand that living with painful conditions such as injury or chronic illness has an immense impact on your quality of life, your sense of wellbeing, motivation, and both your physical and mental health. Which is why we invest in innovative therapy solutions, such as red light therapy and InterX therapy, to enhance the treatment outcomes for all our patients.