Upper Limb Retraining
Onward Health provides upper limb rehabilitation services across the Sunshine Coast, supporting adults to regain strength, coordination and functional use of the arm and hand following neurological or orthopaedic injury.
Upper limb impairment can significantly impact independence in daily tasks such as dressing, cooking, writing, driving and household activities. Our therapy is structured, practical and delivered in the client’s home environment to ensure meaningful functional carryover.
What We Do
Therapy may include:
Task-specific motor retraining
Graded strengthening programs
Fine motor retraining
Sensory re-education strategies
Functional task practice within the home
Structured home programs to support progress between sessions
Intervention is goal-driven and measurable, with regular review of functional outcomes.
Assessment & Treatment Approach
Assessment includes evaluation of range of motion, strength, coordination, sensation, tone and functional task performance. We identify barriers to independence and develop a targeted intervention plan.
Our focus is on improving participation in meaningful daily activities. Goals may include:
Increased independence with dressing and grooming
Improved meal preparation skills
Greater confidence using the affected arm
Enhanced fine motor control for work or hobbies
Reduced reliance on compensatory strategies
Progress is monitored to ensure therapy remains practical and effective.
Sessions
Functional Outcomes
We commonly work with adults following:
Stroke
Acquired Brain Injury
Spinal cord injury
Parkinson’s disease
Multiple sclerosis
Orthopaedic injury or surgery
Deconditioning following illness
Each program is tailored to the individual’s diagnosis, goals and functional demands.
Conditions We Commonly Support
Common Difficulties We Address
Upper limb rehabilitation may focus on:
We assess how these impairments affect real-world function, not just movement in isolation.
Reduced strength
Poor coordination
Fine motor skill impairment
Loss of dexterity
Sensory changes
Spasticity or abnormal tone
Pain limiting arm use
Fatigue impacting task performance
Upper limb rehabilitation services may be funded under:
NDIS
DVA
TAC / CTP schemes
Private referrals
We provide structured documentation aligned with funding requirements where required.
Eligibility & Referrals
Service Area
Onward Health provides mobile upper limb rehabilitation across the Sunshine Coast and surrounding regions. Therapy is delivered in-home to maximise functional relevance and real-world application.
Referral
If you are seeking upper limb rehabilitation on the Sunshine Coast, please contact Onward Health to discuss your goals and referral pathway.
