Help create a life without limits

Hand and upper limb conditions can cause everyday tasks to become difficult and painful, with quality of life impacted by the loss of independence.

Under the leadership of surgeon Professor Greg Bain, researchers from the Hand and Upper Limb unit at Flinders University are growing the depth and scope of assessment, intervention and management of hand and upper limb conditions.

In a specialised and innovative learning environment for research-based PhD students and students in the Doctor of Medicine program, the Hand and Upper Limb unit at Flinders is creating research collaborations that are improving outcomes for patients.

Professor Greg Bain

Julie lives a life without limits

Julie is an avid horse rider and adventurer but a freak accident caused damage to her upper arm and shoulder joint, leaving her unable to do basic tasks and restricting her independence.

Julie underwent three major surgeries, followed by years of rehabilitation and physiotherapy, with the support and research of the Hand and Upper Limb Unit at Flinders University.

‘Basic tasks I had taken for granted were difficult, painful or impossible,’ say Julie.

Read how the Hand and Upper Limb Research at Flinders University has improved Julie's life.