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About US
Inspire Rehab is registered ACC Hand Therapy and Physiotherapy provider.
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We specialise in hand injuries with both therapists having a background in a diverse range of musculoskeletal injuries.
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Inspire Rehab offers hand therapy services to the Kapiti Coast community. We cover a large range of conditions which include ACC injuries (such as sprains, strains, fractures and post-surgical treatment), plus longer term conditions like arthritic and occupational overuse conditions, just to name a few.
HAND
What we can help with:
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Finger / thumb / hand injuries
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Bone fractures in the hand
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Tendon injuries in the hand
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Muscle sprains in the hand
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Loss of hand / fingers motion
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Tingling in hand / fingers
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Arthritis in the hand
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Duptyrens Disease
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De Quervain's Disease
WRIST
What we can help with:
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Wrist injuries
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Bone fractures in the wrist
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Tendon injuries in the wrist
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Muscle sprains in the wrist
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Loss of wrist motion / swelling
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Repetitive strain injury
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TFCC injury

Elbow
What we can help with:
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Elbow / arm injuries
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Bone fractures in the elbow/arm
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Tendon injuries in the elbow/arm
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Tennis elbow or golfer's elbow
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Repetitive strain injury
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Tingling/swelling in the elbow/arm
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Arthritis in the elbow
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Nerve injuries in the elbow/arm
Therapists


Ffion John - Associate Hand Therapist
Ffion started her career when she graduated from Otago University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Ffion has worked as a physiotherapist in private practice, more recently focusing on hand therapy, working as an Associate Hand Therapist. Ffion was born in Wales, moving to the Wellington region over 20 years ago. She has spent most of her career working on the Kapiti Coast and really enjoys the more relaxed environment.
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Andrea Barr - Registered Hand Therapist
Andrea started her career as a Physiotherapist working throughout NZ, and Canada. With post-graduate qualifications in Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation she now works primarily as a Registered Hand Therapist. Andrea and her family moved to Paraparaumu over 40 years ago. She is excited to be back home on the Kapiti Coast and is enjoying living and working in her local community.​​​​​​​​
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Umme Aiman - Associate Hand Therapist
Umme started her career after completing a 5-years degree in Doctor of Physical Therapy from Foundation University Islamabad, Pakistan. She practiced as a Physiotherapist in Pakistan for 1 year before moving to New Zealand to work as an Associate Hand Therapist in March 2024. Umme says coming to New Zealand has been her first international experience, and has been a very positive one. She feels she has received a nice warm welcome from people on the Kapiti Coast.
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Pricing
If your injury is covered by ACC Inspire Rehab do not charge for bracing and splinting, however a charge will incur for exercise equipment, taping and wound dressings.
For private appointments there will be a charge for all bracing, splinting and exercise equipment.
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ACC APPOINTMENT
COST
INITIAL APPOINTMENT:
$0
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FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENT:
$0

PRIVATE APPOINTMENT
COST
INITIAL APPOINTMENT:
$110
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FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENT:
$80
ACC
At Inspire Rehab if you have had an injury that will be covered by ACC we can register your claim without needing to go to the doctor. An accident can occur in any location including at home, at work, playing sport or with any extracurricular activities. An accident is defined as an event that happens unintentionally at a defined moment in time that can result in damage or injury.
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For further information about injuries ACC cover please follow the link to their website:
If an accident has caused your injury this can be covered by ACC. For your hand therapy treatment ACC can cover the cost of your apppointment, splinting and bracing costs. There may be a charge for exercise equipments, tape and wound dressings. Feel free to ask our team any questions or discuss whether you qualify for ACC.
VISION
To create a caring, respectful and knowledgeable environment that is a premium choice for clients and therapists
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Values
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Relationships - to build genuine, respectful relationships with clients, our community, and our therapists
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Balance - to provide an environment which recognises the importance of a work-life balance
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Respect - to recognise that clients and therapists have differing cultural and social needs, and act with respect and dignity towards those needs
contact
Phone: 0800 77 88 70
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Email:
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EDI: insprrhb
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Location
51 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu 5032
The entrance to the clinic is positioned at the rear of the building, situated in a large carpark with wheelchair access leading into the clinic.

hours
Monday: 8am - 6.30pm
Tuesday: 8am - 6.30pm
Wednesday: 9am - 6.30pm
Thursday: 8am - 6.30pm
Friday: 8am - 6.30pm
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