Simone is the principal therapist of Melbourne Children’s Hand Therapy. She is an Occupational Therapist specialising in Paediatric Hand Therapy. Simone has an 18-year association with the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, providing upper-limb programs to support children and young persons to participate in everyday activities in educational, community and home environments.
Scar Management
Scar is a part of typical wound healing. However, sometimes scar may become a problem when it restricts movement, feels painful/itchy or impacts upon a person’s ability to participate in self-care, school, work or leisure activities. Scar management may include:
- Silicon Therapy
- Massage
- Desensitisation
- Splinting
- Compression Therapy
- Cryotherapy
The following practitioners at CPMG have particular expertise in scar management in children and adolescents: