Cath Riddel
Cath graduated from The University of Queensland in 1996. She developed her interest in the specialist field of Hand Therapy whilst working at Ipswich General Hospital between 1997 and 1999. She worked in both hospital and private practice settings before moving to Hands-On Physiotherapy in 2007. Following the merger of Hands-On with SportsCare in 2021, Cath continued in her role as a senior hand therapist, providing ongoing valued support to clients and the wider SportsCare team.
Senior Hand Therapist, Senior Physiotherapist
Meet Cath
Cath enjoys helping patients to rehabilitate from all sorts of hand injuries and surgeries. She has a particular interest in managing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and various repetitive strain or occupational overuse syndromes. Cath is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
When Cath isn’t at work, she’s planning her next travel adventure or bush walk. As a keen photographer, she enjoys capturing all the imagery and sharing her experiences with colleagues and friends.
Areas of Interest
- Hands, wrists and forearms
- Post surgery rehab
- Post injury rehab including fractures and dislocations
- Nerve problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome
- Trigger finger, Dupuytren’s and arthritis
- Wrist instability
- Overuse syndromes/RSI / tendon problems
- Splinting
- Rhuematology / systemic arthropathy
Cath’s Hours
Thursday: 8am – 3pm at Mawson
When our clinics are open
Visit Cath at our Mawson location.
Mawson
Monday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Tuesday: 7:30am – 6:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Sunday: Closed