Brodwen McBain

PhD, BPT(Hons), GradCertHECTL

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BIO

Brodwen is a Physiotherapist who started her career in the public hospital setting, before finding her niche in Hand Therapy in 2012. Since then, she has gained experience in managing hand, wrist and elbow conditions across both public and private healthcare settings.

As an Accredited Hand Therapist (as awarded by the AHTA) and a Certified Hand Therapist (USA), Brodwen has been recognised for her experience and expertise in the management of upper limb conditions. She is a well-respected clinician and a presenter of professional development courses for both the national Hand Therapy and Physiotherapy associations. Brodwen has a special interest in tendon conditions and completed her PhD investigating the assessment and management of de Quervain’s disease (a condition affecting the tendons of the thumb). However, her skills extend beyond tendon injuries and include management of fractures, post-operative rehab, and sports injuries. Committed to delivering patient-focused care, she prioritises educating patients about their condition and empowering them to actively participate in their recovery process. Brodwen enjoys working with all types of people and tailoring treatment plans to each individual’s needs and goals.
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SPECIALIST AREAS

Hand, wrist, elbow injuries

de Quervain's and Tendinopathies

Sports injuries

Present


Lecturer

La Trobe University

Australia

Present


Director

Health Innovation Development
The Upper Limb Co.

Australia

Present


Course Presenter

Australian Hand Therapy Association

Australia

Present


Course Presenter

Australian Physiotherapy Association

Australia

Present


Volunteer

Interplast

Australia

2023


PhD

La Trobe University

Melbourne, Australia

2017


Accredited Hand Therapist

Australian Hand Therapy Association

Melbourne, Australia

2017


Certified Hand Therapist

Hand Therapy Certification Commission

USA

2009


Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Honours
Monash University

Melbourne, Australia

PUBLICATIONS

“Isometric thumb extension exercise as part of a multimodal intervention for de Quervain’s syndrome: A randomised feasibility trial”

McBain B, Rio E, Cook J, Sanderson J, Docking S. (2023). Hand Therapy 28(2):72-84

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"Diagnostic accuracy of imaging modalities in the detection of clinically diagnosed de Quervain’s syndrome: a systematic review”

McBain, B., Rio, E., Cook, J., Grabinski, R., & Docking, S. (2019).Skeletal radiology,48(11), 1715-1721

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“Manual therapy and exercise for rotator cuff disease.”

Page MJ, Green S, McBain B, Surace SJ, Deitch J, Lyttle N, Mrocki MA, Buchbinder R.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 6. Art. No.:CD012224. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD012224.
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