
Brodwen McBain
PhD, BPT(Hons), GradCertHECTL
BIO
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.
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
"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
“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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