About
Carolene Chng,
BSc Occupational Therapy
AHPC Registered
Principal Hand Therapist
Carolene Chng is the lead therapist of Hand Therapy Singapore. She was a MOHH scholar and began her career at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, where she built a strong foundation in rehabilitation care. With over 7 years of clinical experience, Carolene has developed deep expertise in managing complex conditions across the acute, subacute, community, and primary care settings.
She has treated a wide range of conditions including:
• Upper limb fractures
• Ligament, tendon, and nerve injuries or repairs
• Replantations and amputations
• Arthritis-related conditions
• Post-surgical trauma
• Congenital, spinal cord, and neurological upper limb impairments
• Sports-related injuries and overuse syndromes
An injury to the hand affects more than just tissue – it affects identity, livelihood and emotional well-being. I strive to care for the whole person, acknowledging both the physical and personal impact of the hand injuries, and supporting patients every step of the way.
Experience:
• Complex hand and trauma injuries
• Tendinopathies and strain injuries
• Wrist, hand, and elbow fractures
• Sports-related injuries
• Tendon repairs and post-surgical therapy
• Arthritis management
• Splinting and custom orthoses
• Nerve-related conditions
Specialisations:
• Dr Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage Level 1
• Basic Sports Massage Certification
• GEMt Upper Limb Dry Needling
• Manipulation and Mobilisation Techniques for the Upper Limb
Recover well, recover fast
Carolene’s approach to hand therapy integrates targeted upper limb rehabilitation techniques, including soft tissue and mobilisation, therapeutic exercises and functional strengthening strategies tailored to the hand, wrist, elbow, and upper arm. With a deep understanding of biomechanics and upper limb movement, she designs goal-driven exercise programs that not only support tissue healing but also restore fine motor skills, grip strength, coordination, and confidence in daily tasks.
Her practice is grounded in evidence-based, patient-centred rehabilitation, with a strong emphasis on function, pain management, and long-term recovery. She also has advanced expertise in custom orthotic fabrication for protection, support, and enhanced function, and has contributed to innovation in the field through her work in 3D-printed orthoses and functional prosthetics.
As an Executive Committee Member of the Singapore Association of Hand Therapists (SAHT), Carolene actively contributes to the growth of the profession through clinical leadership and education. Her dedication to teaching has been recognised with the NHG Teaching Excellence Award and the TTSH Clinical Educator Award (2023).
Beyond the clinic, Carolene enjoys staying active with a good run and cherishes time spent with her family.
What My Clients Says
Genuine clients, unsolicited reviews.
Carolene is an amazing occupational hand therapist! She’s super knowledgeable, incredibly professional, and very approachable. You can tell she really knows her stuff. Thanks to her, I’ve been able to manage pain better, build up strength and mobility, and get my hand function back after my injury. Every session was both effective and comfortable and she’s made a big difference in my recovery, and I’m really grateful for her help!
I had a great experience doing 5 sessions with Carolene! She is professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about her patients’ recovery. My hand improved significantly thanks to her tailored approach and clear guidance. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for expert hand therapy, especially climbers.
My mom did her own research and found Carolene Chng to continue therapy for her arm. Right from the start, Carolene was kind, patient and attentive to my mom’s needs. She recommended various exercises so my mom could slowly regain her strength again. Happy with the service! Thank you!
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