Certified hand therapy can be used to treat injuries, reduce symptoms of illnesses, and alleviate common concerns from aging. Our expert certified hand therapists have years of experience treating complex conditions of the hands and helping patients regain optimal function. For residents of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, rehabilitation professionals at our Twin Boro Physical Therapy in Westfield can help you get started.
At Twin Boro Physical Therapy, we offer certified hand therapy at 10 of 27 convenient locations across the state of New Jersey. We believe that New Jersey residents should have access to high-quality, affordable rehabilitation, and we are dedicated to continuing to expand our rehabilitation services. Many of our experts have over 25 years of experience, and this experience, combined with knowledge of the latest scientific methods, allows our patients to achieve truly outstanding results.
What is Involved in Hand Therapy?
The focus of certified hand therapy treatment will vary depending on your rehabilitation needs. For example, hand therapy for arthritis will have a much different focus than hand therapy after a burn wound. After your certified hand therapist has evaluated your condition and consulted with other needed medical professionals, they will develop a targeted plan that includes a mix of treatment types.
While different for everyone, some common components included in certified hand therapy are:
- Therapeutic exercises to increase range of motion
- Strengthening exercises
- Joint manipulation movements
- Whirlpools
- Occupational conditioning
- Treatments to reduce scar tissue
- Dexterity exercises
- Pain management
- Injury avoidance techniques
- Electrical stimulation
- Nerve desensitization
- Splinting or taping
- Hot and cold therapy
- Custom orthotics
While certified hand therapy may suggest by the name that it is only used to treat conditions of the hand, it actually extends to many more conditions. For example, commonly seen injuries, illnesses, and ailments seen by our certified hand therapists include:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Ganglion cysts
- Tennis elbow
- Gold elbow
- Repetitive movement disorder
- De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
- Dupuytren’s contracture
- Hand pain
- Trigger finger
- Hand, wrist, and elbow sprains or strains
- Hand, wrist, and elbow dislocations
- Hand, wrist, and elbow fractures
- Amputations
- Fine motor skill deficiencies
- Arthritis
- Burn wounds
While this includes many of our patients, it is not a comprehensive list. If you believe your symptoms might benefit from certified hand therapy, schedule a consultation at one of our locations to meet with an expert professional.
Let’s Begin!
Residents of Berkeley Heights should visit our Twin Boro Physical Therapy office in Westfield to make a certified hand therapy appointment. To reach our office, call 908.651.9989 or visit our website.
