Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or your typical day involves hours typing on the computer, injuries or illnesses to the hand, wrist, and upper extremities can cause immense discomfort and pain. If you live or work in Bridgewater, NJ, and are interested in finding out how hand therapy can improve your daily life, consider trusting our highly-trained professionals at Twin Boro Physical Therapy. We have 27 different locations, including a Bridgewater office in Somerset County.
Our goal here at Twin Boro Physical Therapy is to help improve the quality of life for our patients. Our passionate, dedicated team of experienced professionals accomplishes this by helping our patients alleviate pain, restore or improve mobility, and increase the strength and stability of the joints. Our team is comprised of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and hand therapists—many of whom have been practicing for over 25 years.
What is Hand Therapy?
Hand therapy is a type of physical and occupational therapy that is targeted towards conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
Our hand therapists are certified to treat these conditions through advanced studies and years of experience. We pride ourselves on our hands-on approach, creating detailed and thorough treatment and evaluation plans tailored towards our individual client’s needs. Hand therapy experts at Twin Boro Physical Therapy can help evaluate and treat a wide range of complex upper-extremity injuries and illnesses, such as:
- Carpal tunnel Syndrome
- Tendonitis
- Amputation
- Neurological disorders
- Arthritis
- Ganglion cysts
- Fractures or sprains
- Fine motor skill deficiencies
- Rotator cuff injuries
- And much more
FAQs about hand therapy
What are signs that I may need hand therapy?
The hands and wrists are very complex, containing 27 bones and many ligaments, tendons, and muscles that help us perform both simple and complicated daily tasks. Because they are so complex, it can be difficult to identify where the origin of your discomfort is. Reach out to our trained hand therapists at Twin Boro Physical Therapy if you are experiencing symptoms such as:
- Pain
- Aching
- Tingling
- Numbness
- Reduced rang-of-motion
- Swelling
- Joint deformity
- Stiffness
- Weakness
What is joint manipulation?
Joint manipulation is a type of physical therapy involving manual movement applied to the joint by trained physical therapists. A small, rapid force is applied to the joint that causes cavitation and results in a “popping” sensation. This type of passive movement can help alleviate pain and improve mobility. Our experienced physical therapists are trained in this technique and will evaluate whether you are a potential candidate for this type of treatment.
How long will it take me to recover?
On average, we see patients once or twice per week for up to two months. Our patients typically see significant improvement in this time and can proceed independently with at-home exercises and advice. However, many factors influence recovery time such as the severity of the injury, length of time since the injury occurred, and individual biology. We take pride in providing comprehensive care suited to the individual and their needs.
How to Reach Us
If you are experiencing pain or discomfort in the hand, wrist, or upper extremity and live or work in Somerset County, don’t hesitate to contact our experienced professionals at Twin Boro Physical Therapy in Bridgewater to begin your journey towards recovery. We can be reached by calling 732-427-8171 or through our website.
