Interested in whether certified hand therapy might be right for you? When you make your first appointment at Twin Boro Physical Therapy, our certified hand therapists will provide you with a comprehensive assessment to create a tailored rehabilitation plan specifically for your needs. To get started, residents of Eatontown, New Jersey, should look no further than our Twin Boro Physical Therapy in Red Bank.
Twin Boro Physical Therapy is the largest private physical therapy network in New Jersey with 27 convenient locations across the state. We have been able to expand to this size because of our dedication, commitment, and compassion for our patients—in fact, we have also been voted the best private physical therapy practice in New Jersey! Not only do we pride ourselves on the rigor and validity of our current rehabilitation methods, but we are continually learning the latest science and evidence-based methods to improve our care. We want our patients to have access to the best care available, and we are continually taking steps to improve our practice.
At 10 of our 27 convenient locations, Twin Boro Physical Therapy now offers certified hand therapy. Because of the complex nature of the hands, it is important for our patients to have access to specific treatments designed to improve strength, flexibility, dexterity, and mobility. When you work with us, you work with a team that will be with you through every step of the way to meeting your goals.
Thumb Joints
When it comes to certified hand therapy, understanding the joints of the fingers are important to identify the origin of symptoms and create an understanding of what is happening in the joints during our movements.
The joints of our thumbs include three types of joints, known as the interphalangeal joint (IP), metacarpophalangeal joint (MP), and carpometacarpal joint (CMC). Each joint moves in a distinct way and is responsible for a set of functions of our hands and fingers. Let’s dive in.
Interphalangeal Joint (IP)
The thumb is the only digit that only has two bones, so it only has one joint. This joint is known as the interphalangeal (IP) joint and is most similar to the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint of the fingers. To identify your IP joint, look at the area of your thumb right below where your fingernail starts. This provides your thumb the ability to bend and straighten, making it possible for you to grasp items.
Metacarpophalangeal Joint (MP)
The metacarpophalangeal joint (MP) is where the metacarpal (hand bone) connects with the phalanges (finger bones). Each finger bone is called a phalanx. MP joints are responsible for your ability to grip and pinch items, allowing your fingers to bend and straighten. This joint allows for your thumb to move inwards and outwards and can be identified as the joint that is located where your thumb connects with the palm.
Carpometacarpal Joint (CMC)
The last joint is the CMC, which gives your thumb the ability to move into and away from your palm, bend and extend, and have the largest range of motion. This is the joint that connects the thumb with the wrist, and is one of the most common areas where the hand and wrist develop arthritis.
Ready to Work With Us?
The sooner you get started, the sooner you meet your goals. We are committed to helping our patients achieve outstanding results and take pride in seeing our community succeed. If you live or work in Eatontown, New Jersey, and would like to schedule your first appointment, call 732-863-3766 or visit our website.
