Hand injuries can quickly prevent you from going about your normal daily activities—not to mention participating in your favorite leisure hobbies. When it comes to rehabilitating the hand, working with a Certified Hand Therapist can ensure you are on the quickest path to an effective recovery. For residents of Middlesex, New Jersey, Certified Hand Therapists at our Twin Boro Physical Therapy location in Bridgewater can help you return to your favorite activities.
Twin Boro Physical Therapy has been serving New Jersey residents with high-quality physical therapy since 1980. We have been voted the best private physical therapy practice in the state of New Jersey and are dedicated to helping residents look, move, and feel their best. In order to further serve the needs of New Jersey residents, Twin Boro Physical Therapy has expanded to offer certified hand therapy at 10 convenient locations across the state. No matter where you are, you are never far from high-quality hand rehabilitation care.
Hand Tremors: What You Need to Know
What are hand tremors and who experiences them?
Tremors are defined as involuntary muscle spasms. They can occur in many different areas of the body, including the hands and feet, face, vocal cords, arms and legs, and even eyes. One of the most common places for the body to experience tremors is the hand, which is why tremors are often assumed to be hand tremors.
Hand tremors can be incredibly frustrating and stop you from doing activities you love, such as writing, using technology, making art, playing sports, and even eating. About 10 million people in the United States experience hand tremors, with causes ranging from disease to exhaustion.
What causes hand tremors?
Hand tremors can be caused by many things, including diet, disease, fatigue, medication side effects, alcohol withdrawal, biological conditions, or other health concerns. In order to properly be able to treat hand tremors, it is important to identify the source of your tremors and work with your physical therapist to take steps to alleviate symptoms.
Is surgery ever necessary for hand tremors?
Sometimes, surgery can be necessary to stop hand tremors, especially essential tremors. When surgery is identified as the best option, it is most often performed as a minimally invasive procedure. For this procedure, a small neurostimulator will be inserted into the brain. This small device sends an electrical pulse that prevents tremors from occurring. This is called deep brain stimulation.
In addition to this, a thalamotomy is another procedure that can help reduce essential tumors. For this surgery, the thalamus is interfered with on the side of the brain opposite the dominant hand. This helps to relieve symptoms of the dominant hand.
When is it time to see a doctor?
If you have any form of hand tremor, you should see a physical therapist or hand specialist. Identifying the source of the condition early helps to prevent worsening of the condition and create early steps to prevent complications down the road.
Ready to Begin?
If you are a resident of Middlesex, New Jersey, and think certified hand therapy may be able to help you, look no further than our Twin Boro Physical Therapy office in Bridgewater. To schedule your first appointment, call 732-795-5611 or visit our website.
