Have you been experiencing discomfort or pain in your hands? Certified Hand Therapists at Twin Boro Physical Therapy can help you identify the root cause of your pain and develop targeted strategies to help to achieve the best results in minimal time.
Twin Boro Physical Therapy has been a leading private physical therapy network for over 40 years. New Jersey residents can feel confident that when they trust Twin Boro Physical Therapy with their care, they are trusting experts with years of experience and a dedication to the latest science.
At Twin Boro Physical Therapy, we are dedicated to helping residents with all of their rehabilitation needs. That is why at 10 of our locations we have expanded to offer certified hand therapy. For this type of physical therapy, you will be paired one-on-one with a physical therapist who will perform a complete assessment of your condition. Following this assessment, they will work with you to create a rehabilitation program using a combination of therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, heat and ice, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and/or any other therapy modalities that will be useful to your needs.
Therapeutic Putty Exercises After Stroke
After a stroke, hand strength and fine motor control can be greatly reduced. However, therapeutic putty is a great tool to build this strength and dexterity back up and increase the use of the hands.
While working with a Certified Hand Therapist is the best way to maximize your rehabilitation, these at-home exercises can help to reduce symptoms and improve the use of your hands. Here are our top exercise recommendations:
Scissor Spreads
To do this exercise, wrap the putty around two of your fingers and try to spread the fingers apart. Repeat this 2-10 times for 2-3 sets.
Thumb Presses
Make a ball with the putty and place it in the center of your hand with the palm facing up. Bend the thumb to press down in the center of the putty. Repeat 2-10 times for 2-3 sets.
Thumb Extensions
Loop the putty around your bent thumb and hold the bottom of the loop with the rest of your fingers. Try to straighten your thumb against the resistance of the putty. The extended thumb should make your hand be in a “thumbs up” position. Repeat this for 2-10 times for 2-3 sets.
Thumb Pinches
Squeeze the putty between your thumb and the side of your hand on the index finger side. Squeeze the thumb into the putty and repeat 2-10 times for 2-3 sets.
Three Jaw Chuck Pinch
Hold the putty in one hand and use the fingers of the other hand to squeeze the putty and pull it upwards, stretching it. Repeat 2-10 times for 2-3 sets.
Let’s Get Started!
Certified Hand Therapy can make a world of difference when it comes to the movement ability of your hands and fingers. To begin your hand therapy journey, Certified Hand Therapists at Twin Boro Physical Therapy in Jersey City can help residents of New Durham, NJ, take their first steps. To begin your journey today, call 201-905-2556 or visit our website.
