Don’t waste any more time living in discomfort and schedule your first certified hand therapy appointment. At Twin Boro Physical Therapy in Westfield, our experts help residents of New Providence, New Jersey, decrease pain and increase the functionality of their hand movements.
Whether you are new to hand therapy or a seasoned pro, Twin Boro Physical Therapy can help you achieve your goals and find maximal comfort in your daily activities. We currently offer certified hand therapy at 10 of our 27 convenient locations, and many of our patients benefit from this specialized type of care. When you work with us, you will be paired one-on-one with a certified hand therapist to help you move through each stage of your rehabilitation program.
At Twin Boro Physical Therapy, we want to go beyond what is expected of us and help you achieve results you previously believed were out of reach. In order to do that, we develop tailored programs that are based on a holistic assessment. This assessment includes your current condition, body history, injury history, individual anatomy, schedule, preferences, lifestyle, and more. By considering comprehensive factors, we can design plans that our patients can stick to. After all, the best results come from consistent practice, and we want to help our patients sustain their results long-term.
Hand and Wrist Splints: Working Splints
Splints help to provide protection for weakened joints in the hands and wrist. These splints help to reposition misalignment, support injured joints, and help to relieve pain from arthritis, carpal tunnel, or other painful conditions. Depending on your daily activities, either a resting or working splint will be recommended to you.
Resting splints are generally recommended for times when you are not using your hand or wrist, such as when you are sleeping. Working splints, on the other hand, are most often recommended when you need support during activities which require use of your wrist. It’s important to follow your physical therapist’s recommendations when it comes to wearing your splint, as overwearing it can lead to stiffness in the joint.
Working splints are more flexible than resting splints and allow for most movements of the hand. Usually, working splints are made of light synthetic rubber-like materials or elastic and have Velcro straps for adjustment. There is often a metal bar inserted in the pocket on the palm side that helps to support the wrist joint. The goal is that the splint will allow you to perform the movements you need while alleviating some of the pain you might normally feel during these motions. Splints can also help to increase your grip strength and help you perform longer or more strenuous tasks. For tasks like driving, it is important to consult your physical therapist and insurance company to minimize risks.
Generally, working splints will be recommended to you if you experience swelling in the wrist or thumb, are having chronic discomfort during daily movements, or your joints are progressively feeling weaker.
Ready to Begin?
We are ready when you are! At Twin Boro Physical Therapy, our certified hand therapists have years of experience helping patients achieve outstanding results and rehabilitate from complex conditions. To get started, residents of New Providence, New Jersey, should contact our Westfield location by calling 908.651.9989 or visiting our website.
