Ready to see how certified hand therapy can benefit you? Residents of Newport, New Jersey, should look no further than our Twin Boro Physical Therapy location in Jersey City.
Twin Boro Physical Therapy provides certified hand therapy at ten of our convenient locations. For New Jersey residents, when it comes to Twin Boro you are never far from a certified hand therapist dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.
Hand Therapy for Strokes
A stroke can seemingly happen out of the blue and cause even the healthiest individual to find difficulty with daily tasks. Even simple endeavors such as getting dressed or feeding yourself can become extremely challenging, and the physical and mental toll after a stroke can be large.
After a stroke, even if you retain movement in your hand, dexterous movements and movements requiring strength of the hand muscles can be challenging. Depending on your specific needs, Certified Hand Therapists at Twin Boro Physical Therapy can work with you after a stroke to develop a targeted rehabilitation program to help you reclaim strength and fine movement skills of the hand.
While our Certified Hand Therapists will develop the best rehabilitation plan for you, it is not always possible to bring back full control and use of the hands. When this is the case, our experts will work with you to develop environmental and daily life changes that will allow you the most independence and comfort. We believe in our patients, and we will work with you to develop the best path to recovery.
Simple Therapeutic Ball Exercises After a Stroke
Therapeutic balls are an excellent therapy tool to build strength and dexterity after a stroke. Therapy balls are available in a number of sizes and densities, which means they can continue to be used as you make forward progress.
Hand therapy is the best way to get the most out of your exercises, but these at-home movements can help you continue your physical therapy regimen even outside the office. Our top recommendations are:
Ball Grip
Hold the ball tightly in your affected hand. Squeeze the ball, hold the squeeze for 2-5 seconds, and repeat 5-10 times.
Thumb Rolls
Place the therapy ball between two extended fingers (such as the index and ring finger) and the thumb. Roll the ball with the thumb along the two extended fingers. Repeat 5-10 times for 2 sets.
Thumb and Finger Pinches
Squeeze the ball between the thumb and two extended fingers, such as your index and middle finger. Hold the pinch for 2-5 seconds for 5-10 times.
Thumb Opposition
With the ball in the palm of your hand, roll the ball with the thumb towards the base of the pinky finger. Repeat this for 5-10 times for two sets.
Finger Squeezes
Place the ball between two fingers, such as the middle and ring finger or the index and ring finger. Squeeze the ball between these fingers and hold for 2-5 seconds and repeat 10 times. Repeat this between each set of fingers.
Ball Table Rolls
Place the ball on the table and the tips of your fingers on the ball. Roll the ball out and then back in with the tips of your fingers, curling and extending the fingers. Repeat 5-10 times for two sets.
Let’s Connect!
There is no time like the present to begin your Certified Hand Therapy Journey. Residents of Newport, NJ, should look no further than our Twin Boro Physical Therapy Jersey City location to get started. To begin, call 201-905-2556 or visit our website.
