Certified Hand Therapy is a great way to improve your hand movements and reduce pain. When you work with a certified hand therapist at Twin Boro Physical Therapy, they will design a rehabilitation plan specifically for the needs of your condition. Residents of North Harrison, NJ, should look to Twin Boro Physical Therapy in Newark to get started today.
Since 1980, Twin Boro Physical Therapy has been dedicated to implementing the latest in rehabilitation medicine to help residents of New Jersey reach their movement goals. At 10 of our 25 locations, we offer certified hand therapy to give patients with conditions of the hand the opportunity to receive specialized care. When you come for your first appointment, you will be paired one-on-one with an expert hand therapist. You will then work together to review your condition and work to develop a step-by-step plan to help you meet your goals.
By working one-on-one, our certified hand therapists are able to make real-time adjustments to your care plan. This ensures every exercise and therapy given to you is maximized to provide you with the biggest benefits.
Hand Therapy for Musicians
When musicians get into the “flow” of their music, many say they lose themselves and become one with the music. While this is beautiful and leads to beautiful music, it can quickly lead to overuse injuries and pain in the hands if not cared for properly.
It is estimated that over 39,000 people are employed as musicians in the United States, not including those who practice music for fun in their free time or perform amateur shows. In certain surveys, over 90% of musicians reported having some type of discomfort or pain in their hands.
In terms of which injuries are most commonly reported by musicians, pain and discomfort generally appear in the neck, hand, and arm. These are reported as neck and shoulder pain, cramping in the neck or shoulders, numbness, tingling, and heaviness in the hands and arms, tremors in the hand, and pain in the wrist and fingers. Some musicians even report experiences where their wrists and fingers feel “stuck” or bent.
The nature of making music leads to highly repetitive movements in the fingers and hands. These movements often include sustained awkward positions that put pressure on the nerves and muscles in the hands.
In order to prevent or reduce pain in the hands, hand therapy is a great way for musicians to train the small muscles of the fingers and hands to withstand their practice, design curated warm up and cool down routines for their specific activities, and analyze playing habits to find areas that may cause problems in the future. Certified Hand Therapists can help to develop a specialized hand therapy regimen that can improve your playing longevity and allow you to continue practicing the music you love.
Let’s Work Together!
Certified Hand Therapy at Twin Boro Physical Therapy in Newark, NJ, helps residents of North Harrison continue to do the activities they love. Our trained professionals will work with you to identify and understand your symptoms so you can reduce current pain and prevent future problems. To get started today, call 973-556-2459 or visit our website.
