Are you interested in whether certified hand therapy may be right for you? Residents of North Ironbound, New Jersey, should look no further than our Twin Boro Physical Therapy location in Newark. Our certified hand therapists will design a custom rehabilitation program for you so you can be back to your favorite activities in minimal time.
Twin Boro Physical Therapy has been proud to serve the New Jersey community for over 40 years, and we are excited to offer certified hand therapy at 10 of our convenient locations. Hand therapy is a form of therapy that treats conditions and injuries of the hand and arm, including the wrists, elbows, and shoulders. When you work with our team, you will receive specialized care designed to help you improve the mobility and ability of your hands and arms. We help people of all ages and conditions feel their best, and we look forward to helping you reach your goals.
Pediatric Hand Therapy
While a common misconception is that hand therapy is only applicable for older adults, that could not be farther from the truth. Hand therapy treats all different types of conditions of the hands and arms, which can extend to conditions of the wrists, elbows, and shoulders. This includes pediatric hand therapy, which can help children to perform exercises and stretches to expand their mobility, dexterity, strength, and positioning in their hands and arms.
For children when conditions require additional treatments, our certified hand therapists can help provide treatments such as splinting, joint mobilizations, sensory reeducation, pain management, and taping. Whether certified hand therapy is needed to help recover from injury, surgery, or help manage a congenital condition, our certified hand therapists will work closely with your child to overcome difficulties and achieve the best outcomes.
Children have different anatomies than adults, which means the knowledge of a certified hand therapist is needed to understand how child development, children’s anatomy, biomechanics, and nerve structures intertwine to design appropriate rehabilitation programs for each individual child.
What does Pediatric Hand Therapy treat?
When your child receives certified pediatric hand therapy, their certified hand therapist will combine a broad range of nonsurgical rehabilitation techniques in order to personalize their care and help them feel more confident in their abilities to live, work, and play. Another important component is education. When it comes to rehabilitation of the hand, it is important that your child understands their condition and how best to work with their experiences to modify their activities and environment as needed. If your child is not old enough to understand these concepts, we work directly with parents to ensure everyone is on the same page.
While we treat many conditions of the hand and arm, some of the most common are:
- Congenital hand and arm conditions, such as when the hands or arms do not form properly during developmental phases
- Broken bones or sprains
- Nervous system conditions, such as brachial plexus birth injuries or thoracic outlet syndrome
- Congenital trauma or traumatic injuries
- Disorders of the joint
- Nerve and muscle disorders
- Neurological disorders
Ready to Begin?
Certified hand therapy is a great way to improve your confidence, independence, and movement abilities. If you live or work in North Ironbound, New Jersey, and are interested in getting started, look no further than Twin Boro Physical Therapy in Newark. We can be reached by calling 973.556.2459 or visiting our website.
