Ready to begin certified hand therapy? At 10 of our Twin Boro Physical Therapy locations, we pair our patients one-on-one with Certified Hand Therapists to ensure outstanding results in minimal time. To get started, residents of Piscataway, NJ, should visit our Twin Boro Physical Therapy location in Edison to make their first appointment.
Twin Boro Physical Therapy has been serving New Jersey residents for over 40 years. We employ expert physical therapists, occupational therapists, and hand therapists to allow our physical therapy practices to treat patients with a wide range of conditions. For those with conditions of the hand, our Certified Hand Therapists have dedicated their time and training to learn the latest evidence-based methods in certified hand therapy.
For your rehabilitation program, you will be paired individually with a certified hand therapist who will provide a complimentary consultation. This assessment is then reviewed with you and used to design a program that is tailored to types of hand therapy treatments best suited for your condition and body history. As the program progresses, your therapist will continue to make adjustments to the program to encourage the best outcomes.
Hand Stretching Exercises for Extremely Stiff or Paralyzed Hands
If you are experiencing extreme function loss in your hands, often after a neurological event such as a stroke, hand therapy can be extremely effective in improving fine motor skills. Hand strengthening and stretching exercises can also help to prevent the worsening of arthritis and significantly reduce pain levels.
If you are looking to add in some at-home exercises to reduce extreme stiffness or ease discomfort from hand paralysis, you are in the right place. For those with complete paralysis in the affected hand, these exercises can be performed passively. This means that the unaffected hand can be used to stretch the affected hand. For those with movement abilities, the exercises can be performed actively with no assistance from the other hand.
Wrist Extension and Flexion. Place the forearm on the table and let the hand hang off the table with the palm facing the flood. Move the hand up and down, bending at the wrist. Repeat this with the palm facing up. This should be done 10 times or as many times as you are able.
Inner Arm and Wrist Stretch. Place your arm straight out in front of you with the palm facing up. Move to a wall or use your other arm and pull the fingers towards the floor as far as possible without pain (a stretching feeling is okay) and hold for 10 seconds.
Thumb slides. Open your hand with your palm facing upwards. Move your thumb to the base of your pinky finger and glide it along the base of your fingers until it reaches your index finger. From here, slide it back along the same path until it reaches your pinky finger again. Repeat 10 times.
It is important to repeat these stretches and exercises in order to build new pathways in the brain. Over time, the movement in your hands and wrists will improve and you will be able to incorporate additional exercises as well.
Let’s Get Started!
Our Certified Hand Therapists at Twin Boro Physical Therapy in Edison are extremely excited to help Piscataway, New Jersey, residents begin their journey to optimal movement. If you are ready to make your first hand therapy appointment, contact us today by calling 732-631-3365 or visiting our website.
