HAND THERAPY FOR ARTHRITIS RELIEF
What to expect at your hand therapy visit Your therapist will provide you with the necessary stretches and exercises to keep up with the progress you made during your sessions. It is crucial to make sure you complete these stretches and exercises independently so your arthritis doesn’t worsen. By combining findings from your exam, our therapists can determine the underlying pathology and provide appropriate treatment to optimize your outcomes. Your treatments will aim to relieve pain, promote healing, and relearn or modify activities to make daily life easier. Call today to make an appointment
People have found enormous success in arthritis relief through specialized physical therapy known as hand therapy. Hand therapy focuses on the upper extremity as a whole, including the wrist/ hand, forearm, elbow, and shoulder. Hand therapists work toward returning the affected area to its highest level of function. A therapist typically uses manual techniques to manipulate the affected arthritic area to release tension, swelling, and pain. Through massage and hands-on treatments, patients can find significant improvement — sometimes after just one session! In some cases, additional techniques, such as heat therapies, ultrasound, or paraffin wax therapy may also be used as part of your treatment plan to manage your pain and keep symptoms at bay. However, one of the most significant roles of a therapist is prescribing targeted mobility and strengthening exercises to help you restore the use of your hands. These will be dependent upon the type and severity of your arthritis. Sometimes splints are needed to help you, especially at night. Your therapist will also work with you on strategies and modifications that help you function better. Teaching you about your pain and how to manage it can help you get over the hump and regain your independence in day-to-day tasks and improve the quality of your life.
A large part of therapy for your hand is helping you improve your range of motion, strength, and overall function so you can safely and comfortably perform your daily activities once again. At FYZICAL, our team will work closely with you to determine which course of treatment will be best for your specific needs. Contact us today to schedule a consultation to learn more about how hand therapy can relieve your upper extremity arthritis.
Sources: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/ S0894113017302818 • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32365314/ •https:// academic.oup.com/rheumatology/article/45/5/577/1788575
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH: TOMATO & BALSAMIC PASTA SALAD
INGREDIENTS • 5.5 oz pasta • 5.5 oz asparagus (cut into 2 cm pieces) • 5.5 oz peas • 7 oz cherry tomatoes • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tsp sugar • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar • ¼ cup water • 1 tbsp cornstarch • ¾ tsp salt • ¼ tsp baking soda • 4 oz baby spinach • 1 handful basil, fresh
DIRECTIONS: In a pot of salted boiling water cook pasta according to package instructions. During the last 5 minutes of cooking time, add peas and asparagus to cook with the pasta. Remove from water. Meanwhile, in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until their skin is golden. Then add the minced garlic and cook until it begins to brown and the tomatoes pop. Add sugar, balsamic, water, salt and baking soda. Mix and simmer for 2 minutes. Dissolve cornstarch in a little water and add to the pot. Cook until the sauce thickens, boiling for 1 minute. Turn off heat and stir in half of the spinach. To serve, mix in the tomato pot the pasta and veggies, remaining spinach and basil. https://hurrythefoodup.com/vegan-mediterranean-pasta-salad/
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