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SPECIALTY EXPERTISE For Shoulders, Arms, and Hands
Relief for Your Arthritis with Hand Therapy and Custom Orthotics
Arthritis pain in your hands can make it difficulttoperformdailyactivities.Whether it’s brushing your hair, driving a car, or typing at a computer, you use your hands hundredsoftimesthroughouttheday!This can make it extremelydifficult when living with arthritis, which limits your ability to move freely. If you are living with arthritis, you’re not alone. In fact, there are over 100 different typesofarthritisthatpeoplearediagnosed with. Arthritis pain is directly correlated to the limitation of mobility in your joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The morefreedomofmovement inyour joints, strength in your muscles, and improved circulation, the lessyouwill be affected by arthritic inflammation and pain. Handarthritiscanbesuccessfullyrelieved withthehelpofourcertifiedhandtherapists and, when needed, custom orthotics. For more information on how hand therapy andcustomorthoticscanhelprelieveyour arthritis pains, contact Hands for Living today! Hand Therapy for Arthritis Relief A hand therapist typically uses manual techniques to manipulate the affected arthritic area, in order to release tension, swelling, and pain. Through the use
of massage and hands-on treatments, patients can find significant improvement -sometimesafter justonesession! Insome cases, additional techniques, such as ice andheattherapies,ultrasound,orelectrical stimulationmayalsobeusedaspartofyour treatment plan, in order to manage your pain and keep symptoms at bay. Perhaps one of the biggest roles of a hand therapist, however, is prescribing targeted stretches and exercises. These will be dependent upon the type and severity of your arthritis, and will focus on improving the range of motion, strength, and overall function ofyour hands, soyou can safely and comfortably perform your daily activities once again. A large part of hand therapy is helping patients regain their independence inday-to-daytasksand improving their quality of life. Because of this, our certified hand therapists are also more than happy to prescribe custom orthotics to help with your hand arthritis as needed. How Can Custom Orthotics Benefit Me? Dependingontheseverityofyourcondition, thereareamultitudeofdifferentbracesthat may help in making daily activities easier to perform. Custom braces can help with the alignment of joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments, allowing for optimum
healing. By working closely with one of ourhighlytrainedhandtherapists,youcan beconfidentthatyouhavetheproperbrace for facilitating healing and protectingyour hands during everyday tasks. AtHandsforLiving,wecancreateacustom orthoticspecificallyforyourneeds.Weoffer a wide range of orthotics for the hands, aimed at articulating and immobilizing, to help aid in pain management during certainactivities.Manypeoplewithchronic conditions, such as arthritis, have found successandreliefwithourorthoticdevices. Ourhandtherapistswillconductaphysical evaluation to examine the current levels of mobility in your upper extremity. From there, they will design a personalized treatment plan and custom orthotic that will help relieve pain, improve your range of motion, and increase strength in your arthritic hand(s). Get Started Today! If arthritic pains in your hands have been making daily life difficult for you, contact Hands for Living today at 425-368-7943 to schedule a consultation. Don’t suffer in silence – take the steps to relieve your painand improveyourfunctiontoday!We willdetermine ifcustomorthoticscouldbe beneficial toyou, andwe’ll getyou started on the path toward long-lasting relief!
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