EXERCISE ESSENTIALS
Try these exercises to relieve hand pain!
Perhaps one of the biggest roles of a hand therapist, however, is prescribing targeted stretches and exercises. These will be dependent upon your diagnosis and will focus on improving your range of motion, strength, and overall function, so you can safely and comfortably performyour daily activities once again. A large part of hand therapy is helping patients regain their independence in day-to-day tasks and improving their HOW CAN HAND THERAPY BENEFIT ME?
quality of life. What now?
If you have been suffering from upper extremity pain, contact Hand In Hand Rehabilitation today. We’ll help you schedule a consultation so one of our Certified Hand Therapists can evaluate the extent of your condition and create a personalized hand therapy treatment plan for you. Your upper extremities are important aspects of your everyday life – find relief for them today.
Wrist Flexion Sit or stand with good posture. Make a fist, flex your fist up. Repeat 6 times with each wrist.
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1. Call 516.333.1481 (Long Island) or 212.472.1000 (Manhattan) to talk with your occupational therapist and discuss your pain and symptoms. WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW?
Pinch Grip Pinch tip of finger and thumb together. Hold for 5 seconds repeat 8 times.
2. Your occupational therapist may suggest exercises or precautionary measures to relieve or avoid pain.
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3. If further assessment is needed to find the cause of your paint, your therapist can schedule an appointment with you.
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