EXERCISE ESSENTIALS
Try these exercises to relieve hand pain!
As a holistic, evidence-based profession, occupational therapy’s approach to rehabilitation goes beyond addressing upper extremity injuries in isolation to include the whole person and his or her functional needs and roles in all the appropriate environments. Occupational therapy practitioners also work closely with surgeons or treating physicians to ensure the most favorable therapeutic outcomes. The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) says it best when describing the vast importance of occupational therapy: “Occupational therapy is the only profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the things theywant and need to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities (occupations). Occupational therapy practitioners enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, and prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability.” If you have been suffering from pain or injury, you can find relief and rehabilitation with us. At Hand In Hand Rehabilitation, we care about you and your recovery! At your initial appointment, youwill undergo a physical evaluation to determine your diagnosis and the root of your pain. Afterward, your treatment plan will be created, and you will work closely with your occupational therapist to regain function and get back to living your life without pain or discomfort. Our occupational therapy treatment plans include: • An individual evaluation to determine patient goals. • Customized intervention activities to improve daily tasks and activities for the patient. • An “outcomes evaluation” to determine if your goals were met and to make changes to the plan, if needed. If you are in need of orthotics, such as a brace, to improve your condition and make your daily life easier while you are recovering, your occupational therapist can also prescribe that for you. Additionally, occupational therapists can provide you with helpful patient education for improving technique and posture, in order to avoid further pain or injury in the future. If your pain is limiting your daily life, don’t wait any longer to seek help. Contact Hand In Hand Rehabilitation today to schedule a consultationwith an occupational therapist.We can help you begin your journey toward recovery, optimized function, and long-lasting relief. HOW CAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BENEFIT ME?
Hand Tendon Glides Startwith an open hand, keeping yourwrist straight. Curl you fingertips towards your palm, keeping your knuckle joints straight to make a “hook.” Move the knuckle joints and fingertips to a straight position, touching the tips of your fingers to your palm tomake a “tabletop.” Finallybend all your finger joints tomake a fist. Repeat 3-6 times.
WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW?
1. Call 516.333.1481 (Long Island) or 212.472.1000 (Manhattan) to talk with your occupational therapist and discuss your pain and symptoms. 2. Your occupational therapist may suggest exercises or precautionary measures to relieve or avoid pain. 3. If further assessment is needed to find the cause of your paint, your therapist can schedule an appointment with you.
Source: https://www.aota.org/Conference-Events/OTMonth/what-is-OT.aspx
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