You may think a simple injury like a wrist or finger fracture couldn't upset your entire routine and ability to care for yourself - until it happens to you. A single finger movement that is now painful or difficult can prevent you from doing simple, everyday tasks such as putting toothpaste on your toothbrush, cutting your food, or holding a pen to write.
If you hurt your wrist, it can be painful to push up to stand, turn in bed, or use a walker. There are solutions and modifications that can be made to allow you to continue to care for yourself despite a hand injury.
An occupational therapist can help you during this time by not only providing exercises to help you heal and recover your strength and range of motion but to also show you how to manage throughout your recovery period.
If you have a hand or wrist injury, or pain from arthritis, an occupational therapist can help make things easier for you.
At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy, we can get you set up with the right therapist for you. Call today to schedule a consultation!
Reddy Care Great Neck (Great Neck Physical Therapy): 516-829-0030
Reddy Care Farmingdale (Farmingdale Physical Therapy): 516-420-2900
In-Home Physical & Occupational Therapy (Home Care): 516-829-0030
Author
Michele Hughes, OTR/L
My name is Michele Hughes and I’m the new OT clinical director at Reddy Care. While I may be new to Reddy Care, I am not new to the field of Occupational Therapy. I have been an OT for 23 years, having graduated from Quinnipiac College (now University) in 1996 with a degree in OT. I have worked in many settings, including acute care hospitals, acute and sub-acute rehab, schools, pediatric sensory clinics, as well as over 15 years in home care (both Med A and B). Homecare is my preferred treatment setting due to the ability to treat patients individually, in their own environment. I love to see the impact that I can have on improving the quality of life of our patients.
