Hand & Occupational Therapy in New Jersey
Hand, wrist or elbow pain can make simple tasks like opening a jar, typing or holding a cup feel difficult. Occupational therapy at Omega Physical Rehab focuses on restoring the movement, strength and coordination you need for work, self-care and the activities you enjoy. We provide hand and occupational therapy at our Plainfield, Union and Bernardsville clinics in New Jersey.
What Is Hand & Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy helps you get back to the daily activities that matter to you. Hand therapy is a focused area of occupational therapy that treats the hand, wrist, elbow and arm. Your therapist looks at how an injury or condition affects your function, then uses targeted exercises, hands-on techniques and task training to restore it.
Conditions We Treat
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Trigger finger
- Tendinitis, including De Quervain’s tendinitis
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Wrist and hand sprains
- Recovery after wrist, hand and finger fractures
- Recovery after hand, wrist or elbow surgery
- Arthritis in the hands and wrists
- Repetitive strain injuries from work or hobbies
- Weakness or reduced coordination in the arm or hand
What to Expect
1. Evaluation. Your therapist assesses your range of motion, strength, grip, sensation and how your condition affects everyday tasks.
2. A personalized plan. We create a treatment plan focused on the activities you need and want to get back to.
3. Hands-on treatment. Sessions may include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and practice with real-world tasks such as gripping, lifting and fine motor skills.
4. Tools for daily life. We share strategies, ergonomic tips and home exercises to protect your hands and keep improving between visits.
Occupational Therapy vs. Physical Therapy
Physical therapy focuses on movement, strength and mobility, often in the legs, back and larger joints. Occupational therapy focuses on your ability to do daily tasks, often with an emphasis on the hand and arm. Many patients benefit from both, and at Omega Physical Rehab both are available under one practice.
Hand Therapy Near You
Available at our three New Jersey clinics:
- Plainfield, NJ: 154 E Front St
- Union, NJ: 418 Chestnut St, Suite C
- Bernardsville, NJ: 40 Morristown Rd, Ste 1B
Insurance & Payment
Many insurance plans cover occupational therapy, and we accept all major workers’ compensation plans for work-related hand and arm injuries. Our team verifies your benefits before your first visit, and self-pay options are available.
Hand & Occupational Therapy FAQs
What’s the difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy?
Do I need a prescription for occupational therapy?
Do you provide therapy after hand or wrist surgery?
Can occupational therapy help with work-related hand injuries?
Does insurance cover hand therapy?
Get Back to Everyday Life
Book a hand and occupational therapy evaluation at the Omega Physical Rehab clinic nearest you.