Hand and upper extremity injuries can significantly disrupt your daily life, making simple tasks like writing, cooking, or lifting objects painful or impossible, so it is important to get the right treatment. Whether you’re dealing with a fracture, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or a post-surgical recovery, occupational therapy offers a proven path to healing and […]

Lipedema is a chronic condition characterized by an abnormal buildup of fat tissue, typically in the legs, arms, and sometimes other areas of the body. While it’s often misunderstood or misdiagnosed as obesity or lymphedema, lipedema has distinct features, including pain, tenderness, and easy bruising. For many women, the onset or worsening of lipedema can

If you’re experiencing pain at the base of your thumb or wrist, especially when gripping or twisting, you might be dealing with De Quervain’s disease—a common yet treatable condition also known as De Quervain’s tenosynovitis. At Advance Rehabilitation Services in Parsippany, New Jersey, our skilled occupational therapists are here to help you regain pain-free movement

If you’ve noticed a finger that locks, catches, or feels stiff when you try to move it, you might be dealing with trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis). This common hand condition can disrupt your daily life, making tasks like gripping objects or typing uncomfortable. The good news? Occupational therapy offers effective, non-surgical solutions to manage and

If you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you’re likely familiar with the joint pain, swelling, and stiffness that come with this chronic inflammatory condition. While traditional treatments like medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes are commonly used to manage RA symptoms, a newer approach—manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)—is gaining attention for its potential benefits. In this

At Advance Rehabilitation Services, we understand that getting back to work after a workplace injury can feel like an overwhelming challenge. However, occupational therapy offers a beacon of hope, providing you with tailored solutions to not only recover but thrive. Here’s how our occupational therapists can make a significant difference in your healing journey under

Today we will be talking about the topic of lymphedema and exercises. Lymphedema is a condition characterized by the accumulation of protein -rich fluid in an affected area, could be your arms, your legs, your feet, etc. Usually, this accumulation of protein-rich fluid causes pain, discomfort, and swelling. Exercises are essential for the treatment of