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
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If you’ve been experiencing numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands and wrists, you might be dealing with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). This common condition affects millions of people, often due to repetitive motions, poor ergonomics, or underlying health issues. At Advance Rehabilitation Services, our expert occupational therapists are here to help you find relief
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Pregnancy is a transformative time, but for some women, it can bring unexpected challenges like lipedema—a chronic condition often mistaken for regular weight gain or swelling. If you’ve noticed painful, disproportionate fat buildup in your legs or arms during pregnancy, you might be wondering: Can pregnancy cause lipedema? In this article, we’ll explore what lipedema
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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
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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
Lymphedema is a chronic condition characterized by the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the body’s tissues, leading to swelling, typically in the arms or legs. Managing such a condition requires specialized knowledge and skills, which is where a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) comes in. Here’s a detailed look at what a CLT is and how
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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
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In this blog post we will be talking about the topic of Liposuction and how it affects the lymphatic system. Liposuction is a very common surgical procedure that is used to remove unwanted fat and contour the body. Even though it can be beneficial to increase mobility and reduce all of the side effects caused
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On this blog post we are going to be talking about the things a physician should know about Lymphedema. Doctors have an amazing general knowledge about human health, but they might not posses specialized knowledge when it comes to Lymphedema! 1st Thing is Lymphedema Should Be Diagnosed Early! Often Lymphedema is caught or diagnosed in
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