HandWorks, LLC

A New Year's Message from HandWorks:

To our patients, doctors, and friends, 

It is more important than ever for us to appreciate the holidays and -- especially now -- to consider those less fortunate than we are. As has been our practice for many years, we do not send holiday greeting cards. Instead, we provide targeted support to charities dedicated to helping people in need. It is our hope that these gifts and contributions provide happiness and comfort to others and serve to express our gratitude to you for your continued support of and loyalty to HandWorks. 

We extend our best wishes to you as we embark on 2023. We hope this year brings you and your loved ones joy, health, and a world that comes to know peace and understanding. 

Warmly, 

Sally and Kathy

Health and Safety Information in Light of Coronavirus (COVID-19) + a message from Sally and Kathy:

We at HandWorks have always been committed to providing our patients with a clean, welcoming clinic and are as focused as ever on facilitating healing in a hygienic environment. Indeed, former patients can attest to how often and well we always urged them to wash their hands, a practice -- along with frequent and regular cleaning of clinic surfaces -- we have relied on from our beginning more than 13 years ago.

Clinic Practices During COVID-19:

 - All patients must wear a mask at all times in the clinic (please bring a mask of your own). Regardless of changing or eliminated statewide mask mandates, we are committed to maintaining this precautionary measure and thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Any unvaccinated and/or medically vulnerable patients or clinic visitors will benefit from this, as well, so we also thank you on their behalf. 

 - We -- Sally and Kathy -- are masked at all times, and Sally is gloved while treating patients.

 - Clinic tables, other surfaces, and equipment are cleaned with antibacterial spray between each patient and frequently throughout the day, which has always been our practice.

The health and wellbeing of everyone who is seen at HandWorks is of the utmost importance to us, and our ongoing concern for our patients and community + the practices we have implemented during this time have allowed us to remain open and safe during the pandemic.

Thank you, and be well,

Sally and Kathy

P.S. -- Click HERE to see a video from HandWorks about hand safety during this time!

HandWorks Hand Therapy provides evaluation and certified hand therapy/treatment of upper extremity injuries and disorders by Sally P. Gillenson, certified hand therapist and clinic director. We are conveniently located in Saddle Brook, NJ in the heart of Bergen County.  We fabricate custom dynamic and static splints (orthotics) as prescribed by the patient's doctor.  We effectively treat and restore the patient's functional abilities through postoperative rehabilitation, preventive, non-operative, and/or conservative management.  We work closely with hand surgeons and other physicians, nurse case managers, and patients to provide a continuum of care. Ideally, this starts within days of the injury or surgery — and continues until return to work and/or attainment of maximum functional levels in activities of daily living.

A Google Review: 

"If you need hand therapy, this is the place to go. I came to HandWorks after having orthopedic wrist surgery to deal with long-term pain. I'd never had any kind of physical (nor occupational) therapy and was really dreading it. I thought I'd just try to do the bare minimum, but Sally and Kathy at HandWorks made it such a positive experience that I kept with it long term, until my wrist was fully functioning again. Therapy is handled with the highest level of expertise and professionalism, while the atmosphere is casual and relaxed. Sally Gillenson is a certified hand therapist with an impressive depth of knowledge and experience that really made me feel confident about my treatment. Kathy Conard handles administration and she goes out of her way to work with your insurance company... Both Sally and Kathy couldn't be more caring and friendly, the office is extremely clean and pleasant, but most importantly, they will do what it takes to help you recover from whatever problem you may have." C.M.

 HandWorks, 299 Market St. Suite 150 Saddle Brook, NJ 07763   201.820.4020

Love your hands

Your hands work hard for you, so treat them with love. No matter what you’re doing, take a second to think about your hands. Your hands will thank you for it.

Contact Us:

Feel free to contact Sally Gillenson, MBA, MS, OTR, CHT with any questions.

WHAT WE DO       

In a private outpatient clinic, conveniently located in Saddle Brook, Bergen County, in northern NJ, patients receive  certified hand therapy services for rehabilitation of  injuries and disorders of the fingers, hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow.

Our services include:

• Comprehensive Evaluations
• Fabrication of Custom Static and Dynamic Splints (Orthotics)
• Creating Individualized Home Programs 
• Wound Care
• Edema Control
• Range of Motion
• Desensitization
• Scar Management
• Sensory Re-education
• Joint Protection
• Kinesiotaping
• Energy Conservation/Work Simplification
• Activities of Daily Living
• Strengthening
• BTE Work Simulation/Conditioning
• Same-Day Appointments/Splint Fabrication if deemed medically necessary by your doctor
  

CALL US TODAY!

We are open most weekdays and evenings + Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays on an emergency basis. Splints can be fabricated on a same-day emergency basis if your doctor deems it medically necessary.

We can be reached by phone, fax, or email.

tel:   201.820.4020        

fax:  201.820.4018

email:  handworksnj@gmail.com

DO YOU NEED HAND THERAPY ?

HERE ARE SOME HINTS:

INJURY:  Did you hurt your hand, wrist, or elbow? ● Have you undergone a surgery on your hand, wrist, or elbow?

DAILY ACTIVITIES:  Do you experience burning, numbness/tingling, pain, or stiffness in your fingers or hand  during activities or upon waking up ●  Do you have painful cramps in your hand when cooking, cleaning, getting dressed, holding a book, or writing ●  Do you drop or have trouble picking up items?

PAIN MANAGEMENT:  Do you rely on medication to lessen hand, wrist, or elbow pain?  ● Does pain prevent you from using your hand normally?

If you have experienced  any of these problems or symptoms, we would advise you to see a hand surgeon, who may prescribe certified hand therapy.   If you receive a prescription for hand therapy, and your surgeon would like you to be seen by a certified hand therapist,

please give us a call @ 201.820.4020 to schedule an appointment.