HandWorks, LLC

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.

We have state of the art equipment as appropriate for each patient's condition.  We use ultrasound, cold laser, electrical stimulation (E-Stim), TENS, and iontophoresis in addition to fluidotherapy, paraffin, moist heat, and cold packs. Each patient's treatment is individualized and constantly updated, and combines the above-mentioned modalities with active treatment as indicated.

Our patients use the BTE Work Simulator to simulate functional tasks at work and at home. The BTE better prepares patients to re-enter the work force and perform activities of daily living (ADLs). This tool, used as an adjunct to the therapy we provide, leads to gains in range of motion, strength, and endurance.  Patients often experience greater ease in performing such tasks as: driving, working with tools, opening jars and doors, and lifting heavy items.