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Our Hand Therapists

 "Hand therapy is the art and science of rehabilitation of the upper extremity of the human body.  Hand therapists are occupational therapists or physical therapists who, through extra training and experience, have specialized knowledge of upper extremity function.  Using specialized skills in assessment and treatment, hand therapists work with their clients to prevent injury or impairment, restore functional activity, and enhance participation in daily life." (ASHT)

We believe that focused hand therapy helps patients to regain maximum use of their hand after injury. Treatment is provided by a hand therapist, certified by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission.  Certified Hand Therapists are available on-site at each of our locations to provide non-surgical care for common hand problems.  The therapists provide intensive hand therapy to improve outcomes following surgery.  Our hand therapists teach exercises, apply modalities and create custom splints to help the hand heal and protect it from additional injury.

North Jersey Hand Therapy provides the following:

bullet    Continuum of care from injury to return to work, play and independence
bullet    Over twenty years of combined experience in upper extremity rehabilitation
bullet    Custom splinting
bullet    Manual therapy techniques
bullet    Individualized therapy program
bullet    A wide selection of treatment modalities to help speed the recovery process
bullet    Most patients seen within twenty four hours of referral
bullet    Therapists trained in the most current treatment approaches
bullet    Therapists who are active members of the American Society of Hand Therapy
bullet    Facilities in Denville and Springfield

 

 

Ellen Weinman, OTR, CHT

Ellen Weinman graduated from the Medical College of Georgia with her bachelor of science in Occupational Therapy.  She has specialized in hand therapy for the past 17 years, becoming a certified hand therapist in 1992.

 

Areas of expertise include (but are not limited to) splinting, tendon repairs and cumulative trauma/repetitive strain injuries.  She believes strongly in the triad of care: patient, doctor, and therapist working together to achieve the best outcome in the shortest time feasible.

 

Continuing education is a critical part of her repertoire, in order to provide the most up to date, comprehensive care for her patients. 

 

 

Ildiko Paulovits, OTR, CHT

Idiko Paulovitis has been an occupational therapist for sixteen years and a certified hand therapist for six years.  Previous work experience includes working in acute care with a variety of orthopaedic and neurologic diagnoses.

"We provide a unique service that allows a person experiencing upper extremity issues to stay in touch with their surgeon even when they are in the therapy phase of recovery.  Treating a person as part of the North Jersey Hand Surgery and Therapy team is the most fulfilling part of my clinical life."

 

 

 

 

 

75 Bloomfield Ave.                            385 Morris Ave.

      Denville, N.J.                                Springfield, N.J.

 

Correspondence to:  75 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 102, Denville, N.J.  07834

phone: 973-664-9899         fax: 973-664-1875

 

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