Are You Tired of Asking for Help?

It can seem pretty defeating to feel like you’re a burden on someone else. For some this could be struggling to fold laundry or simply get dressed because of a loss of hand function. So you are constantly asking for help. Others may be suffering from an illness or injury like De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, “mommy thumb,” general wrist pain or tendonitis, numbness in fingertips, arthritis in the hands, tingling sensation in the hands or fingertips, or carpel tunnel syndrome. All of those can prevent you from doing simple everyday tasks (setting your toothbrush, opening a jar of pickles, etc.) involving your hands on your own.

We’ve encountered HUNDREDS of different uphill battles that our patients experience, who may be just like you… Someone who may be feeling embarrassed or too stubborn to ask for help. Maybe you’ve tried to improve your health or overcome your challenges on your own. Unfortunately, it only leaves you with asking yourself the same question…

“What is Wrong With Me?”

Does That Sound Like You?

The truth is, nothing is wrong with you. You just need some help, whether that’s improving your grip strength or extending your range of motion. Or maybe you need some help with exercising, stretching or strengthening your muscles.

Not every patient we care for has suffered from a serious illness or injury… but almost ALL of our patients understand the importance of being able to accept help. However, in years past… it hasn’t always been easy to get the right help you need (or deserve).

How to Find the Right Help…

If you’re reading this you are clearly interested in bettering yourself and getting back to the things you used to do. If you’re like all the other people that we have helped get back to doing the things they love, then right now you feel hopeless. Like the system has failed you. And that is because it has!

Doctors are restricted in the amount of time they can spend with you because of the current health care systems and large corporate restrictions. And there is no-one else to fill the gap to get you the support and help you need. Doctors are forced to self refer to other large corporate clinics who further the headaches and broaden the lack of support.

This is why TheraFit Rehab in Woodlawn, Maryland, isn’t your typical Occupational Therapy Clinic. We’re unique because we’re fully equipped with the three most important keys to therapeutic treatment and care for adults and children.

Which are:

• Adaptive Equipment
• Professional, Certified Therapists
• Activity-Based Programs

This probably has you wondering…

“So, How Do We Do This?”

How it Works

Even though you may have specific needs, we always start with an initial evaluation to address your unique goals. Some patients are suffering from chronic condition, while you may just need help with basic daily function. Consistency and support are very important to us. Which is why we like to help each patient with a treatment plan that works for you and meets you where you’re at now.

Which leads to our third step of maintaining. Once we help you achieve your goal, we want to make sure you maintain the healthy, enriched lifestyle that we all crave. A life full of the things we love and we want you to finally be capable and able of living that life without feeling dependent or stressed.

What Happens if You Don’t Get Help?

It’s fairly common to feel like you can regain your hand function on your own. For some, trying to manage your health alone may work. However, the result of not getting help could lead to more intense pains and aches, less flexibility and feeling completely overwhelmed. If you’re already experiencing any of those struggles then it’s important for you to take action now!

We like to remind our patients this…

“If you’re currently suffering then you already know the result of not getting help… more SUFFERING. Therefore, reaching out for help is ALWAYS a great first step.”

Without the proper treatment and support, you may struggle with things like:

Instead, Imagine if…

You were able to use your arm and hand with FEWER restrictions than before. Imagine being able to get out of bed, brush your teeth, pour coffee without dropping the pot, and cook breakfast with less worry that keeps you feeling dependent on others. When you’re in pain, you’ll likely feel stressed, which can lower your energy and make you feel helpless. Imagine starting your day feeling more alive and well with enough confidence in your hands to not just make it through the day, but to enjoy your day too.

And one more… How incredible would it feel to finally be able to say “YES!” to your children or grandchildren when they ask to play with you?

When you receive the proper support both physically and mentally from our experienced and caring occupational therapists, life becomes much more enjoyable. You’ll be able to enjoy the things you love the most, without depending on others or feeling incapable.

Hand therapy can help you in many ways but the most important ways that we can help you become a better you are: