Hello! We just wanted to give you a quick update about our clinic. We are excited to share that we are now part of the Zero network of providers. This is fantastic news for the 6000+ Zero members in the Rockford-area. If you’re unfamiliar with Zero, click here to learn more. As always, if you ... Read More
Tis the season…For road construction! Just a friendly heads up that there is ongoing road construction happening on Hwy 251. You may need to allow a few extra minutes when coming to your appointment. Stay safe, everyone! ... Read More
We hope this blog post finds you safe & healthy! Here is the latest update from our office, including new info on Telehealth visits. As always, please contact our office if you have questions. ... Read More
03/17/20 Just to keep everyone up to date regarding therapy: First and foremost–WE ARE OPEN and are still accepting new patients. But that being said, therapy is never worth your life. No one has died from not having physical and occupational therapy. You might be stiff, but you have exercises at home and even ... Read More
Hey, there! This is Jennifer checking in. It’s crazy to think that I’ve been working as Nancy’s part-time receptionist and social media guru for nearly six months! During my time here at Helping Hands Rehab, I’ve learned a great deal about the world of Occupational Therapy and Certified Hand Therapy. Nancy amazes me with her ... Read More
Happy New Year from Helping Hands Rehab! As we begin a new year, we wanted to take time to reflect on some of the happenings at our office during 2019. Here are some of our favorite highlights: In March, we filmed two commercials here at our office. Did you happen to see them? ... Read More
Let me start by referring everyone to HTCC.org. This is the Hand Therapy Certification Commission website. Why am I referring you to this particular website? Because IT HAPPENED AGAIN! What happened? I was talking to a current client who has a friend who went elsewhere to “hand therapy”. I asked where and which therapist (the ... Read More
The hand is a unique area of the human body that is made up of bone, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, skin, and blood vessels. These elements must all be in good working order for the hand to function well. The relationship between all these structures is delicate and refined. An injury or disease can affect any or all of these structures and impair the use of the hand. ... Read More
What is lateral epicondylitis?Lateral epicondylitis, more commonly referred to as Tennis Elbow, is an irritation of the muscle origin of the extensor carpi radialis brevis at the elbow. If it is a chronic problem, it is considered a tendonosis. A person may have a build-up of scar tissue from small tears in the muscle. If it is a recent problem it is considered a tendonitis, in which pain is due to inflammation. ... Read More
Scenario 1: A family member just went to therapy elsewhere. When I asked him how it was going, he said he has seen 4 different therapists in 3 weeks. Each time he saw someone else, they asked him: ... Read More
