Occupational Therapy

If you're looking for professional occupational therapy or physical therapy in downtown Manhattan, Theradynamics is the premier choice for comprehensive rehabilitation services. Whether you live in the Financial District, Tribeca, Chinatown, SoHo, NoHo, Chelsea, or Battery Park, our experienced physical therapists and occupational therapists specialize in hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder rehabilitation, and are here to help you rega...

Dear Theradynamics Community, As April comes to a close, we reflect on the significance of this month and celebrate the progress made in raising awareness about autism, recognizing occupational therapy, and shedding light on Parkinson's disease. Here's a recap of the month's key themes and how they resonate with our commitment to innovative therapy solutions. Utilizing Technology for Enhanced Treatment The Interactive Metronome is more t...

What is occupational therapy? You may have heard of it, or even be familiar with the forms of physical therapy and how they can benefit people recovering from an accident, injury, or medical procedure, but occupational therapy is something entirely different. Where physical therapy is prescribed to help our bodies recover back to regular functionality after an incident, occupational therapy can help people improve a person’s basic motor skills,...

It can be hard to tell occupational and physical therapy apart if you are unfamiliar with the field. Both types of treatment fall under the category of rehabilitative services and have many things in common, but there are a few key differentiators that can help you determine which is right for you. The most fundamental difference between the two is that occupational therapy takes a holistic approach to treatment, while physical therapy focuses on...

The American Occupational Therapy Association defines an occupational therapist as someone who “helps people across their lifespan participate in the things they want and/or need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities, or occupations.” At Theradynamics, we aim to restore, adapt and modify pain and disabilities through exercises, education, training, and tools. Occupational therapy is for people of all ages, and has a variety...

Learning to balance your physical and mental health is essential to maintaining a functional lifestyle. Most people know that occupational therapy works to help people recuperate from physical illness, but what most people don't know is that occupational therapy actually originated in psychiatric hospitals to help people with their mental health. Through occupational therapies, psychiatric hospitals could engage their patients in meaningful activ...

Sensory processing disorder or SPD is a common condition that affects nearly one in six children. SPD interferes with the way the brain processes sensory information, such as tastes, smells, textures, sounds, and sights. Dealing with SPD can be difficult for children, as they are constantly being exposed to new types of stimuli. Typically speaking, SPD means that you are overly sensitive to certain stimuli, but some SPD patients suffer from under...

Driving is the most dangerous thing that people do almost every day. With over 620 auto accidents happening each day in New York City alone, it’s no surprise that auto injuries are a common occurrence. Reduced range of motion, stiffness, and headaches are commonly faced by auto accident survivors for weeks and sometimes even years after the crash. Whether you’ve been injured in an accident recently or you can still feel the aches of an older ...

School can be difficult for all types of students. Whether you are just getting your children into school, or they’ve been attending for a few years now, it is important to keep track of their academic progress. Though any serious developmental delays are likely to be noticed early on, if your student begins struggling in the classroom, it is best to seek a solution as soon as possible. Occupational therapy is a form of therapy that helps those...

Autism is a common cognitive disorder faced by roughly 1 in 50 children here in the United States. Despite being so common, many people do not know what autism is or how it affects those who have it. Autism comes in many forms and can manifest differently from person to person. It can be recognized in children as early as 2, but as late as 4 for some. Early diagnosis can greatly improve developmental outcomes, and occupational therapy can help re...