SoBrook Occupational Therapy in Brooklyn, NY

At SoBrook, we specialize in personalized Occupational Therapy to help you maximize independence and functionality in your daily life. Our team combines expertise, compassion, and a tailored approach to empower you to heal, adapt, and flourish.

Trauma, Post-Surgery, and Chronic Conditions

We treat a range of trauma-related injuries, post-surgery conditions, and chronic disorders that affect movement and daily functionality. Our therapists develop individualized plans to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and help you return to routines. Whether you’re healing from a wrist fracture, shoulder surgery, or living with arthritis, we aid recovery and functionality.

Custom Splints

Static Splints: Provide support and stability during healing.
Dynamic Splints: Allow movement while guiding joints through their range of motion.
Exercise Splints: Provide resistance or assistance during physical therapy sessions.
Functional Splints: Designed to aid daily activities, from grip to pinch.

Fine Motor Development and Recovery

Hand strength, coordination, and fine motor skills are essential for many daily tasks — from buttoning a shirt to writing a note. SoBrook therapists specialize in fine motor training, employing techniques, exercises, and purposeful activities to help you reconnect with these skills.

Chronic Conditions

Carpal Tunnel: Compression of the medial nerve in the wrist, causing weakness, numbness, and tingling. Our therapists typically use wrist splints, activity modifications, and specialized exercises to ease symptoms and promote healing.
Golfer’s Elbow: Tendonitis of the medial elbow, causing pain and discomfort during grip and wrist movements. SoBrook therapists employ a combination of stretches, strengthening, and manual techniques to reduce pain and improve functionality.
Rotator Cuff Dysfunction: Injury or weakness in the shoulder’s rotator cuff, affecting shoulder stability and movement. SoBrook therapists typically combine strengthening, manual therapy, and activity modifications to ease symptoms and restore functionality.
Tennis Elbow: Tendonitis of the lateral elbow, typically from overuse of the wrist and forearm. Our team utilizes soft tissue techniques, strengthening, and activity modifications to aid recovery.
Tendinitis: Inflammation of a tendon due to overuse or trauma. SoBrook therapists may apply modalities to reduce inflammation and prescribe tailored exercises to safely regain movement.
Trigger Finger: Finger sticks in a bent position and then suddenly straightens, causing discomfort and reduced mobility. Our therapists often use a combination of splinting, gentle stretches, and activity modifications to ease symptoms and improve movement.
DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis: Irritation of tendons on the thumb side of the wrist, affecting grip and thumb movements. SoBrook therapists typically employ a custom thumb spica, activity modifications, and gentle stretches to reduce pain and foster recovery.