Hand Therapy
What is Hand Therapy?
People value the use of their hands and any loss of function through injury, surgery, chronic disease, or trauma may have a devastating effect on their lives. Individuals healing from an upper extremity condition want the very best of treatment to ensure the fastest recovery and functional outcome. Hand Therapy focuses on addressing injuries and conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. The hand therapy discipline combines the practices of both occupational therapy and physical therapy in the rehabilitation of the upper extremity. According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2016), there are approximately 240,000 physical therapists and 130,000 occupational therapists employed in the United States. Of those therapists, only 6,235 have chosen to specialize and become Certified Hand Therapists.
Our team of expert hand therapists uses their advanced training to assess and treat a variety of upper extremity conditions. Our hand therapists are passionate about helping our patients achieve their goals in a positive and encouraging environment. Our team works closely with physicians and patients to provide a full continuum of care. Treatment often begins within days of an injury or surgery and continues until patients have returned to a productive lifestyle.
Why See a Certified Hand Therapist?
Certified Matters
Adding the word “certified” in front of hand therapist isn’t something we take lightly. It takes commitment and dedication to become a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). We’re proud of our team for taking the extra step to deliver exceptional care. That commitment is made up of three years of clinical experience, 4,000 hours or more in direct hand therapy practice, and successfully passing a comprehensive examination on clinical skills and theory in upper extremity rehabilitation. On average, only 56% of test candidates successfully pass the exam each year. The CHT credential offers assurance to the public that the therapist has achieved the highest level of competency in the profession and remained current with advances in the hand therapy field. Certified Hand Therapists must renew their credentials every five years through continued education to use the CHT designation.
Meet Our Hand Therapy Teams
Our hand therapy teams have more than 130 years of combined experience in treating the upper extremity. Perhaps even more remarkable is our commitment to personalized patient care. When you partner with us, you’re about to embark on a journey of recovery and we’re honored to be a part of it.