What is a Hand Therapist, and how can they help you?


A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is an Occupational or Physical Therapist who, through advanced training, specialize in rehabilitation of patients with conditions affecting the hands and upper extremity. The high degree of specialization requires extensive continuing education and advanced certification.

A CHT is able to work with a variety of upper extremity conditions from a patient that has been injured in an accident or sustained trauma, including fractures, tendon and nerve injuries, or amputation of the hand and arm. To those with chronic, functionally limiting injuries such as tendonitis, arthritis, and repetitive motion disorders including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Tennis Elbow. As well our therapists have a very close relationship with local hand surgeons to provide the greatest level of care both pre and post surgery.

The goal of our therapists is to work with our patients from start to finish, beginning within the first few days following an injury or surgery and continuing through the return to work or productive lifestyle.

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Our Certified Hand Therapists have a myriad of available treatment options for attaining optimal results. The extensive experience and compassion we provide has proven to be a winning combination for promoting a patient's functional recovery. Ongoing communication with physicians about a patient's diagnosis and course of treatment allows our hand therapists to design comprehensive treatment plans to accomplish each patient's goals.