What
is a Hand Therapist ?
A
Certified Hand Therapist (C.H.T.) is an occupational therapist
or physiotherapist who specializes in the treatment of hands.
They must
have a minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience with at least
4000 hours in hand therapy and have successfully challenged
the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) exam in order
to obtain these credentials. CHT’s are dedicated professionals
who have a commitment to meet the highest standards of their
profession. For additional information on Certified Hand Therapists,
contact: www.htcc.org
The hand and arm have an extremely intricate anatomy and complexity.
Rehabilitation of the hand and arm requires in-depth knowledge
and up-to-date techniques. Certified Hand Therapists have the
highest level of competence in the rehabilitation of upper extremity
injuries.
Certified
Hand Therapists are able to initiate treatment immediately following
surgery often while stitches are still in place. Early referral
to a hand therapist is effective in preventing futher surgeries
and obtaining an optimal outcome.
Common
diagnoses managed by CHTs include:
