A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is an Occupational Therapist or a Physical Therapist who:
- Has at least 5 years of clinical experience with 4,000 hours or more of specialty experience in hand therapy
- Has successfully passed a comprehensive test of advanced knowledge related to the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder
- Meets the standards set by experts in hand therapy
- Re-certifies every 5 years by either acquiring 2,000 hours of work experience and 80 hours of professional development that may include research, teaching or continuing medical education, or by successful completion of the Hand Therapy Certification Examination
R&R Rehabilitation is one of the few locally owned medical practices with a Certified Hand Therapist. Â Our CHT, specializes in orthotic (splint) fabrication, wound care, work rehabilitation, arthritis, sprains, post-op, tendinitis, and many more diagnoses.
You deserve the highest quality care!
Think about it, everything you do from the time you wake up, to the time to go to bed, you use your hands. Â
Treat your hands to the best care possible by selecting a Certified Hand Therapist for your rehabilitation.
For more information on Certified Hand Therapy, visit www.htcc.org or www.asht.org
