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For conditions that limit or hinder the use of the arm and hand, Reeves Rehabilitation Center in San Antonio, TX provides hand therapy services administered by occupational therapists who have completed advanced study in hand therapy and who are nationally certified by HTCC to treat disorders of the hand.
Hand therapists work closely with orthopedic and plastic surgery physicians to achieve maximum functional outcomes for their patients. This includes consultation services in physician clinics, ongoing therapy follow ups and designing complex splints. Our therapists also work very closely with wound care therapists to address any wound care needs of hand therapy patients.
Our hand therapy helps patients with diagnoses that include:
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Hand and Arm Fractures
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Amputations
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Tendonitis
What is a Certified Hand Therapist?
A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is an occupational therapist or physical therapist who has a minimum of five years of clinical experience, including 4,000 hours or more in direct practice in hand therapy. In addition, the Certified Hand Therapist has successfully passed a comprehensive test of advanced clinical skills and theory in upper quarter rehabilitation.
Because of changes in the profession, every CHT is required to demonstrate continued professional development and competency by recertifying every five years.
If you are interested in learning about hand therapy at Reeves Rehabilitation Center, contact us today.
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