Why Choose a Certified Hand Therapist or CHT for Your Upper Extremity Injury?

A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) specializes in treating upper extremity disorder for the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand.

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A CHT requires a high level of specialization including postgraduate education and extensive clinical experience. They work closely with orthopedic and general surgeons who specialize in the hand to maximize rehabilitation outcomes with acute functional return of upper extremity use after an injury or chronic condition.

Guidance by a CHT will help patients’ regain range of motion, strength, nerve function, fine and gross motor skills and can also provide post-operative wound care and overall rehabilitation of the hand. A CHT is also able to fabricate onsite custom orthotic static, splints; dynamic traction splints, static progressive splints and casts individuals dependent on the diagnosis and their needs for recovery.

Furthermore, an accurate assessment performed by a Qualified Certified Hand Therapist will eliminate the need for multiple medical providers and help facilitate faster recovery, decreased medical costs and faster return to work and productive lifestyles and leisure activities.

Innovative Therapies Group also offers occupational therapy to help patients learn to use their new glove for daily living activities. Our Occupational Therapist, CHT (Certified Hand Therapist) is Certified in Saebo fittings and training.

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If you often experience pain, stiffness, immobility, or balance issues, being proactive about physical therapy treatments and techniques can help to alleviate or lessen these circumstances.

For patients suffering from pain, the first step to recovery is to receive a proper diagnosis so the cause of the symptoms can be determined. Physical therapists are trained to administer flexibility and strengthening tactics along with body mechanics and awareness techniques to get your body moving and creating a much less painful range-of-motion. With ongoing therapy, most people see remarkable outcomes and lasting results.

Innovative Therapies Group offers Hand Therapy Specialists, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Massage Therapy. They embrace alternative methods and will help you explore new inventive ways to combat your pain or disorders.

Types of Treatment Available with Physical Therapy
• Assessment and Evaluation Programs
• Difficulty Walking
• Fall Prevention and Balance Retraining
• Fitness and Wellness Programs
• Functional Training
• Gait Training and Balance Programs
• Manual and Massage Therapy
• Neurological and Neurodegenerative Retraining
• Vestibular Rehabilitation

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