Certified Hand Therapists
The Centre for Working Hands provides Hand Therapy in Michiana, including Elkhart and South Bend, Indiana.
What is a Certified Hand Therapist?
The Hand Therapy Certification Commission describes a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) as 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.
The HTCC also describes hand therapy as the art and science of rehabilitation of the upper quarter of the human body. Hand therapy is a merging of occupational therapy and physical therapy theory and practice that combines comprehensive knowledge of the upper quarter, body function and activity.
Benefits of Working with a CHT
People value the use of their hands and any loss of function through injury or accident may have a devastating effect on their lives. Anyone with an injury wants the very best of treatment to assure maximal recovery. The Certified Hand Therapist credential offers assurance to the public that the therapist has achieved the highest level of competency in the profession and stays up to date with practice within the field.
The intricate anatomy of the arm and hand frequently requires very delicate surgery, often employing microsurgical techniques. The technical complexity of these kinds of surgeries necessitates a high level of competence by therapists with advanced skills in upper quarter rehabilitation during postoperative recovery. Therapists at The Centre for Working Hands must be knowledgeable about these advanced surgical techniques and postoperative therapy programs. They must also remain current with changes in hand therapy practice.
Contact our reconstructive surgeons for more information on our rehabilitation clinic. The Centre for Working Hands offers the latest reconstructive hand surgery procedures, as well as rehabilitation services, to patients in Elkhart and South Bend, Indiana, Michiana and the Southern Michigan area.
Elkhart Office
RIVERPOINTE MEDICAL BUILDING500 ARCADE AVE., SUITE 300
ELKHART, IN 46514
PHONE: 574-296-9100
FAX: 574-293-1511
Mishawaka Office
611 East Douglas Road, Suite 108Mishawaka, IN 46545
PHONE: 574-968-9100
FAX: 574-243-1141
