HAND THERAPY WEEK

and rehabilitation associates and chris eccleston, former patient at the center. they are here to tell us all about national hand therapy week and how you at home can get help. tidewater physical therapy and rehabilitation associates, p.a. announces that june 1 through 7 is national hand therapy week. hand therapy week is an integrated national program established by the american society of hand therapy. its aim is to raise awareness of the hand therapy specialty among various audiences, including primary care providers, surgeons, referral sources and the public. hand therapists can help bridge the gap from the medical management of a patient’s injury or condition to a successful recovery, allowing the patient to function normally in their daily lives. hand therapy evolved from the need for a specialist with the knowledge and experience required to manage the challenging recovery of complex hand and upper extremity injuries. hand therapists are licensed or registered occupational therapists or physical therapists who, through advanced study and experience, specialize in treating individuals with conditions affecting the hands and upper extremities. hand therapists carry the title of certified hand therapist or cht. to obtain the cht credential, a hand therapist must practice as an ot or pt for a minimum of five years, accumulating at least 4,000 hours of hand and upper extremity experience. hand therapists must also pass a rigorous certification examination to demonstrate their competency in the practice of hand therapy. every cht is required to demonstrate continued professional development and good morning delmarva! it’s