Certified Hand Therapy

Certified Hand Therapists in Melrose, Keystone Heights, Starke & Crescent City, FL

CHT distinguishes an Occupational or Physical Therapist as someone with the highest professional credential in the specialty of upper extremity treatment and rehabilitation. A Certified Hand Therapist must have at least 3 years of experience plus 4000 hours of hand therapy practice and upper extremity rehabilitation. A CHT must have passed a certification examination that demonstrates knowledge of all areas of hand therapy before being granted the right to use the CHT designation. Hand therapists must renew their credential every 5 years through continued education and participation in hand therapy.

A hand therapy specialist provides:

* Accurate assessments, immediate care and effective treatment

* A continuum of care eliminating the need for multiple medical providers

* Faster recovery results in decreased medical costs

* Functional outcomes ensuring a faster return to work and productive lifestyle

* The most comprehensive care for their patients