Occupational/Hand Therapy

BOSS Orthopaedics

Orthopaedic Surgery & Physical Therapy located in Beaufort, Bluffton, Hardeeville, & Hilton Head Island, SC

If you have trouble performing routine tasks, like brushing your teeth or getting dressed, consider occupational therapy. At BOSS Orthopaedics, experienced orthopedists use certified hand therapists to help individuals improve their fine and gross motor skills.

Occupational Therapy/Hand Therapy

A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is a therapist who has advanced training in treating the hand, wrist, elbow and upper extremity. To become a CHT a therapist must have a minimum of three years of experience (4,000 hours of hand therapy practice/ upper extremity rehabilitation) and pass a rigorous national certification examination through the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) demonstrating expertise in upper extremity rehabilitation, and must also maintain their certification through education and recertification requirements.

Because of these strict training requirements, CHTs represent a highly specialized, limited workforce relative to the millions of Americans who suffer hand and upper extremity injuries every year.

Our Certified Hand Therapists bring advanced training in anatomy, biomechanics, custom splint fabrication, wound and scar management and evidenced-based rehabilitation techniques to help optimize recovery.

Whether you are recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition or trying to regain strength and independence after an injury our Certified Hand Therapists are here to provide specialized, compassionate care.

Conditions treated by a Certified Hand Therapist