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Certified Hand Therapy

Physical therapist evaluates a patient's range of motion while participating in certified hand therapy.

What conditions does it treat?

Any loss of function through injury, accident, or disease 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.

Hand therapy, or rehabilitation, is a specialized area of rehabilitation used to increase the strength and function of the hand. Rehabilitation may include physical therapy and/or occupational therapy.

Your doctor may refer you to a physical therapist or occupational therapist with advanced skills called a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). The CHT credential means the therapist has completed additional education and has earned credentials beyond a therapy degree. Certified hand therapists work with individuals in industrial, athletic and performing artist groups.

Therapy of the hand may include one or more of the following:

People value the use of their hands and any loss of function through injury, accident, or disease may have a devastating effect on their lives. Hand therapy is common following hand surgery to restore tendons, nerves, and joint function. Hand therapists also work with diagnoses related to the arm that may include, but are not limited to:

Covenant Therapy Centers accept most insurance and managed care plans. For questions or information about the clinic nearest you call (865) 541-4500.

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    “They treat you like family here. I get one-on-one time with the therapists where the focus is completely on my plan. It is very individualized, and I appreciate that.”

    Dawn Neibarger, Covenant Health Therapy Center Patient
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    “The entire team was phenomenal. They pushed me, and even small exercises, like picking marbles out of Play-Doh, helped me do more than I ever expected.”

    David Brenner, Covenant Health Therapy Center Patient
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    “They listened. They explained everything, and they helped me get my life back. Their support made a difficult situation feel manageable.”

    Alyssa Roy, Covenant Health Therapy Center Patient
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