Why use a Hand Therapy specialist?
Accurate assessments, immediate care, and effective treatment reduce treatment time. The continuum of care eliminates the need for multiple medical providers. Faster recovery results in decreased medical costs. Resulting functional outcomes ensure a faster return to work and productive lifestyle. Hand therapists – both occupational and physical therapists – enhance the skills of others to provide the most comprehensive care for their patients. Where do Hand Therapists work? • Hospitals • Rehabilitation centers • Industrial medicine facilities • Privately owned therapy clinics • Sports medicine facilities • Academia Back to Top Common Hand Conditions ASHT provides a collection of Patient Education brochures listed below. With a strong interest in helping their patients, additional brochures will be created and posted periodically. Arthritis: (NO PDF) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: (NO PDF) Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: (NO PDF) De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis: PEdeQ.pdf Digital Amputation: PEDigAmp.pdf
