Hand Therapy Services
Our qualified Hand Therapists have expertise in the assessment and treatment of upper limb injuries and conditions. They can assist with everything from early wound care, dressings, suture, staple removal and splinting, through to strengthening and activities of daily living, including returning to work.
Early assessment and treatment of hand injuries and conditions is critical to ensure the best possible recovery. Contact pt Health today.
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Following a thorough assessment, a customized treatment program is designed to help you maximize your recovery so that you can return to the activities that matter to you most.
Our services include:
Wound care – dressing changes, tissue debridement, suture and staple removal
Scar and swelling management – scar insert materials, compressions sleeves/gloves are available in-clinic.
Custom-made splints – to increase function, protect injured body parts, or as part of a treatment regimen.
Individualized Treatment – client education, joint or soft tissue mobilization, desensitization, strengthening, functional activities, return to work planning and job site assessments.
WorkSafeBC approved Hand Therapy Programs are offered to workers with injuries below the level of the shoulder in all our BC Hand Therapy Service locations (Burnaby, Langley, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver and White Rock).
Hand Therapy Services at pt Health are provided by therapists who are either Occupational Therapists (OTs) or Physiotherapists (PTs) with expertise in the treatment of upper limb conditions and injuries.
in addition to having a university degree, many of our hand therapists,are also Certified Hand Therapists (CHT’s). CHTs are registered PTs and OTs who have a minimum of 4,000 hours of direct upper extremity rehabilitation experience. They have successfully completed the comprehensive American Hand Therapy Certification Examination. CHTs must maintain their CHT designation through minimum practice hours and ongoing education. In other words, they are an extremely experienced, dedicated, and enthusiastic group of individuals who have devoted themselves to the rehabilitation of the upper limb.
The Certified Hand Therapist credential offers assurance that the therapist has achieved the highest level of competency in the profession and stays up to date with practice within the field.
Our Team of Hand Therapists are:
- Barbara Duff, BSR (PT), CHT
- Donna Burrage, BScOT, CHT
- Gaby Y.M. Law, BMR (PT), CHT
- Lisa Stewart, BScOT, BPE, CHT
- Maritess Tolentino, BScOT, BSc Psych, CHT
- Natalie Lavie, BPT, CHT
- Ram Edpuganti, BPT, CHT Candidate
- Rita Mak, BCom, MSc.OT, CHT Candidate
- Rosanne Molnar, B Kin, MPT, CHT Candidate
For more information on Hand Therapy Certification visit http://www.htcc.org/about/index.cfm
Conditions/Injuries treated:
Our hand therapists have expertise in the assessment and management of a variety of problems including:
- Amputations
- Arthritis
- Boutonniere Injuries
- Burns
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Crush injuries
- DeQuervain’s
- Fractures
- Lacerations
- Mallet Injuries
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Tendon Injuries
- Trigger Finger/Thumb
Coverage Options
pt Health therapy services are covered by most extended health insurance companies and in some cases Veterans Affairs and Medicare - such as OHIP (Ontario), Alberta Health Care and Medical Service Plan MSP (British Columbia). Not sure if you're covered? No problem. We can help you find out (and usually within the hour). Just call us toll free at 1-866-749-7461.
At pt Health we believe your health should come first. We take care of the paperwork so you can focus on getting better, plus we offer direct insurance billing, saving you time and up front costs.
Learn more about coverage options available at pt Health
Ready to feel your best? Schedule an appointment at any one of our convenient locations near you.
Our Hand Therapy Clinics are designed specifically for rehabilitation of the upper limb and have specialized supplies and equipment not normally found in most other physiotherapy clinics. These may include: unique assessment tools, whirlpools, paraffin baths, a selection of wound dressing materials and scar inserts, compression sleeves (for the fingers and arms) and gloves, specialized exercise and splinting materials, as well as many other items.
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