PT Health is pleased to announce the recent opening of HAND THERAPY SERVICES at – In Motion Physiotherapy and Hand Therapy in White Rock, BC, and at Glover Physiotherapy and Hand Therapy in Langley, BC.
Certified Hand Therapists can assist with everything from splinting, early wound care, swelling management, dressings, suture and staple removal, through to strengthening and activities of daily living including and return to work.
Services offered are approved WorkSafeBC Hand Therapy Service Providers for upper limb injuries. Certified Hand Therapists (CHT’s) evaluate each patient to identify their specific needs and provide them with an individualized therapy program. CHT’s are registered Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists who have a minimum of 4,000 hours of direct upper extremity rehabilitation experience and have successfully completed the comprehensive American Hand Therapy Certification Examination. They must maintain their CHT designation through minimum practice hours and ongoing education requirements. The Certified Hand 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.
Hand Therapy Services include:
- Wound care, suture and staple removal, scar and swelling management. (dressings, scar insert materials, compression sleeves/gloves)
- Custom-made splints (made from low temperature thermoplastic and neoprene/thermoplastic materials)
- Desensitization, range of motion and strengthening exercise programs
- Education on joint protection and ergonomics
Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) can effectively treat:
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- De Quervain’s
- Fractures
- Mallet Injuries
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Trigger Finger/Thumb
- Amputations
- Boutonniere Injuries
- Burns
- Crush Injuries
- Lacerations
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Tendon Injuries
Hand Therapy services are available at:
White Rock
In Motion Physiotherapy and Hand Therapy
1D-1400 George Street, White Rock, BC
Tel: 604-536-2900 Fax: 604-536-2966
Langley
Glover Physiotherapy and Hand Therapy
# 105-5796 Glover Road, Langley, BC
Tel: 604-533-6623 Fax: 604-533-6562
Burnaby
Burnaby Physiotherapy and Hand Therapy
#601-5050 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC
Tel: 604-430-3513 Fax: 604-436-2372
Richmond
Richmond Physiotherapy and Hand Therapy
#102-6051 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC
Tel: 604-278-0315 Fax: 604-270-2505