A certified hand therapist (CHT) is a physical therapist or occupational therapist, who through advanced study and experience, specializes in treating individuals with conditions that affect the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder and neck.

Becoming a CHT requires over 4,000 hours of direct practice in hand therapy and more than three years of clinical experience as well as being recertified every three years to keep up-to-date on new hand therapy practices. They have an in-depth knowledge of the anatomy, function, and biomechanics of the hand, wrist, and arm, and use a variety of techniques and tools to help patients recover from injuries or conditions that affect these areas.

Because of the extensive knowledge that out CHT’s have, they possess the expertise to fabricate custom splints tailored to each patient’s unique therapeutic needs. Our CHTs work closely with your doctor to create a customized treatment plan that helps you achieve your expectations and goals.

What We Treat:

• Burns
• Arthritis- Degenerative, Rheumatoid, Arthroplasties
• Injured Tendons or Nerves
• Fractures
• Amputations
• Carpal Tunnel
• Tennis Elbow
• Stroke
• Dislocations
• Trigger Finger
• Boutonniere
• Swan Neck
• Lateral Epicondylitis
• DeQuervain's Disease
• Surgical Repairs
• Tendon Transfers and Repairs
• Reconstruction
• Sports Injuries
• Vascular Injuries
• Mallet Finger

• Athens, OH
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• Curt Sykes, PT, DPT, OCS, CHT
• Call 740-592-3778

• Lancaster, OH
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• Emily Parrott, OTR/L, CHT
• Call 740-304-0285