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Restoring ability for the simplest of tasks and beyond Life can quickly be disrupted by an injury or accident to our hands. Loss of hand function can result in a person’s inability to work and/or perform normal daily activities. Even simple tasks can become major challenges. At Triangle Orthopaedics, hand therapy services involve specialized evaluations and treatment of hand and upper extremity musculoskeletal problems caused by injury or disease. The staff includes three experienced certified hand therapists, and an occupational therapy assistant. Individualized rehabilitation programs consist of modalities for pain relief, supervised exercise programs, custom splint fabrication and a variety of evaluation tools to provide objective information and up-to-date progress results. Home program participation is highly emphasized. Certified hand therapists (CHT) offer their patients specialized care and the highest competency necessary to restore an individual’s function. Hand therapists must be knowledgeable about the intricate anatomy of the upper extremity and the technical surgical procedures for post-operative management. The CHT is an occupational or physical therapist dedicated to delivering the highest standard of practice. The CHT credential is recognized by physicians and other professional organizations as the benchmark for excellence in this specialty. Common diagnoses managed by CHT’s include:
CHT’s are highly skilled in evaluating:
Hand Therapy services at Triangle Orthopaedics are currently available at our Durham and Chapel Hill offices located at 120 William Penn Plaza Independence Park Durham, NC 27704 (919) 220-5163 203 Timberhill Place Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 942-3171 Our goal at Triangle Orthopaedics Rehabilitation Center is to restore function and to maximize future potential of the patient through our experienced staff and specialized programs. As part of the medical team, we are in close contact with physicians, rehabilitation nurses, and insurance carriers to ensure quality patient care. |
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