Hand Therapists
What is a Certified Hand Therapist?
A Certified Hand Therapist (C.H.T.) is an occupational/physical therapist who specializes
in the treatment of hands.
They must have a minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience with at least 4,000
hours in hand therapy and have successfully challenged the Hand Therapy Certification
Commission exam in order to obtain these credentials. CHT’s are dedicated professionals
who have a commitment to meet the highest standards of their profession. The hand
and arm have an extremely intricate anatomy and complexity. Rehabilitation of the
hand and arm requires in-depth knowledge and up-to-date techniques. Certified Hand
Therapists have the highest level of competence in the rehabilitation of upper extremity
injuries.
Certified Hand Therapists are able to initiate treatment immediately following surgery
often while stitches are still in place. Early referral to a hand therapist is effective
in preventing further surgeries and obtaining an optimal outcome.
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Kimberly Hartman, OTR/L, CHT
Certified Hand Therapist
Director, Hand Therapy Program at Alliance Rehab. Kim has over 15 years of experience
as a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) with a specialty in Hand Therapy. She
graduated from Towson State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational
Therapy and later went on to attend one of the premiere schools in the nation for
Hand Therapy, Drexel University, where she received a post-graduate level certificate
in Hand and Upper Quarter Rehabilitation. She combined her academic achievements
with over 4000 hours of hand experience to earn her certification in Hand Therapy,
after she passed the National Board examination in 2005. She brings advanced skills
in the rehabilitation of hand injuries and will be offering a complete spectrum
of rehabilitative services.
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Tyler Schorr, OTR/L
Experienced Hand Therapist
Tyler Schorr is a native of Moundsville, West Virginia. He received his Bachelor
of Science in Health and Human Performance from West Virginia University. He then
went on to receive his Master of Occupational Therapy from West Virginia University
in 2010. He is licensed through the Board of Occupational Therapy in the Commonwealth
of Virginia as well as the state of West Virginia. Tyler has experience working
in skilled care facilities, acute care hospitals, and outpatient clinics. Tyler
plans on becoming a Certified Hand Therapist and enjoys treating orthopedic conditions
of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. In his free time, he enjoys sports, hunting,
fishing, and any other outdoor activity.
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Mary L. Woodbury, OTR/L, CHT
Certified Hand Therapist
Mary has nearly 18 years of experience working as an Occupational / Hand Therapist.
She is a 1989 graduate of University of New England. She received her Hand Therapy
Certification in 2008. She is used to working in multi-disciplinary treatment team
with extensive experience in the evaluation, treatment, and modalities to treat
upper extremity orthopedic conditions. She easily establishes rapport with patients
and staff members. Independently plans, develops, and implements comprehensive and
complex treatment programs for individual patients. She is also responsible for
the development and adherence to Occupational Therapy protocols.
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Kazumi Keener, OTR/L
Experienced Hand Therapist
Kazumi graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI, in 1997 with
a bachelors degree in occupational therapy. Kazumi has been taking continuing education
courses specializing in the hand. She moved to Chicago where she practiced over
10 years in mostly an inpatient rehabilitation setting and during this time, transfered
to the hand clinic. Kazumi took special interest in working with neurological conditions
and helping these patients regain function and improve in ADL's. She really enjoys
splinting and believes in a holistic approach by not just treating the hand but
treating the entire upper extremity. She looks at each individual patient and their
specific lifestyle demands and caters a treatment program specific to their needs.
She is fluent in Japanese. Kazumi enjoys treating hand patients and is currenty
wqorking towards becoming a certified hand therapist.