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SR Hand to Shoulder Group (HSG) includes Atlanta’s leading hand therapists, who provide extensive clinical knowledge and experience in rehabilitating patients with hand and upper extremity conditions. Many of our team are certified hand therapists (CHT)
Our CHTs have collectively over 50 years of clinical experience in treating conditions related to the hand, wrist, forearm,
elbow, and shoulder. We have been selected to provide hand therapy to the employees of such multinational leaders as the
Coca-Cola Company.
To find a SR Hand to Shoulder Group (HSG) clinic near you, please  click here.
“Hand Therapy is the art and science of rehabilitation of the upper quarter of the human body. Hand therapy is a merging of occupational therapy and physical therapy theory and practice that combines comprehensive knowledge of the upper quarter, body function, and activity. Using specialized skills in assessment and treatment, hand therapists promote the goals of prevention of dysfunction, restoration of function, and/or reversal of the progression of pathology in order to enhance participation in life situations for individuals with upper quarter disease or injury.”
(Source: Hand Therapy Certification Commission - www.htcc.org)
A hand therapist is an occupational (OT) or physical therapist (PT) who specializes in the care of upper extremity conditions and injuries including the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Many of these specialists have chosen to pursue the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential.
A hand therapist is an occupational (OT) or physical therapist (PT) who specializes in the care of upper-extremity
conditions and injuries including the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Many of these specialists have chosen to pursue the
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential.
- minimum of 5 years of experience
- 4,000 hours of time practicing and being mentored in the intricacies of the upper extremity
- has passed a rigorous examination of advanced clinical skills and theory in upper extremity rehabilitation
- maintains certification through high-level continuing education
(Source: Hand Therapy Certification Commission - www.htcc.org)
Comprehensive Knowledge
At SR, our CHTs possess extensive clinical knowledge in the following areas:
- Aanatomy and physiology of the following systems: skin/connective,
- Muscular, skeletal, nervous, vascular, and lymphatic
- Etiology and pathology of medical conditions
- Surgical and medical treatment of upper-extremity conditions
- Kinesiology, biomechanics, and pathomechanics
- Wound and tissue healing
- Ergonomics and body mechanics
- Research design and statistics
- Expected functional outcomes of treatment
- Expected physiological and psychological effects of treatment
A holistic approach: SR Hand to Shoulder Group (HSG) provides a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable asking any therapist and/or staff member for
assistance. We provide advice to enhance our patients’ therapeutic outcomes and offer guidance as appropriate to address
their broader personal concerns.
Communication and client education:Our therapists ensure close communication with the patient’s entire healthcare team (including the family, referring
physician, and/or case manager/adjustor). We believe that it is vital that our patients are fully educated regarding their
diagnosis, their prognosis, therapeutic regime, and home program. When the patient is actively involved in the rehab process,
the likely outcome of treatment is optimized.
At SR Hands, our CHTs are very effective in getting our patients back to work and living as quickly as possible. Here’s how:
- Accurate assessments, immediate care, and effective treatment can reduce overall treatment time
- Faster recovery results in decreased medical costs
- Improved functional outcomes ensure a faster return to work and productive lifestyle
- Client training and education improve compliance and help to reduce recurrence of repetitive injuries
SR Hands’ therapists are fully trained in evaluating patients’ symptoms and needs:
- range of motion
- strength
- sensation
- edema / swelling
- pain
- wound status
- scar status
- soft tissue status
- fine motor
- functional / activities of daily living skills
- work skills
SR Hands’ therapists are skilled in treating the following conditions:
- tendon and nerve injuries
- wounds and infections
- soft tissue injuries
- fractures, dislocations, and sprains
- sports injuries
- amputations
- burns and frostbite
- congenital differences
- rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
- dupuytren’s contracture
- pain-related disorders
- tendonitis such as tennis elbow
- cumulative trauma disorders
- nerve compressions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome
- tendonitis and nerve compressions due to pregnancy
At SR, our hand therapists provide one-on-one care to each of our patients. Some of the therapeutic procedures include:
- range of motion/stretching
- strengthening
- therapeutic exercises
- wound / scar management
- desensitization techniques
- edema control
- soft tissue mobilization / massage
- functional activities
- work simulation
- work place modifications
- modalities (including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat/ice, iontophoresis)
- custom splinting
- custom casting
- home program instruction
You can visit SR hand therapists at a growing number of clinic locations in metro Atlanta. To make an appointment to see one of our specialists, please click here
If we have not yet reached your part of town, please visit the American Society of Hand Therapists at www.asht.org or the Hand Therapy Certification Commission at www.htcc.org to find a CHT near you.
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