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Hand Therapy
Hand Therapy is a specialized area of Clinical Therapies at Nationwide Children's Hospital. The Hand Therapy program provides family-centered, comprehensive upper extremity rehabilitation. Its focus is on restoring function to the patient. Individualized evaluations and interventions for children include a wide range of acute injuries, post-surgical diagnoses, and chronic conditions involving the elbow, wrist, and hand. Services provided include non-surgical rehabilitation treatments including custom splinting, patient and family education, and functional exercise programs.
Our Clinics
Orthopedic Center
479 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614-355-1381
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
584 County Line Road West
Westerville, Ohio 43082
Phone: 614-355-6060
Tuesdays and Thursdays
What is a Hand Therapist?
A Certified Hand Therapist is an Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist with advanced certification in hand therapy. The certification requires a therapist be licensed and registered to practice for a minimum of 5 years, have documented 4,000 hours of direct hand therapy experience, and sit for a nationally administered certification examination. Because of the technical complexity of hand and arm surgeries, Certified Hand Therapists must be knowledgeable about leading-edge surgical techniques and postoperative therapy programs. This advanced knowledge enables our Certified Hand Therapist to work with patients and families to help the patient return to a productive lifestyle.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Children's Drive Columbus, Ohio 43205 614.722.2000
700 Children's Drive Columbus, Ohio 43205 614.722.2000