Benefits of Working with a CHT

People value the use of their hands and any loss of function through injury or accident may have a devastating effect on their lives. Anyone with an injury wants the very best of treatment to assure maximal recovery. The Certified Hand Therapist credential offers assurance to the public that the therapist has achieved the highest level of competency in the profession and stays up to date with practice within the field.

The intricate anatomy of the arm and hand frequently requires very delicate surgery, often with microscopic techniques. The technical complexity of these kinds of surgeries necessitates a high level of competence by therapists with advanced skills in upper quarter rehabilitation during postoperative recovery. Therapists must be knowledgeable about these advanced surgical techniques and postoperative therapy programs to become CHTs. They must also remain current with changes in hand therapy practice.

Certification is voluntary and difficult to attain. It involves meeting rigorous standards, developing a long-range career path, and acquiring the advanced study and training required to pass the certification examination. CHTs are therapists who demonstrated a personal dedication to the profession of hand therapy and a desire for advanced competency; they bring to their work a commitment and dedication to reach and maintain the highest standards in their profession. The CHT credential is recognized by many professional organizations as a benchmark for excellence in advanced specialty credentialing in health care.

Performance Rehabilitation is fortunate enough to have a certified hand therapist on staff and available to help you. Steven W. Srebnik, PT, MSPT, MS, CHT, the practice owner has been a physical therapist since 1986. Although he is the practice owner and has other therapists on staff he has remained immersed in what he enjoys most; patient care. He has a diverse background in orthopedic physical therapy but has been specializing in hand therapy for the last 10 years and has been certified for the last 5. If you feel that you would benefit from the care of a certified hand therapist, please discuss it with your doctor or give us a call and we can assist you in getting the process started.