Super excited to share an amazing podcast Laurie C. Rogers MHS, OT, CHT is an extremely busy practitioner and program manager at National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington DC. She trains therapists and students and was instrumental in the 4th edition of the most popular hand therapy resource "Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation, A Quick Reference Guide and Review 4th Edition".  She also serves as the Senior Project Manager and contributed and edited every chapter of the book and appendix. We are offering a promotional course for CRPS: Updates in Therapist Management for this 6 AOTA approved CE class: CLICK HERE  If you enter code: SAVE90 you will save 1/2 price during this stressful time so you will save $90 for this 6 AOTA approved CE class! 

Hand Therapy Heroes

Peripheral Nerve Injury: Updated

Barbara Heilman is an OT and hand therapist who spent her career adapting equipment and creating orthosis for her patients.  When she became a grandma she solved her issue with not being able to get her granddaughters car seat open due to CMCJ OA and created an adaptive piece of equipment that worked great.  Her daughter Becca Davision recognized that what her mom had created could be used by so many people and decided that they would together create the UnbuckleMe system.    Send an email into info@handtherapy.com and we will provide a code if you or anyone you know could use an Unbuckle me and to learn more.  LOVE this team and really had a blast chatting with them.

From CMCJ OA issues to Shark Tank... every shark was swooning!

JoAnn Keller founded her business Hands For Living in 2011.  She has specialized in hand therapy since 1997. JoAnn is respected by physicians, patients, and other therapists. Joanne is sharing with us some ideas on creating a hand therapy business and the steps you need to consider.  She shares pitfalls as well as resources that will inspire you to "just do it".  We had such a great conversation and so much to talk about that we will have to have a second podcast!  Please email info@handtherapy.com for the info sheet.  

Building a Hand Therapy Business - Tips and Tricks

Hoang Tran is an Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist.   Owner of two successful companies Hands-on Therapy Services and Hand Therapy Secrets. Link to her website: www.handtherapysecrets.com Links to all my social media: https://www.instagram.com/handtherapy_secrets/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCubievX5JmbBcb0oGV1tW3w https://www.facebook.com/handtherapysecrets/ Link to her mentorship program: https://handsots.lpages.co/hand-therapy-mentorship/

Mentorship and Entrepreneurship with Hoang Tran

A casual discussion with Minh Quan Tran OT, CHT from Canada about Protocols.  Minh reviews how protocols are excellent for therapists who do not have a mentor to rely on.  Protocols don't take into account all the variables which is a challenge and if you understand tissue healing and how structures heal you can determine a regime based on these concepts.   Minh shares his experience with an array of cases, how he deals with being a young practitioner and reminds people to seek out concepts and to not get hung up on protocols.   To connect with us: email info@handtherapy.com Facebook:  Linkedin: Youtube: Instagram Twitter Pinterest TikTok 

Protocols YES? or No? Thoughts from A New CHT and Strategies For New Practitioners

Meet Jamie McMillan and hear about her unique role as an OT working with Hely and Weber a company which sells supports and braces.  Her skills as an OT/CHT provided her the skill-set to create a new position with the company in 2015 and she has never looked back.  Learn how this type of position could be right for you!  For the info sheet please put Jamie in the email subject line or the body of the email and email info@handtherapy.com 

An Interesting Role as an OT: Clinical Specialist, Product Development and More

Dr. Gamhewage has m ore than two decades of experience in public health. She  is currently with the World Health Organisation in Geneva Switzerland and is the Head of Learning and Capacity Development.  She is chatting with us today about how we have the power to give positive energy to our families, colleagues, and our patients.  

The More You Give The More You Get....

Thank you everyone for listening.  We are visiting with Sarah B. Doerrer (Wilson) PhD, OTR/L, CHT, CLT.    We are going to chat about the current state of affairs in relation to Sarah's practice and then discuss her upcoming research and touch on kinesiophobia.  Right now I think we are all in a state of kinesiophobia (fear of movment). Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale Click Here For the info sheet on telehealth and more send an email to info@handtherapy.com and please write VIRTUAL on the email

COVID-19, Reflection, Daily Reset, and Kinesiophobia...

Worrying about the bad stuff will not stop it from happening but it will prevent us from the good.  Cynthia Weinberger, OT/L, CHT  is an inspiration to each of us with her savvy style.  She was able to take a breathe, step back and determine a new and very cool path. This is a wonderful session with a brilliant practitioner who is paving the way for today and for the future.  For the info sheet with her connections and recommendations please email info@handtherapy.com .  Please don't forget to leave us a 5* review.  We love giving back and it makes it SO worth while when you put those in for us.  Thank you everyone! 

Difficult Roads can Lead us to Beautiful Places

Michelle Coil, MOT, OTR, CHT, PYT, CEAS reviews thinking outside the box.  She discusses the platforms for immediate and FREE access for teleheath during the COVID19 situation.  It is important for you to understand HIPAA platform, reimbursement, and how to navigate the virtual world.  For the summary sheet email info@handtherapy.com and we will send you the summary sheet. Check out this link for breaking news! https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicare-telemedicine-health-care-provider-fact-sheet

Telehealth for Hand Therapists with a Leader in the Industry

Dr. Dy is a board-certified orthopedic hand surgeon with sub-specialty expertise in brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injury. He graduated from the combined BS/MD program at the University of Miami, where he also obtained an MPH degree. Dr. Dy completed his orthopedic surgery residency and postdoctoral research fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City and a fellowship in hand surgery at Washington University Orthopedics. He has received additional training in brachial plexus and peripheral nerve surgeries at leading centers in India, China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Sweden. Dr. Dy is currently an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine and holds a secondary appointment in the Division of Public Health Sciences.  In this episode we will discuss double crush, TOS, nerve repairs and avoiding tension, importance of the surgeon/therapist relationship, and importance of proper diagnosis.  Email info@handtherapy.com for details on the Podcast created by Dr. Dy and Dr. Charles Goldfarb.

Brachial Plexus, TOS, and Nerves OH MY!

This hand therapy hero shares with us his journey as an  engineer into health care.  Learn about the digit widget and how it can be an option in your tool box to care for PIP contractures.  Dustin shares tips and tips for effective application and wear and care.  Email info@handtherapy.com and put Dustin in the subject line for an info sheet to learn more.

PIP Management with the Digit Widget

This episode of hand therapy heroes talks about evidence based practice and practice based practice and how to blend them.  We are introducing Lucas Richer, OTD, OTR/L a new practitioner who LOVES to delve into research.  I am delighted to have met him as he is fantastic at summarizing the literature.   BONUS:  We are created a one AOTA approved credit CE from listening to this podcast and his summary sheets which are available by emailing us at info@handtherapy.com and we will send you access to the materials.  

Lucas on the Lookout!

Hand Therapy Heroes has taken off and reached 70 countries as of this episode.  Please continue to share it with others and provide your valuable feedback and emails.  This episode is with Wendy Medeiros OTR/L CHT who has created the "wrist widget" orthosis.   For those of you who have used this you will enjoy learning a bit more about the process of idea to roll-out and for those of you who have never heard if it you will add a valuable tool to your toolbox!  You will be inspired to create and share with others.   We created a lovely handout for those wanting to learn more or connect with Wendy please email us at info@handtherapy.com and put WENDY in the subject line.  Thanks as always for being a part of hand therapy heroes.  Cheers and enjoy the new decade!

Hand Therapist Saves Thousands from Wrist Surgery....

Patient centered care will maximize your patients results.  This is the second part of a two part series presented by Ms. Gwen van Strien and we are going to emphasize tips for better outcomes.  Gwen is physical therapist and hand therapist from The Hague in the Netherlands. After receiving her PT degree,  she went on to  attended medical school and received her degree at Leiden University medical school. She moved to the USA were she  received a master’s degree Hand Therapy from VCU in Richmond, Virginia. Currently she holds the position of founder/ course director and lecturer at the school for hand therapy at the National Institute for Post Graduate Allied Health Education in Amersfoort, the Netherlands and she is lecturer in the Department of Rehabilitation at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She has authored numerous articles on hand rehabilitation and was author of chapters in various textbooks on rehabilitation of the hand and on hand surgery.  For detailed reference list please email info@handtherapy.com and put Gwen in the subject line.  We will also provide you direct access to Gwen.

Patient Centered Care: Tips For Better Outcomes

Hand therapy heroes was created for you to learn from your peers and hand enthusiasts from around the world. We will have interviews with hand therapy practitioners, patients, surgeons, company representatives and each episode will be designed to help you grow your hand therapy knowledge. Content will range from discussions on diagnosis, new products, to techniques, compelling articles, creative ideas for orthotics, business planning and billing to name a few.

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