{"id":3975,"date":"2026-04-18T03:01:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T07:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/?page_id=3975"},"modified":"2026-06-17T17:27:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T21:27:26","slug":"hand-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/?page_id=3975","title":{"rendered":"Hand Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-cfdu5w-e34945d9c538ab142a3461d6de692867\">\n.avia-section.av-cfdu5w-e34945d9c538ab142a3461d6de692867{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/banner-hand.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-cfdu5w-e34945d9c538ab142a3461d6de692867 alternate_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-25vw av-height-percent_width  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='25' data-av_min_height_opt='percent_width'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-3975'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-b4tixw-ad415040e5dd4f74060753503eb4a19e av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mohgj7qq-043e2cec4611e0f7b18a7937c24259ed '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock sevices_bookmark'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/services__trashed\/rehabilitation\/\">Rehabilitation<\/a> &gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mohghwh1-e9d74234b5c1481142d1738b12df43a3 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>Hand Therapy<\/h1>\n<h2>Specialized Care for the Hand, Wrist, and Upper Extremity<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-mohl8skb-97dc6d11d63cda1c0425a4909e556c06-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/kootenayhealth.janeapp.com\/'  class='avia-button av-mohl8skb-97dc6d11d63cda1c0425a4909e556c06 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"Book Online\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Book Online<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-8ls4tw-335d27a36a698bcc910184c913d7b785 main_color avia-section-huge avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_layout_row  avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-75 av-height-75  container_wrap fullsize'   data-av_minimum_height_pc='75' data-av_min_height_opt='75'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-3975'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-7gsnjo-80ba4b15bdf6e40a1eac4e1d370f6439 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-6  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  about_cap_list first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mohgjpmr-e9917db5ab448cc2c86f792aee35df24 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Nelson BC Hand Therapy<\/h2>\n<p>Hand therapy is a specialized area of rehabilitation focused on the assessment and treatment of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow. Injury or disease in your hands can severely affect your ability to work and play! If you have a hand, wrist, or elbow injury, you should consider seeking treatment with a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT).<\/p>\n<p>KHS is home to one of the most highly credentialed upper extremity specialists in the Kootenays, offering comprehensive clinical care supported by advanced tools and technology.<\/p>\n<h3>What is a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)?<\/h3>\n<p>A CHT has completed a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, 4,000 hours of treatment of hand-related injuries, and has devoted months of study and advanced training in order to pass the international CHT examination. The CHT credential offers the public assurance that the therapist has achieved the highest international recognition to treat upper extremity injuries.<\/p>\n<p>At Kootenay Health Services, we are proud to have a highly qualified Certified Hand Therapist on our team: Craig Sully, BScPT, FCAMPT, CGIMS, CHT.<\/p>\n<p><em>For more information, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.htcc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hand Therapy Certification Commission<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mohm0sri-39d5cf715914405ef1052e64ea8be771 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Conditions We Treat<\/h3>\n<p>Hand therapy includes consultation and\/or treatment for a wide variety of hand, wrist, and elbow disorders. It is appropriate for early intervention post-traumatic injury and post-surgery, as well as for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fractures and dislocations of the hand, wrist, and forearm<\/li>\n<li>Tendon injuries and repairs<\/li>\n<li>Nerve injuries and compressions<\/li>\n<li>Arthritis and joint conditions<\/li>\n<li>Repetitive strain injuries<\/li>\n<li>Congenital or acquired upper extremity conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Our Services &amp; Treatments<\/h3>\n<p>Treatment by a Certified Hand Therapist at KHS is comprehensive and carefully tailored to your unique recovery goals. Our services may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Custom Splinting &amp; Orthosis Fabrication:<\/strong> For immobilization, protection, and increasing range of motion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wound Care &amp; Scar Management:<\/strong> To promote healthy tissue healing post-injury or surgery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manual Therapy:<\/strong> Including targeted joint and soft tissue mobilizations to improve mobility and function.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Therapeutic Exercise:<\/strong> Activities dedicated to building strength, dexterity, and returning full range of motion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Edema Management:<\/strong> Techniques to control swelling and promote circulation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functional Rehabilitation &amp; Ergonomic Education:<\/strong> Joint protection education and strategies to help you safely return to daily activities and work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specialized Equipment:<\/strong> Including the use of tools like fluidotherapy for pain relief and tissue 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href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/?page_id=3976\">Occupational Therapy<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-4073\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4073\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/?page_id=3977\">Kinesiology<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-4074\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4074\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/?page_id=3978\">Clinical Counselling<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-4075\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4075\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/?page_id=3979\">Custom Bracing<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-4077\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4077\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kootenayhealth.com\/?page_id=3981\">Shockwave Therapy<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-4078\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4078\"><a 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