OrthoCincy is celebrating Hand Therapy Week and recognizing the benefits of hand therapy – June 2-8. With offices conveniently located throughout Greater Cincinnati, our clinics are easy to find – Eastgate, Anderson, Kenwood and West Chester.

OrthoCincy Hand Therapists

Our team is comprised of five specialized therapists who treat dysfunctions of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow with treatments including therapeutic exercises & activities, joint protection, custom splinting, modalities, manual therapy, taping, and more.

– Whitney Quiambao, OT, PT, MSPT, CHT
– Kelsey Seitz, OT
– Joanna Reimann, OT, CHT
– Jenny Muller, OT, CHT
– Barb Evers-Carman, OT, CHT

Why see a hand therapist?

Hand therapy is a specialized field that focuses on rehabilitation for conditions affecting the upper extremities. Our CHTs at OrthoCincy are highly skilled Occupational Therapists (OTs) or Physical Therapists (PTs) who have undergone extensive training, including at least three years of experience and 4,000 hours of direct hand therapy practice. This rigorous credentialing ensures they provide the highest level of specialized care.

What’s the difference between hand therapists and occupational/physical therapists?

Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) are Occupational Therapists (OT) or Physical Therapists (PT) who specialize in treating individuals with conditions affecting the hands and upper extremity. Both OTs and PTs can practice in any specialty area of their professions, such as general rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, head injury, orthopedics, pediatrics, geriatrics or hand therapy.

A CHT is an OT or PT by profession with at least three years of experience, plus 4,000 hours of hand therapy practice (upper extremity rehabilitation). A CHT must have passed a certification examination that demonstrates knowledge of all areas of hand therapy before being granted the right to use the CHT designation. Hand therapists must renew their credential through continued education and participation in hand therapy to continue using the CHT designation.

Hand therapy specialists provide:

Our CHTs work closely with physicians and patients to provide a comprehensive continuum of care, from the moment of injury or surgery all the way through a patient’s return to daily activities or work. They offer a range of services, including:

• Post-operative rehabilitation: Guiding patients through recovery after surgery.
• Preventative care: Helping to avoid injuries and maintain hand health.
• Non-operative and conservative treatments: Addressing issues without surgery.

Injuries and conditions treated by hand therapists

– Sprains and strains
– Fractures of the upper extremity
– Arthritic/degenerative joint disease
– Rotator cuff injuries and other shoulder injuries
– Compression-based and traumatic peripheral nerve injuries
– Multiple trauma injuries
– Wound care
– Scar management
– Tendon lacerations and repairs
– Amputations and re-plantations
– Overuse tendonitis

Learn More

If you are experiencing pain in your hand, wrist or arm, please call 513.232.BONE (2663) or
schedule online to see one of our dedicated orthopaedic physicians. Our team
will guide your recovery through expert, specialized care.

OrthoCincy Specialists

– James Baker, MD – Hand, Wrist & Elbow Surgery
– Adam P. Schumaier, MD – Hand, Wrist & Elbow Surgery
– Jonathan Slaughter, MD – Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Shoulder Surgery
– Jeffery Wera, MD – Hand, Wrist & Elbow Surgery
– Patrick Messerschmitt, MD – Hand & Wrist Surgery
– Robert Rhoad, MD – Hand, Wrist & Elbow Surgery
– Mark Yuhas, MD – Hand, Wrist & Elbow Surgery