Hand Therapy Academy (@handtherapyacademy)

NEW PODCAST: Our Fails. . Social media is not reality. We're normal people doing normal small business stuff. . We make mistakes just like everyone else. Today we talk a bit about the mistakes we make and how we handle them. . Spoiler Alert: It's usually not as big of a deal as we think. . Check…

Some more non traditional tools to make therapy truly functional. ⁠ .⁠ We use this for anyone going back to work in the trades. Or even the DIY or home remodeling weekend warrior. ⁠ .⁠ One side is predrilled to make the hand driving a little easier. The other side isn't and makes it much harder…

We don't get to do this with many of our patients, but it's always fun to be able to some more dynamic strength and conditioning work with athletes. . Here you see a patient learning a Turkish Get-up. We keep a light barbell (35lbs) and some kettlebells in the clinic for our patients who need a…

Carpal Fracture Healing Timelines . Scaphoid and lunate fractures are the two carpal bones that take longest to heal and as hand therapists we are concerned with fracture healing d/t avascular necrosis. . The scaphoid is the most common carpal bone fracture. . Immobilization periods will vary…

X-ray Case Study   This patient sustained an open supracondylar distal humerus fracture with anterior displacement from a fall down stairs when pulled by their dog. The patient underwent ORIF and repair of a major artery that was damaged by the displaced fracture.   During the patient’s initial…

NEW PODCAST Who we want to hire!. . We both have a preference for what we're looking for in a staff therapist? We like to say we want: 1: a good therapist 2: a good employee 3: a good person. . If you're curious what our other criteria are, or how to best present yourself, check out this week's…

NEW BLOG POST: Red Light Therapy in Hand Therapy . What is it? How is it different than Laser Treatment? What does the research show? . We tackle all of the important questions in this week's new blog post. . Click on the link in bio if you are interested in more information on the course…

3 FREE PRACTICE TEST!!! . And a better practice test experience. . Each test has 200 well written and peer reviewed questions in a test setting designed to closely simulate the test setting so you are as ready as possible for the real thing. . PLUS: we give you more information to help you learn…

Is your flexor tendon patient scarring in? . Are FDS and FDP adhering to each other? . Save this chart!! . Use it to identify the ideal flexion position to accomplish the most tendon glide excursion and differential tendon glide to get FDS and FDP to not adhere to each other. . #flexortendon…

More FREE Stuff for Members. . In addition to the 3D anatomy.tv software, the Atlas program gives you a TON of great information as you select different structures. . The cadaver walk throughs, videos and selectable elements also show you what all of this looks like in reality. . #HTA #handtherapy…

Anatomy.tv is FREE!! . If you are a CHT Prep or Pro Tier member you get access to this amazing software for FREE. . We have also included our own specialty content with descriptions of some of the most difficult anatomical concepts using the Anatomy.tv software. . This software helps you…

NEW PODCAST AI in hand therapy. . Patient's using it for their own research? Therapists using it for research?. . Do you use AI? do your patients? How do you feel about AI in the clinic? . Check out this week's podcast wherever you get your podcasts. . For more of our podcasts, check us out on…

You DON'T NEED to read a textbook cover-to-cover to prepare for the CHT Exam. . That works for some people, but not for everyone. And if that's not you, you need other resources. . We've worked to include SO MUCH in our membership platforms. . Biweekly LIVE study groups A Structured 6-month study…

SOUND ON: We try to include as many material as possible. . Everyone learns with different materials. And we want to make sure you have what you need. . This is from our page dedicated to video clips explaining some of the toughest concepts. . PLUS we are available for private help and mentorship…

With a 98% pass rate, our members are so happy with their results after going through our 6 month CHT Prep course. . As an AOTA approved CEU provider, this course is designed to get you ready to ace your CHT Test the first time through. . #HTA #handtherapyacademy #CHT #chtexam #chttest

NEW PODCAST 10 Yrs of lessons and mistakes. . At our 10 year anniversary Mark we thought we’d share some of the mistakes and lessons HTA has learned over the past 10 years. . If you have any interest in doing any online business, or if you are just curious about our journey, this podcast is full…

Bi-Weekly Online Zoom Meetings!! . Can't make it Wednesday night at 6pm PST/(pm EST? We've GOT YOU! . All of our sessions are recorded for you to watch or listen to later. . Its accountability, its review and teaching, it's practice quizzing at the end of each night and its a chance to learn from…

Today’s the DAY.   Today’s the day you chose to invest in your future. . If you are thinking about taking the CHT Exam we want to help you GET TEST READY . PLUS - We now have our SECOND practice out and you get that test for FREE with membership. . We launch our new 6 month CHT Prep program on Nov…

NEW PODCAST PIP Collateral Ligaments. . The PIP joint has proper and accessory collateral ligaments. And they are taught and loose in opposite positions. . Knowing their relationship to joint position should guide your splint and treatment planning for these patients. . We don’t always have all…

Are you headed to ASHT in @visitMilwaukee next week? We'll be in the exhibit hall all weekend and would love to meet everyone.⁠ .⁠ We have our annual free shirts, pocket goniometers AND...⁠ Something bigger than we've ever done before!⁠ .⁠ Stay tuned next week to find out what it is. AND how you…

Static Progressive Splint This patient is more than 8 weeks s/p ORIF to 3rd and 4th metacarpal with significant limitations in MCP flexion to digits 3-5 due to dorsal hand scar adhesions and extensor tightness. The patient was provided with a forearm-based static progressive splint for improved…

NEW PODCAST Dupuytren’s Reocurrence . . Josh shares a quick review of an article on the likelihood of reoccurrence of dupuytren’s Disease after surgical or collagenase treatment. . It’s an interesting article with an impact on what we recommend to patients and how we educated them on prognosis and…

It's time again! We're headed to ASHT's Annual Conference in Milwaukee! . In addition to our annual shirt and pocket goniometer giveaway, We're also giving away something BIGGER THAN WE'VE EVER DONE BEFORE! . Stay tuned for what we're giving away and how you can get it whether you're at ASHT with…

The Modified Week's Test - You need to know this! . We cover this test so you can identify how to chose the right splint to increase your patient's range of motion. . Static, Dynamic, Serial progressive, Static Progressive. . Do you know the difference and when to use each one? . We cover this in…

Have you ever been unsure what orthosis to make for your patient? . Every panic and worry you aren't making the right splint? . This course is for you! . With clear explanations of the research supported orthosis for OVER 115 DIAGNOSES! . Including the purpose of the splint, the angles needed and…

NEW PODCAST CHT Practice Tests. . If you’re studying for the CHT Exam, Practice tests are a big part of how you should prepare. . But how many should you take? How often should you take one? And what should you be getting out of your practice exam? . Josh and Miranda discuss a good plan for how…