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Hand Therapy

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Our Certified Hand Therapists are specially trained to evaluate and administer treatment of the hand and upper quadrant in order for our patients to regain the ability to perform work, life and daily living activities.

Hand Therapists utilize intricate knowledge of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder to prevent dysfunction, reverse the progression of disease, and promote healing of injured structures to restore function. The goal of a certified hand therapist (CHT) is to plan and execute treatment that will return patients treated to the highest possible level of independence in daily activities. 

You do NOT have to be a patient of a TSAOG physician to visit us for Physical Therapy or Hand Therapy. Call us today to schedule your appointment.

What is a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)?

To become a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), a physical or occupational therapist must be in clinical practice for minimum of 5 years. This must include at least 4,000 hours of direct practice in hand therapy. The therapist must then pass a comprehensive exam of the advanced skills required to properly treat the upper extremity. Once certification is obtained, the therapist must then re-certify every 5 years. The requires attendance of relevant continuing education courses and knowledge of advancements in clinical practice to stay current with the latest treatment options.

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You May Benefit From Hand Therapy if You Have:

  • Amputations
  • Cumulative trauma disorders and repetitive stress injuries
  • Flexor/extensor tendon injuries
  • Fractures, dislocations and joint instabilities
  • Infection or injury (nerve or bone)
  • Inflammatory and degenerative arthritis
  • Multiple system traumas
  • Pain-related syndromes
  • Peripheral nerve compression and disease
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Splint fabrication (upper extremity)
  • Tumors and cysts 

TSAOG offers 7 locations in San Antonio, TX for Hand Therapy and we have appointments available Monday through Friday.

Just as our physicians receive special training, we employ specialty trained staff to assist in your diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Our occupational therapists will outline a program and supervise and participate in your therapy while coordinating care with your physician.

If you would like to make an appointment for Hand Therapy, please call the location where you would like to schedule.

Your Hand Therapy Team

Ridgewood

Lead hand Therapist: James “Tony” Biasiolli, OTR, CHT

Quarry Area

Lead Hand Therapist: Geronimo Santos, CHT

Medical Center

Lead Hand Therapist: Brant Rhodes, OTR, CHT

Schertz

Lead Hand Therapist: Rachel Richardson, OTR, CHT

Brooks City Base

Lead Hand Therapist: Susan Gerik, LOT, CHT

Westover Hills

Lead Hand Therapist: Andrea Fisher, CHT

New Braunfels

Lead Hand Therapist: Vincent Martinez, CHT

FIND A LOCATION

New Braunfels

Resolute Retail Plaza
601 Creekside Crossing #106
New Braunfels, TX 78130

WorkSmart at Grayson Heights

Grayson Heights
1422 East Grayson St, #102
San Antonio, TX 78208

Quarry Area

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Ridgewood Orthopaedic Center

Schertz

Medical Center

Westover Hills

WorkSmart at Grayson Heights

Brooks City Base

New Braunfels