Certified Hand Therapy

Precision Rehabilitation for the Upper Extremity

When your hands, wrists, or elbows are injured or recovering from surgery, it affects your ability to work, care for yourself, and do the things you love. At Daviess Community Hospital’s CORE Center, we provide specialized certified hand therapy to support your recovery and help restore function in the upper extremity.

Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or healing from an injury, our hand therapy services are designed to get you back to doing the things that matter most.

Offered at both CORE Center locations:

• CORE Center | 421 E. Van Trees Street, Washington, IN
• CORE Center at North Daviess | 800 S. West Street, Odon, IN

What Is Certified Hand Therapy?

Certified hand therapy is an advanced area of rehabilitation focused on conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. It blends the specialties of occupational therapy and physical therapy to deliver comprehensive, targeted care for the upper extremity.

To become a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), a licensed therapist must complete thousands of hours of direct care in upper extremity orthopedics and pass a rigorous national certification exam—with only about 50% of test-takers passing on their first attempt. It’s a distinction held by fewer than 7,000 professionals worldwide.

At CORE Center, patients benefit from this highly specialized training and expert care.

Conditions We Treat

Our hand therapy services help patients recover from a wide range of injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions, including:

• Tendon and ligament injuries
• Fractures and dislocations
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Arthritis and joint stiffness
• Nerve injuries or compression
• Sports and work-related trauma
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Scar remodeling and desensitization
• Finger, wrist, and elbow dysfunction

Personalized Treatment That Restores Function

Your therapy plan will be completely individualized, based on your condition, goals, and functional needs. Our certified hand therapy services may include:

• Manual therapy techniques
• Strengthening and range of motion exercises
• Custom splinting for support and protection
• Scar and wound care
• Edema and pain management
• Sensory re-education and motor retraining
• Joint mobilization and soft tissue work
• Activity modification and ergonomic education

Each treatment is designed to promote healing, reduce pain, and help you return to daily activities with strength, control, and confidence.

When to Consider Hand Therapy

You may benefit from certified hand therapy if you are:

• Recovering from surgery on your hand, wrist, or elbow
• Experiencing pain, numbness, or weakness in the upper extremity
• Struggling with limited movement, grip strength, or dexterity
• Managing chronic conditions like arthritis or repetitive use injuries
• In need of a custom splint for protection or recovery

Our therapists work closely with referring physicians to ensure seamless, coordinated care from diagnosis through full recovery.

Start Healing with Confidence

If you’re dealing with pain, stiffness, or weakness in your hand or upper extremity, certified hand therapy at CORE Center can make a lasting difference. Let our expert team help you rebuild function and regain control of your daily life.

Call (812) 254-8889 today to schedule an appointment.

Let’s get you back to reaching, working, and living without limitations.