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Treatment/Procedure: Hand Therapy

Common conditions treated using hand therapy include fractures, tendon injuries, peripheral nerve injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, crush injuries and repetitive motion disorder.

UAMS has Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) and licensed Occupational Therapists (OT) who work closely with our orthopaedic and plastic surgery teams. We provide post-surgical rehabilitation and treatments for pain or limitations due to trauma, general injury, disease process and/or deformities from birth and can help you regain maximum use of your hand, elbow, and shoulder.

About Hand Therapists

A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is an occupational therapist or physical therapist who has a minimum of three years of clinical experience, including 4,000 hours or more in direct practice in hand therapy and successfully passed a comprehensive test of advanced clinical skills and theory.

Our therapists specialize in the care of:

  • General strengthening and movement
  • Splinting and casting to protect and assist in healing injuries
  • Special modalities to increase healing and reduce pain
  • Working with your doctor to plan and treat your injured areas
UAMS Hand Therapy Services

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Providers Performing or Prescribing Hand Therapy

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe Hand Therapy for all conditions related to it. Review each provider for availability.

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Patrick Shea Brannan, M.D.

Patrick Shea Brannan, M.D. Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon

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Paul W. Creel, OT, CHT

Paul W. Creel, OT, CHT Hand Occupational Therapist

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Megan L. Nalley, OT Occupational Therapist

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Locations Providing Hand Therapy

Note that Hand Therapy may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Clinic exterior

Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic in Fayetteville

201 W. Van Asche Loop
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
479-966-4491
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Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic in Lowell

Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic in Lowell

507 W. Monroe Ave.
Suite A
Lowell, AR 72745

Appointment Phone Number
479-334-7030
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Areas of Expertise for Hand Therapy

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Occupational Therapy (Part of Rehabilitation and Therapy Services)

Do you need to regain skills after recovering from an injury? Or are physical and mental changes causing issues in your daily life? …

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Physical therapy consultation with senior patient.

Physical Therapy (Part of Rehabilitation and Therapy Services)

At UAMS Health, our physical therapists use the latest equipment, methods and exercises, providing one-of-a-kind treatment plans to adults of all ages.

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Senior Health

As your body matures, we want to give you the medical tools and resources you need to stay healthy and active.

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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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