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Here's How to Study Wrist Fractures on the CHT Exam
If distal radius fractures overwhelm you, you're not alone. In this episode, I’ll tell you how to break wrist fractures into manageable concepts so you can think critically, make better clinical decisions, and feel...
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The Real Reason You Don't Feel Confident as a Hand Therapist
Memorizing protocols might help you pass a test, but it won't help you think through real patient cases. I'll explain why true confidence in hand therapy comes from understanding principles and developing strong...
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When a Patient Case Doesn't Make Sense — Use This Framework
What do you do when a patient case doesn't make sense? Let's walk through a real distal radius fracture case and show you the framework I use to think critically, gather the right information, and make confident...
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Thinking about becoming an Occupational Therapist? Don't miss this specialty
Never heard of hand therapy? You're not alone. Let's discuss why so many OT students miss exposure to this specialty and how you can start exploring it for yourself.
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Why Your Carpal Tunnel Treatments Aren't Working (here's what to do)
Not all carpal tunnel cases are actually wrist problems. Let's talk about how to find the true source of the symptom so you can stop chasing symptoms and start getting better results.
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The First Decision Every Future CHT Must Make | How to Start Your CHT Journey
You know you want to become a Certified Hand Therapist... Now what? Let's talk about how to decide between diving head first into your journey or taking a slower approach that builds confidence along the way.
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Nerve Injuries | The Framework That Makes Them Easier to Treat
Nerve injuries sound intimidating, but they don't have to be. Let's go through the framework that can help you treat them.
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Stop Struggling With Your Cases | The 2 Frameworks Every Therapist Needs
Hand therapy can feel overwhelming. There's so much to memorize, so many protocols, and every patient is a little different. I've been there. That’s why I created 2 frameworks that can help you get through your...
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Finger Amputation? What Every Hand Therapist NEEDS to Know
When a finger amputation patient comes in with severe pain and guarding, don't just focus on the wound, focus on the nerve. Let's discuss.
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Can a COTA Become a Hand Therapist?... Here's the Reality
I had an COTA ask me recently, "Can I really work in hand therapy?" My answer was yes. But I also told her the truth: you have to be willing to learn. If you're a COTA, here's what you need to do.
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What to Say When Your Patient Pushes Back || Wrist Ligament Breakdown
You don't have to just follow the doctor's orders when you know a different approach will better serve your patient. Here's how you handle pushback with confidence.
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You Don't Need a Formal Program to Become a CHT (here's what you actually need)
Becoming a certified hand therapist might feel out of reach if you don't treat hand patients every day, but the path is more accessible than you think. Your current experience qualifies, you don't need a formal...
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