|
|
 |
Tell me about a Hand Therapist...
A hand therapist is a registered occupational therapist or physiotherapist who specialises in the rehabilitation of patients with conditions affecting the hands and upper limb. |
 |
A hand therapist’s high level of specialization requires advanced post-graduate education and clinical experience and this enables him/her to help patients return to a productive lifestyle following injury, disease or deformity affecting the hand.
A qualified hand therapist can evaluate and identify problems affecting the upper limbs. He/she can provide advice regarding preventative care, aids to daily living and ergonomic consultation.
A hand therapist often works along side surgeons, planning and implementing post-operative care in order to hasten patients’ recovery following surgery.
What are the Aims and Objectives of BAHT?
1. To advance and promote the study and general knowledge of treatment of the hand.
2. To publicise and promote understanding and information in order to encourage high standards of care and research in this field.
How does BAHT achieve its aims and objectives?
In 2003 the BAHT executive committee of published a three year strategic plan focusing on five core areas of the association's activity. These areas include sustaining the capability of BAHT, partnerships, research and development, investing in BAHT members and communication,
Progress with the aims and objectives within this plan is reported quarterly in the chairman's report in the British Journal of Hand Therapy and at BAHT Annual General Meetings.
|
|
|
|
