Hand Therapy

Hand Therapy is the art and science of rehabilitation of the upper quarter of the human body. Hand therapy is a merging of occupational therapy and physical therapy theory and practice that combines comprehensive knowledge of the upper quarter, body function, and activity.

Using specialized skills in assessment treatment, hand therapists promote the goals of prevention of dysfunction, restoration of function, and/or reversal of the progression of pathology in order to enhance participation in life situations for individuals with upper quarter disease or injury.

Benefits of Working with
a Certified Hand Therapist
People value the use of their hands, so loss of function through injury of accdient may have a devastating effect on their lives. Anyone with an injury wants the very best treatment to assure maximal recovery. The certified Hand Therapist credential offers assurance to the public that the therapist has achieved the highest level of competency in the profession and stays up to date with practice within the field.

The preceding information is from the
Hand Therapy Certification Commission.
Acute/Chronic Back Pain Care
Hand Therapy
Spinal Rehabilitation/MedX
Orthopedic/Sports Injury Therapy
Pre & Post Natal Rehabilitation
Ergonomic Assessments
Neurological Rehabilitation
Myofascial Release/Cranio-Sacral
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Oncology Rehabilitation
Cardiac Fitness/Weight Loss Program
Johanna Deckert
MPT, CHT
Johanna received a Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of Texas, Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. She began specializing in hand therapy shortly after graduating and became a Certified Hand Therapist. She is among a few physical therapists in the Conejo Valley who is also a Certified Hand Therapist. Johanna is equipped with the ability to provide the best and most appropriate care for patients with hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder conditions. Additionally, she has the training to assess the entire upper quarter, including the neck and the effect that the surgery, injury, or condition may have on the use of that upper extremity.