What is Hand Therapy?
Hand Therapy is the art and science of rehabilitation
of the upper limb - shoulder to hand. It involves evaluation and testing to
assess the injured limb from which a specific treatment program can be
designed. A variety of specialised treatment techniques are used to
achieve these goals.
What is a Hand Therapist?
Hand Therapists are registered Physiotherapists and
Occupational Therapists who, through further education, clinical experience
and independent study have become proficient in the treatment of upper limb
conditions resulting from injury, disease or deformity.
What is the AHTA?
The Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA)
is Australia's only professional association representing hand
therapists. It provides support for its members through continuing education,
professional development, networking and representation at state and national
levels. It also acts as a central referral point for doctors and
members of the public seeking the services of Hand Therapists in specific
geographic locations.
Through its membership of the International
Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy (IFSHT), the AHTA is also able to
assist in locating hand therapists in other countries.
Our Mission
To maintain and promote high standards of Hand
Therapy practice in Australia.
Contact Information
Telephone:
+61 8 9578 3348
Fax:
+61 8 9574 6078
Postal address: PO Box 182
Mundaring WA 6073 Australia
Electronic mail:
General Information:
info@ahta.com.au
Australian Hand
Therapy Association Inc.