Gillette Physical Therapy has the FIRST Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) in the area. Dan Clouston has been a therapist since 1999. He is one of only 5,052 CHT’s in the entire world.

What are the benefits of working with a Certified Hand Therapist?

• CHT’s have a comprehensive knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the shoulder, arm, and hand.
• CHT’s are familiar with the newest and most advanced surgical techniques and treatment protocols.

A Certified Hand Therapist is an Occupation or Physical Therapist who:

• has at least five years of clinical experience with over 4,000 hours of specialty experience in hand therapy
• has successfully passed a comprehensive test of advanced knowledge in all areas of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder
• meets the standards set by experts in hand rehabilitation
• recertifies every five years by acquiring 2,000 hours of work experience and 80 hours of professional development

Who does a Certified Hand Therapist serve?

He or she works with people who have been injured from an accident or trauma that may result in fractures, sprains, tendonitis, arthritis, injured tendons or nerves, or amputations.

Gillette Physical therapy boasts the only board-certified specialist, in sports physical therapy in Gillette. Randy Hite has been a board certified sports specialist since 2007, 1 of only 2 in Wyoming and 1 of only 640 in the world. Board certified clinical specialists have built on a broad base of professional education and experience to develop greater knowledge and skills in sports physical therapy.

To become a board-certified specialist, the physical therapist must demonstrate competence in both specialized knowledge and advanced clinical proficiency. Among the minimum requirements are documented hours of direct patient care in the chosen specialty area, no less than 10 years experience in the chosen specialty area, and successful completion of a rigorous examination administered by the National Board of Medical Examiners.

Board-certified sports specialists promote the highest level of enhanced diagnostic skills and specialty care for individuals seeking sports physical therapy. This includes managing patients with complex sports related conditions to achieve the most effective outcomes. To learn more go to www.apta.org and click on the link "find a certified specialist."