Hand Therapy
Wasatch Peak Physical Therapy specializes in hand therapy treatments throughout Northern Utah. Hand therapy focuses on evaluating and treating injuries related to the shoulder, arm, hand, elbow, wrist, and forearm. Using proper healing techniques and therapeutic interventions, we focus on restoring function to the hand.
Our hand therapist is a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). This requires a minimum of 3 years of experience, over 4,000 hours of clinic experience and passing comprehensive exam of advanced clinical skills. Our therapist will work with you to maximize your strength, range of motion, and function following your upper extremity injury.
Hand Injuries and Conditions
The hands are one of the most-used extremities. Without the proper function of the hands, many people experience frustration daily. We have years of experience helping patients of all ages and conditions, including:
- Arthritis
- Boutonnieres deformities
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Complex regional pain syndrome
- Contractures
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis
- Fractures and dislocations
- Golfer’s elbow
- Hand pain
- Joint pain
- Tendonitis
- Tennis elbow
- Sprains and strains of the wrist and hand
- Swan-neck deformities
- Tendon injuries
Hand Therapy Treatments
We focus on non-invasive treatments, including:
- Custom splinting
- Scar mobilization
- Functional Rehabilitation
- Sensory Re-education
- Fine motor skills
- Muscle/tendon re-training
- Soft tissue manipulation
- Joint movement
- Electrical stimulation
- Water therapy
- Injury prevention modalities
- Strength training exercises
Schedule a consultation with Wasatch Peak Physical Therapy for hand therapy. We will restore range of motion, reduce inflammation, and promote healing through natural, safe treatments.
Wasatch Peak Certified Hand Therapist
Kristen Treanor, CHT
DPT
Kristen Treanor, CHT
Kristen graduated from the University of Oregon in 1995 with her bachelor’s degree and then attended the University of Utah where she graduated from the physical therapy program in 1999. She began her career working at Wasatch Peak and has continued her time in the Layton Clinic. Kristen has specialized in upper extremity therapy for the last 15 year and is a Certified Hand Therapist. Kristen is also involved in the medical sports coverage at Layton High school where she works with the football and wrestling programs.
Kristen is originally from Oregon, but has lived in Utah for the last 20 years. She and her husband live in Salt Lake City and are raising their son who keeps them extremely busy. In her free-time she enjoys playing tennis, running, going to the movies and watching sports. She is an avid Duck fan and Ute fan.