Our profile for a hand therapist is based on the EFSHT-profile.

A hand therapist must :

• Have a very good knowledge of
  • The anatomy of the upper extremity
  • The pathology of the upper extremity (traumatic and congenital)
  • Clinical signs of every pathology
  • Surgical and non-surgical treatments


• Being skilled in
  • Tests (range of motion, volumetric, force, sensibility, dexterity, pain, …)
  • Adequate, up to date and specific treatments on his domain of the rehabilitation for every specific pathology or injury.
  • Psycho-social aspects of the rehabilitation
  • Basic knowledge of thermoplastic splinting


• Be prepared for doing self study, research, following meetings,... in order the give the patient the best treatment and/or advice.