Ginny Saunders, OTR/CHT 743 Country Club Road Eugene, OR 97401 541-349-0074
A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is an occupational or physical therapist who has a minimum of five years of clinical experience, including 2,000 hours or more in direct practice of hand therapy. In addition, the CHT must successfully pass a comprehensive test of advanced clinical skills and theory in upper extremity rehabilitation. A CHT is part of an exceptional group of therapists who have demonstrated their professional commitment to excellence.
Ginny Saunders is the only independent Certified Hand Therapist in Eugene. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a BS in occupational therapy and a MA in health education. Her 30+ years of occupational therapy experience includes teaching in a community college, management of OT clinics and clinical care. Ginny has specialized in Hand Therapy since 1983, when she moved to Eugene.
committed to excellence
diagnosis & evaluation
caring competence
Common Diagnosis Managed by
Certified Hand Therapists:
Fractures
Tendon Injuries
Tendinitis
Amputations
Nerve Injuries
Nerve Compressions
Tumors or Cysts
Arthritis
Burns
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Sprains or Strains
Congenital Problems
Dupuytren's Contracture
Certified Hand Therapists Are Skilled
in Evaluating and Treating:
Wounds & Scars
Edema
Strength & Endurance
Range of Motion
Sensibility
Activities of Daily Living
Custom Splinting
People value the use of their hands.
Any loss of function, whether congenital or through injury or accident, can devastate lives. a CHT offers the assurance that the highest level of competency will be used in diagnosing, evaluating, treating and rehabilitating hand problems or dysfunctions.
Rehabilitate:
to restore to a
former capacity;
to put into good
condition again.
Professional Referrals
EMPLOYERS
who want their valuable
employees restored to
full productive work
as quickly as possible
INSURANCE
COMPANIES
that want to reduce their
costs by seeing to it that
claimants are restored to
full functioning in a
timely manner.
PHYSICIANS and
OTHER MEDICAL
PROFESSIONALS
who want assistance in
diagnosis and development
of treatment plans for
patients suffering from
dysfunctions of the hand.
Call 541-349-0074
A doctors' referral is
necessary for
an appointment.
Most major insurance
accepted.
Ginny Saunders,
O.T.R./L.,M.A.,C.H.T.
Amie Angelastro,
O.T.R./L.,M.A.,C.H.T.
From left to right: Tiffini, Scheduler, Amie Angelastro & Ginny Saunders
