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297 episodes
Language
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Hoang Tran OT/L, CHTExplicit
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Date created
2022/03/13
Latest episode
2026/10/24
Average duration
17 min.
Release period
7 days
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Hand Therapy Secrets helps Occupation Therapists and Physical Therapists master their clinical skills in hand therapy to become the expert Certified Hand Therapist in their area. We teach real world applications for therapists to become experts through developing critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for weekly videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HandTherapySecrets0 For weekly tips and advice, join my community: this is the current link. https://handtherapysecrets.com/community/ Thank you! Hoang :) Disclaimer: This information is used to educate and inform OT's and PT's who provide therapy services. If you are looking for a certified hand therapist/specialist to help you with your injury, check out our therapy clinic located in Miami, FL - https://handsots.com/
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Ganglion Cyst Case Discussion What If Your Patient Doesn't Want Surgery
2026/10/24
What do you do when your patient has a painful ganglion cyst but doesn't want surgery? In this episode, let's walk through a real patient case, discussing how to evaluate symptoms, looking beyond the wrist, and determining what hand therapy can realistically do to improve function.
Conservative vs. Surgery for Trigger Thumb: What You Need to Know
2026/10/17
Treating trigger thumb involves more than just choosing a splint or treatment technique. In this episode, let's breaks down how to evaluate trigger thumb, understand the anatomy behind the symptoms, and determine when conservative therapy, injections, or surgery may be appropriate.
Thumb Stiffness After a Fracture? Here’s What You Need to Look At
2026/10/10
Post-fracture thumb stiffness can be challenging, especially when you’re not sure what’s limiting your patient’s motion. In this episode, let's breaks down what therapists should look at, including scarring, joint mobility, thumb and wrist positioning, and how to approach improving motion.
Case Discussion | Persistent Hand Pain, Numbness & Weakness
2026/10/03
What would you look at if your patient had persistent hand pain, numbness, and weakness after a fall? In this case discussion, I walk through how I would approach the patient using clinical reasoning—not just focusing on where they feel their symptoms.
How to Know If You’re Ready for the CHT Exam
2026/09/26
Want to become a CHT but keep wondering if you’re ready?
Don’t rule yourself out before you even start.
Start with your qualifications, get clear on WHY you want those letters behind your name, and choose the exam date you’re working toward.
You Don't Need to Fear Treating Flexor Tendon Repairs (Here's Where to Start)
2026/09/19
You don’t need to be scared of treating flexor tendons. It’s easy to worry about moving too much, causing a rupture, or doing something wrong—especially when you’ve heard all the horror stories. But that fear can also make you too conservative with your treatment.
Don't Let Flexor Tendon Protocols Confuse You (Simplified for Hand Therapists)
2026/09/12
Flexor tendon rehab can feel complicated—but it doesn’t have to be. Instead of getting overwhelmed by every protocol, start by simplifying the process.
The 3 Mistakes Hand Therapists Make with Finger Fractures
2026/09/05
Too many therapists think treating a finger fracture means following the prescription exactly as it's written. The prescription tells you what's allowed—it doesn't tell you how to treat the patient. As hand therapists, our job is to use clinical reasoning, educate our patients with confidence, and apply the right techniques—not just follow a script.
Treating Ulnar Sided Wrist Pain | What Most Hand Therapists Get Wrong
2026/08/29
Persistent ulnar-sided wrist pain after a distal radius fracture isn't always a TFCC problem. In this episode, let's break down the anatomy and clinical reasoning that helps you identify the true source of pain and choose more effective treatment strategies.
Don't Let Flexor Tendon Questions Ruin Your CHT Exam Score
2026/08/22
Anatomy doesn’t change—but protocols do. Flexor tendons are one area where what you’re doing in the clinic may not always match what you’re expected to know for the CHT exam. If you’re studying based only on the protocols you use at work, you could be missing an important part of the picture.
Distal Radius Rehab: What They Don't Teach You in School
2026/08/15
I recently consulted with a patient who had a nondisplaced radial styloid fracture—but as she told me how she had been immobilized, I immediately started asking questions.
SL Ligament Injury | The Clinical Reasoning Behind Evaluation and Treatment
2026/08/08
What if the MRI isn't telling the whole story? Let's talk about a real patient case as we break down the critical thinking behind persistent wrist pain and why looking beyond the wrist can change your treatment approach.
Distal Radius Fractures | The Healing Timeline Every Therapist Needs to Know
2026/08/01
Distal radius fracture rehab isn't just about waiting for the bone to heal. It's about knowing when to progress motion, how to teach exercises correctly, and recognizing that the elbow and shoulder can limit wrist recovery.
Phalanx Fracture with Pins | What Every Therapist Needs to Know Before Treating
2026/07/25
What do you do when a patient comes in just days after surgery for a finger fracture? I take you through my entire thought process—from deciding what orthosis to fabricate to determining when it's appropriate to begin gentle range of motion. Understanding why you're making each decision is just as important as knowing what to do.
3 Things Every Therapist Should Address After Dupuytren's Release
2026/07/18
What are the first things you should assess after a Dupuytren's release? Let's walk through the 3 things every therapist should address when it comes to evaluating and treating patients after a Dupuytren's release.
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