Posts by Cynthia Cooper
La Paz, Bolivia – May 2015
Cynthia Cooper was selected by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand to go to La Paz, Bolivia, with hand surgeons and one other hand therapist where they will treat patients and educate clinicians for two weeks in May, 2015.
Read MoreThe 2015 Hite Family Symposium: Occupational Therapy’s Role in Cancer Care for Adults, Children, and Adolescents
In April, Cynthia will be a speaker at the Ohio State University annual Occupational Therapy Hite Symposium. This year’s topic is cancer rehabilitation. Cynthia will present on adult cancer rehabilitation and hand therapy for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Later in April she will be presenting a poster at the annual American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference in…
Read More7th Annual Therapist Symposium in Hong Kong
Cynthia has been invited to be the overseas therapist speaker at the annual meetings for both the Hong Kong Society for Hand Therapy and the Hong Kong Society for Surgery of the Hand this March. She will be giving 5 presentations on the topics of elbow stiffness, tennis elbow (lateral epicondylosis), and cubital tunnel syndrome…
Read MoreWhat is a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)?
A Certified Hand Therapist is an occupational therapist or a physical therapist who has specialized in the treatment of upper extremity problems and who has met the criteria to apply for the CHT credential. These criteria include: 5 years’ experience as an occupational therapist or a physical therapist Logging 4,000 hours of direct patient care…
Read MoreHand Therapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy of the Hands
Many people who have been treated with chemotherapy report hand and/or foot neuropathy from the anti-cancer drugs. This neuropathy can dramatically interfere with daily activities and quality of life. It can present as numbness, tingling, pins-and-needles, sensory pain, stabbing, or cold-intolerance. Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy (CIPN) can become so severe that chemotherapy doses or frequencies may need…
Read MoreFundamentals of Hand Therapy
The second edition of this essential text and reference for therapy of upper extremity problems! This recent publication contains new and updated chapters plus links to a supplemental web site with videos and additional material. Written for hand therapy specialists and non-specialists, this illustrated text and reference emphasizes treatment fundamentals, provides tips and guidelines for…
Read MoreCooper Hand Therapy Website Blog is up and running!
Welcome to the Cooper Hand Therapy Website blog. Topic: Does Hand Therapy Have to be Painful? The anatomy of the hand is quite complex, with many delicate structures jam-packed into tight spaces with no room for forgiveness. Even a small injury to one finger can limit the mobility and function of the entire hand. To…
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