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A Geographic- and socioeconomic-based analysis of the certified hand therapist workforce in the United States.

PubMed / J Hand Ther · 2026-09-21 · By Wolterink TD, Reid JJ, Vanderham LC, et al. · Journal of hand therapy : official journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists

A study published in the Journal of Hand Therapy analyzed the distribution of Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs) across the United States through a geographic and socioeconomic lens. The research examined disparities in workforce availability, identifying regions and populations with limited access to specialized hand therapy services. Findings like these have direct implications for workforce planning, referral patterns, and equity of care for patients requiring hand rehabilitation.

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