FOR HAND AND UPPER-EXTREMITY THERAPISTS
Post-op hand therapy protocols, phase by phase.
36 rehabilitation protocols built on clinical experience and on working directly with surgeons, with the tips that make them usable on a busy clinic day.
One-time purchase. No subscription.
What’s inside
- 36 post-op protocols. Nerve, tendon, fracture, ligament and joint procedures of the hand, wrist and elbow.
- Organized by healing phase. Goals, precautions and treatment for each phase, so you can find where your patient is today.
- Pro Hand Tips. The practical points I wish I had been told as a new grad: what to watch for and why it matters.
- An anatomy diagram for every protocol. A labelled schematic of the structures each surgery involves.
- Fast to use between patients. Search by diagnosis or abbreviation, jump between phases, and save the protocols you use most. Works on your phone.
Who it’s for
- New grads starting in hand therapy or outpatient orthopedics
- Therapists in a mentorship or fellowship
- Generalist OTs and PTs who see hand and upper-extremity patients
- Hand therapists who want a quick phase-by-phase reference
About the author
Alex Salinas Villar, OTR/L, earned a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from the University of South Alabama in 2023 and moved to Dallas–Fort Worth after graduating. Alex spent the first months of practice in an acute care burn unit while treating hands part time in an outpatient clinic, then moved into full-time hand therapy and is working toward the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential.
The protocols are written and reviewed by Alex, based mainly on clinical experience and on working with hand surgeons, and are also informed by mentorship, continuing education courses and published rehabilitation protocols.
Questions
- Is it a subscription?
- No. It is a one-time purchase.
- How do I sign in?
- With your email. You get a six-digit code each time, so there is no password to remember.
- How many devices can I use?
- One account is for one person and can be signed in on two devices at a time, for example your phone and a work computer.
- Can I get a refund?
- All sales are final because access is delivered immediately. Carpal Tunnel Release is open as a free sample so you can try it first.
- Does it replace my surgeon’s protocol?
- No. It is an educational reference for licensed therapists. Always follow the operative report, the surgeon’s orders and your own clinical judgment.