Hand Therapy is a type of rehabilitation performed by an occupational or physical therapist on patients with conditions affecting the hands and upper extremities. Such therapy is performed by a provider with a high degree of specialisation that requires continuing education and often, advanced certification. This enables the hand therapist to work with patients to hasten their return to a productive lifestyle. Hand Therapy is an essential part for anyone working in orthopaedics, plastic surgery, rheumatology and rehabilitation with a specific focus on the upper extremity.