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Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist Become Experts

Hoang Tran OT/L, CHT

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

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31:04

Case Discussion | Persistent Hand Pain, Numbness &...

Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist... ·

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.

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11:46

How to Know If You’re Ready for the CHT Exam

Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist... ·

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.

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19:42

You Don't Need to Fear Treating Flexor Tendon Repairs...

Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist... ·

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.

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14:19

Don't Let Flexor Tendon Protocols Confuse You...

Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist... ·

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.

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16:25

The 3 Mistakes Hand Therapists Make with Finger...

Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist... ·

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.

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16:59

Treating Ulnar Sided Wrist Pain | What Most Hand...

Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist... ·

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.

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13:23

Don't Let Flexor Tendon Questions Ruin Your CHT Exam...

Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist... ·

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.

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14:57

Distal Radius Rehab: What They Don't Teach You in School

Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist... ·

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.

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21:56

SL Ligament Injury | The Clinical Reasoning Behind...

Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist... ·

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.

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15:36

Distal Radius Fractures | The Healing Timeline Every...

Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist... ·

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.

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14:22

Phalanx Fracture with Pins | What Every Therapist...

Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist... ·

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.

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13:46

3 Things Every Therapist Should Address After...

Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist... ·

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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45:27

Treating Distal Radius Fractures | Anatomy, Stiffness...

Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist... ·

2026/07/08

A patient came in with a distal radius fracture and an ulna styloid fracture. One of the first questions they asked was: "Why did they only fix one of the bones?" Questions like these come up all the time in hand therapy, and when you understand the anatomy and the reasoning behind the injury, you're able to educate your patients, build trust, and make better treatment decisions.

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16:30

The Step-By-Step Plan I'd Follow to Get Into Hand...

Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist... ·

2026/07/01

If I had to start over and break into hand therapy today, here's exactly what I'd do. Learn the three steps that can help you stand out to employers and build confidence faster.

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17:09

Here's How to Study Wrist Fractures on the CHT Exam

Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist... ·

2026/06/27

If distal radius fractures overwhelm you, you're not alone. In this episode, I’ll tell you how to break wrist fractures into manageable concepts so you can think critically, make better clinical decisions, and feel more confident on the CHT exam.

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17:36

The Real Reason You Don't Feel Confident as a Hand...

Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist... ·

2026/06/24

Memorizing protocols might help you pass a test, but it won't help you think through real patient cases. I'll explain why true confidence in hand therapy comes from understanding principles and developing strong clinical reasoning—not just following a protocol.

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14:10

When a Patient Case Doesn't Make Sense — Use This...

Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist... ·

2026/06/20

What do you do when a patient case doesn't make sense?Let's walk through a real distal radius fracture case and show you the framework I use to think critically, gather the right information, and make confident clinical decisions.

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13:42

Thinking about becoming an Occupational Therapist?...

Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist... ·

2026/06/17

Never heard of hand therapy? You're not alone. Let's discuss why so many OT students miss exposure to this specialty and how you can start exploring it for yourself.

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13:15

Why Your Carpal Tunnel Treatments Aren't Working...

Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist... ·

2026/06/13

Not all carpal tunnel cases are actually wrist problems. Let's talk about how to find the true source of the symptom so you can stop chasing symptoms and start getting better results.

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20:33

The First Decision Every Future CHT Must Make | How...

Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist... ·

2026/06/10

You know you want to become a Certified Hand Therapist... Now what? Let's talk about how to decide between diving head first into your journey or taking a slower approach that builds confidence along the way.

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