Belgian Hand Therapists
When you want to become a hand therapist, you must have a bachelor or master degree in occupational or physical therapy and follow a specialized education in hand therapy.
When a patient had and injury, surgery or disease of the upper extremity, he can call upon the expertise of a hand therapist to regain his maximum functionality.
Treatment by a hand therapist is reached by using all kinds of techniques during the therapy and they apply different sorts of modalities. You get as well several specific exercises and he teaches you a proper hand function.
A hand therapist also has the ‘know how’ of wearing or using a splint.
Find a certified hand therapist
Do you need a fysiotherapist nearby, specialized in the upper extremity?
There's always a handtherapist in your region!
List of hand therapists
International Conference on Dupuytren Disease and Related Diseases
The International Conference on Dupuytren Disease and Related Diseases will take place on Friday, May 16th and Saturday, May 17th 2025 in Brussels.
This conference is organized by the International Dupuytren Society in cooperation with the Dupuytren Research Group, the University Hospital of Leuven and the Belgian Hand Group and the Belgian Hand Therapists.
Info & Registration
Become a certified Belgian hand therapist
Facilitates referral for patients looking for specialized hand rehabilitation.
Facilitates referral through hand surgeons and family doctors.
Direct link on the website of the Belgian Hand Group
Become a member
Stay informed about upcoming events as well as the latest developments in hand therapy via our newsletter.
Free access to educational events throughout the year.
Receive a discount on our annual symposium.
Do you have a question?
Couldn't you find comprehensive information about your hand problem?
Are you looking for advice and / or need a had therapist?
