The Hand Center of Pittsburgh: Certified Specialists in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

The Hand Center

of Pittsburgh

The Hand Center
of Pittsburgh
Suite 203
1145 Bower Hill Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15243
412-429-1980

Certified Specialists in
Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

The Hand Center of Pittsburgh offers expert care for people with a variety of Hand & Upper Extremity Disorders. Our goal is to return the patient to work, sport, or daily living activities with the highest level of function and in the most efficient time as possible.

"I walked into Paul's office with little or no use of either arm. Paul challenged me to get better and worked with me until I did. Today, I have no restrictions." -Albert J. Novak Jr. Vice Chancellor, University of Pittsburgh

Who is Qualified to Treat Hand and Upper Extremity Injuries?
A skilled hand therapist has developed proficiency in the management of disorders of the hand and upper extremity and can assist hand surgeons in making sound clinical decisions which will help benefit the patient. Either a physical or occupational therapist that has been licensed for 5 years and has spent at least 4000 hours treating injuries related to the upper extremity. After they have met those criteria, they are eligible to sit for a credentialing exam to become a certified hand therapist.

Paul Brach PT,MS,CHT
Director, The Hand Center of Pittsburgh

Paul Brach has been practicing physical therapy for the past 16 years and has been board certified in hand therapy for 10 years. A recognized leader in the field of hand therapy, Paul has authored numerous articles about rehabilitation of the upper extremity, and has lectured at national and international conferences. In 2003, Paul was the recipient of the distinguished Vargas International Hand Therapist Teaching Award by the American Association of Hand Surgery.