Additional Sources of Information
Click on any of the categories below for more information
Information Sites
WorkSafe BC (WCB - WSBC)
Hand Therapy Organizations
Hand Surgery Sites
Professional Associations and Colleges
INFORMATION SITES
Hand World - These pages explain common hand problems in plain English. The brochures contain diagrams, but no gory pictures.
The Arthritis Society - Education, tips, resources, research, local programs, and the different types of arthritis.
PARC Canada - Promoting Awareness of RSD and CRPS in Canada - Education, support, awareness, early diagnosis and to help find a cure for reflex sympathetic dystrophy / complex regional pain syndrome.
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association Of America - This site is meant to increase your knowledge and awareness of reflex sympathetic dystrophy / complex regional pain syndrome.
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics - Click on the body part of the skeleton that you are interested in, and it will take you to a menu of conditions. Each of these are clearly explained.
OthoGate - University of Toronto - Good information with clear pictures of hand conditions.
Cerebral Palsy Symptoms - Information on symptoms of Cerebral Palsy.
Cerebral Palsy - Answers and Assistance.
WorkSafe BC
WorkSafe BC - Information about the Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia (WCB).
HAND THERAPY ORGANIZATION
Canadian Society of Hand Therapists - A group of occupational and physical therapists with a special interest in the rehabilitation of the hand. They are dedicated to the enhancement of hand therapy within Canada through the promotion of quality care, education, and information sharing.
American Society of Hand Therapists - To advance the specialty of hand therapy through communication, education, research and the establishment of clinical standards.
International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy - This website will assist you in finding information about hand therapy world wide. The main purposes of the IFSHT is to coordinate the activities of the various societies for Hand Therapy and to increase and enhance the exchange of knowledge of Hand Therapy.
Hand Therapy Certification Commision - If you are an occupational therapist or physical therapist who wants to become a certified hand therapist or you are a CHT who wants to recertify, this site contains the tools you need to succeed.
HAND SURGERY SITES
Victoria Surgery - A state of the art surgical facility located above Dodd's furniture across from Mayfair Mall, in which some hand surgeries are done.
American Society for Surgery of the Hand - Provides education for patients and health care professionals regarding diseases and injuries of the hand, wrist, etc.
American Association of Hand Surgeons - Information for patients regarding hand conditions and diseases.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND COLLEGES
Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia - Provides leadership and direction to the phsyiotherapy profession, fosters excellence in practice, education and research, and promotes high standards of health in British Columbia. This website also has a listing of all the therapists located in British Columbia.
Canadian Physiotherapy Association - The national professional organization that represents more than 9,000 physiotherapists and physiotherapy students across Canada.
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists - Provides services, products, events and networking opportunities to assist occupational therapists achieve excellence in their professional practice. In addition, the CAOT provides national leadership to actively develop and promote the client-centred profession of occupational therapy in Canada and internationally.
College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia - The regulatory body for physiotherapists in British Columbia.
College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia - The regulatory body for occupational therapists in British Columbia.
British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists - The regulatory body for kinesiologists in British Columbia.
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy - The entry level training program for occupational therapists in British Columbia.
Department of Physical Therapy - The entry level training program for physiotherapists in British Columbia.
Rehabilitation Sciences Graduate Research Programs - Opportunities for post graduate studies for physiotherapist and occupational therapists.