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Therapist Testimonials
Read candid feedback from therapists about their experience with HandLab's continuing education. Based on therapists' comments, HandLab is listed on the HTCC website as one of the valuable resources for CHT exam preparation.
Online Video Courses
Scrutiny of the Multidimensional Thumb Muscles
"I really enjoyed this one from beginning to end and was able to watch it on my train commute. I DID like the anatomy on the glove, gave a little more perspective on how significant the dorsal apparatus insertions are. I now feel validated on my observations over the years of how significant the role of the APB and 1st dorsal interossei are with stability during pinch... and I also have a lot more appreciation for the AP"
- Erin, OT/CHT, 22 years experience
"I like your format and the charts which summarize muscle motion and function. Reinforces how much and little I know about the thumb at the same time. I love learning in 2 hour block format and being able to really concentrate on specific topics and absorb material. My dog was able to sit on my lap and learn along with me - he loved the class too."
- Laura, MA, OTR, CHT, 30 years experience
Thumb CMC Osteoarthritis: Surgical & Post-Surgical Insights
"The course was comprehensive and was presented well. The post-operative rehabilitation section was most valuable, giving clarification of the hierarchy of goals and outcomes. Good value. This course was valuable for therapists treating post-operative CMC joints, giving specifics for rehabilitation."
- Delton, OTR/L,CHT, 20 years experience
"The history and scope of the surgical procedures for CMC joint OA are covered well in this course. As with the previous thumb webinars, the in-depth knowledge that has been presented is invaluable. It enhances my work as a clinician with this type of patient. And, it increases my effectiveness with treating this type of patient."
- Lynne, OTR/L, CHT, 30 years experience
Thumb CMC Osteoarthritis: Precise Examination & Non-Surgical Treatment
"Superb! Reinforced much of what I am already doing with hand OA patients and gave me numerous new directions to explore and implement."
- Laurie, OT, 16 years experience
"Even after 35 years of practicing hand therapy, I improved my understanding of thumb CMC arthritis with this presentation and will apply the exercise principals to my own thumbs."
- Carol, OTR/CHT, 35 years experience
"Finally someone has summarized the key components of a thumb evaluation to address pinch posture under load not just pain management. Excellent value - love that I can view it over several days. Valuable information. I would highly recommend this to other hand therapists."
- Brenda, OTR/CHT, 29 years experience
Thumb CMC Osteoarthritis: Optimal Orthotic Intervention for the MP & IP Joints
"This was a very good "practical" lecture of how to immediately implement many of the concepts learned in the previous lectures of this series. However, I think folks are missing a lot having not attended the complete course. Thank you Judy for your intensive study of this issue and aiding us in viewing an oft seen problem more comprehensively and analytically."
- Kathy, MS, OTR, CHT, 36 years experience
Radial Nerve: Rehabilitation & Orthotic Intervention
"As an OT beginning to treat in an outpatient setting, I found this online course easy to follow and at a level that I am able to understand. This was a very affordable price and convenient to participate in at home."
- Kate, MS, OTR/L, 6 years experience
"Enjoyed watching the fabrication of your suspension design. I work on my own so new ideas are really appreciated. I am also pleased to see some small techniques I can use right away. I consider small bits of valuable information wonderful! Working full time is demanding and my free time for continuing education is precious. Your short courses are the answer for me."
- Lisa, OTR, 35 years experience
Thumb Framework: Joints, Ligaments & Motions
"I am truly loving this course! I wish I had learned the depth of this material years ago. I love the fact that I can keep going back and reviewing the material. What I am learning through this webinar is well worth the cost. It is an excellent learning experience that I would highly recommend."
- Constance, OTR/L, CHT, 35 years experience
Constructing an Effective Intrinsic Stretching Orthosis
"I am so happy I chose this short course to watch. I was not hyperextending the MP joints in a way to effectively stretch the intrinsics and lumbricals. Many thanks! Yes, my skills are going to the clinic in the morning! Wonderful! I also learned a couple of spinting "hands on" techniques."
- Lisa, OTR, 35 years experience
The Obstinate PIP Joint
"Loved it! I have two patients now who are s/p pinning for prox phalanx spiral fractures. I have been struggling with achieving active PIP flexion (more so) then extension. I have new splinting ideas for this week. Thank you! Excellent price. Much appreciated. I watched the on-line video and found it very helpful. The splinting instruction was most valuable."
- Lisa, OTR, 35 years experience
DVD Courses
Thumb Mechanics: Linking Anatomy & Treatment of CMC Osteoarthritis Part 1
"Excellent review of anatomy, brilliant explanations of function of each muscle. Understanding the thumb musculature is like a logic puzzle - it was fun to really learn this material in depth. It's professionals like Judy who make me proud to be a therapist and who push me to be a better therapist. I love the intellectual challenge. This was most certainly the best continuing ed. course I have taken."
- Sarah, OTR/L, CHT, 15 years experience
"This was a very interesting course. Judy Colditz has a wonderful way of explaining the anatomy and making you think on a new dimension. I thought I was well versed in CMC OA but definitely learned so much from this course. Thanks! I now want to get the 2nd part!"
- Ranee, OTR/L, 13 years experience
Thumb Mechanics: Linking Anatomy & Treatment of CMC Osteoarthritis Part 2
"Excellent. I did not realize I knew so little about the thumb. I am ashamed! Now I understand why I am always a little confused about it....because it is so complex. Now I feel empowered to make better clinical decisions and educate my patients. I have the utmost respect for Judy, her knowledge and dedication to hand rehab. Demonstration of splint fabrication was excellent and so helpful. I had Elaine Fess as an instructor at IU, so when I saw her raving comment on the course, I knew it had to be great. Thank you!"
- Adair, OTR, CHT, 39 years experience
Under the Skin: Relating Tendon Anatomy of the Hand to Clinical Questions
"Loved the DVD and the thoroughness of the material. I think the value is high. You get a lot of information that is well-presented with this DVD. I actually use the DVD as patient education."
- Chad, OT, CHT, 16 years experience
"It is nice to have this wonderful DVD to review again and again! I appreciate you have kept the cost reasonable. It was an awesome learning experience!! I wish this was available earlier in my career and will recommend it to other colleagues."
- Donna, OT, 20+ years experience
Digital Dynamics: Anatomical Odyssey through the Finger
"This course provides a wonderful education in the anatomy of the muscles acting on the fingers. Presentation of the material is excellent. Judy is a superb educator. The DVD will be a good resource for my staff. Good value for the money. Nice to learn at home at my own pace. Yes, very useful learning experience and will recommend my co-workers take advantage of the opportunity to view the DVD, use the resources and practice exam."
- Jana, OTR/L, CHT, 34 years experience
"Very clear, very sequential, very focused; this is my style of learning! Definitely a good value with the ability to have more than one therapist use it as CE credit for nominal fee. Review and repetition of complex structures really helps it gel. Would recommend to other experienced hand therapists."
- Maureen, OTR/L CHT, 23 years experience
"I have been a Hand Therapist (CHT) since 1991. This was an excellent review and helped clarify definitions and function of intrinsic muscles and the dorsal apparatus. The video was easy to follow and the diagrams were very helpful, especially for someone like me that is a visual learner. The self study exercises helped to retain the information. Another excellent course. I look forward to completing part 2 of the module. I would recommend it to new therapist or experience therapist that need a review."
- Marianne, OTR, CHT, 30 years experience
Comments on Judy C. Colditz, OT/L, CHT, FAOTA as an Instructor
"Judy's enthusiasm and passion for what she's presenting is extremely contagious. Thank you."
- Michael, MS, OTR/L, CHT, 11 - 15 years experience
"Thank you for investing so many years into developing quality educational materials and courses."
- David, OTR/L, 11 - 15 years experience
"More is learned with someone who has years of hands-on experience. They're loaded with 'pearls'."
- Becky, COTA/L, 20+ years experience
"Judy is extremely good at explaining in a way that is easy to understand and learn from. I was immediately able to take principles explained in demo and apply to my splint and I felt I could make the splints with improved efficiency and skill."
- Karie, PT, CHT, 6 - 10 years experience
"I just wanted to tell you that I PASSED THE CHT EXAM!!!!! :) I know that one of the reasons I passed is because of the excellent course you taught; I learned so much from it. I'm serious - several of the questions on the exam came right from your course! I was saying to myself, 'Thank you Judy!' during the exam because I knew many answers from the HandLab course. Thank you for your commitment to hand therapy - some day I hope to do research also and be like you!"
- Ali, OT, CHT, 1 - 5 years experience
"Judy, I purchased your Under the Skin DVD and went to two of your courses this past year to prepare for the CHT exam this year. I just wanted to say thank you because it worked!!! I passed!!! Thanks again!"
- Tina, OTR/L, CHT, 11 - 15 years experience