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B U S I N E S S lost a limb (hand, finger or arm) and teaching them how to use a static or dynamic prosthesis to gain function. This highly specialized team of professionals is able to care for much more than just hand injuries—they treat patients for any orthopedic problems, nerve compressions, wound care, fractures, or tendinitis from the shoulder to the hand. Whether the injuries or problems are in the acute phase or even in the progressive healing phase, Missy and her team strive to provide all of their patients excellent, compassionate care. They work closely with hand and orthopedic surgeons to begin therapy as soon as possible, with the ultimate goal of restoring full function. Having an orthopedic injury or problem of the shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand can be scary and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Hand and upper extremity rehabilitation takes time and hard work, but with Missy and her team, progress can be expected. She says, “Watching people come in with serious hand injuries, and seeing the progression of their not being able to use their hand to actually gaining functional independence again is an
Missy Hymel
ACCELERATED HAND SOLUTIONS When Missy Hymel became a National
Therapist is no easy feat. One must be an occupational
incredible journey I am able to share. Getting people back to doing the things they love, like cooking, golfing, playing tennis, working in their yard or playing with their children brings me such happiness.”
Board Certified Licensed Occupational Therapist
or physical therapist for three years and then be
31 years ago, little did she know that by 2005, she
mentored by a CHT for another two years, while
enjoys spending time with her husband of 25 years,
would open one of the few private practices on the
obtaining a minimum of 4,000 hours in direct practice
Stephen, and her two college-age children, Jordan
Northshore to serve patients with hand and arm
and treatment of hand and upper extremity conditions.
and Jared. She also loves photography and taking
injuries/conditions. Not only has the National Board
Missy and two of her other therapists, Stephanie
pictures to make scrapbooks so that her own children
Certified Hand Therapist personally owned and
McCloskey and Jordan Follis, hold this prestigious title,
can look back on her legacy. In addition to her
managed Accelerated Hand Solutions since 2012,
while the fourth therapist to join the team, Tess Danos, is
passion for hand therapy, she enjoys decorating her
but she also continues to treat patients and has
eligible to take the certification exam this year.
home and clinic for the holidays. While Missy leads
eight full-time employees, including three other therapists, who work alongside her. Becoming a National Board Certified Hand
In addition, Missy is a Certified Kinesiotaping
When Missy isn’t busy treating patients, she
an active lifestyle, she is never too busy to take care
Practitioner and a Certified i-limb Touch Bionics
of patients and her staff and looks forward to many
Prosthetic Trainer working with individuals who have
more years serving the community around her.
Accelerated Hand Solutions is located at 7047 Hwy. 190 E. Service Road in Covington, 951-2457. Please visit acceleratedhandsolutions.com for complete list of services. 62
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