Jennifer Wenzel, registered occupational therapist with Aurora Rehabilitation Services at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, recently earned recognition as a certified hand therapist from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission, Inc.

Hand therapists treat a variety of hand injuries including trauma, tendon injuries, fractures, arthritis, wounds, stiff joints, amputations and nerve injuries. They also create custom splints and braces for a variety of diagnoses. The Hand Therapy Certification is a comprehensive test that covers the broad knowledge for the advanced specialty of upper extremity rehabilitation.

Wenzel graduated from Concordia University with a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy. She has worked for Aurora Rehabilitation Services since 2001. To make an appointment, please call 262-948-7045.

Aurora Health Care is a not-for-profit Wisconsin health care provider and a nationally recognized leader in efforts to improve the quality of health care. Aurora offers services at sites in more than 90 communities throughout eastern Wisconsin.

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Contact: Andy Johnson (262-767-6267)