We become accustomed to our role as a hand therapist in the clinic where we practice, often not giving a second thought to how we perform our daily duties. But what does the role of a hand therapist look like in another part of the world? Blair Agero, occupational therapist, joins us from Dubai, UAE to share what his day-to-day roles entail. Please join us for an interesting look at hand therapy practice abroad!
Blair Agero received a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy in 1999 from the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA in Manila, then went on to receive a postgraduate certificate in Hand Therapy from the University of Derby in the UK in 2014. He also went on to receive a postgraduate diploma specializing in hand therapy from the International University of Andalucía in Seville, Spain in 2022. Blair has presented on various hand therapy topics in Dubai, London, and Vienna. He currently works as a senior hand therapist at the Mediclinic Middle East in Dubai where he focuses on treating sports-related injuries in the elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand. Blair is the co-founder of the Emirates Hand Therapy Special Interest Group and is passionate about advancing hand therapy practice in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates.
How to reach Blair:
Website: www.handtherapistblair.com
Podcast: More Than Just A Hand
Instagram: @handtherapistblairdubai
LinkedIn: Blair Agero
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