Articles by Jim Wagner OTD, OTR/L, CHT, COMT, CSCS

Dr. Wagner is an occupational therapist/certified hand therapist with 30 years of clinical experience working in the upper extremity orthopedic setting. He received his post professional clinical doctorate from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions with a specialty in hand therapy. Dr. Wagner is credentialed in physical agent modalities, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and credentialed as a certified orthopedic manual therapist. Jim is currently the team leader of the Guthrie Hand Center and is an adjunct professor at an accredited occupational therapy program. Jim has been involved in competitive powerlifting/bodybuilding for 35 years and has been in 28 competitions. He has traveled extensively teaching on topics such as kinesiology taping, cupping, instrument assisted soft tissue mobility, orthotic fabrication, and blood flow restriction training. Jim is a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists and National Strength and Conditioning Association. He has written several publications, including in the practice forum section of the Journal of Hand Therapy. He also serves on the ASHT education division.