ASHT Blog
Posted by Stephanie Strouse, OTD, OTR/L, CHT on December 06, 2024
Once again, 2024 was a fantastic year for taking advantage of all our synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities including Hand Therapy Review Course, Hands-on Orthotics, webinars, Upper Extremity Institute and Pediatric Case Studies. Our Education Division members volunteer a significant…
Posted by Kimberly Kraft, PT, DPT, CHT on November 26, 2024
Giving Tuesday is a day dedicated to generosity and giving back, and we invite you to consider supporting the American Society of Hand Therapists. This particular day is observed globally on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It is the perfect opportunity to engage in philanthropy impacting the lives…
Posted by Kimberly Masker, OTD, OTR/L, CHT on November 18, 2024
As we begin this new term at ASHT, I am inspired by the legacy of those who have paved the way for our community. Their vision and hard work have set a strong foundation, and it is now our duty to build upon it while looking forward to the future. Embracing sustainable practices is essential—not…
Posted by Cara Smith, PT, DPT, CHT on September 29, 2024
Each October, we celebrate National Physical Therapy Month. This year’s theme is falls and fall-related injury prevention and awareness. As upper extremity specialists, we are all too familiar with injuries related to falls, but we can also play a vital role in fall prevention.
The first step is…
Posted by Brocha Z. Stern, PhD, OTR, CHT on July 01, 2024
On behalf of the 2024 ASHT Annual Meeting Committee, it is my pleasure to invite you to ASHT's 47th Annual Meeting on September 26-29, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. Our theme is “Integrating Perspectives: Learning, Collaborating and Innovating,” which highlights and celebrates the richness of what we can…