ASHT Blog
Posted by on April 21, 2025
“Volunteering gives you a new facet of your profession to explore. It expands your horizons and reenergizes.”— Ginger Clark, OTR, CHT, 2002 ASHT Presidential Address
As we prepare to celebrate National Volunteer Week (April 20–26, 2025), I want to take this opportunity—on behalf of the American…
Posted by Lori Algar, OTD, OTR/L, CHT on April 07, 2025
We’re excited to invite you to submit your hand and upper extremity therapy-related scientific research abstract for the opportunity to present a scientific oral or poster presentation at ASHT's 2025 Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City.
Why Should You Submit?
The ASHT Annual Meeting is the perfect…
Posted by Gayle Severance MS, OT/L, CHT on March 31, 2025
This year, Occupational Therapy Month celebrates our dedication to inspiring hope and transforming lives. Every day, occupational therapists (OTs) and occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) make a profound impact — not only by healing the mind and body but by empowering individuals to overcome…
Posted by Aviva Wolff, EdD, OT, CHT on February 26, 2025
When I first considered serving on the ASHT Board of Directors, I had a mix of excitement and hesitation. Would I have the time? Could I really make a difference? Looking back, I can confidently say it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. It shaped me as a leader, connected me…
Posted by Elizabeth Levens, MS, OTR/L, CHT on January 12, 2025
I have been interested in hand therapy since college when I was studying violin performance. I sustained several upper extremity injuries including a shoulder injury from repetitive overuse from the violin, and an extensor tendon injury to a finger from an accident with my dog. I was helped by a …