ASHT Blog
Posted by Camerion Judge, MS, OTR/L, CHT on June 19, 2018
As part of ASHT’s opioid crisis campaign, the ASHT Practice Division conducted an interview of a fellowship-trained hand surgeon, Dr. Philip To, practicing in Scottsdale, AZ, to provide insight into this crisis, the effect on post-surgical care and how the practicing OT or PT hand therapist may…
Posted by Lauren DeTullio, OTR/L, CHT on June 11, 2018
Once again it is time to nominate and recognize a colleague for their achievements. There are several ASHT awards that will be presented at the Annual Meeting. These awards exemplify the accomplishments these individuals have done in hand therapy.
The Nathalie Barr Lectureship Award is among ASHT’s…
Posted by Adam M Holbrook, OTR/L, CHT on June 04, 2018
Hand Therapy Week is an integrated national program established by ASHT. Throughout the week, ASHT members sponsor and organize events in their communities in an effort to raise awareness among various audiences, celebrate the benefits of hand therapy and educate the public. Hand Therapy Week is…
Posted by Staff on May 25, 2018
ASHT is pleased to present the slate of candidates for our 2018-2019 board election.
Vice President (unopposed)
Rachel Pigott, OTR/L, CHT
Secretary/Treasurer-Elect (unopposed)
Kendyl Brock Hunter, OTR/L, CHT
Board Member-at-Large
Hannah Gift, OTR/L, CHT, COMT UE, CEAS
Stephanie Strouse, OTD, OTR/L…
Posted by Cynthia Ivy, OTD,CHT, M.Ed on April 23, 2018
Every clinic could benefit from ASHT's Clinical Assessment Recommendations, 3rd Edition.
This book -- commonly referred to as CAR -- contains both printed and digital content. Printed chapters cover materials unlikely to require frequent updating, such as assessment of edema, grip, pinch, pain,…