ASHT Blog
Posted by Melissa C. Thurlow, OTR, CHT on July 31, 2017
A great course is coming to Atlanta, GA on September 16, 2017, and we invite you to attend!
Hands On Orthotics is designed to improve orthotic fabrication skills of intermediate practitioners/hand therapists. The class will teach five orthotics, including fabrication of the following orthoses:…
Posted by Paige Kurtz, MS, OTR/L, CHT on July 10, 2017
Once upon a time, while I was in OT school, I got a job as an aide at the (then) Indiana Hand Center. I was hired by (then) ASHT President Nancy Cannon. Working near her and many other knowledgeable and talented hand therapists cemented the idea that I wanted to become a hand therapist.
After…
Posted by Staff on July 05, 2017
Congratulations to our new 2017-2018 board members!
Vice President
Mojca "Mo" Herman, MA, OTR/L, CHT
Secretary/Treasurer-Elect
Diane Coker, PT, DPT, CHT
Board-Member-at-Large
Marsha Lawrence, PT, CHT
The proposed changes to the ASHT bylaws were approved by member vote, and the updated document is…
Posted by Rachel Pigott, MPH, OTR/L, CHT on June 22, 2017
ASHT recently launched the new Legislative Action Center (LAC) in response to our members seeking ways to be more active on the legislative and regulatory changes that impact our profession. We heard your needs, and are proud to share this easy-to-use tool that will help our members become more…
Posted by Karol Spraggs-Young, OTD, OTR/L, CHT on June 12, 2017
How did you get to where you are today? An interesting question, right? If you are reading this, you are most likely an ASHT member, therapist, friend, spouse, sibling, family member and individual who has experienced a variety of meaningful relationships throughout your own personal journey. Now…