ASHT Blog
Posted by Gary S Solomon, MBA, MS, OTR/L, CHT on June 05, 2017
Hand Therapy Week 2017 is officially underway! This year, along with our annual photo contest and other resources, ASHT is releasing a series of three hand therapy awareness videos. Each is a story that reflects the hard work therapists do every day, and the true impact we have on the lives of…
Posted by Lauren M. DeTullio, OTR/L, CHT on May 31, 2017
It is once again 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 of these individuals in hand therapy.
The Nathalie Barr Lectureship Award is among ASHT’s…
Posted by Heidi Hermann Wright, DHS, MBA, OTR, CHT on May 23, 2017
I imagine if we asked friends, physicians and patients, “What is a hand therapist?” the vast majority would not be able to differentiate us from an occupational therapist or a physical therapist. Hand Therapy Week was launched in 1993 in an effort to increase public awareness of our advanced…
Posted by Corey W. McGee, PhD, MS, OTR/L, CHT on May 08, 2017
Ever wonder who these people are? Why a hand therapist chooses an academic path? Question if partnerships with “academics” will benefit you and your clients (or if they are even connected to the clinical world)? Also wonder about the nature of his/her daily workload? If yes, it’s my hope to share…
Posted by Gary S. Solomon, MBA, MS, OTR/L, CHT on April 24, 2017
The designation of a week to recognize the contribution of volunteers was established in 1974 by President Nixon as a way to celebrate the spirit and accomplishments of volunteers throughout the United States. For the past 40 years, ASHT volunteers have exemplified the selfless volunteer spirit as…