ASHT Blog
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…
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…