ASHT Blog
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…
Posted by Kim McVeigh MBA, OTR/L, CHT on April 05, 2017
Greetings fellow hand therapists,
I would like to take a moment to blog about occupational therapy reaching its 100-year anniversary and some of the benefits and support provided by AOTA. Not that I’m competitive, but as a fun fact for our amazing physical therapy colleagues out there, I am proud…
Posted by Barbara Winthrop, OTR, MA, CVE, CHT, FAOTA on March 07, 2017
Nominations are now open for those wishing to serve on the 2017-2018 ASHT Board of Directors!
There’s no quicker pick-me-up than becoming involved with something you feel passionate about. Hand therapy is just that for many of us. With healthcare in transformation, it’s imperative that hand…
Posted by Steven Cuypers on February 28, 2017
It is with great sadness that I have to let you know that Paul Van Lede passed away.
For many years, Paul was THE Orfit Splinting Product Specialist. He is the one who introduced the early Orfit thermoplastic line to many hand therapists, OTs and PTs across the globe. He was a master in splinting…
Posted by Beverly Bass, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CLT on February 22, 2017
If you want to stay current with the latest evidence-based clinical information, ASHT's Journal Club is a great place to be!
All ASHT members have free access to the Journal of Hand Therapy and our monthly Journal Club. The chats promote a greater understanding of the research and develop critical…