ASHT Blog
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…
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…