ASHT Blog

Posted by April Cowan OTR, OTD, CHT on February 14, 2022

This blog post aims to shine the light on one of the great supporters of the American Hand Therapy Foundation and show you an example how the donor wishes are becoming reality. In 2020, AHTF received a generous donation from the Doris Ann Slack Fund administered by her family to support the mission…

Posted by Staff on January 31, 2022

Did you know the ASHT Research Division offers a free journal club for students? Faculty and clinical supervisors: This is an excellent opportunity for any ASHT member with academic or clinical students. Dates and times are flexible according to your schedule. The Student-Led Journal Club is…

Posted by Amber Opitz, OTR/L, CHT, CLT on January 18, 2022

I have been practicing as an occupational therapist for nearly seven years and have been a Certified Hand Therapist since May 2021. I have been blessed to be surrounded by several CHTs who have shown me how valuable the CHT credential is for the betterment of our patients, surrounding medical…

Posted by Kim Kraft, PT, DPT, CHT on December 20, 2021

Calling all ASHT clinicians, researchers and educators! Submissions to present at the 2022 Annual Meeting will be open from December 16, 2021 through February 4, 2022. You are personally invited to share your gifts with our community via Pre-Conference Institute (4 hours hands-on lab) or…

Posted by Laurie Humiston, MS, OTR/L, CHT on December 03, 2021

In ASHT’s ongoing commitment to support learners, the society has created a Fellowship subcategory within our Associate membership options.  The field of hand and upper extremity specialists, with the support of the Hand Therapy Certification Commission, has invested in mentoring occupational and…