Hands in Motion Podcast
The Hands in Motion podcast features dynamic discussions with a variety of guests and encompasses interviews with diverse professionals about current treatment trends, hot topics in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation, current evidence, case studies, alternative treatment areas, and more. The podcast features an array of prominent guests including consumers and content experts on current trends and issues.
The Hands in Motion podcast hopes to educate, inspire and entertain OT, PT, CHT, or multidisciplinary professionals including hand/UE injury patients, physicians, and athletic trainers.
The views and opinions expressed in the Hands in Motion podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of ASHT. Appearance on the podcast does not imply endorsement of any products, services or viewpoints discussed.
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Meet the Hosts
The Hands in Motion podcast is proudly hosted by Stephanie Strouse, OTD, OTR/L, CHT and Cara Smith, PT, DPT, CHT. Experienced professionals in hand and upper extremity therapy, both Stephanie and Cara are long-time ASHT members and serve on the Education Division where they manage several key projects. Please see their bios below for more information about the hosts!
Cara graduated from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center with a Master of Physical Therapy in 2007. She completed the Evelyn J. Mackin Hand Therapy Fellowship in 2010 and became a Certified Hand Therapist in 2013. In 2020, she earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University.
Cara is the Hand Therapy Program Coordinator at Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The majority of her clinical practice has been in pediatric orthopedics, working alongside orthopedic surgeons in multidisciplinary clinics taking care of children with congenital and acquired conditions, as well as traumatic injuries.
Stephanie has been practicing occupational therapy for over 28 years with the majority of her practice dedicated to the treatment of hand and upper extremity injuries. She graduated in 1992 with an associates degree in Applied Science and progressed to earn her bachelors degree in 2002 and doctoral degree in 2015. In 2016, she earned the designation of Certified Hand Therapist and has continued to practice in an outpatient setting.
Stephanie is actively involved in the Education Division for the American Society of Hand Therapists since 2015 and served as an ASHT board intern in 2018. Stephanie is also a mother of three children and owns her own yoga studio and enjoys boating, hiking, crafting and spending down time with her family.
Most Recent Podcast
- Lisa Michael (Cyr), OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Recorded Podcasts
- Sarah Doerrer, PhD, OTR/L, CHT, CLT
- Saba Kamal, OTR, CHT
- Stephanie Hassler, MS, OTR/L, CLT-LANA
- Jessie Perchaluk, OTD, MS, OTR/L, CHT, CLT
- Danielle Sparks, DHS, MOT, OTR, CHT
- Tara Packham, PhD, OTReg(Ont)
- Martin Walsh, OTR/L, CHT
- Keri Landrieu, LOTR, CHT
- Karol S. Young, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
- Emily S. Ho, PhD, MEd, OT Reg. (Ont.)
- Meagan Pehnke, MS, OTR/L, CHT, CLT
- Mike Mueller, OTR, CHT
- Cara Smith, PT, DPT, CHT
- Kimberly Masker, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
- Tauni Bird, OTD, OTR/L
- Christos Karagiannopoulos, MPT, MEd, PhD, ATC, CHT
- Saurabh Mehta PT, PhD
- Thomas Berger, DPT, CHT
- Lisa Newington, BSc, MSc, PhD
- Stacey Doyon, OTR/L, CHT
- Lauren DeTullio, OTR/L, CHT
- Preston W Lockwood, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
- Alexander J. Kelsheimer, D.O.
- Lori Algar OTD, OTR/L, CHT
- Katie Loomis, MA, OTR/L, CHT
- Janet Craik, MSc, OT Reg. (Ont.)
- Ben Mortenson, BscOT, MSc, PhD, OT, FCAOT
- April O’Connell, OTR/L, CHT, ACSM
- Paul Anderson Sibley, DO, FAOAO
- Nathan Short, PhD, OTD, CHT, FAOTA
- Alexandra MacKenzie, OTR/L, CHT
- Laura L Carlos, MOT, OTR/L, CHT, CEAS I
- Theresa Hallenen, DHSc, MS, OTR/L, CHT
- Brooke Ochoa, OTR/L, CHT
- Juliet Steffe, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
- Lindsey Williams OT, CHT
- Amy Lindsey, PT, CHT
- Corey McGee, PhD, MS, OTR/L, CHT
- Mary “Peggy” Faussett, MOTR/L, CHT
- Lindsey Williams, OT, CHT
- Brocha Z. Stern, PhD, OTR, CHT
- Zach Sutton, PT, DPT, MS, MBA, ATC, CHT
- Nora Barrett, MS, OTR/L, CHT, WCC
- Stephanie Kannas, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
- Kimberly Pace, OTR/L
- Bryan Loeffler, MD
- Emily Hartnett, OTD, MOTR/L, CHT
- Rob McClellan, OTR/L, CHT, COMT-UL
- Brad K. Grunert, Ph.D
- Yeiddy L. Ferreira, OTR/L
- Ann Lucado, PT, PhD, CHT
- Alyssa L. Phillips, CScD, MOT, OTR/L
- James Wagner, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CPAM, CSCS
- Julianne W Howell, PT, MS, CHT
- Missy Cathcart Thurlow, MBA, OTR/L, CHT
- Judy Colditz, OT/L, CHT, FAOTA
- Sarah Tuberty, OTD, OTR/L
- Greg Johnson
- Dwight Putnam, CP/LP
- Haley Van Escobar, MOTR/L, CHT
- Danielle Sparks, DHS, MOT, OTR, CHT
- Karen Roeming, OT, MA, CHT
- Stephanie Kannas, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
- Patti Sharp, OTD, MS, OTR/L, BCP
- Carrie Shotwell, MEd, DHS, OTR/L
- James Wagner, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CPAM, CSCS
- Ann Porretto-Loehrke, PT, DPT, CHT, COMT, CMTPT
- Deana Swanson, MS, OTR/L, CHT
- Buddy Valastro
- Kimberly Kraft, PT, DPT, CHT
- James H. Northcutt OTR, MOT, CHT
- Kris Valdes, OTD, OTR, CHT
- Gayle Severance, MS, OT/L, CHT
- Danielle Zook, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, CHT
- Jill Yanick, OTR/L, CHT
- Martin Walsh, OTR/L, CHT
- Marsha Lawrence, PT, CHT
- Mia Erickson, Pt, CHT, EdD
- Parker Gregory, OTR/L, CHT
- Dillon Pittman, COTA
- Susie Touchinsky OTR/L, SCDCM, CDRS
- Peggy Faussett, MOTR/L, CHT
- Kristen Cullers Slone, MSOT, OTR
- Hannah Enright, OTR/L
- Rachel Park, OTD, OTR/L, PAMS
- Nora Barrett, MS, OTR/L, CHT, WCC
- Alessia DiGennaro Kerner, OTR/L, CHT
- Lynn Bassini, MA, OTR, CHT
- April Cowan, OTR, OTD, CHT
- Rebecca Gillett, MS, OTR/L
- Aviva Wolff, EdD, OT, CHT
- Major Kathryn Brosseau, MAJ, USAF, BSC, OTR/L, CHT
- Cara Smith, PT, DPT, CHT
- Stephanie Strouse, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
- Elliot Greenberg, PT, DPT, PhD
- Jane Fedorczyk, PT, PhD, CHT
- Nathan Short, PhD, OTD, OTD/L, CHT
- Rebecca Neiduski, PhD, OTR/L, CHT
- Sarah Doerrer, PhD, OTR/L, CHT, CLT
- Mo Herman, MA, OTR/L, CHT
- James King, OTR, PhD, CHT
- Michael Gerg, DOT, OTR/L, CHT, CEES, CWCE
- Michelle Coil, OTR, CHT, PYT, CEAS I, CEO - Virtual Hand Care LLC
- Jenny Dorich, PhD (Candidate), MBA, OTR/L, CHT
- Lynn Festa, OTR, CHT, CDWF
- Donald H. Lalonde, MD, BSc, MSc, FRCSC
- Christian Ely, MSOT, OTR/L, CHT, COMT
- Diane Coker, PT, DPT, CHT
- Rachel Pigott, MPH, OTR/L, CHT