American Society of Hand Therapists - ASHT

10/31/2025

Time is running out to apply for the American Association for Hand Surgery-American Society of Hand Therapists - ASHT International Reverse Therapy Fellowship! 🌍

📅 Apply by THIS MONDAY (11/3)
🔗 LEARN MORE: https://ow.ly/gJv850X33Nr

This $10,000 award supports a four-week observational visit to North America, offering hand therapists from developing nations the chance to gain advanced training at host institutions and share knowledge in their local communities.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from ASHT! 🎃🎃🎃 We were going to tell a skeleton joke, but worried you wouldn't find it very 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘴. 💀

10/30/2025

LAST CALL 📢 The deadline to apply for the AOTF-ASHT-AHTF Hand in Hand Research Grant is THIS MONDAY (11/3)!

This one-year $50,000 award aims to fund an early-stage research project that promotes strong community partner engagement in hand and upper extremity therapy: https://ow.ly/g36J50WGfAH.

Don't wait — apply today! 🔎

American Occupational Therapy Foundation
American Hand Therapy Foundation
American Society of Hand Therapists - ASHT

10/30/2025

Join us for the second session of our new Upper Extremity Institute semester, "Two Cases: When Therapy is Not Working-Tendon Repair & Finger Widget Turned to Swan Deformity."

LEARN MORE: https://ow.ly/vFmU50Xkspq

🗓️ November 20
🕗 9 PM ET
🎓 1 CE hour

presented by Kantessa Stewart OTR/L, CHT and Romina Astifidis PT, CHT

This FREE case-based offering is designed especially for therapists with 3-6 years of experience and change-of-career therapists. Strengthen your clinical reasoning, deepen your assessment and intervention toolkits and connect with a community of peers and mentors with these monthly sessions!

10/30/2025

👏 We are proud to announce the newest President of American Society of Hand Therapists - ASHT, our very own Danielle Sparks, the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center Director of Therapy.

In this prestigious role, she will oversee the ASHT board dedicated to advancing the field of hand and upper extremity therapy by promoting education, advocacy, research and clinical standards.

10/29/2025

10/28/2025

Congratulations to the winners of our annual named awards, presented on site at in Salt Lake City! 🏆

𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
Jane Fedorczyk, PT, PhD, CHT, FAPTA

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
Virginia O'Brien, OTD, OTR/L, CHT

𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
Karen Roeming, OT, MA, CHT

𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
Laura Carlos, MOT, OTR/L, CHT, CEAS I

10/27/2025

“With perseverance and regular exercises, he was able to achieve an extraordinary outcome and regained finger flexibility required to play to the high standard he had been used to."

An international concert pianist who sliced off his little finger with a circular saw and severed three others has returned to performing following years of therapy and multiple surgeries in Surrey.

10/27/2025

Today is World Occupational Therapy Day! 🌍

is the opportunity to heighten the visibility of occupational therapy and promote the impact of the dedicated OTs who help transform lives every day!

This year's theme is “Occupational Therapy in Action," which highlights the active efforts of OTs across the world to engage people in meaningful activities and participation.

How are you celebrating today? 🎉

World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)
American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA

10/27/2025

"Reclaim connection. Reclaim purpose. Reclaim us."

In her presidential address, Kim Masker, OTD, OTR/L, CHT reminded us that engagement, presence and mentorship are the keys to strengthening our community.

Thank you, Kim, for your leadership and vision as our 2024-2025 ASHT President. Your focus on sustainability — environmental stewardship, professional growth and resilience, and organizational health — has paved the way for our specialty to thrive today and beyond. We’re grateful for all you’ve done to support our mission, our members and our community.

10/27/2025

To all of our attendees, speakers, dedicated volunteers and industry supporters, THANK YOU for making such a success! Your enthusiasm and engagement made this event one of our best Annual Meetings yet!

A very special shoutout to our 2025 Annual Meeting Committee and conference chair Cara Smith, PT, DPT, CHT for curating an incredible and innovative program. 🫶 Your vision, creativity and leadership brought this meeting to life and inspired everyone who attended.

10/27/2025