American Society of Hand Therapists - ASHT

01/20/2026

ASHT's Research Division offers monthly research summaries to increase awareness of emerging research in the field of hand and upper extremity therapy.

🔎 January 2026 Research Update: https://ow.ly/O8U250Xpxbb

Nonsurgical Treatment Versus Surgical Treatment in Displaced Metacarpal Spiral Fractures: Extended 4.5-Year Follow-Up of a Previously Randomized Controlled Trial

Summary provided by Katherine Loomis, PhD, OTR/L, CHT.

01/19/2026

✨ Meet the Board Monday ✨

We’re back with week two of our Board spotlight series designed to help members connect with the people behind ASHT’s leadership.

This week, meet Kim McVeigh, MBA, OTR/L, CHT — ASHT's President-Elect. Get to know her professional background, where she started with ASHT and what she does outside of work.

Say hi in the comments and join us next Monday for another feature!

01/19/2026

Research Grants are open for applications from January to March for researchers at all levels!! Apply now https://www.ahtf.org/grants/

01/19/2026

Hand therapy is about helping people get back to what they love — whether that’s work, sports, or everyday life. 🏀

Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs) combine advanced clinical skills with compassionate care to support recovery, restore function, and improve quality of life for patients every day.

Interested in taking the next step in your hand therapy career?
Becoming a CHT shows your commitment to excellence and lifelong learning.

Learn more about certification and eligibility at htcc.org

01/19/2026

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose commitment to justice and equity remains relevant today. As hand therapists, we are guided by service to others — through care, advocacy and the ways we support patients and communities each day. In doing so, we reflect on our shared responsibility to lead with purpose and compassion.

01/18/2026

There's still time to save your seat for this week's FREE live webinar: https://ow.ly/IElm50XFXvE.

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞-𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬
Presented by Seth Powers, MOT, CHT
January 21 | 8 p.m. ET
1 CE hour

Can't watch live? Registrants will have access to the recording to watch on their own time.

01/16/2026

If you attended the 2025 ASHT Annual Meeting & Pediatric Specialty Day either in person or virtually, there's just about two weeks left to claim your CE credit!

On-demand content will be available to registrants for viewing through September 1; however, CE credit will not be awarded after January 31.

Certificates can be printed/retrieved using the on-demand platform: https://ow.ly/XICy50Ur5pL.

Questions? Please contact meetings@asht.org.

01/16/2026

Looking for everything you need to know about becoming a Certified Hand Therapist? 💻✨

From certification and recertification to eligibility requirements, exam details, and helpful resources — it’s all in one place on the HTCC website.

Whether you’re just starting to explore the CHT path or getting ready to apply, we’re here to help you every step of the way.

👉 Visit htcc.org to learn more and start your journey today.

01/15/2026

Take your orthotic fabrication skills to the next level with one of our upcoming Hands-on Orthotics workshops!

📍Garden City, NY | February 21
📍Simi Valley, CA | February 28
📍College Park, MD | March 14
📍Draper, UT | April 25
📍Charlotte, NC | June 6

SAVE YOUR SEAT: https://ow.ly/No3L50VuayG

01/14/2026

For more than 20 years, the ASSH-ASHT Electives in Hand Surgery course has brought surgeons and therapists together with one shared goal: improving care for patients with hand and upper extremity conditions.

Join us February 21 for a virtual half-day program to learn from experienced surgical and therapy faculty through practical discussions and clinical updates designed to support shared decision-making and coordinated care.

Register today to join a course built on collaboration and experience 👉 https://ow.ly/AnzS50XMJSo

Therapists earn up to 4.75 CE hours by participating in this course.

American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Society of Hand Therapists - ASHT

01/14/2026

According to U.S. News and World Report, occupational therapist ( #20) and physical therapist ( #37) are among the nation's 100 best jobs based on pay, growth and work-life balance. They also ranked 6th and 14th, respectively, on the list of top healthcare jobs.

Physical therapist assistant ( #65) and occupational therapy assistant ( #100) ranked 4th and 6th, respectively, in best healthcare support jobs.

Do you agree? 🤔 Let us know in the comments!

U.S. News ranks the best jobs in America

01/13/2026

Tip of the Week Tuesday!

For patients who need tool-assisted scar and tissue mobilization, I make them this for home. Items needed: tongue blade, large paperclip, tape. (See video in the comments.)

— Jennifer Moore Wood, OTR/L, CHT

Have a tip to share? DM us or email asht@asht.org.