ASHT Blog
Posted by Kimberly Masker, OTD, OTR/L, CHT on November 18, 2024
As we begin this new term at ASHT, I am inspired by the legacy of those who have paved the way for our community. Their vision and hard work have set a strong foundation, and it is now our duty to build upon it while looking forward to the future. Embracing sustainable practices is essential—not…
Posted by Cara Smith, PT, DPT, CHT on September 29, 2024
Each October, we celebrate National Physical Therapy Month. This year’s theme is falls and fall-related injury prevention and awareness. As upper extremity specialists, we are all too familiar with injuries related to falls, but we can also play a vital role in fall prevention.
The first step is…
Posted by Brocha Z. Stern, PhD, OTR, CHT on July 01, 2024
On behalf of the 2024 ASHT Annual Meeting Committee, it is my pleasure to invite you to ASHT's 47th Annual Meeting on September 26-29, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. Our theme is “Integrating Perspectives: Learning, Collaborating and Innovating,” which highlights and celebrates the richness of what we can…
Posted by Staff on May 20, 2024
Have you ever wanted to publicly acknowledge a colleague, mentor or fellow hand and upper extremity professional? Now is your opportunity to recognize and show appreciation to those leaders in the hand profession who have molded the field through their practice, research, advocacy, mentorship,…
Posted by Aviva Wolff, EdD, OTR, CHT on April 22, 2024
As we gather to celebrate National Volunteer Week, I am reminded of the invaluable contributions each of you brings to our hand therapy community. Under the theme of my presidency, "Knowledge Philanthropy," we embrace the idea that sharing our expertise is not just a service but a gift of enduring…