ASHT Blog
Posted by Kim Kraft, PT, DPT on October 02, 2023
The theme of Physical Therapy Month this year is “Value of PT.” The “Value of PT” campaign aims to educate the public and policymakers, and highlights the economic benefits and positive effects of physical therapy on quality of life. The APTA Hand and Upper Extremity Academy (www.handpt.org)…
Posted by Staff on September 25, 2023
We hope to see you at our 46th Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX! The theme of this year’s meeting of “Resilience: Stronger Together!” emphasizes the hand and upper extremity therapy community working together to overcome challenges and supporting our network as we are stronger together. We will…
Posted by DEI Committee on August 28, 2023
Join ASHT's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee for our inaugural society-at-large book club event!
"Black Man in a White Coat” by Damon Tweedy, MD
September 14, 2023
8 p.m. ET
"Black Man in a White Coat" examines the complex ways in which black doctors and patients must navigate the…
Posted by ASHT International Committee on July 19, 2023
The American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS) in partnership with the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) established the International Reverse Therapy Fellowship in 2019. The program sponsors an international hand therapist's visits with AAHS and ASHT member therapists at their…
Posted by Karrianna Iseminger, OTD, OTR/L, CHT on June 20, 2023
It is time to take a moment to reflect on those leaders in our profession who push hand and upper extremity therapy forward through their practice, research, advocacy, mentorship, teaching and entrepreneurship! We have built our own careers by following their guidance and it is now our opportunity…