ASHT Blog

Posted by Tambra Marik, OTD, OTR/L, CHT on June 10, 2019

Greetings ASHT Colleagues and Friends! The ASHT Annual Meeting Committee invites you to join us in celebration of our unique ability as hand therapists, collaborating with other professionals for the benefit of our patients. The 42nd Annual Meeting includes outstanding offerings to enhance the…

Posted by Stacy Hite, PT, DPT, MS, CHT and Sara Tchobanoff, MOT, OTR/L, CHT on May 29, 2019

Do you feel it in the air? The feeling of outrageous excitement? We are not talking about all the kids getting out of school for summer break. We are talking about Hand Therapy Week happening June 3-9, 2019. This is our time to shine for the world to see! Since 1993, ASHT has held this week-long…

Posted by Emily Skoza Brackenridge, MS OTR/L CHT on May 13, 2019

Volunteering with ASHT could not be easier! Check out the new Volunteer Portal on ASHT’s website. The platform has been specially designed with you in mind. Easily search for, learn about and apply for a variety of engaging opportunities within the organization. Volunteering is the backbone of ASHT…

Posted by Hannah Gift, OTR/L, CHT, COMT UE, CEAS & Mary Barnes, MOT, CHT on April 24, 2019

Time is Running Out – Register Now to Reserve Your Spot!  Education on Tour ASHT’s "Foundations in Hand Therapy: Elbow to Finger Topics" is a great choice for therapists seeking information on current hand therapy topics and for those considering taking the CHT Exam. The course covers topics from…

Posted by Linda Klein, OTR, CHT on April 08, 2019

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'”  – Martin Luther King, Jr. As I reflect on volunteerism at the start of National Volunteer Week (April 7-13, 2019), I am reminded that so many ASHT members volunteer in their communities — in shelters for the homeless…