ASHT Blog
Posted by Barbara Winthrop, OTR, MA, CVE, CHT, FAOTA on November 15, 2015
As the holiday season draws near, it’s natural to think of those less fortunate than ourselves who may need help braving the cold. Thank you to those of you who gifted gloves and mittens to the ASHT Share the Gloves program at this year’s 38th Annual Meeting in Denver!
Share the Gloves is an…
Posted by Board Members-at-Large on November 09, 2015
ASHT’s vision is to be the recognized leader in advancing the science and practice of hand therapy. Its mission is to build and support the community for professionals dedicated to the excellence of hand therapy. As loyal members, we can strongly attest to the value that ASHT provides to its…
Posted by Marsha Lawrence, PT, CHT on November 01, 2015
While the media was focused on the 2016 presidential race and the Benghazi hearings – not to mention the World Series (GO ROYALS!) – ASHT Legislation and Reimbursement Division members were tracking federal legislation that could impact hand therapy practice or reimbursement if passed by the end of…
Posted by Jane Fedorczyk, PT, PhD, CHT, ATC on October 26, 2015
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has designated October as National Physical Therapy Month to recognize how PTs and PTAs help to restore or improve motion and function. This year’s campaign is focused on tips for aging well through movement and exercise. Movement as medicine to…
Posted by Peggy Boineau, OTR, CHT on October 19, 2015
Did you know ASHT members are connected to the International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy (IFSHT) by way of ASHT’s membership with IFSHT? ASHT pays $50 plus $1 per member each year to IFSHT in order to maintain membership with IFSHT. IFSHT has 44 member countries and represents about 8,…