Hand Therapy Week
Hand Therapy Week is an integrated national program established by ASHT. Throughout the week, ASHT members sponsor and organize events in their communities in an effort to raise awareness among various audiences, celebrate the benefits of hand therapy and educate the public. Hand Therapy Week is held each year during the first full week of June.
Getting ready for Hand Therapy Week 2019?.Here are some ideas to get you started. Don't forget to share your celebrations on the ASHT Facebook page and use #HTW2019 on Twitter.
ASHT Photo Contest
Information on our 2019 Photo Contest will be available in the spring.
Congratulations to the winners of our 2018 Photo Contest!
First place: Sally Hawkins ("18, 50 and 85 years old")
Second place: Lisa Owens (Barbie)
Third place: Julie DeMay (tie-dyed hands)
Note: This contest is open to ASHT members only. Multiple images may be submitted. Limit one giveaway per person. Limit one prize per person. Contest submissions become property of ASHT, and may be used in future marketing materials.
View 2017 submission
View 2016 submissions
View 2015 submissions
New Hand Safety Videos
Last year, ASHT released the first of our video series highlighting hand safety and injury prevention tips, focused on hand safety while gardening, and since released another video on protecting your hands while using portable electronics. Be on the lookout for two new videos released in 2019, starting with Hand Therapy Week 2019!
Celebrate and Win!
How do you celebrate Hand Therapy Week? Be sure to capture your events, celebrations etc. during Hand Therapy Week, and you'll be entered to win ASHT prizes.
Participants and their submissions will be acknowledged on the ASHT website and social media channels. Don't have anything planned? We've got an extensive list of easy and effective ways to celebrate hand therapy.
This contest is open to ASHT members only. Multiple entries may be submitted. Limit one giveaway per person. Limit one prize per person. Contest submissions may be used in future marketing materials.
Resources
Marketing Resources
Choose from three flyers to use in your clinic as educational resources or distribute to your referral sources. The flyers for surgeons and primary care physicians provide space where you can add contact information for your practice via label, sticker, stamp, etc., and can be used all year round!
Flyer for Surgeons
Flyer for Primary Care Physicians
Generic Flyer
Patient Education Resources
Utilize our vast library of Patient Education Resources, which provide information on common diagnoses and the role a hand therapist plays in treatment. In 2018, we listened to your requests, and made available a Carpal Tunnel Syndrome resource in Spanish. Be on the lookout for new resources (and translations) in 2019!
Share Your Story
Hand therapy can change lives, and who better to share the importance and impact of hand therapy than our patients?
During Hand Therapy Week -- and throughout the year -- encourage your outstanding patients to submit a testimonial about the impact hand therapy had on their lives. Visit our Patient Testimonials page, and access the patient and therapist webforms at the bottom of the page to submit your success stories!
Note: You will be asked to upload documentation of your patient’s consent using this form. Your story may be featured on our website or in upcoming campaigns.
Get the Word Out
Write a Press Release
Create effective Hand Therapy Week buzz in your local media by sharing your personal success, patient accomplishments and news with the public through targeted media outreach. ASHT's Marketing Toolbook will help you develop a press release and strategically contact media to announce your organization's plans to celebrate Hand Therapy Week. We've also made available a 2018 Hand Therapy Week press release for you to send to local media outlets.
Learn more about contacting news outlets
Contact Your Local Government
Spread the word about hand therapy by writing a letter to your local Chamber of Commerce (sample) or requesting a state proclamation (sample).