The American Society of Hand Therapists is an organization of hand and upper extremity therapy professionals specializing in treatment & rehabilitation.
Attendees at our Casting Motion to Mobilize Stiffness traveling course in Brooklyn this past weekend rolled up their sleeves to explore new approaches to treating the stiff hand.
Save your seat for one of our upcoming courses: asht.org/education/courses/eโฆ.
Earn one FREE CE hour by participating in ASHT's June Journal Club! ๐
This event is FREE to members, but registration is required: ow.ly/xIHh50YwX8I.
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Excited to join us for #ASHT2026 in Milwaukee? Be sure to book your hotel accommodations within the conference block.
Reservations must be made by 9/15 and are being offered on a first-come, first-served basis: ow.ly/ajaw50ZabvP.
A Bronx physicist has become the first person to receive a next-generation 3D-printed robotic arm, marking a major step forward in prosthetic technology via @nypostnypost.com/2026/06/01/tech/bโฆ
ASHT is excited to present the slate of candidates for our 2026 board election: ow.ly/QfeU50W60OA.
To vote, please visit our online election site and log in with your eight-digit member ID number and last name. Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on July 10.
A new episode of ASHT's "From OT Student to Hand Therapy" vlog is now available ๐ow.ly/t89450Z9Zoz.
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Do you know a colleague who goes above and beyond to advance the #handtherapy specialty? The call for ASHT award nominations is open now through 7/10: ow.ly/SG1650Z9tcV.
Submit your nomination today and help us spotlight those who make our specialty stronger!
A new episode of ASHT's Hands in Motion podcast is now available!
๐๐๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: ๐๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ
featuring Jason Albers, OTR
๐๏ธ LISTEN NOW: ow.ly/EteZ50Z8PAG
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating Hand Therapy Week 2026 and shining a light on our amazing specialty! ๐ซถ
We'd also like to acknowledge and thank our #HTW2026 sponsor Performance Health for their support!
#HTW2026 Daily Challenge FRIDAY
From Scrap to Solution: โป๏ธ๐ ๏ธ๐กTurn simple or leftover materials in your clinic/office (e.g., splint material, paperclips, highlighters, etc.) into a functional solution and share a photo or quick video of the finished product.
Turn your conference experience into career momentum at #ASHT2026! Earn up to 33.5 CE hours while discovering fresh ideas and practical takeaways.
Learn more: ow.ly/LWr050Z7jaS
#HTW2026 Daily Challenge
๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ (๐/๐): ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ก ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ฅฐ๐ค๐๏ธ Show some love to the people who make #handtherapy better โ a mentor, co-worker, student or friend.
This week, we're celebrating the incredible therapists who help hands heal. โ Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing arthritis or rebuilding strength after surgery โ #handtherapy changes lives. Thank you to our amazing team of Occupational #HandWristAndElbowInstitute
Today, we're celebrating not only #HandTherapyWeek, but also #WorldBicycleDay! ๐ฒ
Check out our a new video on cyclist's palsy โ a condition both professional & recreational cyclists can experience, caused by prolonged pressure on the ulnar nerve: youtu.be/qOOB3dAn8IM.
#HTW2026 Daily Challenge WEDNESDAY
On the Other Hand...: Use your dominant hand to write โHand Therapy Weekโ (print or cursive), then use your non-dominant hand to write it as similarly as possible. Snap a picture and tag us to share how close you can get!
Looking for a great way to promote the benefits of upper extremity rehabilitation during #HandTherapyWeek and beyond? Utilize our vast library of Patient Education Resources, including four new Spanish translations: ow.ly/nUQI50Z6Pi0.
#htw2026
There's still time to save your seat for tomorrow's โGet A Grip: Influence of Grip Strength on Function" webinar!
Register now: ow.ly/gkJc50YWGKK
Can't watch live? Registrants will have access to the recording to watch on their own time.
Lace up your sneaks and join Team ASHT for the AHTF Virtual 5K Run/Walk! ๐โโ๏ธ๐
ASHT is proud to sponsor this event. Join our team and move with purpose alongside the #handtherapy community: ow.ly/9qQG50Z6rN6.
#HTW2026 Daily Challenge TUESDAY
Texture Tuesday: Capture a close-up image of a texture used in hand therapy, e.g. orthosis materials, therapy putty, sensory tools, etc. Invite your audience to guess what it is and highlight the role it plays in treatment.