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The American Society of Hand Therapists is an organization of hand and upper extremity therapy professionals specializing in treatment & rehabilitation.

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ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · Dec 5

Hello, Bluesky! 🩵

We’re ASHT — a community dedicated to advancing hand and upper extremity therapy through education, research, advocacy and COMMUNITY!

We’re excited to connect, share insights and learn from this network. Follow us for tips, resources and all things #handtherapy!

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ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · 17h

Rise and shine — it's Day 1 of #ASHT2025 and we have a packed schedule filled with opportunities to learn and share. Let us know in the comments which sessions you're most excited about attending!

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you to everyone who joined us for ASHT's second annual Pediatric Specialty Day, as well as our presenters, exhibitors and event co-chairs, Emily S. Ho, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.) and Meagan Pehnke, MS, OTR/L, CHT, CLT!

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning! Today is ASHT's Pediatric Specialty Day, and we're ready for a full day of specialized programming for pediatric hand and upper extremity therapy.

Not able to join us in person? Virtual registration options are available: ow.ly/2VIr50Xfb7h.

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · 2d

Tomorrow is ASHT's 2025 Pediatric Specialty Day!

We look forward to taking a deep dive into treatments and unique diagnoses of pediatric #handtherapy with you then.

Not able to join us in person? Virtual registration options are available: ow.ly/2VIr50Xfb7h.

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · 6d

Earn one FREE CE hour by participating in ASHT's October Journal Club! 🔎

Effectiveness of virtual reality-based movement therapy in peripheral nerve injuries of the hand

October 27 | 9 p.m. ET
1 CE hour

LEARN MORE: https://ow.ly/1y3u50U5sQY

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · 8d

Attending the #ASHT2025 Annual Meeting? ✔️
Packing your dancing shoes? ✔️

Join us at the Summit & Sip "Après-Ski" Social Night for food, drinks, dancing and fun!

Get your tickets for the party here: meetings.asht.org/program/sess...

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · 10d

Share your viewpoint & WIN!

Answer our ASHT Times Viewpoint on what small, everyday actions you take to support and strengthen the #handtherapy specialty by 10/24 and be entered in a drawing to win one FREE ASHT webinar (live or recorded) of your choice: ow.ly/r56C50XaQ4h.

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · 10d

Looking to expand your professional connections? #ASHT2025 has many opportunities, from meet-ups to demos, for you to grow your network and build your community: ow.ly/sV1b50XaIgE.

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · 16d

Check out our latest Tip of the Week on creative activities for wrist range of motion: https://ow.ly/yomk50X7Tvu.

#handtherapy #upperextremity #clinicalpearl

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · 18d

Happy #WorldTeachersDay! 🌟 Thank you to the educators + mentors shaping the future of hand & upper extremity therapy.

💬 Shout out a teacher or mentor who’s made a difference in your journey!

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · 22d

In honor of #PTMonth, we celebrate the dedication and expertise of physical therapists who empower individuals to move, recover and live better lives: ow.ly/Y98C50X4weM.

@aptaofficial.bsky.social
#physicaltherapy #handtherapy #upperextremity

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · 23d

The role of AI in rehab is growing rapidly. Join us next week to explore how this technology could transform #handtherapy while also addressing the challenges it presents: ow.ly/iKmH50X17w4.

Registrants will have access to the recording to watch on their own time.

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · 23d

Applications are open for the AAHS-ASHT International Reverse Therapy Fellowship: ow.ly/cKxN50X33RH.

🌍 Apply by November 3, 2025

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · 28d

Save your seat for the American Hand Therapy Foundation's Happy Hour with a Scholar at #ASHT2025: ow.ly/sl6i50X2cn6.

50 Years of Relative Motion: Changing Practice
Julianne W Howell, PT, MS, CHT

October 25 | 6:15 p.m. MT
Underwritten by North Coast Medical

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · Sep 23

Do you have a unique pediatric case to share? ASHT’s Pediatric Case Reviews series is entering its third year and we’re looking for presenters!

📅 Apply by 11/1 to present in 2026: ow.ly/Eann50X0nIU.

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · Sep 15

Join us for an engaging DEI Book Club discussion on "A Guide to Culturally Competent Healthcare."

November 12 | 8 p.m. ET

Save your seat: ow.ly/2GxX50WWXcr

FREE to members and nonmembers. Participants earn 1 CE hour.

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · Sep 12

Registration is open for our next live webinar —

Practice-Related Resources for Hand and Upper Extremity Specialists: Key Elements to Developing and Operating a Private Practice (Pt 2)

🗓️ September 25
🕗 8 PM ET
🎓 1 CE hour

LEARN MORE: ow.ly/vBEn50WU9uu

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · Sep 11

Join us in Houston for a special “hands-on” experience aimed at improving your orthotic fabrication skills: ow.ly/Qwnp50WQEOs.

#handtherapy #handtherapist #uppextremity #orthotics #splinting

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · Sep 10

A new episode of ASHT's Hands in Motion podcast is now available!

Harnessing Social Media in #UpperExtremity Rehabilitation
featuring Tara Packham, PhD, OTReg(Ont)

🎙️ LISTEN NOW: ow.ly/mSgw50WTe1u

This episode is sponsored by BTE

#handtherapy

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · Sep 8

Happy #WorldPTDay2025!

Today marks the unity and solidarity of the global PT community and is an opportunity to recognize the work PTs do for their patients and community.

@worldphysio1951.bsky.social

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join us for the next ASHT Research Community meeting, bringing together hand and upper extremity therapy researchers of ALL experience levels: ow.ly/R1gX50WAh0y.

September 16 | 8 p.m. ET

Hosted by Lori Algar, OTD, OTR/L, CHT and Corey W. McGee, PhD, MS, OTR/L, CHT

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · Sep 4

Engagement and community — these are the important elements to professional and personal relationships that Kim Masker, OTD, OTR/L, CHT will discuss during her #ASHT2025 presidential address: ow.ly/vjEc50WNEO4.

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · Aug 27

If you're looking to improve your orthotic fabrication skills, don't miss our two-day Hands-on Orthotics workshop in Houston!

Register today: ow.ly/iV8m50WKu0A

#handtherapy #orthotics #orthoticfabrication

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · Aug 22

The summer edition of the ASHT Times edition is now available: ow.ly/kWXP50UrTZc.

Thank you to our contributors, volunteers and editors for making this issue possible!

Note: You must be logged into the ASHT website to access.

#handtherapy #upperextremity

ASHT @handtherapyasht.bsky.social · Aug 21

We're delighted to welcome Miguel A. Pirela Cruz, MD, distinguished orthopedic surgeon and President-Elect of the @handsurgeryassn, at #ASHT2025!

Don't miss this opportunity to hear him speak on October 24: ow.ly/KBsJ50WIn2X.