American Hand Therapy Foundation
Funding clinical and scientific research and education to advance the practice of hand therapy and quality of patient care throughout the world.
Read the 2023 AHTF annual report and update.
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Supporting novice or experienced researchers who are able to expand the scientific evidence, visibility, and quality of upper extremity and hand rehabilitation.
DONATIONS
Support our mission of promoting high impact clinical and fundamental upper extremity research. Your generosity makes a difference! Support your profession through a tax‑deductible gift today.
About The American Hand Therapy Foundation
The American Hand Therapy Foundation (AHTF) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes education and funds research to provide evidence for the treatment and prevention of diseases and injuries of the upper extremity and hand.
AHTF is a truly unique organization dedicated exclusively to advancing the practice of hand therapy by funding research and education. Our mission is to fund clinical and scientific research and education in order to advance the practice of hand therapy and quality of patient care throughout the world.
Nathan Short, PhD.OTD, OTR, CHT, FAOTA
AHTF Events
AHTF Presents Nathan Short, Evelyn Makin Grant Awardee: Training Hand Therapists in Ukraine
Zoom event: Nov 9th — 10 AM CT
AHTF 2024 Happy Hour with a Scholar
AHTF 2024 Virtual 5K Run/Walk
AHTF Blog Posts & News Updates
AHTF Presents Nathan Short — Training Hand Therapists in Ukraine
Online event — 11/9/24, 10 AM CT. AHTF welcomes our 2023 Evelyn Mackin Awardee, Nathan Short who will share the impact of his work in Ukraine to advance the skills of local therapists working with war victims.
American Hand Therapy Foundation … Happy 35th Anniversary!!
We are very proud of our Foundation and thrilled to celebrate our 35th anniversary! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our board members, donors, volunteers, and supporters who have been instrumental in our journey.
Tri-Alliance Grant Honoring ASHT Founders 2024
Congratulations to Jenny M. Dorich, PHD, MBA, OTR/L, CHT for receiving the 2024 Tri-Alliance Grant Honoring ASHT Founders.