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 2024 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.
AHTF Events
AHTF 2025 Virtual 5K Run/Walk
AHTF 2024 Happy Hour with a Scholar
AHTF Blog Posts & News Updates
AHTF Virtual 5K Run Walk
Join AHTF for our 10th Annual Virtual Run/Walk to support upper extremity research & education! This virtual event will be held during Hand Therapy Week — June 2-8, 2025.
Jim King Scientific Session Support Fund
Through the generous financial support of past AHTF Chairman Jim King and his wife Beverly King, AHTF is committed to underwrite the Scientific Sessions of the American Society of Hand Therapists Annual Meeting through 2034!
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