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.
Grants
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
7 pm – 8 pm, Friday, October 4, 2019
AHTF 2019 “Happy Hour with a Scholar”
The Magic of the Placebo: The Role of the Placebo in Medicine, Surgery and Therapy
LEE OSTERMAN, M.D., FAOA
PROFESSOR, ORTHOPAEDIC AND HAND SURGERY
AHTF Events
AHTF 2019 “Happy Hour with a Scholar”
October 4, 2019
2019 Virtual 5K For Hand Therapy Research
June 3-9, 2019
AHTF Blog Posts & News Updates
Congratulations to the 2019 Grant Award Recipients!
The American Hand Therapy Foundation (AHTF) has completed the peer reviews for the research grant applications received for the 2019 grant cycle. In recognition of the time and effort required to generate a research proposal, the foundation wishes to announce and...
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AHTF 2019 “Happy Hour with a Scholar” October 4th
Join us on Friday, October 4, 2019 for our annual Happy Hour With a Scholar event at the ASHT Annual Meeting. We’re pleased to have Dr. Lee Osterman join us to present ‘The Magic of the Placebo: The Role of the Placebo in Medicine, Surgery and Therapy’
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2019 Virtual 5K Run/Walk Registration For Hand Therapy Research
Thank You for Supporting Our 4th Annual Run / Walk for Research! Every year in celebration of Hand Therapy Week (the first full week in June), we encourage supporters to join us in raising awareness and funds to support AHTF. Participants complete a 5K run or walk...
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