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.
Updated application information is available for the research grants. The application cycle is open until March 1, 2022, and the documents are current and ready to be filled out!
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 Blog Posts & News Updates
AHTF 2022 Happy Hour with a Scholar
Join us on 10-14-2022. Mark E Baratz, MD presents: When I Need You Most: Surgeon-therapist challenges when patients need more and a system gives less.
2022 Virtual Run/Walk for Hand Therapy Research
Complete a 5K Run/Walk by the end of Hand Therapy Week (June 5-12, 2022) and support the research and education grants of the American Hand Therapy Foundation.
AHTF 2021 “Happy Hour with a Scholar” Recap
The American Hand Therapy Foundation held the annual “Happy Hour with a Scholar” event in conjunction with the ASHT Hybrid Annual Meeting on Friday, October 8, 2021 at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel in St. Louis, MO.