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.
Julianne W Howell, PT, MS, CHT, AHTF’s 2025 Honored Scholar
AHTF Events
AHTF 2025 Happy Hour with a Scholar
underwritten by North Coast Medical
AHTF 2025 Virtual 5K Run/Walk
AHTF Blog Posts & News Updates
2025 Happy Hour with a Scholar
Join us for the 2025 ‘Happy Hour with a Scholar’ event — Oct. 25th at the ASHT Annual Meeting. Underwritten by North Coast Medical.
AHTF Virtual 5K Run Walk Recap
Thank you to all our generous sponsors and the 123 participants and 17 teams who supported this event!
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!