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.

Your Support Makes a Difference!

Our organization can only succeed in our mission through contributions from a wide range of sources. We encourage all of our hand therapist colleagues to participate in our organization and welcome assistance from members of related fields as well as anyone who has an interest in furthering our research.

Affiliate Program Supports AHTF

American Hand Therapy Foundation is proud to offer a new and exciting opportunity to support our mission of funding clinical and scientific research and education to advance the practice of hand therapy worldwide. The North Coast Medical Friends & Colleagues™ Affiliate Program offers this opportunity. This innovative program allows friends & supporters of AHTF to refer their clients directly to the AHTF website store to obtain the products, equipment and supplies recommended by their Hand Therapist. When sales occur on the AHTF website, North Coast will donate 25% of those sales to AHTF. North Coast handles all ordering logistics and customer support.