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.
At this time we encourage everyone in our professional community to reach out and support those most in need.
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 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
The Legacy of Evelyn J. Mackin, PT 1922 – 2020
Describing Evelyn J. Mackin via a litany of her many accomplishments fails to capture the essence of her being. Her dynamic abilities and visionary capacity stemmed from a combination of diversified qualities.
AHTF Receives Generous Gift from Baltimore-based Charity
On December 3, 2019 (Giving Tuesday), AHTF Vice Chair Jim King attended the annual Charitable Giving Scholarships & Awards Evening of the Associated Italian American Charities (AIAC), in Baltimore, Maryland.
Joint AFSH & AHTF Collaborative Research Grant
The American Hand Therapy Foundation excited to partner with AFSH for a collaborative research grant. This grant is open to any hand/upper limb surgery or therapy topics submitted by a hand surgeon/hand therapist team and will begin October 1, 2020. The grant is a...