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.

Nathan Short

AHTF Events

AHTF 2025 Virtual 5K Run/Walk

AHTF 2024 Happy Hour with a Scholar

AHTF Blog Posts & News Updates

 

AHTF Virtual 5K Run Walk

AHTF Virtual 5K Run Walk

Join AHTF for our 10th Annual Virtual Run/Walk to support upper extremity research & education! This virtual event will be held during Hand Therapy Week — June 2-8, 2025.

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Jim King Scientific Session Support Fund

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!

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