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 2023 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.
AHTF Blog Posts & News Updates
Tri-Alliance Grant Honoring ASHT Founders 2024
Congratulations to Jenny M. Dorich, PHD, MBA, OTR/L, CHT for receiving the 2024 Tri-Alliance Grant Honoring ASHT Founders.
The Burkhalter New Investigator Grant 2024
Congratulations to Nicole Hoover, MS, OTR, CHT for receiving the 2024 Burkhalter New Investigator Grant Supported by Doris Slack Research/
Janet Albrecht Memorial Scholarship 2024
Congratulations to Holly Flanagan, BS, MSOT, OTRL, CL. for receiving the 2024 Janet Albrecht Memorial Scholarship.