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.
AHTF Blog Posts & News Updates
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.
CSM 2025
I attended the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in Houston, viewing it through my new role on the AHTF board. What I saw was inspirational!
Improve Your Website Results & Support AHTF
Avenue Marketing/LimeGlow Design, the team behind the AHTF website since 2018, is offering free website evaluations for AHTF friends and supporters!