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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CSM 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!

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