General Information

The American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) is proud to present its 48th Annual Meeting. The 2025 theme – “Blaze a New Trail: Embracing Our Future, Committing to Sustainability” – carries forward our history of sharing wisdom, experience and expertise while highlighting the steps forward to sustain us as a profession and organization, ensuring long-term efficacy and resilience of our practices and the overall healthcare landscape.

  • Advancing professional excellence and resilience - Under this theme, we invite sessions that highlight strategies for maintaining high standards of care and adapting to the evolving landscape of healthcare.  Topics may include cutting-edge treatment interventions, evidence-based practices and professional development opportunities that empower hand therapists to thrive.  Emphasis should be placed on lifelong learning and resilience in an ever-changing field.
  • Cultivating the next generation of hand therapists - This theme aims to foster mentorship and educational opportunities for emerging professionals in hand therapy.  Proposals should focus on creating inclusive pathways for career development, mentorship programs and innovative educational strategies that inspire and prepare the next generation of therapists.  Sessions can highlight successful initiatives, collaboration models and best practices for supporting young professionals in their journey. 
  • Eco-conscious innovation in hand therapy - This theme focuses on the integration of sustainable practices within hand therapy.  Proposals should explore eco-friendly techniques, materials and technologies that reduce our environmental footprint while enhancing patient care.  Sessions can also address how to advocate for environmental stewardship and equitable health policies, ensuring that our practices contribute to healthier communities and a sustainable future.
  • Multidisciplinary perspectives - Under this theme, we encourage sessions that emphasize the integration of various disciplines that provide comprehensive care for our patients with upper extremity conditions.  This could include perspectives from physicians, psychologists, orthotists and prosthetists, engineers, artists, or holistic medical professionals, just to name a few.

Who Should Attend?

The American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) brings together hand therapists, surgeons, occupational and physical therapists, athletic trainers and other upper extremity professionals to exchange information on the latest insights, discuss new developments and network with leading experts in this specialized field. All healthcare providers with an interest in the art and science of rehabilitation of the upper limb, including the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder girdle will benefit from the information presented at this year's Annual Meeting.

Learner Objectives

Upon the completion of the Annual Meeting, participants will be able to:

  • Integrate hand and upper limb treatment plans based on evidence, research and instruction.
  • Construct new strategies and clinical ideas to improve patient outcomes through inter-disciplinary collaboration. 
  • Employ innovative treatment ideas into clinical practice for a variety of clinical conditions.
  • Discuss and implement current legislative and regulatory policies into clinical practice.
  • Discuss and implement leading business and operational practices into clinical practice.