Welcome to the Capital Hand Therapy Association

We are a special interest group connecting hand therapists in the Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland, and Washington, D.C. metropolitan region.

Our Charge

To support and empower hand therapists in delivering the highest standard of care to patients in our community.

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Thu, Mar 20
Journal Club with George Washington University
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George Washington University presents Journal Club. A recent clinically relevant article from the Journal of Hand Therapy will be presented. This will be a 45-50 minute interactive presentation.
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April 9, 2025 and time is TBD
Non Progressive Neurological Injury Affecting the Upper Extremity: Hope for Increasing Independence
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Kailey Bedford MOT, OTR/L, CHT will present "Non Progressive Neurological Injury Affecting the Upper Extremity: Hope for Increasing Independence."
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May 2025, Day and Time TBD
Fieldwork Placements: Facilitators, Barriers, and Strategies for Success
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Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Placements in Hand Therapy in the DMV: Facilitators, Barriers, and Strategies for Success" Moderated by Sarah Doerrer PhD,OTR/L, CHT, Stephanie Katz OTR/L, CHT, and Jill Yanick OTR/L, CHT
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June 2025, Day and Time TBD
Happy Hour
Location is TBD
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Join your fellow hand therapists for a social happy hour!
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We are dedicated to advancing the practice of hand therapy.

We aim to promote education, research, and advocacy by cultivating interest in the advancement of our field through networking, professional development, and community involvement.

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Interested in collaborating with us to support hand therapy professionals and patients? Get in touch with us.

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