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The Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA) is the national peak body for Hand Therapy in Australia. Our VISION is for wide recognition of Hand Therapy as an area of specialty practice Our MISSION is to advance the hand therapy profession to improve outcomes for patients and the community.

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Our Accredited Hand Therapist (AHT) Credential is awarded only to the most experienced and skilled Practitioners in Hand Therapy.
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Sailing injuries to the upper limb and how to avoid them

Summer 2021 is here. Sailing is an enjoyable pastime for many Australians. Nick Antoniou, AHTA Accredited Hand Therapist, reports on upper limb injuries and prevention for budding sailors and our experts alike.

16 January 2021

Managing hand injuries at Christmas time

How are the holidays just around the corner? 2020 has gone very quickly in some ways and slowly in others. As we look forward to what might be a different type of festive season for some, we consider those who may be struggling with an upper limb injury or condition. Alanna O’Brien kindly provides some tips and tricks to assist you in making the holiday season less painful and more enjoyable.

2 December 2020

Broken wrists during isolation: Bike rides gone bad!

Bike riding has soared as an activity during 2020 as options for children’s playtime became limited with the COVID-19 pandemic. Catherine McCutcheon, AHTA Accredited Hand Therapist, discusses the increased incidence of fractured wrists in children, explains the injury and how it may be managed.

26 October 2020

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Dec
4
AHTA Courses

Fundamentals of Hand Therapy Course (Online)

Online, Online Only WA
Feb
3
Special Interest Group Meetings

VIC SIG - Hypermobility in Hand Therapy

Level 5 Alfred Centre, Melbourne VIC
Mar
5
AHTA Courses

Advanced Open Trauma Course - ONLINE 2021

Online, Online
Mar
16
AHTA Courses

Pain Management Skills Course - ONLINE MAR 2021

Live from , Online Only ACT

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