Ticketed Events

Elevate your conference experience by purchasing an event ticket. Tickets may be purchased at the time of registration. If you already registered, a link to add a ticket can be found on your registration confirmation or contact meetings@asht.org for assistance. 

Pediatric Specialty Day | Wednesday, October 22 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

We invite you to join us on a journey beyond the fundamentals, delving into the intricacies of pediatric hand and upper extremity therapy. This specialized course promises an exploration of unique diagnoses, innovative treatments and the myriad triumphs and challenges inherent in the realm of pediatric hand therapy. 

Pre-Conference Institutes | Thursday, October 23 

  • Treating the Tricky Elbow: Fractures, Tendonitis, and Pain | Alison Taylor, OTR/L, CHT, CKTI | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 4 CE Hours | Tickets $175
    Treating the elbow is notoriously difficult and expectations are low in outcomes. By focusing on anatomy and superficial layers like skin and fascia, we can easily restore full range of motion and eliminate pain in even the hardest diagnoses. This workshop will demonstrate how to treat by each physiological layer from skin to joint. Participants will leave with new assessment and treatment tools as well as exercises and tricks to eliminate pain. Start the conference off with fun and learn new ideas to change the expectations on elbows!
  • Casting Motion to Mobilize Stiffness (CMMS): Changing the Way We Treat the Stiff Hand | Karol Spraggs-Young, OTD, OTR/L, CHT; Johanna Jacobson-Petrov,  MHS, BSc.OT, CHT; Kantessa Stewart, OTR/L, CHT | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 4 CE Hours | Tickets $175
    Have you tried everything you can think of to mobilize your patient's stiff hand and it is just not working? Then Casting Motion to Mobilize Stiffness (CMMS) is your answer. In this session, you will learn how CMMS addresses all the factors that contribute to hand stiffness and how this one technique can be your new successful solution to treating the stiff hand.
  • Essentials of Rehabilitation for Partial Hand Amputees: A Multi-disciplinary Approach | Chris Baschuk, MPO, CPO, FAAOP(D) | Megan Hodgson, MPO, CPO | Shaun Mendenhall, MD | Alta Fried, MS, OTR/L, CHT | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 2 CE Hours | Tickets $90
    Partial hand amputations present unique rehabilitation challenges that require a collaborative approach between hand therapists, surgeons, and prosthetists. This session will provide a comprehensive look at the latest surgical techniques, prosthetic advancements, and evidence-based therapy strategies to optimize functional outcomes. Attendees will explore prosthetic selection and training, from body-powered to myoelectric options, and learn hands-on rehabilitation techniques for improving dexterity, strength, and prosthetic integration into ADLs. Through interactive case discussions, hands-on demonstrations, and expert panel insights, participants will gain practical tools to enhance clinical care. Join us to discover how cutting-edge technology and multidisciplinary teamwork can transform outcomes for individuals with partial hand amputations. Whether you are a seasoned clinician or new to this patient population, this session will provide actionable insights to improve your practice and empower your patients.

Conference Party at Garden Place | Friday, October 24 | 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM 

Join us for dancing, food, drinks, and FUN! Our conference party is being held at the beautiful Garden Place in the historic Utah State Park.  The rustic elegance of The Garden Place is impressive with the warm feeling of a mountain lodge. The inside is spectacular with an open beam ceiling and a lovely large rock fireplace. French doors open to a beautiful patio, waterfall, massive outdoor fireplace, a majestic mountain view.

Buses will leave the Radisson Hotel at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $50 each, guests of attendees are welcome!

AHTF Happy Hour with a Scholar | Saturday, October 25 | 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM 

50 Years of Relative Motion: Changing Practice | Julianne W Howell, PT, MS, CHT | 1 CE Hour | Individual Tickets $40, Partner Tickets $150

Relative motion started out as a simple clinical concept, which applied the relationship between anatomy and motion delivered by a simple ‘splint’ to mobilized extensor tendons. After 50 years, not only has this use of relative motion been globally incorporated into therapy practice, new uses for both the concept and the orthosis continue to emerge. 
This journey of Relative Motion reminds us that questions generated by clinicians can change practice. I am honored to share with you how collaborating with many clinicians contributed to the evolution of a simple clinical idea into a concept and orthoses supported by science.