
Some Occupational Therapy / Hand Therapy resources:
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AOTA.org: The American Occupational Therapy Association has information on evidence-based practice (EBP) and research, critically appraised topics (CATs), continuing education providers and courses, documentation, and reimbursement. https://www.aota.org/
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APTA.org: The American Physical Therapy Association has a special interest group for hand therapy. http://www.apta.org/
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ASHT.org: American Society of Hand Therapists. Online journal reviews, webinars, patient education materials, legislative information, list of ASHT members https://www.asht.org/
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ASSH.org: American Society for Surgery of the hand. Search functions for hand surgeons, patient handouts and portal, educational materials, and medical volunteer organizations. https://www.assh.org/
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Bracelab.com: On line educational resources founded by Judy Colditz, OT/L, CHT, FAOTA.. https://bracelab.com/clinicians-classroom
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Doctors Demystify: self-study/live courses, journal club, newsletters. http://www.doctorsdemystify.com/
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eatonhand.org: its tagline is “the electronic textbook of hand surgery”. (The anatomy section may be useful) http://eatonhand.com/
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Exploring hand therapy: Site for online education and CHT prep.http://exploringhandtherapy.com/
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handsurgery.org: American Association for Surgery of the hand. It accepts physician, therapist, and mid-level provider members. Provides some free webinars. http://handsurgery.org/
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HTCC.org: Hand Therapy certification commission. Resource site for existing CHT’s and those preparing to take the CHT exam. Mentorship positions, CHT national and international directory. https://www.htcc.org/
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IFSHT.org: International Federation of Societies for hand therapy. Promotes global networking and educational opportunities to develop and enhance the practice of hand therapy. https://www.ifsht.org/
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IFSSH.org: Coordinates activies of all countries' societies for surgery of the hand throughout the world to increase and spread knowledge of surgery of the hand. Newsletters available https://www.ifssh.info/
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ISARAH: Free online resource for exercise programs for those with RA.iSARAHprogramme
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Kinetec: Orthotic materials and educational resources available on SM Marketplace www.kinetecusa.com
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NBCOTA: National Board for Certification for Occupational Therapy. Board that creates and administers the OT certification exam. Suite of online tools to assess ongoing compencies are available.
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Performance Health Academy: Articles, education, research, exercise, and newsletters regarding rehabilitation. https://www.performancehealthacademy.com/
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Orift: orthotic materials and educational resources. https://www.orfit.com/physical-rehabilitation/educate-yourself/
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Wheeless textbook of orthopaedics presented by Duke Orthopaedics. Provides a comprehensive discussion of orthopedic conditions and topics. http://www.wheelessonline.com/
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3 point products: Blog, patient and therapist education https://www.3pointproducts.com/blog (patient and therapist education)