Hands In Motion
Episodes
Mission Work in Nepal
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Jyo Supnekar, an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist who recently traveled to Nepal to share her exp...
Uncurled: The Latest in Dupuytren’s Treatment
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Juliana Larocerie to discuss Dupuytren’s disease. Juliana has been involved with researching this condition for ma...
2025 Vargas Award Recipient
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Lisa Michael, the 2025 AAHS Vargas International&nb...
Research Collaborations
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Sarah Doerrer, an occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist who is devoting most of her time these days to...
EDS and Hypermobility
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Saba Kamal, an occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist who has taken a special interest in treating pati...
Lymphedema and UE Therapy
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Stephanie Hassler, an occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist who is also a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Stephanie sha...
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Jessie Perchaluk, an occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist who has taken a special interest in learnin...
Atomic Advocacy
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to welcome our guest on this episode, Danielle Sparks. Danielle is our 2025-2026 ASHT president. During her incoming presidential addre...
Harnessing Social Media in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Tara Packham, an occupational therapist who has worked for many years in upper extremity rehabilitation and is now e...
HTCC Practice Analysis
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Marty Walsh, Keri Landrieu and Karol Young to discuss the HTCC Practice Analysis. The examination to become a Certif...
2025 Pediatric Specialty Day Preview
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by the 2025 ASHT Pediatric Specialty Day co-chairs, Emily Ho and Meagan Pehnke. They give us all of the inside informat...
Upper Extremity Rehab for the Female Athlete Across the Lifespan
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Mike Mueller, an occupational therapist, Certified Hand Therapist and exercise scientist who has taken a special int...
2025 Annual Meeting Preview
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Things are a little different on this episode of Hands in Motion. As you may already notice, Cara Smith is in the guest seat today and will be the one...
Addressing Substance Use Disorder as a Hand and Upper Extremity Therapist
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Kimberly Masker, an occupational therapist and certified hand therapy, and Tauni Bird, also an occupational therapis...
Clinical Practice Guideline: Distal Radius Fractures
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by physical therapists Saurabh Mehta and Christos Karagiannopoulos, who – along with a team of therapists and surgeons – developed a...
What is the Vargas Award?
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Hands in Motion, we are joined by Thomas Berger — the recipient of the 2024 American Association for Hand Surgery Vargas Internat...
Looking to the future with sustainability practices
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While in Washington, DC for the IFSSH and IFSHT Triennial Congress, Stephanie and Cara had the pleasure of sitting down with Lisa Newington, a physiot...
IFSSH-IFSHT Triennial Meeting, Washington DC
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Stacey Doyon, President-Elect of the International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy. Stacey shares with us i...
ASHT International Committee
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Lauren DeTullio and Preston Lockwood, both occupational therapists and Certified Hand Therapists who serve on the AS...
The Problematic PIP Joint
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Alex Kelsheimer, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in upper extremity surgery, to discuss injuries that many of...
ASHT Research Community
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Lori Algar and Katie Loomis, who both serve on ASHT’s Research Division. They share with us the results of a recen...
Sustainability in Therapy
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Ben Mortenson and Janet Craik, both occupational therapists in Canada who have done extensive work on sustainability...
Exercise Prescription in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by April O’Connell to discuss exercise dosing for patients who have sustained injuries of their upper extremity. She ...
Wide-Awake Procedures: Not Just for Tendons
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Paul Sibley to discuss wide-awake surgical procedures in the upper extremity. He shares with us the various proc...
Hand Therapy Education in Ukraine
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Nate Short, a hand and upper extremity therapist who had an incredible opportunity to travel to Ukraine and provide ...
Optimizing Hand Therapy Post Flexor Tendon Repairs
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we are joined by Alex Mackenzie, an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist. We discuss flexor tendon rehabilitation, how ...
ASHT Leadership Development Program
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special two-for-one episode as we are joined by four guests to discuss the ASHT Leadership Committee and the Leadership Development Program....
Gymnast’s Wrist
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Lindsey Williams, an occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist. This is Lindsey’s second time on the Han...
From Patient to Therapist
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Amy Lindsey, a physical therapist and Certified Hand Therapist who has lived the experience of being a patient in a ...
CMC Osteoarthritis
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Corey McGee, an occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist who has dedicated a significant portion of his c...
2024 Pediatric Specialty Day Preview
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Peggy Faussett and Lindsey Williams, both occupational therapists and Certified Hand Therapists who are serving as t...
2024 Annual Meeting Preview
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Brocha Stern, the 2024 ASHT Annual Meeting Committee Chair. She shares with us what we can expect at this year’s a...
Using AI in Hand Therapy
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Zack Sutton, a physical therapist and Certified Hand Therapist who is utilizing artificial intelligence in his clini...
American Association for Hand Surgery: Benefits of a Therapist Membership
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Hands in Motion, we are joined by Nora Barrett and Stephanie Kannas who are both hands therapists who are current Affiliate Directo...
Work Conditioning in Upper Extremity Injuries
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of Hands in Motion. On this episode, we are joined by Kim Pace, an occupational therapist who specializes in industria...
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Bryan Loeffler, an orthopedic surgeon who devotes a significant amount of his practice to treating patients who ...
Upper Extremity Rehabilitation for Rock Climbers
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Emily Hartnett, an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist who has turned her hobby of rock climbing int...
Benefits of ASHT Membership
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Rob McClellan, our current ASHT Board Member at Large. Rob shares with us all of the benefits of being an ASHT...
Psychological Impact of Upper Extremity Injury
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Dr Brad Grunert, a psychologist who has worked for many years with patients who have sustained traumatic injuries to their upper extr...
Hand Therapy with Mercy Ships
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Yeiddy Ferreira, an occupational therapist who is spending three months volunteering as a hand therapist with Mercy ...
Clinical Guideline for Treating Lateral Elbow Pain
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Ann Lucado, a physical therapist and Certified HandTherapist who led a team of clinicians to develop the clinical pr...
Psychosocial Factors and Pain in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode are joined by Alyssa Phillips, an occupational therapist who has spent a large majority of her clinical practice and research on how p...
Strength and Conditioning in Hand Therapy
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we are joined by our first repeat guest, Jim Wagner. Jim is an occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist who also has a back...
Relative Motion Orthoses
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we are joined by Julianne Howell, a physical therapist and certified hand therapist who has contributed significantly to the field of ...
2023 Annual Meeting Preview
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are just weeks away from gathering in San Antonio, Texas for the 46th ASHT Annual Meeting. If you haven’t signed up yet to attend either in ...
Casting Motion to Mobilize Stiffness
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Judy Colditz. Judy is an occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist who has contributed to the field of han...
Congenital Limb Differences
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Sarah Tuberty, OTD, OTR/L, an occupational therapist who, through her own lived experience of being born with a limb...
Prosthetics Series: The Patient Perspective with Greg Johnson
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we are joined by Greg Johnson. In 2017 Greg was involved in an accident and sustained amputations of his long, ring and small fingers ...
Prosthetics Series: Pediatric Upper Extremity Prosthetics
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Dwight Putnam, a certified prosthetist who works at a pediatric hospital in Texas. He brings a unique perspective to...
Prosthetics Series: Hand Therapy and Prosthetics with Haley Van Escobar, MOTR/L, CHT
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Haley Van Escobar, an occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist who serves in a unique role as a consultan...
Advocacy in Hand Therapy
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Danielle Sparks, an occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist who currently serves as the Director of ASHT...
Mission Work in Sierra Leone, Karen Roeming, OT, MA, CHT
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Karen Roeming, an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist who has a servant’s heart and a special plac...
Traumatic Injuries of the Brachial Plexus with Stephanie Kannas, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Stephanie Kannas, an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist who has taken a special interest in trea...
Pediatric Burns with Patti Sharp, OTD, MS, OTR/L, BCP
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we are joined by Patti Sharp, an occupational therapist who has spent several years working with pediatric patients who have sustained...
Treating Pediatric Joint Hypermobility with Carrie Shotwell, MEd, DHS, OTR/L
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss pediatric joint hypermobility with Carrie Shotwell, an occupational therapist who works at Cincinnati Children’s Hospita...
Blood Flow Restriction with Jim Wagner, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CPAM, CSCS
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we are joined by Jim Wagner, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CPAM, CSCS, to discuss blood flow restriction and its application to upper extremity reh...
Spotlight on Treatment: Joint Mobilization of the Elbow with Ann Porretto-Loehrke, PT, DPT, CHT, COMT, CMTPT
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Ann Porretto-Loerhke, PT, DPT, CHT, COMT, CMTPT to discuss joint mobilizations for the elbow. She recently presented...
One Great Therapist-Patient Team: Deana Swanson, MS, OTR/L, CHT and Buddy Valastro
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are honored to be joined by Buddy Valastro and Deana Swanson, OT/L, CHT, a fantastic patient-therapist combo. Two years ago Buddy suffered a severe...
Sneak Peek into the 2022 ASHT Annual Meeting in Washington, DC with Kim Kraft, PT, DPT, CHT
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ASHT Annual Meeting is right around the corner and today we are joined by Kim Kraft, PT, DPT, CHT, the 2022 Annual Meeting Program Chair. If you h...
Pediatric Brachial Plexus with James H. Northcutt, OTR, MOT, CHT
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by James Northcutt, an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist, to discuss brachial plexus birth injuries. ...
Proprioception in Distal Radius Fractures with Kristin Valdes OTD, OT, CHT
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kris Valdes is an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist who has made extensive contributions to the hand and upper extremity profession....
Treating Traumatic Injuries with Gayle Severance, MS, OT/L, CHT and Danielle Zook OTD, MOT, OTR/L, CHT
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Gayle Severance and Danielle Zook, both occupational therapists and Certified Hand Therapists with Penn Good Shepherd in Philadelphia...
Current Trends in Treatment with Jill Yanick, OTR/L, CHT
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Jill Yanick, OTR/L, CHT joins us to discuss a variety of tools that you might have in your toolbox or may be interested in adding. We...
HTCC 30th Anniversary with Martin Walsh, OTR/L, CHT
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we are joined by Marty Walsh, OTR/L, CHT, the executive director of the Hand Therapy Certification Commission. Marty answers all of ou...
Knowledge Translation with Marsha Lawrence, PT, DPT, CHT
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Hands in Motion we are joined by Mia Erickson, PT, CHT, EdD and Marsha Lawrence, PT, DPT, CHT - both physical therapists and certif...
Collaboration of an OT and COTA in Hand Therapy with Parker Gregory, OTR/L, CHT and Dillon Pittman, COTA
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Occupational Therapy Month to all of our OT listeners! On this episode, we are joined by Parker Gregory, OTR/L, CHT, an occupational therapist a...
Driving Rehabilitation with Susie Touchinsky, OTR/L, SCDCM, CDRS
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to be joined by Susie Touchinsky, OTR/L, SCDCM, CDRS, an occupational therapist who is also a certified driving rehab specialist. Have ...
Fellowship Series: Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Therapy Fellowship with Mary “Peggy” Faussett, MOTR/L, CHT
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On our third episode of our Fellowship Series, we are joined by Peggy Faussett, MOTR/L, CHT. Peggy is an occupational therapist and certified hand the...
Fellowship Series: Perspectives From a Past Fellow with Kristen Cullers Slone, MSOT, OTR
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the second episode of our Fellowship Series, we are joined by Kristen Slone, MSOT, OTR, an occupational therapist who completed a hand and upper ex...
Fellowship Series: Views From a Current Hand and Upper Extremity Therapy Fellow
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are kicking off a series of episodes on hand and upper extremity therapy fellowships. On this episode, we are joined by the two current hand and up...
Wound Care in Hand and Upper Extremity Therapy with Nora Barrett, OTR/L, CHT, WCC
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nora Barrett, OTR/L, CHT, WCC joins us to talk about wound care in hand and upper extremity therapy and her recent journey to obtain her certification...
ASHT Upper Extremity Institute with Alessia Kerner, OTR/L, CHT
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we talk with Alessia Kerner, OTR/L, CHT, who was instrumental in developing a new format for the ASHT Upper Extremity Institute. We di...
Guatemala Healing Hands Foundation with Lynn Bassini MA OTR CHT
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lynn Bassini, MA, OTR, CHT, founder of the Guatemala Healing Hands Foundation, joins us to share her love and passion for helping the people of this n...
AHTF Grants and How to Apply with April Cowan, OTR, OTD, CHT
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by April Cowan, OTR, OTD, CHT to discuss grant funding that the American Hand Therapy Foundation (AHTF) has to offer. A...
Arthritis Foundation with Rebecca Gillett MS, OTR/L
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Hands in Motion, we are joined by Rebecca Gillett, MS, OTR/L with the Arthritis Foundation. We discuss the mission of the foundatio...
Treating the Musician with Aviva Wolff, EdD, OT, CHT
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we are joined by Aviva Wolff, EdD, OT, CHT who has taken a special interest in working with injured musicians. She has had the opportu...
Hand Therapy In the Military with Major Kathryn Brosseau. MAJ, USAF, BSC, OTR/L, CHT
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we celebrate Veteran’s Day and are so fortunate to be joined on this episode by an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist wh...
2021 Annual Meeting Recap
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Cara Smith, PT, DPT, CHT and Stephanie Strouse, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, “Hands in Motion” podcast hosts, as they recap the 2021 Annual Meeting in a ...
Little League Elbow with Elliot Greenberg, PT, DPT, PhD
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of “Hands in Motion” we are joined by Elliot Greenberg, a physical therapist who treats adolescent athletes. One specific pop...
Happy Physical Therapy Month! Spotlight on PTs in Hand Therapy with Jane Fedorczyk, PT, PhD, CHT
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In recognition of National Physical Therapy Month we want to celebrate our physical therapy colleagues who specialize in treating the upper extremity ...
Engaging Entry-Level Students in Hand Therapy with Nathan Short, PhD, OTD, OTD/L, CHT
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Nathan Short, an occupational therapist and hand therapist that splits his time between the clinic and the classroom...
Moving Into Academia: Post-professional Doctorate (OTD, DPT) vs PhD with Rebecca Neiduski, PhD, OTR/L, CHT
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All of us have experienced academia as students, but have you ever considered moving out of the clinic and back into the classroom as an occupational ...
The New ASHT Journal Club Format with Sarah Doerrer, PhD, OTR/L, CHT, CLT
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of Hands in Motion. We’re your hosts, Cara Smith and Stephanie Strouse. On this episode we’re going to be discussi...
Working With The Athlete with Mo Herman, MA, OTR/L, CHT
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Cara and Steph back for another episode of Hands in Motion. With all the buzz about the Olympics last month, it’s only fitting to discus...
American Hand Therapy Foundation: Funding and Foundation Goals with James W. King, OTR, PhD, CHT
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of Hands in Motion we are joined by the chairman of the American Hand Therapy Foundation, James King, to discuss what AHTF does a...
The Expert Witness - Michael Gerg, DOT, OTR/L, CEES, CWCE
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of “Hands in Motion” we are diving into a discussion in an area of practice that most hand therapists would never find on the...
Telehealth: Where Are We Now, and Where Are We Going? Featuring Michelle Coil, OTR, CHT, PYT, CEAS I, CEO Virtual Hand Care LLC
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2020 brought many challenges to not only our personal lives but also our professional lives. Many of us had to rethink the way that we provided hand t...
Finding Value in Patient-Related Outcomes with Jenny Dorich, PhD (Candidate), MBA, OTR/L, CHT
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finding value in patient-reported outcome measures in hand therapy is so important in times where most payors are looking for functional improvement a...
Burnout in Hand Therapy with Lynn Festa, OTR, CHT, CDWF
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us would be lying if we said we have never experienced burnout at some point in our career as hand therapists. Unfortunately, burnout is real ...
Pain-Guided Therapy
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have an open discussion with Dr. Don Lalonde, MD, BSc, MSc, FRCSC on pain guided healing and pain guided therapy; how to use the p...
The Road to the CHT
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Cara and Stephanie sit down with Christian Ely, MSOT, OTR/L, CHT, COMT-UE, CES to discuss how he prepared for the CHT exam. Chri...
Volunteering With ASHT
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week and in honor of that, Hands in Motion is discussing the volunteer opportunities within the American Society of ...
Health Equity Lens
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our debut episode, we have the current American Society of Hand Therapists President, Rachel Pigott, MPH, OTR/L, CHT, discussing equity in hand the...