Welcome to website of the South African Society of Hand Therapists (SASHT) - an organisation which aims to encourage the development of skilled hand therapists in South Africa.

Members can include occupational therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapy assistants, physiotherapy assistants and students who are registered with the HPCSA.

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New! Resource Centre

SASHT is developing a Resource Centre on the Member Area. The aim is to broaden the hand therapy knowledge base.
The latest item uploaded to the Resource Centre:
18 Policy Informed Principles to Guide Hand Therapy (.mp4 file). Click here to login.

We Need Assistance

Your contributions and suggestions will be highly appreciated.
Please send your input to: sasht.information@gmail.com

We count on your support.

Hand Therapy

Hand therapy entails rehabilitation of the upper limb - from the shoulder to the hand. Hand therapy assists a person to regain maximum use of his or her upper limb after injury, surgery or the onset of disease.

Treatment is provided by a hand therapist, someone who is first trained as an occupational therapist or physiotherapist, with a special interest and experience in the rehabilitation of hand & upper limb conditions.

Emphasis is placed on reintegration into the work place, activities of daily living and leisure time pursuits.

Hand therapists treat with exercises and activities, apply modalities and create custom made splints to help the hand heal and protect it from additional injury.

Updated 10 October 2024