* Identify key players best positioned to take advantage of the emerging marketopportunities. * Exploit in-licensing and out-licensing opportunities by identifying products,most likely to ensure a robust return. Additionally,therapists can obtain Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) designation with aminimum of five years of clinical experience and by meeting necessaryrequirements. “Hand health and injury prevention is crucial for individuals in all walks oflife, especially in this digital age where many of us use hand operatedelectronic tools to perform so many tasks of work and daily life. Theimportance of work done by hand therapists cannot be understated,” says ASHTPresident Joy MacDermid, BScPT, PhD.
“As hand therapists we do more than treatinjuries – we help people with hand problems resume health and meaningfulactivities. This new event name will help underscore the value of specializedcare provided by this outstanding group of professionals and the importance ofmaximizing hand function to keep people healthy.”Hand therapists enhance the lives of patients by restoring functional activitythrough specialized skills in assessment and treatment. They also specializein prevention of hand injuries, by providing guidelines and exercises suitablefor use with everyday activities such as gardening, cooking and use ofportable electronics. Visit for additional information. For more information about Healthy Hands Week or to find a professional handtherapist in your area, visit The American Society of Hand Therapists is a not-for-profit organizationseeking to advance the specialty of hand therapy through communication,education, research and the establishment of clinical standards. ASHT’s 3,300members in the United States, Canada and around the world strive to berecognized leaders in the hand therapy profession. SOURCEThe American Society of Hand TherapistsNicole Nelles of ASHT, +1-312-673-5813, .
The Tigers trailed by three at halftime against South Carolina in the opening game of the SEC Tournament. The Tigers kept it close throughout the second half, but a 15-2 run by the Gamecocks left the Tigers trailing by 12 with 1:24 left to go in the game. The Tigers fought back to make it a three point game with 18 seconds to play. Chris Johnson fired a three but missed, got the rebound but had it stolen away, along with any hopes of an amazing comeback. Marcus Thornton led the Tigers with 23 points and 6 rebounds. Freshman sensation Anthony Randolph had 22 points and 8 rebounds, while Chris Johnson had 15 points, but led the Tigers with 14 rebounds. Evaldas Baniulis led the Gamecocks with 24 points, including four three pointers. Dominique Archie had 17 points, Zam Fredrick scored 14, and Devan Downey led South Carolina with 7 rebounds and 14 points. The Tigers shot fifty percent from the field and made 8 of 24 from three point land. The Tigers had a great day from the free throw line, knocking down 11 of the 14. The Tigers out rebounded the Gamecocks 42-27, but commited 19 turnovers, twice as many as South Carolina. The Tigers finish the season with a 13-18 overall record and will shift all their focus on replacing departed head coach John Brady. Perhaps VCU will get most of Tiger fans attention as they watch to see if coaching candidate Anthony Grant will get the Rams into the Big Dance. . As a present for his 60th birthday on Friday, longtime actor and funnyman Billy Crystal was put into the starting lineup of the New York Yankees on Thursday. Wearing No.
60, Crystal faced the Pirates' Paul Maholm as a DH batting in the leadoff position. How did he fare? Well let's just say, don't give up your day job, Billy. He actually put one ball in play, a weak chopper that went foul past first base. But after running the count to 3-1, he swung and missed at the next two fastballs and he was history. A strikeout victim.This isn't the first time a celebrity has played in a spring training game. Garth Brooks and Tom Selleck have both taken their turns in the past as well.