On this episode, we are joined by Lauren DeTullio and Preston Lockwood, both occupational therapists and Certified Hand Therapists who serve on the ASHT International Committee. They share with us the work that the committee is doing to spread knowledge of hand and upper extremity therapy across the globe and specifically about a recent trip to Columbia where they had the opportunity to present didactic and hands-on education.

Guest bios:

Lauren DeTullio, OTR/L, CHT, is an occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. She is the Regional Director of the Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center and the Director of the Hand Rehabilitation Foundation. She is an adjunct professor in the Occupational Therapy program at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lauren has co-authored chapters in the seventh edition of Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity, in the third edition of Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation - A Practical Guide, and in the first edition of Fractures and Injuries of the Distal Radius and Carpus. She is a co-chairman and has served as a regular faculty member for the annual Philadelphia Hand Symposium Surgery and Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity. Lauren has volunteered for ASHT on the Awards Committee, Board Intern and most recently the International Committee. 

Preston W Lockwood, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, is a passionate and dedicated occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) with a strong commitment to advancing the field of hand and upper extremity therapy. With extensive experience in clinical practice, Preston is deeply invested in clinical education, empowering the next generation of therapists through mentorship and knowledge-sharing. As an advocate for global collaboration, Preston is eager to connect with international hand therapy communities for knowledge exchange, furthering the evolution of the profession worldwide. Driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact, Preston is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of hand therapy, advocating for innovation, and contributing to the continuous growth and improvement of the profession.