International Society of Hand and Upper Extremity Physiatrists

The International Society of Hand and Upper Extremity Physiatrists (ISHP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to advance innovation, education, and research of non-operative approaches to the treatment of hand and upper extremity conditions.

Upcoming Events

"Select Topics in Hand and Upper Extremity Physiatry"

Webinar at AAPM&R Member May 2026
Monday, May 18, 7:30-8:45pm CDT
Speakers: Drs. James Meiling, DO, Raymond Chou, MD, Scott Homer, MD
Topics: rock climbing finger injuries, shockwave therapy, brachial plexus ultrasound
FREE event for AAPM&R Members: Click here to register

Resources

Non-Operative Self Assessment Examination

FREE 450+ question bank developed with the American Society for Surgery of the Hand that covers various conditions managed in a hand and upper extremity clinic

ISHP YouTube Channel

Curated playlists of FREE video courses covering physical examination, ultrasound evaluation, and podcasts on hand and upper extremity conditions

Past Events

"Brachial Plexus Imaging"

Webinar at ISHP Annual Meeting 2025

Speaker: Dr. Matthew Petterson, MD

Recording available to members upon request

"Advances in Hand and Upper Extremity Physiatry"

Symposium at AAPM&R Annual Assembly 2024 in San Diego, CA

Speakers: Drs. Raymond Chou, MD, Scott Homer, MD, Brennan Boettcher, DO, Eugene Roh, MD, Anne Goldring, MD

Topics: rock climbing finger injuries, advanced ultrasound of the carpal tunnel, diagnosis and treatment of ulnar wrist pain, percutaneous needle tenotomy for lateral epicondylitis, radiofrequency ablation of the shoulder