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

ISHP Case Conference

Date TBD



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

Playlists of FREE video courses covering physical examination and ultrasound evaluation of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand



Past Events

ISHP Annual Meeting 2026

Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Release

Speaker: Dr. Jeffrey Brault, DO, PT

Modern Management of Upper Extremity Tendinopathies

Speaker: Dr. Jane Konidis, MD, PT

Recordings Available to Members Upon Request



Incorporating Ultrasound Into Your Practice

Participation in Post-Course at ASSH Annual Meeting 2026 in Boston, MA

Speakers: Drs. James Meiling, DO, Brennan Boettcher, DO, Raymond Chou, MD, David Robinson, MD, Jeffrey Brault, DO, PT, Scott Homer, MD, Jane Konidis, MD, PT

Topics: peripheral nerve trauma and brachial plexus ultrasound, elbow ultrasound, dynamic nerve ultrasound, shoulder ultrasound, ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release, ultrasound-guided trigger finger release, ultrasound-guided percutaneous tenotomy



Select Topics in Hand and Upper Extremity Physiatry

Webinar at AAPM&R Member May 2026

Speakers: Drs. James Meiling, DO, Scott Homer, MD, Raymond Chou, MD

Topics: brachial plexus ultrasound, rock climbing finger injuries, shockwave therapy



Hand & Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

AAP Career Chats Podcast

Speaker: Dr. Raymond Chou, MD

Apple Podcasts | Spotify



ISHP Annual Meeting 2025

MR Neurography of the Brachial Plexus

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