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

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



Past Events

"Career Chats: Hand & Upper Extremity Rehabilitation"

AAP Career Chats Podcast

Speaker: Dr. Raymond Chou, MD

Apple Podcasts | Spotify



"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