Georgia Hand & Upper Extremity Special Interest Group

Georgia Hand & Upper Extremity Special Interest Group Providing education and networking opportunities for therapists to enhance their practice of rehabilitation of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.

The Georgia Hand & Upper Extremity Special Interest Group (GHUESIG) provides educational and networking opportunities for therapists to enhance their practice of rehabilitation of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. For over 20 years, we have served as a trusted resource for occupational therapists, physical therapists, certified occupational therapist assistants and physical therapist assistan

ts. Our goal is to improve our members’ knowledge base for delivering care to patients with all conditions related to the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. We update this website frequently with the latest news, events, and happenings regarding hand therapy in the state of Georgia. Come back often for the most up-to-date information. Click here to learn about the special advantages of becoming a member of GHUESIG. And contact us with your ideas, questions and suggestions — participation is the key to success in building our community of excellence.

LAST CHANCE📣Join us TOMORROW, June 9th at Mercer University for "Women and Preventative Medicine" with Ashley E. Mehl, M...
06/08/2026

LAST CHANCE📣Join us TOMORROW, June 9th at Mercer University for "Women and Preventative Medicine" with Ashley E. Mehl, MD, MSc.

📆Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕛7:00-8:30 PM
📍Mercer University Atlanta Campus, 3001 Mercer University Dr, Davis Building Room 107, Atlanta, GA 30341

🤗We’re excited to welcome Dr. Ashley Mehl for this continuing education & networking event that is free for all to attend!

✨Light snacks will be served, and 1.5 CEU credits are available to all current 2026 members. Register on our website, at the link in our bio, or by clicking here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/u6gx7u3

Happy Hand Therapy Week! Thank you for celebrating with us!Today may be the last day, but we can celebrate hand therapy ...
06/07/2026

Happy Hand Therapy Week! Thank you for celebrating with us!

Today may be the last day, but we can celebrate hand therapy year round!

Share a photo or tell us how you let others know you're passionate about hand therapy - perhaps you have a special hand therapy cup, t-shirt or hat you like to use.

Happy Hand Therapy Week!"...Excellence can be obtained if you...*Care more than others think is wise*Risk more that othe...
06/06/2026

Happy Hand Therapy Week!

"...Excellence can be obtained if you...
*Care more than others think is wise
*Risk more that others think is safe
*Dream more than others this is practical
*Expect more than others think is possible"
-Mary Kasch, OTR, CVE, CHT, 1991 Nathalie Barr Lecturer

How do you go above and beyond in your practice? Share your accomplishments in the comments.

Happy Hand Therapy Week!“The success of hand therapy is based on three core foundations: transdisciplinary knowledge, sh...
06/05/2026

Happy Hand Therapy Week!

“The success of hand therapy is based on three core foundations: transdisciplinary knowledge, sharing/collaboration, evidence-based decision making and patient centeredness. We share a common bond that is our passion for hand therapy. It is our challenge to keep the torch burning, sustain our core values and continue to advance our legacy of providing high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care.”
-Joy MacDermid, BSCPT, MSC, PHD, 2009 ASHT Presidential Address

Tag the person or people you like to collaborate and share information about hand therapy with in the comments.

Happy Hand Therapy Week!"We must not let our mistakes hinder our progress, but learn from them and combine them in a del...
06/04/2026

Happy Hand Therapy Week!

"We must not let our mistakes hinder our progress, but learn from them and combine them in a delicate balance with our quest for solutions." - Shellye Bittinger Godfrey, OTR/L, CDE, CHT, CWS, 1986 ASHT Presidential Address

Tell us about a difficult moment in your practice that you experienced, and how you overcame it in the comments.

Happy Hand Therapy Week!“The everyday consistency of your practice, the manner in which you integrate technology, the st...
06/03/2026

Happy Hand Therapy Week!

“The everyday consistency of your practice, the manner in which you integrate technology, the standards of clinical care you demand of yourself and those around you, the accountability for cost-effective services and the way you choose to practice — all will frame the future for the generation of hand therapists who follow you.”
-Judy Colditz, OTR, CHT, FAOTA, 1990 ASHT Presidential Address

What advice would you give to new hand therapists? Leave some wisdom in the comments.

Happy Hand Therapy Week!"In fact, I believe that the hands are among the most important parts of a human being, third on...
06/02/2026

Happy Hand Therapy Week!

"In fact, I believe that the hands are among the most important parts of a human being, third only to the brain that guides us and the heart that drives us. After all, it is the hand that carries out what the mind and heart desires. Your are the architect of the future!" - Terri Wolfe, OTR/L, CHT, 1997 ASHT Presidential Address

Share with us in the comments a special memory of how you helped change a person's life through hand therapy.

The GHUESIG Board started our Hand Therapy week celebrations early with a meeting over the weekend to plan out some awes...
06/01/2026

The GHUESIG Board started our Hand Therapy week celebrations early with a meeting over the weekend to plan out some awesome continuing ed events for the rest of 2026, 2027, and even 2028! Stay tuned to our socials and emails for more information to come! We hope to see everyone at our next Tuesday meeting on June 9th to hear Dr. Ashley Mehl talk about "Women and Preventative Medicine." Register on our website at www.GHUESIG.com.

Happy Hand Therapy Week to all of our fellow hand therapists!We will be sharing some inspirational quotes throughout the...
06/01/2026

Happy Hand Therapy Week to all of our fellow hand therapists!

We will be sharing some inspirational quotes throughout the week, but wanted to kick the celebration off with some facts about the history of hand therapy!

*The idea to form the American Society of Hand Therapists started in 1975 in San Francisco by six therapists: Bonnie Olivett, Karen Prendergast Lauckhardt, Evelyn Mackin-Henry, Judy Bell-Krotoski, Mary Kasch and Pegge Carter-Wilson

*ASHT incorporated in 1977 and the HTCC incorporated in 1989.

*The first CHT Exam was administered in May 1991.

*Today, there are about 6,000 CHTs in the United States.

How are you celebrating Hand Therapy Week?

📣Join us on June 9th at Mercer University for "Women and Preventative Medicine" with Ashley E. Mehl, MD, MSc.📆Tuesday, J...
05/28/2026

📣Join us on June 9th at Mercer University for "Women and Preventative Medicine" with Ashley E. Mehl, MD, MSc.

📆Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕛7:00-8:30 PM
📍Mercer University Atlanta Campus, 3001 Mercer University Dr, Davis Building Room 107, Atlanta, GA 30341

🤗We’re excited to welcome Dr. Ashley Mehl for this continuing education & networking event that is free for all to attend!

✨Light snacks will be served, and 1.5 CEU credits are available to all current 2026 members. Register on our website, at the link in our bio, or by clicking here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/u6gx7u3

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