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.

Happy Labor Day from the Georgia Hand and Upper Extremity Special Interest Group!Today, we celebrate the dedication, ski...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the Georgia Hand and Upper Extremity Special Interest Group!

Today, we celebrate the dedication, skill, and hard work of hand therapists and healthcare professionals across Georgia who help restore function, mobility, and hope to our patients every day.

Thank you for everything you do to keep our community moving. Enjoy a restful and well-deserved holiday weekend! 👏✨

A huge thank you to Dr. Jason M. Schon for presenting Adhesive Capsulitis: Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment with us t...
08/19/2026

A huge thank you to Dr. Jason M. Schon for presenting Adhesive Capsulitis: Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment with us tonight! His insightful talk gave us all a much deeper understanding of Frozen Shoulder and its clinical management. 🧠💪

Thank you to everyone who joined us and pivoted through our tech hiccups tonight—as therapists, adaptability is in our DNA!

📣Reminder that the August GHUESIG FREE CEU Event is TODAY!We look forward to seeing registrants this evening for an insi...
08/18/2026

📣Reminder that the August GHUESIG FREE CEU Event is TODAY!

We look forward to seeing registrants this evening for an insightful presentation on Adhesive Capsulitis: Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment with Dr. Jason M. Schon, MD! 🩺✨

📆This evening, Tuesday, August 18, 2026
🕛7:00-8:30 PM
📍 Location: Emory Orthopaedic & Spine Center, 6th Floor Conference Room | 21 Ortho Lane, Atlanta, GA
🎟 CEUs: 1.5 CEUs for 2026 Members
🥨 Perks: Light snacks provided!


Still reflecting on an incredible Sunday! 🩺✨A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Intermediate Orthotics Course,...
08/11/2026

Still reflecting on an incredible Sunday! 🩺✨

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Intermediate Orthotics Course, and a special shout out to Eli Yovits OTR/L, CHT for traveling to Atlanta and sharing such valuable insights, practical techniques, and clinical expertise.

Everyone's active participation, thoughtful questions, and dedication to the field made the day a complete success. We are so grateful for this community and can’t wait to apply these new skills in our practice! 👏🙌

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Sharpen your clinical skills and expand your network! 🩺✨Join us on Tuesday, Aug 18 (7:00–8:30 PM) at the Emory Orthopaed...
08/10/2026

Sharpen your clinical skills and expand your network! 🩺✨

Join us on Tuesday, Aug 18 (7:00–8:30 PM) at the Emory Orthopaedic & Spine Center for an insightful presentation on Adhesive Capsulitis: Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment with Dr. Jason M. Schon, MD.

🎟 CEUs: 1.5 CEUs for 2026 Members
🥨 Perks: Light snacks provided!
📍 Location: 6th Floor Conference Room | 21 Ortho Lane, Atlanta, GA

Registration is open on our website, at the link in our bio, or here: 👇
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/yrjbmp7

LAST CALL!📣Join us for Intermediate Orthotic Fabrication with The Hand Enthusiast, Eli Yovits, OTR/L, CHT!📆Sunday, Augus...
07/29/2026

LAST CALL!

📣Join us for Intermediate Orthotic Fabrication with The Hand Enthusiast, Eli Yovits, OTR/L, CHT!

📆Sunday, August 9, 2026
🕛8am-5pm
📍Physio, 5513 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Suite 430, Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
💲$380
📖8.5 Contact hours / .85 AOTA CEU

Orthotics to be covered:
*MCP flexion - static progressive
*Thumb IP flexion - static progressive
*PIP extension - static progressive
*Radial Nerve Palsy - Dynamic
*Wrist extension - Static progressive

For more information and to register, visit out website (www.ghuesig.com), the link in our bio, or by clicking here: https://tally.so/r/jaGqb6

Curious about what to expect? Check out on Instagram and TikTok to see highlights from past courses!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!📣Join us for Intermediate Orthotic Fabrication with The Hand Enthusiast, Eli Yovits, OTR/...
07/22/2026

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!

📣Join us for Intermediate Orthotic Fabrication with The Hand Enthusiast, Eli Yovits, OTR/L, CHT!

📆Sunday, August 9, 2026
🕛8am-5pm
📍Physio, 5513 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Suite 430, Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
💲$380
📖8.5 Contact hours / .85 AOTA CEU

Orthotics to be covered:
*MCP flexion - static progressive
*Thumb IP flexion - static progressive
*PIP extension - static progressive
*Radial Nerve Palsy - Dynamic
*Wrist extension - Static progressive

For more information and to register, visit out website (www.ghuesig.com), the link in our bio, or by clicking here: https://tally.so/r/jaGqb6

Curious about what to expect? Check out on Instagram and TikTok to see highlights from past courses!

Well done to the winners of the ASHT 2026 Board Election, and a huge congratulations to our own Past President, Rob McCl...
07/22/2026

Well done to the winners of the ASHT 2026 Board Election, and a huge congratulations to our own Past President, Rob McClellan, on being named the new Vice President of ASHT!

Congratulations to the winners of our 2026 election —

Vice President: Rob McClellan, OTR/L, CHT, COMT-UL
Secretary/Treasurer-Elect: Romina J. Astifidis, MS, PT, CHT
Board Member-at-Large: Amanda West, OTR/L, CHT, Cert. DN

Thank you to everyone who voted and to all of our candidates for their willingness to serve! 🗳️

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