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 assistants. 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.

👀Attention fellow therapists who are currently attending ASHT's Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT! 🌎Make sure to chec...
10/24/2025

👀Attention fellow therapists who are currently attending ASHT's Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT!
🌎Make sure to check out AHTF's In-Person Silent Auction where you can bid on a 2026 GHUESIG Annual Conference Registration!
📅The 2026 GHUESIG Annual Conference will take place April 24-25, 2026 at Unicoi State Park & Lodge in Helen, GA.
🙌All proceeds from the silent auction will go towards hand therapy research and education.

May this Diwali brighten your days with happiness, bless your home with prosperity, and fill your heart with love. Happy...
10/20/2025

May this Diwali brighten your days with happiness, bless your home with prosperity, and fill your heart with love. Happy Diwali from GHUESIG!

We are so happy to gather with our fellow therapists for a refresh on Ethics for the OT Practitioner with Jennifer Boyet...
10/07/2025

We are so happy to gather with our fellow therapists for a refresh on Ethics for the OT Practitioner with Jennifer Boyette, OTR/L, CHT, PhD.

We are looking forward to seeing registrants this evening for GHUESIG Presents: Ethics for the OT Practitioner!🎉We’re ex...
10/07/2025

We are looking forward to seeing registrants this evening for GHUESIG Presents: Ethics for the OT Practitioner!

🎉We’re excited to welcome Jennifer Boyette, OTR/L, CHT, PhD to speak on Ethics and the OT practitioner. This course will fulfill the 2 hour requirement for the Georgia licensure renewal.
📆Tuesday October 7, 2025
⏰6:15-8:30 PM
📍Emory Musculoskeletal Institute, 21 Ortho Lane, Atlanta, GA 30329, 6th floor conference room
🍪A light snack will be served and 2 CEU credits are available to all current 2025 members.

Check your email for contact info or message us on our socials with any questions.

GHUESIG Presents: Ethics for the OT Practitioner🎉We’re excited to welcome Jennifer Boyette, OTR/L, CHT, PhD to speak on ...
09/15/2025

GHUESIG Presents: Ethics for the OT Practitioner

🎉We’re excited to welcome Jennifer Boyette, OTR/L, CHT, PhD to speak on Ethics and the OT practitioner. This course will fulfill the 2 hour requirement for the Georgia licensure renewal.

📆Tuesday October 7, 2025
⏰6:15-8:30 PM
📍Emory Musculoskeletal Institute, 21 Ortho Lane, Atlanta, GA 30329, 6th floor conference room

🍪A light snack will be served and 2 CEU credits are available to all current 2025 members.

📝Register at the link in our bio, on our website, or by clicking here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/sk2a9yp

💻Not a member? Join on our website or click here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/He7oZwQ/membershipsignup

Today is a great day for making splints! We are loving all the tips and pearls we are learning during Beginner-Intermedi...
09/13/2025

Today is a great day for making splints! We are loving all the tips and pearls we are learning during Beginner-Intermediate Splinting with Sheri Roberts, OTR/L, CHT!

Happy to all of our fellow PTs!
09/08/2025

Happy to all of our fellow PTs!

We wish you a happy and restful Labor Day! We would like to recognize and thank all who work tirelessly to make the live...
09/01/2025

We wish you a happy and restful Labor Day! We would like to recognize and thank all who work tirelessly to make the lives of those around them more joyful and meaningful!

Only 2 spots left! Don't miss your chance to learn from a true artist and expert! Register now for this low cost event! ...
08/22/2025

Only 2 spots left! Don't miss your chance to learn from a true artist and expert! Register now for this low cost event! Participants earn 4.0 CEUs!

🔥 Ready to level up your splinting skills? 🔥
Join us on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM for a 4-hour hands-on splinting workshop designed for beginner to intermediate clinicians ready to elevate their orthotic expertise!

📍 Location:
Peachtree Orthopedics Physical Therapy
5505 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 590
Atlanta, GA 30342

🎓 Led by the incredible Sheri Roberts, OTR/L, CHT, this course covers the latest splinting techniques and clinical best practices — all with expert guidance and real-time feedback.

🛠️ Get hands-on experience fabricating the following different orthoses during this action-packed session. You'll leave with skills you can put to use immediately in your practice!
1) CMC butterfly
2) CMC Colditz
3) RMO
4) mallet
5) cylinder
6) dorsal blocking splint
7) anti-claw

👋🏼This is a low-key, low stress, interactive splint class designed to focus on the fabrication of hand splints, as well as use of materials with tips and pearls!

📅 Seats are VERY limited — don’t miss out. Register today!
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/t3rf7f2

🔥 Ready to level up your splinting skills? 🔥Join us on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM for a 4-hou...
08/20/2025

🔥 Ready to level up your splinting skills? 🔥
Join us on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM for a 4-hour hands-on splinting workshop designed for beginner to intermediate clinicians ready to elevate their orthotic expertise!

📍 Location:
Peachtree Orthopedics Physical Therapy
5505 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 590
Atlanta, GA 30342

🎓 Led by the incredible Sheri Roberts, OTR/L, CHT, this course covers the latest splinting techniques and clinical best practices — all with expert guidance and real-time feedback.

🛠️ Get hands-on experience fabricating the following different orthoses during this action-packed session. You'll leave with skills you can put to use immediately in your practice!
1) CMC butterfly
2) CMC Colditz
3) RMO
4) mallet
5) cylinder
6) dorsal blocking splint
7) anti-claw

👋🏼This is a low-key, low stress, interactive splint class designed to focus on the fabrication of hand splints, as well as use of materials with tips and pearls!

📅 Seats are VERY limited — don’t miss out. Register today!
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/t3rf7f2

Happy National Left Handers Day to all the lefties out there!
08/13/2025

Happy National Left Handers Day to all the lefties out there!

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