WHO ARE WE?
US ISPO is a National Member Society of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO).
We are a multi-disciplinary organization comprised of persons who have a professional interest in the clinical, educational and research aspects of prosthetics, orthotics, physical therapy, occupational therapy, orthopedics, rehabilitation engineering and related areas.
We are a multi-disciplinary organization comprised of persons who have a professional interest in the clinical, educational and research aspects of prosthetics, orthotics, physical therapy, occupational therapy, orthopedics, rehabilitation engineering and related areas.
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US ISPO STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
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To lead rehabilitation related professionals, through our programs and by example, to disseminate and foster knowledge with the goal of improving patient care throughout the world.
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TO ACHIVE THIS VISION, US ISPO:
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Promotes and facilitates the care of people with physical disabilities worldwide by promoting guidelines for success. We help the helpers.
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Is a resource for international information, materials, and expertise in rehabilitation by holding educational conferences, planning cross-cultural trips, and promoting research principals to improve patient care.
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Endorses the comprehensive team approach, balancing efforts of a variety of disciplines. Though the the name contains Prosthetics and Orthotics, we believe a whole team is needed for patients to succeed and welcome a variety of professionals to our society.
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Membership is open to all individuals, associations, organizations, and institutions with interest in prosthetics, orthotics, wheelchairs, assistive devices, rehabilitation engineering and related subjects who support the vision and goals of our organization, agree with the bylaws, and support the mission and values of the greater ISPO.
EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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PACIFIC RIM CONFERENCE:
2025 ACADEMY SYMPOSIUM: SERVICE LEARNING TRIPS: *NEW* STUDENT AND RESIDENT COMMITTEE WE'RE LOOKING FOR PARTNERS: |
Unfortunately, the Pacific Rim Conference has been put on hold. We are currently planning on a new location, but will release the new location and dates when details are more firm. If you have suggestions or want to aid in this effort, please fill out our contact form or email [email protected].
We will be back this year at the 51st Academy Meeting in Atlanta, GA! Grab your hot beverage of choice and join us in discussing "Ethical Considerations in Global Orthotics and Prosthetics" on Thursday morning, 2/27 at 9:15am! We hope to see you there! We will once again be looking for students to join our Service Learning Trip to Mexico in August 2025! To find out more please visit our Service Learning Trips page. Applications are set to open in April for the trip, so please keep a close eye out here as well as our social media channels! Are you a student member of ISPO interested in becoming more involved with the US ISPO member society? We would love to have you! You can find out more about becoming involved and apply to be a committee member on our Student and Resident Committee page. If you are involved in rehabilitation or P&O research internationally, would like to be, or have interest in mentorship for some projects we have brewing, we would like to hear from you! Please reach out to us via our contact form or email [email protected] |
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Say hello!
US ISPO 143 Boardman-Canfield Road Suite 303 Boardman, OH 44512 (833) 487-4776 [email protected] |