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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TEACH. LEAD. FOSTER.
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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.
CURRENT UPDATES FROM THE US ISPO BOARD
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2023 INTERNATIONAL PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS DAY:
2024 PACIFIC RIM CONFERENCE: SERVICE LEARNING TRIPS: WE'RE LOOKING FOR PARTNERS:
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November 5th was International Prosthetics and Orthotics Day! Thank you to all who participated. Please feel free to continue to tag us in your international work @ispo.us on Instagram and @US ISPO on Facebook so that we can share what you are up to!
Unfortunately, the conference for 2024, will not be in the Pacific Rim. 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 usispo@gmail.com.
Our first Service Learning Trip since COVID was August 19-23 to Querétaro, Mexico! See the Photo Gallery for photos! If you are a student or resident member, please keep an eye out for upcoming trips. We will post them here and to our social media platforms.
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 usisporesearch@gmail.com
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Exciting things to come for 2024. Stay tuned!
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Say hello!
US ISPO 143 Boardman-Canfield Road Suite 303 Boardman, OH 44512 (833) 487-4776 usispo@gmail.com |