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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2024 AOPA MEETING:
2024 GLOBAL EDUCATORS MEETING (GEM):
2024 MEXICO SERVICE LEARNING TRIP:
2024 GUATEMALA SERVICE LEARNING TRIP: 2024 PACIFIC RIM CONFERENCE: 2024 ACADEMY SYMPOSIUM: WE'RE LOOKING FOR PARTNERS: |
Come see us at our boot at this year's AOPA meeting in Charlotte, NC! Talk to our members and see how you can be involved!
This year, the GEM conference will take place October 22-24, 2024 in Houston Texas, USA! Only 3 weeks left to grab your early bird tickets! For more information, please check out https://ispo-gem.org/.
Applications are now closed. Congratulations to Bianca Hill and Gillian Munro who were selected for this opportunity! Check out our social media pages and our gallery for photos!
Applications are now closed. Thank you to all who have applied to our very first service learning trip to Guatemala! Congratulations to Audra Koopman and Lauren Smith for being the students selected this year. The trip will take place September 21-28, 2024!
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 [email protected].
Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Academy Meeting during our Symposium. We had fun meeting everyone during the round table discussions! Special thank you to NUPOC student Emma Parker for making this recap video! Be on the lookout for us next year!
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] |