ISPO Canada

ISPO Canada ISPO Canada is Canada's National Member Society for the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics. Follow us on Twitter

There are currently more than 50 National Member Societies worldwide. ISPO Canada is active in promoting International Development, national level symposia, and disseminating ISPO information to our members.

📰 The quarterly ISPO Canada Newsletter is out now! As a member, we want to keep you informed. Don't miss out on:🇨🇦 Our P...
08/13/2026

📰 The quarterly ISPO Canada Newsletter is out now!

As a member, we want to keep you informed. Don't miss out on:

🇨🇦 Our President's Message
🇨🇦 Reminder: ISPO Canada Membership Renewals
We are excited to announce a subscription feature that offers a 12-month rolling membership. When you are registering, please select the “Subscription” option to choose this feature.
🇨🇦 ISPO Canada announced as the host of the 2029 World Congress
🇨🇦 Information and Updates
🇨🇦 ISPO/OPC Joint Research Committee Workshop: A Conversation on Clinical Orthotics Research Priorities in Canada on Saturday, August 8th at 9:30-10:30am
🇨🇦 Save the Date for the ISPO 21st World Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. Registration is set to open in August and the abstracts for free papers and poster presentations, as well as the 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) student competition are open until September 7th, 2026.
🇨🇦 Get involved with ISPO Canada on our OPRC Joint Research Committee, Joint Research Committee, or Communication Committee.

🔗 Link in bio to the full newsletter

's Vice President, Brittany Pousett, with our community partners from the Amputee Coalition of Canada at the !
08/11/2026

's Vice President, Brittany Pousett, with our community partners from the Amputee Coalition of Canada at the !

Our Executive Board (and previous board members) made a strong appearance at the !From left to right:Rajiv Kalsi | Pa...
08/09/2026

Our Executive Board (and previous board members) made a strong appearance at the !

From left to right:
Rajiv Kalsi | Past Past Past President
Amy Richardson | Past President
Dr. Crystal MacKay | Board Member
Holly Tetzlaff | Secretary (Student)
Nicole Bianchi | Board Member
Dr. Katia Turcot | Chair Membership Committee
Adrienne Cuch | Treasurer
Brittany Pousett | Vice President
Madeline Christenson | Board Member
William Miller | Past Past President

Day 1 of the is done!Here's a recap of the day 👉After breakfast, we officially began with President's Opening Remarks ...
08/07/2026

Day 1 of the is done!

Here's a recap of the day 👉

After breakfast, we officially began with President's Opening Remarks by 's Vice President, Brittany Pousett, and 's President, Sheila Kellner.

Our first keynote speaker was by Dr. Amanda Mayo, an ISPO Canada member who presented on "Improving Prosthetics, Orthotics and Rehabilitation Care with digital fabrication and 3D printing of P&O devices".

ISPO Canada's Secretary and student board member, Holly Tetzlaff, presented "A Step Behind: A Content Analysis of Canadian Public Facing Educational Information on Charcot Foot" with Marissa Brown.

In collaboration with OPC's Public Education Committee, chaired by ISPO Canada board member, Madeline Christensen, the goal of their project is to create educational documents on Charcot Foot management for healthcare professionals and the public.

Day 1 of the is done! Here's a recap of the day 👉After breakfast, we officially began with the President's Opening Rem...
08/07/2026

Day 1 of the is done!

Here's a recap of the day 👉

After breakfast, we officially began with the President's Opening Remarks by 's Vice President, Brittany Pousett, and 's President, Sheila Kellner.

Our first keynote speaker was Dr. Amanda Mayo, an ISPO Canada member who presented on "Improving Prosthetics, Orthotics and Rehabilitation Care with digital fabrication and 3D printing of P&O devices".

ISPO Canada's Secretary and student board member, Holly Tetzlaff, presented a paper on "A Step Behind: A Content Analysis of Canadian Public Facing Educational Information on Charcot Foot" with Marissa Brown.

In collaboration with OPC's Public Education Committee, chaired by ISPO Canada board member, Madeline Christensen, the goal of their project is to create educational documents on Charcot Foot management for healthcare professionals and the public.

The OPC-ISPO Canada Joint Research Committee is excited to host a session at the upcoming Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Re...
08/03/2026

The OPC-ISPO Canada Joint Research Committee is excited to host a session at the upcoming Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Rehabilitation Conference (OPRC) in Montreal!

This workshop is open to anyone attending the conference who is involved in orthotics clinical care or research!

🗓️ When: August 8, 2026, 9:30am-10:30am
📍 Where: Le Westin Montreal

👉 Visit ispocanada.ca to learn more about the OPRC Conference!

🥳 We are happy to announce the launching of our new Research Resources and Research Directory! The OPC/ISPO Canada Joint...
07/29/2026

🥳 We are happy to announce the launching of our new Research Resources and Research Directory!

The OPC/ISPO Canada Joint Research Committee has created a self-enrolled online directory for Canadian O&P researchers in order to foster collaboration among clinical professionals, researchers, students, and industry partners.

The directory offers a unique opportunity to:
👉 Identify and promote O&P researchers across Canada
👉 Connect with collaborators on shared research priorities
👉 Coordinate research efforts nationally
👉 Showcase your work with a profile, project listings, and recruitment links

The newly launched directory and resources support the Joint Research Committee’s mandates to establish national research priorities, coordinate national research efforts, support innovation and knowledge translation, foster evidence-based practice, and serve as a knowledge and data resource for the profession.

🚩 To check out these exciting new webpages, visit OPCanada.ca/Research, and reach out to [email protected] if you’d like to get more involved with our research initiatives!

Free paper and poster presentations offer an opportunity to share qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research w...
07/22/2026

Free paper and poster presentations offer an opportunity to share qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research with an international audience. If you are unsure about your submission, support is available to help you prepare a strong abstract.

For practical guidance on writing a high-quality scientific abstract, we recommend watching the webinar recording: “Mastering the art of writing a scientific abstract”, presented by Dr. Jaap van Netten.

Feedback opportunity: Abstract triage
Pre-submission feedback (abstract triage) on the formatting, composition, and structure of free paper or poster abstracts is available. This service is intended for authors who are new to scientific research, do not have mentors available to give critical feedback, who feel they would benefit from advice on English language, and / or whose submissions have been rejected previously.

Mentoring
The 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) is an academic competition designed to help current students develop effective presentation and communication skills. To support participating students, mentoring is available for abstract writing and presentation preparation.

To request abstract triage or mentoring, please email [email protected] by 3 August. Feedback will be provided by the end of August.

Submission deadline: 7 September 2026

📣 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED!In just one year’s time, the global rehabilitation community will come together for the ISP...
07/15/2026

📣 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED!

In just one year’s time, the global rehabilitation community will come together for the ISPO 21st World Congress, taking place from 22 to 25 March 2027 in Bangkok, Thailand.

With around 2,500 participants, 120 sessions and more than 100 international exhibitors, the World Congress is the leading global platform for exchange in prosthetics, orthotics, assistive technology and rehabilitation.

Under the theme “A World Connected: Advancing Assistive Technologies for Global Equity,” the congress will focus on strengthening global collaboration, sharing knowledge and advancing equitable access to assistive technologies worldwide.

Discover what to expect – from inspiring keynote speakers and a high-level scientific programme to new opportunities to actively contribute.

Leading experts from across research, clinical practice, policy and innovation will take the stage at ISPO 2027.

Among the confirmed keynote speakers are Sisary Kheng, Natasha Layton, Nerrolyn Ramstrand and Massimo Sartori, representing global perspectives on rehabilitation systems, assistive technology policy, user-centred care and cutting-edge robotics.

The programme is complemented by the IC2A Inspirational Lecture by Zy Kher Lee, whose personal story stands for resilience and determination.

Sponsorship opportunities are filling up fast - now is the time to secure your partnership with the inaugural Orthotics,...
07/09/2026

Sponsorship opportunities are filling up fast - now is the time to secure your partnership with the inaugural Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Rehabilitation Conference (OPRC).

Space is limited, and we'd love to partner with more OPC members before spots are gone. Download the prospectus to find the opportunity that best fits your organization. For sponsorship opportunities see pages 4 - 11, and fill out the form on page 18 to submit an order. Please submit your form or any questions to [email protected]. We look forward to partnering with you!

Please note: all exhibitor booths are sold out.

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