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31 July – 2 August 2013: ISPO Brazil/ABOTEC Prosthetics, Orthotics and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation 2013 Congress
The Prosthetics, Orthotics and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation 2013 Congress, organized by the ISPO Member Society in Brazil and ABOTEC (the Brazilian Association of P&O) in cooperation with the ISPO Member Societies in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, will take place between 31 July and 2 August 2013, in Sao Paulo (Brazil). Some 1.000 professionals from the fields of prosthetics, orthotics, orthopaedic rehabilitation and physical rehabilitation and more than 100 exhibitors are expected.
For further information, contact the event organizers:
- ISPO Brazil: www.ispoint.org/members/brazil
- ABOTEC: www.abotec.org.br
18–21 September 2013 – AOPA 2013 O&P World Congress
The O&P World Congress, organized by the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA), with the collaboration of the United States Member Society of ISPO (USISPO), the German Association of Orthopaedic Technology/Con.fair.med, Amputee Coalition, Canadian Association of Prosthetics and 15 Orthotics and the Fundación Gilete will take place on 18–21 September 2013, in Orlando (Florida, US). The venue for the congress is the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Centre. The event will contain a strong scientific component, while also allowing for discussions on the recent developments regarding the U.S. health care reform. The O&P World Congress will as well provide participants with an opportunity to attend the largest display of exhibits in the United States for the orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic profession, with some 250 exhibitors expected.
For further information: www.opworldcongressusa.org or
30 September – 5 October 2013: VII International FATO Congress – Addressing barriers to rehabilitation development: good practices for national plans, Yamoussoukro (Ivory Coast)
The 2013 Congress of the African Federation of Orthopaedic Technicians (FATO) follows on from the 2011 Congress in Arusha (Tanzania) and will focus on exchanging best practices between countries in Africa. It will build on the results of the national surveys carried out by FATO prior to the Arusha Congress and will invite participants to identify concrete actions to address barriers to rehabilitation service, taking into account international standards including recommendations of the World Health Organization and the World Report on Disability. This will feed into the work of Member Countries of the Federation as they review their national action plans.
For further information : www.fatoafrique.org
4–5 October 2013 – ISPO Canada 2013 Symposium: Motion, Measurement & Mobility
ISPO Canada is organizing its biannual Symposium on “Motion, Measurement & Mobility” to take place on 4–5 October 2013, in Ottawa (Canada) at the Hampton Conference Centre.
The two-day program will feature plenary sessions and prosthetic/orthotic specific presentations delivered by national and international speakers from the full range of disciplines involved with prosthetics and orthotics.
For further information, please contact Bram Kok (
17–18 October 2013: ISPO France – 18th National Scientific Congress
The ISPO Member Society in France will hold the 18th edition of the ISPO France Scientific National Congress on 17–18 October 2013, in Nantes (France). The scientific program and various topics will guide the discussions and presentations during the two-day meeting:
Prosthetics, Orthotics and Podo-orthoses
What’s new in 2013?
Lymphedema: pathophysiology, medical care and equipment
Poliomyelitis: a multidisciplinary approach in the orthotic treatment of sequels
Prostheses, orthoses, foot orthoses – Tools and motion analysis
For further information: www.ispo-france.com