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14–17 January 2014: ISPO Short Course on Stroke
Taking place in Bangkok (Thailand), this ISPO Short Course aims to showcase the most recent developments on the orthotic and therapeutic management of stroke patients, and is aimed at doctors, physiotherapists, orthotists and other interested healthcare professionals. The organizers of the event are the Sirindhorn School of Prosthetics and Orthotics (SSPO) and the Faculty of Medicine – Siriraj Hospital (Mahidol University), which will also serve as venues for the conference activities.
For further information check the ISPO website event section:www.ispoint.org
26–29 January 2014: 16th Pacific Rim P&O Conference
The 16th Pacific Rim Prosthetic/Orthotic Conference will be held on the Big Island of Hawaii, with the support of the ISPO Member Society in the United States and in cooperation with The O&P Edge journal. Conference activities aim at facilitating the exchange of information and resources among the various healthcare professionals involved with the physical rehabilitation of children and adults who require orthoses and prostheses in order to maximize their level of function and independence.
For further information, check the event website:http://www.usispo.org/pacrim14/
13–16 May 2014: OTWorld 2014 International Congress
The OTWorld 2014 International Congress (previously named “ORTHOPÄDIE + REHA-TECHNIK”) will again take place in Leipzig (Germany). The Congress will gather academic and research experts to discuss topics such as pain management, podiatry and biomechanics. In parallel to the Congress organized by Con.fair.med, Leipziger Messe is organizing the traditional trade show, where industry leaders will have an opportunity to showcase breakthroughs and technological developments in the fields of prosthetics & orthotics.
For further information, check the event website:www.ot-world.com
25–27 June 2014: ISPO Global Educators Meeting 2014
ISPO International is organizing a Global Educators Meeting (GEM), to take place in Kobe (Japan). The GEM 2014 aims at gathering P&O educators and administrators, NGOs, accrediting bodies and interested industry representatives from all over the world to discuss, coordinate, initiate and share P&O Education-related activities. In particular, the GEM assumes as its main objective the improvement of communication and collaboration between P&O schools across the globe.
For further information, go to the ISPO website:www.ispoint.org