TABLE OF CONTENTS

ISPO INSIDE 2

ISPO WORLD CONGRESS 2015 2

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE BRIAN BLATCHFORD PRIZE 3

LEARN ABOUT IPOS (IMPROVE PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTIC SCIENCES) 3

ISPO DISCUSSES GATE WITH WHO & PARTNERS 3

ELECTIONS OF THE ISPO EXECUTIVE BOARD 2015 4

ISPO MEMBERS SOCIETIES 4

NEW MEMBER SOCIETY IN THE PHILIPPINES 4

ISPO PAKISTAN ACTIVITIES UPDATE 5

ISPO ALGERIA PARTICIPATES IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY TREATMENT OF SCOLIOSIS SEMINAR 6

INDONESIA DIABETIC FOOT : MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH AND ITS REHABILITATION 6

ISPO SOUTH AFRICA RELAYS APPEAL FOR ASSISTANCE 7

FOCUS ON ISPO ITALY 7

EDUCATION 8

ISPO HOLDS SUCCESSFUL GLOBAL EDUCATORS MEETING! 8

PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL (POI) 10

WHAT THE EDITOR IS READING 10

POI IMPACT FACTOR PASSES THE “1” MARK FOR THE FIRST TIME! 10

PUBLISH YOUR LATEST RESEARCH IN ISPO’S OFFICIAL JOURNAL 10

EVENTS 11

MASTER CLASS ON TUNING THE AFO-FOOTWEAR COMBINATION: A SEGMENTAL KINEMATIC APPROACH 11

AOPA'S NATIONAL ASSEMBLY '14 11

ISPO SOUTH AFRICA CONGRESS 2014 - AFRICA UNITE 12

1ST CLINICAL MOVEMENT ANALYSIS WORLD CONFERENCE (ESMAC-SIAMOC) 12

ISPO EASTERN EUROPEAN REGIONAL CONGRESS ON PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS - EPO 2014 13

30TH JSPO ANNUAL MEETING 13

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ISPO Inside

ISPO World Congress 2015 The ISPO 2015 World Congress will take place in Lyon (France), between 22-25 June 2015, and will gather representatives from the Prosthetics, Orthotics and Rehabilitation community around the theme: Assessment, Integration & Mobility (AIM).

Call for Proposals for Symposia & Instructional Courses Contribute to making the ISPO 2015 World Congress a high quality event: submit your proposal for a Symposium or Instructional Course. To submit your proposal for holding a Symposium at the ISPO World Congress 2015, follow the instructions here and send your proposal to the World Congress Scientific Committee before 15 September 2014. To submit your proposal for holding an Instructional Course at the ISPO World Congress 2015, follow the instructions here and send your proposal to the World Congress Scientific Committee before 15 September 2014. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your research/present your work, exchange with peers and contribute to shaping tomorrow’s P&O and rehabilitation practice. Call for Abstracts The ISPO World Congress 2015 Scientific Committee calls for abstract submissions for the free paper sessions of the 15th ISPO World Congress. The free paper sessions will form part of the scientific program of the World Congress together with keynote lectures, symposia and instructional courses and will be framed along the topics that are of interest for the international P&O community. If you are interested in submitting an abstract, please follow the abstract submission guidelines carefully. Abstract submission will be possible from 10 August 2014. The deadline for submission of abstracts is set at 1 December 2014. All information on abstracts submission is already available on the congress website. Make Sure to Take Advantage of the IPOS Programme! If you are unsure whether your work would match ISPO’s scientific criteria, you are encouraged to take advantage of the IPOS Programme (Improve Prosthetic and Orthotic Sciences) to get support in preparing an abstract submission.

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Call for Nominations for the Brian Blatchford Prize The Brian Blatchford Prize will be awarded at the ISPO World Congress in Lyon, France. Established by the Blatchford Family to honour the memory of Brian Blatchford, the prize is awarded to an individual that has an outstanding record of innovative achievement in the field of prosthetics and/or orthotics. The achievement should be related to prosthetic and/or orthotic hardware, or scientifically based new techniques which result in better prostheses or orthosis. If you feel like you could apply for a nomination or would like to suggest a colleague, please complete the nomination template with the candidate details, a justification as well as a CV, to ISPO at ispo@ispoint.org by 15 October 2014. (Nominations or applications from Member Societies or individuals will be considered).

Learn about IPOS (Improve Prosthetic and Orthotic Sciences) In an effort to boost the role of scientific studies in P&O and their outcomes in improving patient care, ISPO has recently set up the IPOS (Improving Prosthetic & Orthotic Sciences) programme which aims to support (new) researchers in enhancing their knowledge of basic procedures and requirements for publication in conference proceedings or research/clinical journals related to prosthetics and orthotics. In the short term, IPOS will especially be helpful to improve the scientific contributions at the ISPO World Congress. In the longer term, it should contribute to raising the level of scientific practices related to P&O services in general. Mentorship Arrangement The IPOS program relies on a mentorship agreement whereby an experienced and trusted adviser (the Research Mentor) will coach a Research Mentee from research manuscript preparation to submission. Research Mentors can also advise Research Mentees on how to reply the journal editors about the comments given by the manuscript reviewers. All information on requirements to be a mentor/mentee, assessment procedures and application guidelines are available here.

ISPO Discusses GATE With WHO & Partners On July 3 & 4, the World Health Organization (WHO) convened a meeting to discuss the future of the Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology (GATE) initiative. This meeting included key NGOs, members of the ISPO Council of Industry Partners, Academics and the ISPO President and President Elect. The meeting endorsed WHO's aspiration to lead a Global Campaign to increase knowledge and awareness, accessibility and affordability of Assistive Technology. The meeting was a follow-up to the side-event held at the UN last September 2013, where ISPO took part in New York (USA), in partnership with Exceed and the Nippon Foundation.

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It is expected that GATE will provide a new impetus to a broad range of Assistive Technologies or Assistive Health Technologies, including Prosthetics and Orthotics. ISPO is pleased to see P&O take such a prominent role in the new initiative. More information about GATE on www.g-a-t-e.org Read here the concept note that was developed as a background document for the meeting.

Elections of the ISPO Executive Board 2015 The deadline to submit nominations for the 2015-17 ISPO Executive Board has passed in early July 2014. We would like to thank ISPO Member Societies, individual members and the candidates for having sent in their proposals. See here the final overview of nominated candidates. In accordance with the Constitution, the ISPO Protocol Committee and Executive Board will review all submitted nominations. The decision has been taken to limit the final shortlist for the category of Board Member (6 places) to allow for efficient decision-making with a clear outcome. The final list will be selected by an objective method of scoring by the Protocol Committee and then ratified by the Executive Board. By October 2014, the final ballot list will be sent to the International Committee members for the vote. The deadline to return the ballot papers will be in January 2015. Please do not hesitate to contact the ISPO Head Office in case of any questions.

New Member Society in the Philippines ISPO International now counts an ISPO Member Society in the Philippines, recently set up thanks to the dynamism and willingness of local and international actors. The Philippines Member Society plans to support the establishment of the P&O profession in the country, encourage integration of the discipline into professional communities, develop national standards for practice, and work towards legal recognition of the profession at national level. ISPO Philippines is committed to ensure that Prosthetists and Orthotists meet similar standards as other health-care professionals in the Philippines. ISPO Philippines intends to do this by setting national practice guidelines and by establishing a post-graduate competency examination. Future plans also include educational events to encourage interdisciplinary collaborations and continuous professional development. Congratulations to the newly formed ISPO Member Society! For more information about ISPO Philippines or to get involved, please contact the Member Society directly.

ISPO Members Societies

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If your country or region does not yet have an ISPO Member Society and you are interested in forming one, please visit the ISPO website or contact the ISPO Head Office at ispo@ispoint.org.

ISPO Pakistan Activities Update Seminar on Assistive Technology for Persons with Disabilities In close collaboration with the National Institute of Special Education (NISE) ISPO Pakistan successfully organised a one-day seminar on “Assistive Technology for Persons with Disabilities” on 12 June 2014 in Islamabad. The seminar gathered some 100 participants ranging from professionals in Prosthetics and Orthotics, Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy, to Medical doctors, persons with disabilities, parents of children with disabilities and students from various institutions and members of the civil society. The activities were opened with a welcome speech by Mrs Naeema Bushra Malik (Director, NISE), followed by the speech by Mr Zia Ur Rehman (President, ISPO Pakistan). The latter introduced the audience to ISPO International & ISPO Pakistan in particular, emphasising the society’s role and importance in Pakistan. Other speakers included:

Mr MazharTazagrami (CPO, ISPO Cat I (BUFA Germany) Limb Care Islamabad)

Mrs Shazia Asif (CPO, Assistant Manager Artificial Limb Centre (ALC) Fauji Foundation Hospital Rawalpindi)

Dr Rukhsana (Capital Hospital, Islamabad)

Dr Saim Ali Soomro (Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad)

Dr Ghulam Saqulain (Capital Hospital, Islamabad) The seminar proved to be a success for participants who received guidance on disabilities and assistive technology for persons with disabilities. 3rd National Academic Expo The 3rd National Academic Expo was held between 27 and 29 of May 2014 at the University of Swat (Swat, Pakistan). The expo provided students from different universities with the opportunity to showcase their skills and abilities, coming from twenty public and private sector universities, from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Islamabad. ISPO Pakistan, in collaboration with the Pakistan Institute of Prosthetic and Orthotic sciences (PIPOS), was present at the event to promote ISPO International and ISPO Pakistan’s activities. Visitors proved interested in the ISPO stand, asking numerous questions about ISPO membership. Short Course - Orthotic Management on Scoliosis The short course entitled “Orthotic Management on Scoliosis” will take place in Islamabad (Pakistan) on 9-10 August 2014.

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This event, which will be held at the Pakistan Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences (PIRS), will represent a multidisciplinary team approach toward scoliosis treatment. Speakers will include spinal surgeons Dr Mirza S. Baig and Dr Shabbir Awan, and orthotists Mr Mazhar Hussain and Mr Johar Ali. Registrations for this short course are now open! To register, and to obtain further information, please visit the dedicated section of ISPO Pakistan’s website.

ISPO Algeria Participates in Multidisciplinary Treatment of Scoliosis Seminar On May 29 2014, the Institute for High Paramedical studies of Algiers (PARNET), counting on the active participation of ISPO Algeria, organized a one-day seminar on “Multidisciplinary Treatment of Scoliosis”. The programme was divided in three sessions, as follows:

Session I: Three professors in orthopaedic surgery presented about chirurgical treatment of scoliosis and deformation

Session II: Presentations on early diagnosis of scoliosis, healthcare for patients with scoliosis deviation, radiographic readings and prevention of paralytic scoliosis, i.a.

Session III: Paramedical specialists took part in this third session of the seminar, focused on physical rehabilitation treatment and on physiotherapy & orthopaedic technics

Four members of ISPO Algeria were actively present while two amongst the ISPO Algeria team provided the audience with a presentation about bracing treatments with different corsets & latest technics/materials used. For more information, contact ISPO Algeria.

Indonesia Diabetic Foot : Multidisciplinary Approach and Its Rehabilitation ISPO and the Fatmawati Hospital organized a symposium on “Diabetic Foot : Multidisciplinary Approach and Its Rehabilitation”, between 5 and 7 June 2014 (Jakarta, Indonesia). The symposium was chaired by Dr Peni Kusumastuti who insisted on the importance of various organizations working closely to develop core curricula for healthcare providers dealing with diabetes. The three days of symposium and workshop were facilitated by ISPO-partner Exceed (former Cambodia Trust), the Indonesian Society for Medical Rehabilitation Dr (Perdosri), Indonesian Association for Prosthetics and Orthotics (IOPI) and other partners. For any questions, contact the organizers. Background According to the Indonesian 2012 Basic Health Research (Riskesdas), the prevalence of people with pre-diabetes stands at 10.2 percent or far higher than that of diabetic patients.

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In Indonesia, around 7 million people live today with diabetes. In urban areas, the prevalence of people with diabetes stands at 5.7 percent. Overall, 73.7 percent of diabetic patients are not diagnosed and do not take medications.

ISPO South Africa Relays Appeal For Assistance “Damkok is a victim of taxi violence which took place in 1997 in Mthatha. He was admitted to Bedford Orthopaedic Hospital, where a motorised wheelchair was recommended and supplied by the hospital. His mobility improved, until the battery of his chair could not be replaced in 2010 by the Orthopaedic workshop in Bedford, and an ordinary wheelchair was supplied to him, which is of little use since his upper limbs are weak. As a result Damkok has been in bed since 2010 and he only goes out of his room on grant days, when there is somebody to push him to the pay station. I visited him as the chairperson of APD in the area and I found a pathetic situation and would like him to be assisted with a new motorised wheelchair. Any assistance will be most welcome”. This desperate plea was emailed to South African Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (SAOPA) and ISPO South Africa from Mr Zett Gqweta, who works at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Dept. of Chemical Pathology, at the Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha. If you can assist, please email the ISPO South Africa office. They have some photographs of Damkok, which were supplied by Zett, which will be emailed to any person who is keen to assist. ISPO SA is keen to start a fund to assist people who are found to be living in dire circumstances, such as the story of Damkok above. ISPO SA will ensure that funds are ring-fenced and the ISPO SA committee will approve any help and the funding thereof.

FOCUS on ISPO Italy History The ISPO Member Society (MS) in Italy was founded in June 2011, and opened its procedures for membership in 2012. The MS was initially formed by a Steering Committee and a Scientific Committee, and, at the end of 2012, it was decided to merge the two committees into a single National Committee represented by Physiatrists, Engineers, Orthopaedic Technicians, Physiotherapists. The Secretariat Office is located at the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, in Bologna (Italy). Governance The structure of ISPO Italy is as follows:

Marco Cavallaro - President, Engineer

Maria Grazia Benedetti - Vice President, Physiatrist

Carlo Frigo - Secretary, Bioengineer

Fanny Gatti - Treasurer, Manager

Adriano Ferrari - Member, Physiatrist

Francesco Fochi - Member, Physiotherapist

Moreno Marchesini - Member, Orthopaedic Technician

Lorenzo Michelotti - Member, Orthopaedic Technician

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Roberto Pellegrini - Member, Orthopaedic Technician

Marco Traballesi - Member, Physiatrist The board was elected by ISPO Italy’s members during the first National Congress held at the beginning of 2014. Membership The number of ISPO Italy members went from about 25-35 members during 2012/2013 to about 160 in 2014. The majority of members are Medical Doctors (35%), Orthopaedic Technicians (43%), with further representation of Physiotherapists, Engineers and Podiatrists. Students represent about 20% of the current members. National Congress ISPO Italy aims to hold a National Congress once every three years, and to support and organize other Local Congresses in the off years. During the year and beside the congresses, the MS aims to sponsor other events and organize Advanced Instructional Courses. The first National Congress was held between January 31 and February 1, 2014 in Bologna (Italy), at the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute. Read more about ISPO Italy!

Education

ISPO Holds Successful Global Educators Meeting! The ISPO Global Educators Meeting (GEM) took place between 25-27 June 2014, in Kobe (Japan). Organized by ISPO International & ISPO Japan, in partnership with and supported by over 15 other companies and organizations from all over the world, the ISPO GEM gathered P&O educators from 43 countries to discuss on educational methods and techniques, network and strengthen cooperative ties amongst them. The event counted on the presence of keynote speakers and especially Chapal Khasnabis (Technical Officer, World Health Organization), who stressed the importance of having updated, evidence-based standards and guidelines in P&O education, as well as Professor Debra Da Rosa (Emeritus Professor of Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, USA), who spoke about both learning and teaching techniques, providing participants with practical tools that can be applied in nowadays’ P&O classrooms. The three days offered participants and speakers with several opportunities to discuss in-depth about matters of interest and relevance related to P&O education in dedicated breakout sessions on topics such as curriculum approaches, the P&O standards & guidelines, and instructional methods. The organizers hope that discussions and the strengthening of the global P&O educators community is carried on, reason for which a second GEM is being considered! ISPO International would like to take this opportunity to thank the GEM sponsors, its media partner Human Study e.V., as well as ISPO Japan, Kobe College of Medical Welfare and the Jikei Group of Schools, for their support and work in making the event happen and successful.

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Pictures from the event are available on the ISPO GEM website. The meetings’ proceedings will be soon made available to GEM participants and to P&O educators. For any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Prosthetics and Orthotics International (POI)

What the Editor is Reading Sports participation of Dutch lower limb amputees, Mihai Bragaru, Henk EJ Meulenbelt, Pieter U Dijkstra, Jan HB Geertzen and Rienk Dekker Lower Limb Strength in Sports-Active Transtibial Amputees, Lee Nolan Sport prostheses and prosthetic adaptations for the upper and lower limb amputees: an overview of peer reviewed literature, Mihai Bragaru, Rienk Dekker and Jan HB Geertzen Walking and running inter-limb asymmetry for Paralympic trans-femoral amputees, a biomechanical analysis, B. Burkett, J. Smeathers and T. Barker

POI Impact Factor Passes the “1” Mark for the First Time! We are pleased to announce that the Impact Factor of ISPO’s official journal Prosthetics and Orthotics International (POI) has increased from 0.624 in 2012 to 1.073 in 2013, passing for the first time the “1” mark, which is commonly considered as a "sonic wall" in terms of the recognition and academic value of journals Also the 5-year impact factor rose from 0.883 in 2012 to 1.296 in 2013. The journal is now ranked 40/67 in Orthopaedics (against 40/60 in 2010) and 44/62 in Rehabilitation (against 33/43 in 2010). ISPO welcomes this very positive evolution for the journal and thanks the POI team around Editor-in-Chief Dr. Sarah Curran and SAGE Publications Ltd. for their great efforts and commitment. Working hard and striving constantly to maximize the reader’s experience by improving the quality and relevance of the articles, the team has steadily enhanced the journal to make it a high-quality tool for all P&O professionals. If you would like to make suggestions on POI, please do not hesitate to contact us at ispo@ispoint.org.

Publish your Latest Research in ISPO’s Official Journal Prosthetics and Orthotics International publishes review articles, experimental and clinical research papers, case studies, technical notes, reports on prosthetics, orthotics and rehabilitation engineering practice, and book reviews. Submit your latest article here.

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Events

Master Class on Tuning the AFO-Footwear Combination: A Segmental Kinematic Approach On 28-30 August 2014, the city of Melbourne (Australia) will host a 3-day master class on “Designing, aligning and tuning the AFO-footwear combination: a segmental kinematic approach to standing, stepping and gait”. This master class, organised by ISPO Australia, will be given by Elaine Owen, MBE MSc SRP MCSP, a clinical specialist physiotherapist at the Child Development Centre in Bangor (UK). With a focus on the paediatric population, Elaine Owen looks at the management of common gait disorders and how alignment and function can be improved through careful observation and analysis of the AFO and footwear combination. This event is expected to gather orthotists, physiotherapists and rehabilitation specialists from different countries. Click here for more information about the event and registrations.

AOPA's National Assembly '14 The American Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is currently organising its National Assembly, which is due to take place in Las Vegas (Nevada, USA) on 4-7 September 2014. The Mandalay Bay Resort will serve as the event's venue. This event, the oldest and largest of its kind in the United States, will feature five dedicated education tracks-providing the most relevant education for prosthetists, orthotists, technicians, pedorthists and business managers. Participants will also learn from attending MDs, PhDs, Wound Care Specialists, Research Scientists, Attorney's, Business Experts and Top-Notch Practitioners. The programme will feature:

Challenges Flowing from a Successful Scoliosis Orthosis Trial (Symposium) Emerging Trends in Paediatric Orthotic Management (Symposium) Cranial Remoulding Treatment, What Does the Evidence Tell Us? (Symposium) The Impact of Current Research and Outcomes on the Future of Amputee Care (Symposium) Elevated Vacuum and the Client with Trans-femoral Amputation-Goals, Observations and

Measurements from Bench to Clinic (Symposium) Evaluating Evidence to Improve Clinical Care in P&O (Symposium) A special session on advancing prosthetic care featuring Jason Highsmith, PhD, DPT, CP, FAAOP,

Hugh Herr, PhD and Janos Ertl, MD 4-days of Pedorthic education focusing on treatment of the Diabetic Foot 4- days of Top business programming such as Growing Your O&P Practice Revenue in a No-Growth Environment and the three R's (Research, Regulation and Reimbursement) 4-days of Technical Education featuring top clinicians and fabricators Plus a plethora of Free Papers, Workshops, Posters, PPT presentations and more!

Registration is now open. To register, please visit the AOPA website or contact AOPA by e-mail.

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ISPO South Africa Congress 2014 - Africa Unite ISPO South Africa (ISPO SA) hosts the Africa Unite Rehabilitation Congress at The Westin Hotel in Cape Town, from 24th to 27th September, and over 50% of the delegate places have already been booked (110 delegates). The closing session will feature “Solutions for Africa” and the first Draft programme was circulated on 17th June. See attached. Preparations are on track for a great event. Speaker confirmations are almost complete and ISPO SA hope to publish the final programme by end July. Work has started on the Congress brochure and please email the office if you have suggestions for articles, or would like to place an advert. It will be A5 format, in full colour. Email isposa@telkomsa.net with your input. To register, please visit the congress website (www.isposa.co.za). Please contact the ISPO SA office at 041 – 581 7390 or isposa@telkomsa.net if you need assistance. From 16th July, the standard prices of the three categories rise to R3 600-00 for members, and R4 500-00 (non-members) and R2 100-00 (students). Register now to save!! Accommodation, transport and tour options are listed on the congress website, coordinated by Ilios Conferences, who can be contacted on 021 – 836 8315 and info@isposaconf.co.za Thirteen international speakers are lined up to share their knowledge and Expo space is almost sold out, with just 3 stands still available. ISPO SA is coordinating the Exhibition and the layout and cost of the few remaining stands can be obtained by emailing Stanford at isposa@telkomsa.net or saopa@telkomsa.net

1st Clinical Movement Analysis World Conference (ESMAC-SIAMOC) The 1st Clinical Movement Analysis World Conference will take place in Rome (Italy) between 29 September and 4 October 2014. The conference reflects the merging of long-standing experiences of the SIAMOC and ESMAC societies. It embodies the 15th Annual Meeting of the Italian Society of Clinical Movement Analysis (SIAMOC) and the 23rd Annual Meeting of the European Society for Movement Analysis in Adults and Children (ESMAC). The conference is intended for those interested in the clinical and technical aspects of human movement analysis. The Clinical Movement Analysis World Conference will be hosted by the Movement Analysis and Robotics Laboratory (MARLab), Division of Neuro rehabilitation, Department of Neurosciences, "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital, and will be held in the Angelicum Conference Centre in Rome. For further information on the World Conference, please visit the event website. In order to register for this event, please follow this link.

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ISPO Eastern European Regional Congress on Prosthetics and Orthotics - EPO 2014 All Prosthetics and Orthotics Societies in Turkey and ISPO Turkey are organizing the ISPO Eastern European Regional Congress on Prosthetics and Orthotics (EPO 2014), to take place between 16-18 October 2014, in Antalya (Turkey). The venue for the event will be the Maritime Pine Beach Hotel. The organizers aim at providing participants with an opportunity to discuss challenges to the P&O fields. The event programme will offer a variety of sessions including symposiums, instructional courses, workshops, free-paper sessions and poster exhibitions. An exhibition space is also predicted during the EPO 2014. Visit the event organizers website for further details.

30th JSPO Annual Meeting The 30th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics (JSPO) will take place in Okayama (Japan) on 18-19 October 2014. This event, which will be conducted principally in Japanese, will be held at the Okayama Convention Centre in Okayama City, marking a major anniversary in JSPO’s history. The purpose of this meeting is to foster international development of the various practitioners working with artificial limbs, in terms of improving and advancing knowledge, expertise, technologies, R&D, industry promotion and growth. The event is expected to host around 1,200 participants, including artificial limb manufacturers, medical doctors, physical therapists, occupational therapists and engineers, among others. For more information please visit the meeting website.

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