ISPO 19TH WORLD CONGRESS Guadalajara, Mexico - FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT
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The Art
and the
Science
ISPO
19TH WORLD CONGRESS
Guadalajara, Mexico
24 - 27 April 2023
FIRST
ANNOUNCEMENT
www.ispo-congress.com
#ISPOcongress23
ISPO
19th World Congress
Organisers Congress committees
ISPO International Society for World Congress Committee
Prosthetics and Orthotics • Claude Tardif, Chair
• Marlo Ortiz, Local Chair
• David Constantine
• Edward Lemaire
• Deirdre Desmond
• Jon Batzdorff
In collaboration with: • David Rusaw
ISPO Mexico World Congress Scientific
Committee
ISPO Canada
• Deirdre Desmond, Chair
• Jacqueline Hebert
US-ISPO
• Corry van der Sluis
• Cleveland Barnett
• Laura Coffey
• Carlos Galván Duque Gastélum
• Luphiwo Mduzana
• Phil Stevens
Diamond sponsor Local Organising Committee
• Marlo Ortiz, Chair
• Manuel Covarrubias, Mexico
• Manuel Duran, Mexico
• José Carlos Díaz, Mexico
• Paulino Hernandez Alvarado, Mexico
• Rajiv Kalsi, Canada
• Linda Laakso, Canada
• William Miller, Canada
• Jon Batzdorff, USA
• Elizabeth Mansfield, USA
Invitation from
the ISPO President
The ISPO World Congress is a personality and feelings, moving
premiere global event for mobility an assistive device beyond just a
products (prosthetics, orthotics, piece of technology. The Science
and wheelchairs), assistive technol- incorporates innovation, evidence,
ogy and rehabilitation services that and knowledge translation across
improve mobility and quality of life the spectrum of prosthetic, orthotic
for people with functional limita- and mobility services to enable
tions. As ISPO President, it is my end-users to receive appropriate
privilege to invite you to Guadala- services at the right time, the right
jara, Mexico in 2023 to join us and place, and the right cost.
to share with the community ideas
and innovations to improve quality ISPO believes that working togeth-
of care, to learn from the others, to er can create greater outcomes and
explore the latest developments of this World Congress, which is joint-
the industry in the trade exhibition, ly supported by ISPO Mexico, ISPO
and to connect with other delegates Canada, and US-ISPO, is a good
in the various social activities. example of what can be achieved by
working together.
The World Congress theme is The
Art and the Science. This theme We have all missed the opportunity
brings together two important of in-person exchange in the past
aspects of prosthetic, orthotic and years, and I look forward to seeing
mobility care. The Art can refer you again in Guadalajara and to the
to elite craftsmanship and clinical opportunity to exchange and learn.
experience that is applied when
providing appropriate services for
assistive technology consumers. Art Claude Tardif
can also relate to the personalisa-
tion and artistic aspects of device ISPO President
design that incorporates the user’s Chair, ISPO 19th World Congress
Keynote
speakers
Knud Jansen Sophie de Oliveira Barata
Lecture
The Alternative Limb Project was
founded by Sophie de Oliveira
Barata, using the unique medium of
prosthetics to create highly stylised
wearable art pieces.
Rosielena Jované Merging the latest technology with
traditional crafts, Sophie’s creations
Rosielena Jované C. holds a degree explore themes of body image, modi-
in Orthotics and Prosthetics (1981) fication, evolution and transhu-
and is licensed as a Panamanian manism, whilst promoting positive
Prosthetist/Orthotist by the Minis- conversations around disability and
try of Health, Panama (1982). celebrating body diversity.
Rosie was a member of the ISPO Sophie collaborates with specialists
Board of Directors (2013-2017) in fields such as 3D modelling, elec-
and served for two years as Chair, tronics, and cutting edge technology
ISPO-USAID Steering Committee. to create each piece. Clients have
She was the guiding hand in bring- included Paralympic athletes, music
ing together various ISPO members performers, models and video game
from Mexico, Central America and companies.
the Caribbean to found the now
well-established Uniting Frontiers
Forum a highly recognised regional
event. She is the recipient of a
number of awards, including the
ISPO Fellowship in recognition for
her professional performance and
contributions in the field of O&P
(2017).
Professor Professor
Stefania Fatone Nachiappan Chockalingam
Stefania Fatone joined the Univer- Nachiappan (Nachi) Chockalingam
sity of Washington in January 2022 is the Director of the Centre for
as Professor and Associate Chair in Biomechanics and Rehabilitation
the Department of Rehabilitation Technologies at Staffordshire
Medicine and Programme Director University, UK. He is an Affiliate
of the Division of Prosthetics and Professor at the University of Malta,
Orthotics. Prior to that, Dr. Fatone and a Visiting Professor at Sri Ram-
was a faculty member in the North- achandra University, India.
western University Department of
Physical Medicine and Rehabilita- Prof. Chockalingam has published
tion for two decades. over 230 full research manuscripts
alongside numerous abstracts, book
Prof. Fatone has over 20 years of chapters and lectures. He has served
experience conducting prosthe- on the boards of and supported
tics and orthotics research and several international scientific
currently leads multiple research communities. Prof. Chockalingam
projects funded by federal agencies reviews for several journals and
and professional organisations. grant-awarding bodies worldwide.
Her research includes a broad He is also an Associate Editor for
range of experimental, qualitative, the ‘Footwear Science’, ‘Prosthetics
and review studies in areas such and Orthotics International’ and
as transfemoral prosthetic socket ‘Rehabilitation for Musculoskeletal
biomechanics and design, orthotic Conditions’ journals.
management of upper motor neuron
lesions, and partial foot amputation. Prof. Chockalingam’s research has
She has published nearly 100 journal received funding from various in-
articles, book chapters, editorials, ternational bodies including the Eu-
commentaries, and evidence notes ropean Commission and the British
and presents regularly at conferen- Council. His current activities at
ces nationally and internationally. Staffordshire University focuses
on translational research. He has
Prof. Fatone is an honorary Member played a pivotal role in bringing
of the American Academy of various allied health professionals
Orthotists and Prosthetists and a to the wider biomechanics and
recipient of the Academy’s distin- medical engineering community.
guished Research Award. She is the Prof. Chockalingam advocates
co-developer of the NU-FlexSIV and for multi and interdisciplinary
NU-FlexSIS Socket technique and research, promotes gender equality
previously served as co-Editor-in- and takes every effort to support
Chief of Prosthetics and Orthotics students and young researchers.
International. He is involved in charitable and
non-profit organisations to help the
wider global community on healthy
ageing and assistive technology to
aid mobility.
Congress
programme
Important dates
During the four days of the
congress, you can expect a high Symposium or instructional
calibre scientific programme course proposals
delivered by a variety of
professionals from various • Submission opens
disciplines and regions during in June 2022
keynote lectures, symposia,
• Submission closes
instructional courses, free paper
on 12 September 2022
and poster presentations. In
addition to the various programme • Acceptance notifications
formats of the scientific congress, distributed by 5 October 2022
exhibitors will offer you the
opportunity to participate in
practical exhibitor workshops. Free paper
or poster abstracts
• Submission opens
in June 2022
Congress • Submission closes
programme will on 10 October 2022
• Acceptance notifications
be partially translated distributed by 30 November 2022
into Spanish
Congress topics Awards and prizes
• Orthotics: lower limb During ISPO World Congresses,
neurological ISPO recognises outstanding
achievements through various
• Orthotics: lower limb
awards and prizes:
orthopaedic
• Brian and Joyce Blatchford
• Orthotics: spinal
Team Prize for Innovation
• Orthotics: upper limb
• Forchheimer Prize
• Prosthetics: lower limb
• Sepp Heim Award
transfemoral
• World Congress Best Paper and
• Prosthetics: lower limb
Poster Prizes
transtibial
• Advancing Clinical Treatment
• Prosthetics: lower limb • Advancing Technology
ankle & foot • Advancing Psychosocial /
Socio-Economic Science
• Prosthetics: upper limb
• Advancing Education
• Seating and wheelchair • Best Poster
• Footwear
Find out details on prizes and
• Paediatrics awards at www.ispoint.org
• Psychosocial issues /
quality of life
• Outcome measurements
• Low- and middle-income
countries
• Education
• Rehabilitation medicine
and surgery
• Training and therapy
• Gait and balance
• Sports and physical activity
• Device fabrication and design
• Healthcare policy and services
• Other topics
Congress
information
Social programme Registration
Welcome Reception Registration fees and applicable
conditions will be published on
• Monday, 24 April 2023 www.ispo-congress.com. Online
registration will open in September
Held in the exhibition hall on 2022.
the opening day of the congress,
the Welcome Reception offers an
opportunity to re-connect with
old friends and make new contacts
while visiting the exhibitors.
Congress Party
• Wednesday, 26 April 2023
One of the highlights of each
World Congress, the Congress
Party celebrates our achievements
with great food, drinks, and
entertainment. Get ready to feel
the spirit of Mexico!
Explore
Guadalajara
and region: Sightseeing
tours will be
available
International
exhibition
At the exhibition, you can Key exhibition areas
encounter companies from all
continents showcasing their latest • Activity monitoring
products and innovations.
• Assistive technology
A total of 154 exhibitors from 38
countries participated in the 2019 • Care of older adults
World Congress in Kobe, Japan.
• Clothing
• Digital manufacturing
• Disability sports
• Education and training
• Elastic supports
• Movement analysis
• Orthopaedic footwear
• Orthotics
• Podiatry
• Prosthetics
• Raw / ancillary material,
factory supplies
• Research and development
• Robotics
• Services
• Therapeutic equipment
• Wheelchair and customised
solutions
• Workshop fixtures and fittings
International Society for
Prosthetics and Orthotics
ISPO is a global, multidisciplinary, on all aspects of the science,
non-governmental organisation practice, and education associated
aiming to improve the quality of with the provision of prosthetic
life for persons who may benefit and orthotic care, rehabilitation
from prosthetic, orthotic, mobility engineering, and related areas.
and assistive devices. ISPO
provides an effective platform for ISPO membership includes
the exchange and communication all professionals involved in
physical rehabilitation, i.e.
prosthetists, orthotists, prosthetic
and orthotic technicians,
physical and occupational
therapists, orthopaedic
Learn more surgeons, rehabilitation doctors,
about ISPO biomechanical and rehabilitation
engineers, community-based
and join at rehabilitation workers as well
as assistive technology service
www.ispoint.org providers and users.Guadalajara,
Mexico
Guadalajara is considered to be Venue –
the cultural centre of Mexico. The
region has given birth to some of
Expo Guadalajara
Mexico’s most iconic traditions
including mariachi music, tequila, The World Congress will take
and charrería. place at Expo Guadalajara, the
largest convention centre in
Located in the centre of Western Mexico, and one of the largest
Mexico, 560 km or 350 miles and technologically best equipped
west of Mexico City and 320 venues for exhibitions, congresses,
km or 200 miles east of Puerto and events in Latin America.
Vallarta, Guadalajara is the capital
of the state of Jalisco. The city is
approximately 1,500 meters, or
about one mile, above sea level. USA
Guadalajara’s metropolitan area is Gulf of
the country’s second largest after Mexico
MEXICO
Mexico City and is consisting of Pacific
five municipalities – Guadalajara Ocean
Metropolitan, Tlajomulco,
Tlaquepaque, Tonalá, and MEXICO GUATEMALA
Zapopan.
Cabo San Lucas
Guadalajara
Puerto Vallarta
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