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ISPRM is the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

01/06/2026

During the ISPRM 2026 Congress in Vancouver, the ISPRM Communications Committee interviewed six-time Paralympian Rick Hansen. Having wheeled 40,000 kilometers across 34 countries to advocate for a world without barriers, Hansen shared profound insights with interviewers Krystal Song and Franchesca Konig. He emphasized that the global community still lacks fundamental metrics to measure accessibility, attitudes, and the built environment. Furthermore, Hansen challenged rehabilitation clinicians to actively purge ableism bias from their patient care and to utilize the ISPRM as a conduit for sharing knowledge. Watch the full interview to hear his powerful message of gratitude to the rehabilitation profession.

28/05/2026

Next stop: BALI! 🌺✈️ It’s never too early to start planning for ISPRM 2027!

Join us from June 12-17, 2027, in beautiful Indonesia to explore "Diversity and Innovation in Rehabilitation: Bridging the Gaps." 🤝

🚨 SPECIAL PROMO ALERT! 🚨
We are rewarding our fastest early birds! If you register before May 31, 2026, you could win an incredible perk:
🔥 The FIRST 10 international participants to sign up will get a FREE Networking Dinner! 🍽️🎉

Spots will go incredibly fast, so don't wait until the deadline. Lock in your registration now, secure your free dinner, and get ready for an unforgettable congress in Bali!

🔗 Register now at: https://www.isprm2027.com
📸 Tag a colleague you want to go to Bali with! 👇

27/05/2026

At the ISPRM 2026 World Congress pre-congress sessions, Dr. John Chae discussed the successful ex*****on of the "Strengthening Academic Leadership" pilot workshop. Developed in collaboration with the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP), this interactive course was designed to translate the AAP's highly successful Program for Academic Leadership to an international audience. Dr. Chae noted that the session utilized a hybrid educational approach, blending foundational didactic instruction with energetic, real-world case studies and dialogue. By bringing together diverse leaders from around the world, the pilot provided invaluable insights into emotional intelligence, effective communication, and team building, ultimately establishing the groundwork to standardize and optimize future leadership training within the global physiatry community.

23/05/2026

📸 And just like that, the ISPRM 2026 World Congress in Vancouver comes to a close! 🇨🇦✨ We couldn’t have asked for a better ending to an incredible week. As our new President, Dr. Fary Khan, noted, it has been a "massive, fun event" where we shared knowledge, challenged assumptions, and supported one another.

A huge thank you to Congress President Dr. Larry Robinson, CAPM&R President Dr. Ranita Manocha, and the entire Canadian team for delivering an outstanding congress with 1,570 delegates from 62 countries!
We celebrated our prestigious award winners with Dr. Francesca Gimigliano and finished with the beautiful flag ceremony and ISPRM anthem, officially passing the torch to the Indonesian team.
Next stop: Bali for ISPRM 2027! 🇮🇩🌴 Safe travels home, everyone!

22/05/2026

Professor Fary Khan has officially assumed the presidency of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine at the conclusion of the 2026 World Congress in Vancouver. In her inaugural address, Khan outlined a mandate focused on expanding global capacity to address the estimated 2.5 billion people requiring rehabilitative care. Her strategic priorities include strengthening internal governance and aligning ISPRM initiatives directly with the World Health Organization's Rehabilitation 2030 program and the United Nations.

Khan also detailed comprehensive plans for workforce development. This includes the establishment of a Mentorship Special Interest Group led by Dr. Tawab Khalil, the expansion of the ISPRM Academy and the Archives of ISPRM journal, and a new global training hub based in Doha capable of accommodating 500 professionals. Furthermore, she addressed the necessity of structuring services to respond to current geopolitical, climate, and economic challenges, emphasizing targeted support for practitioners in South America, Africa, and Asia-Oceania. Under her leadership, the society will begin drafting a five-year strategic white paper to guide these international efforts.

22/05/2026

"Functioning needs to be incorporated as a health metric alongside survival and morbidity." 🌍🏥 Following her incredible Sidney Licht Lecture at the ISPRM 2026 World Congress in Vancouver, we spoke with Dr. Colleen O'Connell about the vital role of rehabilitation in crisis situations.

In her keynote on public health emergencies, she reminds us that as rehabilitation physicians, our core mission is restoring function. We must advocate for functioning to be measured just as intensely as survival—especially during disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience! Let’s stand up and advocate for the care our patients deserve! 👇

21/05/2026

About last night... The ISPRM 2026 World Congress came together for the unforgettable Spirit of the Land Reception here in Vancouver. It was a wonderful evening of global networking and connection, elevated by the profound cultural testimony of the First Nations of Canada. We were deeply enlightened by their traditional dances, beautiful music, and the enduring wisdom they so graciously shared with our international community. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate heritage, mutual respect, and the unifying power of culture! 🇨🇦✨

21/05/2026

Yesterday at the ISPRM 2026 World Congress in Vancouver, we were proud to bring together national representatives and society leadership for our annual Assembly of Delegates. It was a highly productive and positive meeting, providing an excellent opportunity to review our shared strategic progress, discuss global policy initiatives, and shape the future of our society. This assembly is the true heartbeat of our international community, ensuring that every region has a voice in our collaborative decision-making. We are pleased to share the official group photo of the dedicated delegates who are helping to drive global physical and rehabilitation medicine forward!

21/05/2026

"We're not very well integrated into national preparedness at the moment." 🚨 Following his eye-opening keynote at the ISPRM 2026 World Congress in Vancouver, we spoke with Peter Skelton about the critical gap in global emergency response.

During his talk, he shared a staggering statistic: in an analysis of 19 countries, only one had formally integrated rehabilitation into its national emergency preparedness plan. As the world faces overlapping crises like conflicts, outbreaks, and climate disasters, Peter emphasizes that we must shift from viewing rehab as an "optional service" to an "essential service" in emergencies.

The solution starts with leadership. We need rehabilitation leaders positioned within the Ministry of Health, communicating with emergency planners, and sitting in the health emergency operations centers when decisions are made. From the individual and facility level to national planning, everybody has a role to play to ensure continuity of care for our patients.

Does your facility have a designated emergency role for rehabilitation professionals? Let’s start the conversation! 👇

21/05/2026

This afternoon at the ISPRM 2026 World Congress in Vancouver, the official transfer of leadership took place during the Assembly of Delegates. Professor Fary Khan formally assumed the role of ISPRM President, succeeding Dr. Gerard Francisco, who now transitions to the position of Past President. This handover recognizes Dr. Francisco’s dedicated tenure, which brought significant structural and educational advancements to the society, and officially begins President Khan's mandate focused on global capacity building. View the gallery below for moments from this pivotal leadership transition.

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