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ISPRM is the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

02/09/2026

🔦Archives of ISPRM Spotlight
Three-dimensional printing in rehabilitation medicine: Clinical applications, implementation challenges, and future directions from a low-resource setting
A narrative review examined the growing role of 3D printing for orthoses in rehabilitation, drawing on institutional pilot experience from Bangladesh. In a cohort of 17 patients with De Quervain's tenosynovitis, 3D-printed orthoses caused no structural failures or skin reactions, although fabrication took longer than conventional splinting and material durability in tropical, low-resource settings remains a concern.
The authors conclude that sustainable adoption depends on climate-appropriate materials, interdisciplinary collaboration, and user-centered design, alongside continued workforce and regulatory development.
✍️ Md. Israt Hasan, Shamim Ahmed Deowan, Taufiq Morshed, Fatema Newaz, Syed Mozaffar Ahmed
👉 https://archivesisprm.org/full-text/18/eng

01/09/2026

No PRM physician should have to figure out their career on their own. 🌍

In a new video, Dr. Tawab Khalil introduces the ISPRM Mentorship Task Force and its plan to build a global mentorship network for physical and rehabilitation medicine.

Here's what makes it different: mentors get trained first. Online workshops will cover effective mentorship, goal setting, communication, feedback, cultural sensitivity, professional boundaries, and how to sustain career development. Regional leads in each WHO region will help build the network.

Whether you want to publish your first paper, build a service, teach better, or step into leadership, there is a place for you in this.

Watch the full video on ISPRM's channels.

31/08/2026

As the ISPRM 2026 World Congress concludes, the global physical and rehabilitation medicine community is already looking ahead to the future. Dr. Rumaisah Hassan, representing the Indonesian Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association (Perdosri), extends a warm invitation to all professionals to attend the ISPRM 2027 World Congress in Bali, Indonesia.

Scheduled for June 12 to 17, 2027, next year's highly anticipated event will operate under the inspiring theme of bridging gaps through diversity and innovation. Dr. Hassan encourages the international medical community to come together, share groundbreaking research, and experience «world-class science in Paradise». Start planning your journey to Bali and prepare for another incredible year of global medical advancement!

29/08/2026

🇳🇵 ISPRM stands with Nepal

Flash floods in the Bhotekoshi River area on 26 August have devastated communities across Nepal, destroying homes, roads, bridges, schools and health services.

As of 29 August 2026: 626 confirmed dead, around 2,426 missing or unaccounted for, and 4,551 people rescued. Figures are preliminary and continue to change as rescue operations go on.

Behind every number are survivors who will need rehabilitation to recover function, mobility, and independence. ISPRM and its global network of rehabilitation professionals stand ready to support Nepal's response, in close coordination with Nepalese authorities and the Nepalese Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Immediate needs include early functional assessment, assistive devices and mobility support, trauma counselling, and long-term community-based rehabilitation.

As Nepal rebuilds, rehabilitation must remain part of humanitarian planning, so that recovery is accessible, inclusive, and resilient.

"Rehabilitation is not only a component of recovery. It is an essential part of saving function, preventing disability, and restoring lives." — Dr. Raju Dhakal, President, NSPMR

28/08/2026

On behalf of the International Society of Rehabilitation and the World Rehabilitation Alliance, Dr. Sinforian Kambou is attending the 76th WHO AFRO Regional Committee Meeting, taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 25–27 August 2026.
As part of this important engagement, Dr. Kambou has delivered four statements highlighting the essential role of Rehabilitation and advocating for its stronger integration and recognition in health workforce development and retention strategies, emergencies preparedness and response, early childhood development and medical products regulations.

World Health Organization African Region

27/08/2026

At the ISPRM 2026 World Congress in Vancouver, Dr. Antimo Moretti shared key insights from a collaborative session between the ISPRM and SIMFER focused on integrating cognitive and musculoskeletal health across the lifespan.

The comprehensive panel featured Professor Gimigliano, who discussed the rehabilitative implications of musculoskeletal fragility, alongside Professor Iolascon, who detailed pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches for conditions like osteoporosis and sarcopenia. Dr. Moretti’s own presentation centered on the clinical value of dual-task interventions. While traditionally applied to neurological conditions, he explained that integrating cognitive and physical tasks is highly effective for patients with musculoskeletal fragility, serving as a critical strategy for fall prevention. The session concluded with a robust discussion on applying these integrative approaches to vulnerable populations, such as patients recovering from hip fractures.

26/08/2026

🔦Archives of ISPRM Spotlight
Accuracy and efficacy of intra-articular hip injections under ultrasound guidance versus landmark and fluoroscopy guided injections: A systematic review
A systematic review comparing ultrasound-, fluoroscopy-, and landmark-guided intra-articular hip injections found the highest accuracy with ultrasound guidance (100%), compared to fluoroscopy (85.4%) and landmark techniques (70%). Most studies also reported improved pain outcomes with ultrasound guidance, supporting its preliminary advantage over the alternatives.
✍️ Alia Hemeida, Donald Kasitinon, Lindsey Kim, Reed Williams, Levent Özçakar, Nitin B. Jain
👉 https://archivesisprm.org/full-text/17/eng

26/08/2026

🎓 ISPRM Academy Webinar — A Successful First Joint Session

Today, 26 August 2026, ISPRM and AOSPRM (AOAN-PRM) held their first-ever joint webinar, "The Shifting Paradigm of Rehabilitation Medicine in an Evolving Global Context," organised together with the Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI).

We were honoured to welcome more than 150 participants from around the world for a session delivered by Professor Fary Khan AM, MBBS, MD, FAFRM (RACP), President of ISPRM, and moderated by Prof. Bhasker Amatya of the Qatar Rehabilitation Institute, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.

The discussion addressed the WHO Rehabilitation 2030 initiative, Universal Health Coverage, health system strengthening, emerging rehabilitation models, workforce development, rehabilitation in health emergencies, and the translation of global priorities into clinical practice.

Our sincere thanks to the speaker, the moderator, our partner societies, and all who joined us. The recording will be made available on the ISPRM Academy website, and further webinars will follow.

🌐 www.isprm.org

24/08/2026

At the ISPRM 2026 World Congress, ISPRM President Dr. Fary Khan proudly announced the launch of the new Mentorship Special Interest Group, which will be led by Dr. Tawab Khalil. This strategic initiative was created to establish a robust, structured support system for physical and rehabilitation medicine professionals worldwide.

By building a global network of skilled mentors—including past and present ISPRM presidents and task force leads—the group aims to guide and support mentees across all WHO regions. As Dr. Khan emphasized, this new initiative is incredibly important because it will allow the international medical community to actively develop the essential skills of its future leadership.

22/08/2026

📢 Upcoming ECPRM Webinar — free and open to all

"Orthobiologics and Regenerative Medicine: What PRM physicians need to know"

🗓️ Tuesday, 1 September 2026
🕒 15:00–16:00 CEST
🎓 Lecturer: Joanne Borg Stein, MD — Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
🪑 Chairpersons: Nikolaos Barotsis & Wim Janssen

Orthobiologics are moving fast from research into everyday practice. This session covers what the evidence currently supports, where the limits are, and what PRM physicians should keep in mind when counselling patients.

✅ Attendance is free
✅ Accredited with 1.0 European CME credit (ECMEC®) by UEMS-EACCME
🔗 Join here: https://webinar.ecprm.eu

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