Maltese Society of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine - MSPRM

14/10/2026

Inspiration at its best ✨ well done Gwen, you couldn't have shared a stronger message !

26/09/2026

Malta featured on the ISPRM Society official page 🙏

🔦Archives of ISPRM Spotlight
Strengthening Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) in small health systems: Identity, training and system integration in Malta
An analysis of PRM development in Malta describes recent reforms, including new undergraduate teaching, evidence-based clinical guidelines, a competency-based national training program, and public-awareness campaigns, which together have improved visibility and attracted new trainees. Significant structural gaps persist, however, including the absence of dedicated PRM departments and a critically small workforce, offering lessons for other small health systems.
✍️ Andrei Agius Anastasi, Christa Marie Vella
👉 https://archivesisprm.org/full-text/21/eng

24/09/2026

✨𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼!✨

Don't forget to register for the conference on MSPRM.org.mt

I also want take this opportunity to share with you a podcast we recently recorded with "The Shoulder Physio" Jared Powell, one of the inspirations behind SPALLA and a conversation I am sure you will find interesting and useful as well. 🎙️ 😊

You can now hear the whole podcast on Spotify here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5r4pPfG3AYmCFg1ebTCsnn

Thank you again, and keep up the great work! 🙏

09/09/2026

May I once again thank the entire Neuro Rehab Unit team for inviting me to speak at your World Physiotherapy Day seminar today.

It was an honour sharing the stage with you and our colleagues from MDH. I look forward to working more closely together and strengthening our rehab services together.

I also wanted to take this opportunity to share with you a podcast we recently recorded with "The Shoulder Physio" Jared Powell, as I thought you might find it interesting and useful as well. 🎙️ 😊

You can now hear the whole podcast on Spotify here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5r4pPfG3AYmCFg1ebTCsnn

Thank you again, and keep up the great work! 🙏

Andrei Agius Anastasi

06/08/2026

🎉 Ultrasound Workshop Now Full!

We are delighted to announce that the MSK Ultrasound Workshop on 23rd October has now reached maximum capacity. Thank you for the overwhelming interest and enthusiasm!

📋 A waiting list is now open in case places become available.

🌟 Registration for the Annual Rehabilitation Conference of Malta - centred around Shoulder Rehab - on 24th October at Mater Dei Hospital remains open.

Have you ever thought about learning more about Rehabilitation Medicine and MSK Medicine? Interested in discovering more about this diverse and rewarding specialty — and whether it could be the perfect fit for your future?

Join us for a unique opportunity to network with leading rehabilitation specialists from Malta and across Europe, while exploring the latest advances in:

🔹 Expert shoulder rehabilitation
🔹 Musculoskeletal ultrasonography
🔹 Orthopaedic updates
🔹 Analgesic pathways
🔹 Physiotherapy insights
…and much more.

📅 24th October 2026
📍 Mater Dei Hospital

👉 Register today: MSPRM.org.mt/

We look forward to welcoming the rehabilitation community for an outstanding day of learning, collaboration and inspiration. 💙

25/07/2026

🎉 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝!

We're delighted to announce that, thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, the Early Bird registration deadline for the MSPRM Annual Rehabilitation Conference 2026 has been extended until the 9th of September!

Join rehabilitation professionals from across Malta for this year's Annual Rehabilitation Conference, with Shoulder Rehabilitation as the flagship theme, featuring an outstanding international faculty

Whether you're a doctor, allied health professional or student, this promises to be a unique opportunity to learn from internationally recognised experts and connect with the rehabilitation community.

📅 24 October 2026
📍 Mater Dei Hospital

🔗 Register today: MSPRM.org.mt/

💳 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦? Register now, then contact us and we'll be happy to assist you with alternative payment methods.

A sincere thank you to all our sponsors for making this possible and for supporting rehabilitation education in Malta.

25/07/2026

Our study on Strengthening Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) in small health systems (like Malta) is now published in the Archives of ISPRM.

We examine how specialty identity, training, and system integration can be improved to meet the WHO Rehabilitation 2030 goals and enhance local rehabilitation services.

Any feedback is welcome, so feel free to contact us personally.

Full article: https://archivesisprm.org/abstract/21/eng

more info on www.msprm.org.mt

Strengthening Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) in small health systems: Identity, training and system integration in Malta Andrei Agius Anastasi1, Christa Marie Vella2 1Faculty of Medicine, University of Malta, Msida, Malta 2Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Karin Grech Rehabilitation...

24/07/2026

🎬 An Inspiring Afternoon at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital – "it's ok" X "the stroke & brain injury support network"

Yesterday, the Maltese Society of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine organised a special screening of Ben Galea's documentary "it's ok" at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital.

A masterpiece filled with inspiring messages, moving scenes and incredible music, the documentary captivated an audience of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals working across the rehabilitation wards and outpatient services at Karin Grech and St Luke's Hospital, together with an incredible group of stroke survivors themselves 🧠❤️

The screening was followed by heartfelt testimonies and meaningful conversations, highlighting the importance of raising greater awareness of the challenges and journeys that stroke and brain injury survivors continue to face long after leaving hospital.

We are delighted that this event lays the foundation for the soon-to-be-launched "it's ok: the stroke & brain injury support network", bringing together survivors, families, carers and healthcare professionals. 🤝

If you would like to learn more or help out, please visit MSPRM.org.mt/ -s-ok or email us at [email protected].

A heartfelt thank you to Ben Galea for sharing this remarkable documentary with us. 🌟 Watch his latest, brilliant interview on TVM by following the link in the first comment

14/07/2026

🎉 Don't miss this unique opportunity!

Join the rehabilitation community for this year's Annual Rehabilitation Conference of Malta – SPALLA 2026 with our special guest, Professor Levent Özçakar – President-Elect of ISPRM Society and founder of EURO-MUSCULUS.

📍 23 October – Hands-on Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Workshop
Limited places available at Mater Dei Hospital.

📍 24 October – Full-Day Scientific Conference
Discover the latest advances in shoulder musculoskeletal pathology, diagnosis, management and rehabilitation through an outstanding international and local academic programme.

Whether you're a doctor, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, radiographer, or another rehabilitation professional, this conference offers practical knowledge you can apply immediately in clinical practice.

More information and registration: https://msprm.org.mt/

01/07/2026

Raya, the beloved school dog at Gozo's Happy School, has officially received her new prosthetic leg.

Head of School Lelio Spiteri shared the heartwarming update on social media, revealing that Raya's new artificial leg will help her walk, run and jump better than ever as she continues to brighten the days of students and staff.

Spiteri thanked Invent 3D for creating the prosthetic, as well as the Social Causes Fund within the Office of the Prime Minister for helping make it possible.

"Thank you to Invent 3D for the work and the Social Causes Fund from the Prime Minister's Office for the help to see Raya receiving this leg. Raya loves you a lot," he wrote.

Here's to many more happy adventures, Raya!

Photo Lelio Spiteri