ISPRM is the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
15/09/2025
๐ก Did you know that Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) can reduce inflammation, support healing, and even promote new blood vessel and nerve growth?
At Marrakesh, discover how HBOT is opening a new domain in Rehabilitation Medicine.
๐๏ธ Tuesday, Nov 4 | 11:00 AM
๐๏ธ Speaker: Dr. Abhishek Srivastava
Join us to explore its mechanisms, applications, safety, and inspiring success stories!
11/09/2025
๐ At in Marrakesh, the Academic Forum takes the spotlight!
Join Prof. Francesca Gimigliano on Tuesday, November 4 at 8:30 AM as we discuss how to advance academic leadership in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine worldwide.
This forum is aligned with the global resolution on Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systemsโa call to action for the future of PRM.
๐ Save the date & be part of the change!
08/09/2025
ISPRM was present at the 6th Asia Oceanian Congress of NeuroRehabilitation (AOCNR) 2025, held together with the 24th Annual Scientific Meeting of PERDOSRI in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
In those images, ISPRM President Prof. Gerard Francisco is seen with Dr. dr. Yose Waluyo, Sp.KFR(K) and some of his 88 PRM trainees from Hasanuddin University, Makassar; ISPRM Vice President Prof. Levent Ozcakar with Dr. Rumaisah Hasan, Congress President of ISPRM 2027 in Bali; and ISPRM representatives together with colleagues in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine against the backdrop of the beautiful city of Yogyakarta.
The congress theme โNeurorehabilitation: Future Trends from Hospital to Communityโ highlighted the shared commitment to advancing innovation, inclusivity, and patient-centered rehabilitation worldwide.
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03/09/2025
๐ ISPRM at work in Asia-Pacific!
Dr. ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ท๐ถ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฏ๐๐ฒ, Chair of the ISPRM Spasticity SIG, led a dedicated ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐๐ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ฝ organized by the SIG during the joint ๐๐ข๐๐ก๐ฅ & ๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ฅ๐ meeting in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
๐ Advancing education, collaboration, and better care for people living with spasticity worldwide.
27/08/2025
On 26th August 2025, a major milestone ๐ in the development of Rehabilitation in Africa was reached with the adoption of the Regional strategy to strengthen rehabilitation in health systems 2025โ2035 ๐ by WHO Regional Committee for Africa at its 75th session ongoing from 25 to 27 August in Zambia ๐ฟ๐ฒ. This strategy is a crucial step ๐ in embedding rehabilitation within UHC ๐ฅ, aligned with the World Health Assembly landmark resolution on Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems.
Sinforian Kambou ๐, ISPRM Representative for WHO AFRO Region alongside with Representatives of other Rehabilitation Organizations Members of the World Rehabilitation Alliance ๐, joined voices to call on Member States to adopt and fully resource this strategy ๐ฃ๏ธ, prioritizing:
๐ฉโโ๏ธ workforce development,
๐ evidence-based interventions,
๐ฅ integration into primary care,
๐ emergency preparedness and response,
๐ถ sustainable financing,
so that all people can achieve the highest possible level of functioning and quality of life ๐ in the African region.
World Health Organization African Region
12/08/2025
In line with World Health Assembly Landmark Resolution on Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems, ISPRM endorsed the organization of an advocacy symposium during the 5th International Forum on Management of Public Health Emergencies and Events organized by the Ministry of Public Health of Cameroon. This important symposium supervised by Dr. Sinforian Kambou (ISPRM Representative for WHO AFRO Region) was held in Yaoundรฉ on 1st August 2025 under the theme โ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฝ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฒ: ๐ด๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ๐, ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐โ with valuable presentations of ISPRM members Prof. Abderrazak Hajjioui, Prof. Colleen OโConnell, Colleagues from World Health Organization African Region and National Centre for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities of Cameroon.
Alongside the symposium, a side meeting was organized at the Conference Room of the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre of Cameroon to define next steps for concrete integration of Rehabilitation in emergencies trough multi-stakeholder concertation.
WHO Cameroon
25/07/2025
๐ถ๐ง Standing tall for inclusion!
Prof. Daniel Alloh (Cรดte dโIvoire) introduces a homegrown innovation in pediatric rehabilitation: a multifunction sit-to-stand device designed for children with cerebral palsy.
This 3-in-1 tool supports sitting, standing, and cognitive engagementโimproving daily care and reducing costs for families.
๐ฌ ยซWe had to design something sustainable. One device for three key functions.ยป
๐ Join us at the ISPRM 2025 Congress this November in Morocco
๐ ISPRM25 โข Marrakech โข Nov 3โ7, 2025
๐ซ Learn more about ISPRM25 and register here: https://isprm25.com
16/07/2025
From feeling powerless in front of a child in pain, to building a thriving PRM department now training 30 young residents โ Prof. Ahmed Amine El Oumriโs journey with interventional pain management is nothing short of inspiring.
In his keynote at , heโll show how even in resource-limited settings, PRM physicians can transform lives with simple, effective procedures โ and a lot of determination.
๐ Join him this November in Marrakech.
๐ซ Learn more about ISPRM25 and register here: https://isprm25.com
14/07/2025
Explore the ISPRM 2025 E-Posters Program!
๐ฅ๏ธ Discover all approved e-posters showcasing cutting-edge research in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.
Stay informed, get inspired, and connect with the latest scientific contributions from around the world.
๐ค ยซWeโre looking forward to meeting, debating, and learning together at .ยป
Prof. Catherine Dziri reminds us why congresses matter: meaningful encounters, inspiring keynotes, and ideas that travel across borders ๐
๐๏ธ Nov 3โ7, Marrakesh
12/07/2025
๐ How can we adapt the ICF model to diabetes?
Prof. Catherine Dziri shares a forward-looking approach: empowering patients, contextualizing care, and building culturally relevant rehab strategies.
๐ฉบ A keynote not to miss at in Marrakesh!
๐ Nov 3โ7, 2025
10/07/2025
๐ฉบ ยซPhysical and Rehabilitation Medicine can truly improve prevention, care, and quality of life for people with diabetes.ยป
Prof. Catherine Dziri reminds us that PRM has a powerful role โ especially where access is limited.
๐งโโ๏ธ Patient education, telerehabilitation, and mobility support must be global priorities.
๐ค Meet her at in Marrakesh!
๐ Nov 3โ7, 2025
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The International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) serves as the global agency for Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM). As a non-governmental organization (NGO) in relation with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other UN agencies, as an international umbrella organization of PRM physicians, and as a catalyst for international PRM research, ISPRM has a humanitarian or civil societal, a professional, and a scientific mandate.
ISPRM aims to continuously improve PRM practice and facilitate PRM input in international health organizations with the goal to contribute to optimal functioning and quality of life of people experiencing disability.
ISPRM hosts an annual World Congress rotating around the globe, below is the schedule of our upcoming Congresses:
ISPRM 2019 - Kobe, Japan
13th ISPRM World Congress
9-13 June 2019
ISPRM 2020 - Orlando, USA
14th ISPRM World Congress
4-9 March 2020
ISPRM 2021 - Lisbon, Portugal
15th ISPRM World Congress
16-19 May 2021
Sessions will be given by the top experts on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine with an emphasis on workshops, โhands on demonstrations and opportunities to meet and network.