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ISPRM is the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

08/06/2026

At the ISPRM 2026 World Congress in Vancouver, ISPRM Communications Committee member Krystal Song conducted an exclusive interview with Dr. James Cotton of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Discussing the intersection of artificial intelligence and physiatry, Dr. Cotton explained how large-scale data and computer vision will revolutionize functional assessment. While noting immediate clinical benefits like digital scribes, he also cautioned against algorithmic "blind spots" regarding disability datasets. Ultimately, he predicts a future where "ambient technology" seamlessly tracks real-world patient functioning in the background of daily life. Watch the full interview to explore the next decade of AI in rehabilitation medicine.

06/06/2026

🎗️ 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – 𝟲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿

Today we celebrate 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆, a global initiative of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine that highlights the critical role of rehabilitation in cancer care.

Cancer rehabilitation is an essential component of modern oncology care. It aims to:

🩺 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Support physical, cognitive, emotional and social well-being from the time of cancer diagnosis.

💪 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆
Address impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions resulting from cancer or its treatment.

⚡ 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀
Reduce the impact of pain, fatigue, weakness, mobility challenges and other treatment-related effects.

🏡 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Support engagement in family life, work, education, recreation and meaningful community participation.

🤝 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲
Provide goal-directed care in advanced cancer to improve comfort, dignity and independence.

Through interdisciplinary, patient-centred care, cancer rehabilitation empowers people affected by cancer to remain active, engaged and supported throughout their cancer journey.

🌏 Every person affected by cancer deserves access to rehabilitation.
🌱 Every person deserves the opportunity to live well with and beyond cancer.

Join us in recognising World Cancer Rehabilitation Day and advocating for cancer rehabilitation to be integrated as a standard component of comprehensive cancer care worldwide.

04/06/2026

We are delighted to welcome the new ISPRM President's Cabinet 2026-2028

A highly respected leader in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, our new president, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗻, brings extensive expertise, dedication, and a strong commitment to advancing rehabilitation worldwide. She will lead the team whos experience and vision will contribute significantly to ISPRM's mission of promoting excellence in rehabilitation care, education, research, and advocacy.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝘇𝗰̧𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿, as President- elect, and 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼, as past-president, will continue serving as members of the ISPRM President's Cabinet.

Please join us in welcoming:

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗩𝘂 𝗡𝗴𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗻, ISPRM Vice-President
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗷 𝗦𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗻, ISPRM treasurer
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗾 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲, ISPRM Secretary

The ISPRM President's Cabinet looks forward to contributing to the strengthening of our global community and to further improving the lives of persons with disabilities around the world.

03/06/2026

The Sports Equity Lab is currently accepting applications for its Sports Equity Youth Scholars Program. Designed as an immersive research hub, this fully remote initiative is tailored for ambitious high school and undergraduate students seeking hands-on research experience in sports equity. Participants will benefit from direct mentorship from Stanford researchers and practitioners, gain valuable credentials for college applications, and receive a certificate of completion. The program includes active research phases, onboarding labs, and network-building opportunities with industry professionals.
The program cost is $3,000, and it offers both summer and winter cycles. Applications run until June 5, 2026. For eligibility details and to apply, please visit sportsequitylab.org.

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! 👇

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