Introduction to ISPO Japan’s Activities
The Japanese NMS, ISPO Japan, offers a variety of activities to members. Our goal is to assist our member to provide better service to the patients by mutual aid within the community and contributes to the development of the PO industry and the training of the next generation. In this post reports on our recent activities.
1) NU-FlexSIV(SIS) Socket Seminar
The seminar was held over three days: April 24th to 26th, 2026. We invited Prof. Stefania Fatone (University of Washington, U.S.A) and Mr. Ryan Caldwell (Hanger Clinic, U.S.A) as instructors to conduct a hands-on seminar. Fourteen prosthetists and students of PO major of Hiroshima International University participated. It was an excellent opportunity to learn both theory and practice
2) Establishment of the Joint Council for the Promotion of International Relations in Prosthetics and Orthotics
This initiative is a joint effort by 3 organizations: the Japanese Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics (JSPO), the Japan Academy of Prosthetists and Orthotists (JAPO), and ISPO Japan. The aim is to promote development of international relations in PO. In 2026, we held online seminars on the debriefing of attending GEM2026 and OT World 2026. The participants shared their impressions of the conferences and exhibition, and what they had learned. With nearly 80 attendees at each seminar, we were able to convey information to the members of the three society and spark their interest in international activities.
3) Upper limb Prosthetics Meeting: Skills for Life Japan for Professionals 2026
　The meeting is held on November 1st. This year’s meeting topic focus on upper limb prosthetic component for sport. Experts of prosthetists, engineers, physiatrists, therapists and sports instructors will gather to discuss these topics, drawing on real case studies. In addition, participants will exchange the latest information on prosthetic devices, including newly developed technologies and firsthand accounts from actual users.
4) Promotion of ISPO and the 21st World Congress 2027 in Thailand
At the 42nd Scientific Meeting of the JSPO, held on October 24th and 25th, we organized the ISPO Japan General Annual Meeting, hosted special lectures, and operated an exhibition booth. We invited Ms. Sirirat Seng-iad (Mahidol University, Thailand) to join us on-site and conducted a wide range of promotional activities to recruit new member and solicit participants to the 21st ISPO WC 2027.
