ISPRM

"Functioning needs to be incorporated as a health metric alongside survival and morbidity." 🚨 Powerful insights from Dr. Colleen O'Connell's Sidney Licht Lecture on Public Health Emergencies at #ISPRM2026! We must step up and advocate for rehabilitation in disaster response! 🌍

Yesterday at #ISPRM2026, we were proud to bring together national representatives and leadership for a highly productive Assembly of Delegates in Vancouver! It was a wonderful display of global unity as we discussed strategic progress and shaped the future of our society. 📸👇

"Rehabilitation is not very well integrated into national preparedness." 🚨 Insights from Peter Skelton at #ISPRM2026! We must shift rehab from an "optional" to an "essential" service during crises. To protect patients, we need rehab leaders in the room when decisions are made!🏥

The official transfer of leadership took place this afternoon at the #ISPRM2026 Assembly of Delegates. Professor Fary Khan has formally assumed the role of ISPRM President, succeeding Dr. Gerard Francisco. View moments from the handover below. 📸 #GlobalHealth #Physiatry

"Get therapy as early as possible within the first 12 weeks."🧠 Takeaways from Dr. Mark Bayley's keynote at #ISPRM2026: Tailor stroke exercises with CIMT/mirror therapy for arms, and HIIT/aerobic training for legs. Use the START & VIA Therapy toolkits to bridge the evidence gap!

Live from #ISPRM2026 in Vancouver! 🇨🇦 Today, on the very first day of her mandate, ISPRM President Fary Khan signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding with Andersson Rozo, President of SOCILAR. A massive step forward for global rehabilitation collaboration! 🤝🌍 #Physiatry

Live from #ISPRM2026 in Vancouver! 🇨🇦 We are incredibly proud to introduce the new ISPRM Academy—a global online destination designed to elevate rehabilitation medicine through world-class education and international collaboration. academy.isprm.org #ISPRMAcademy

"Rehabilitation was successful to help people age, now we are challenged to give answers to new questions." 🕰️ Insights from Dr. Eleftheria Antoniadou at #ISPRM2026!

The strength of our society lies in our members! 🌟 Yesterday’s Assembly of ISPRM Individual Members was a vital opportunity to connect, share ideas, and shape the future of global rehabilitation together. Thank you to all who joined to make our collective voice heard! #ISPRM2026

A massive day of insights at #ISPRM2026! 🎤 4 Keynotes, 1 Vision: 🧠 Zafonte: TBI is a chronic disease. 🦾 Berger: We need data-driven SCI care. 🌍 Hajjioui: Put the rehab workforce first. 🧪 Chae: Master the translational journey. The future of rehab is here! 🚀🇨🇦 #Physiatry

"We must appreciate the process from basic science to commercialization." 🧬 Great insights from Dr. John Chae at #ISPRM2026 on the translational continuum. It’s not enough to have a great idea; we need a clear path to the patient’s bedside. 🚀 #Neuromodulation #Physiatry

"We need more data-driven endeavors in rehabilitation medicine." 📈 Brilliant insights from Dr. Michael Berger after his #ISPRM2026 keynote! Whether it's nerve transfers for SCI or everyday injections, generating high-quality evidence helps us better evaluate responders 🧠✨

"TBI should be viewed as a chronic disease." 🧠 Brilliant insights from Dr. Ross Zafonte following his keynote at #ISPRM2026. To truly help TBI survivors, we must shift to proactive screening 🌍 #RehabMedicine #NeuroRehab #BrainInjury #Physiatry

"High technology is not the better option always." 🦿 Brilliant insights from Dr. Yudith Chivatá after her keynote at #ISPRM2026! She reminds us that the best prosthesis isn't the most expensive, but the one a patient can use safely every day. 📷 #RehabMedicine #Prosthetics

"For AI to really see through its promise... we need a multidisciplinary approach." 🌟 Brilliant insights from Dr. James Cotton following his keynote at #ISPRM2026 in Vancouver! We must ensure AI datasets are inclusive and truly understand real-world human function. 🤖📈

Proud to see the strong presence of @Rehab_HGUGM at @ISPRM 2026. We are contributing to 4 sessions and presenting 1 poster led by our residents 💪🏻 A busy and inspiring congress, with much more still to come! ♥️💫

In a beautiful acceptance speech, he shared memories of his mentors, gave a massive shoutout to his residents for holding down the fort while he traveled, and dedicated the award to his deeply supportive wife. A true class act! 👏#RehabMedicine #Physiatry

As Dr. Gimigliano noted, he has always contributed to the field "with wisdom rather than noise" and truly champions PRM as a human science focused on patient dignity, participation, and meaning.

Huge congratulations to Professor Jorge Lains, recipient of The Herman Flax Lifetime Achievement Award at #ISPRM2026! 🌟 Presented by Dr. Francesca Gimigliano, our society's highest honor celebrates his integrity, quiet leadership, and lifelong devotion to PRM.