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ISPOWER magazine isthe official online magazine ofthe International SocietyforProsthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) This publication is dedicatedto global collaboration, education, and innovation inthefield ofprosthetics, orthotics, and assistivetechnology
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WelcometotheinauguralissueofISPOWERmagazine,ISPO’snewonlinepublicationThisissue,weturnourspotlight tooneoftheWorldHealthOrganization’s“5Ps”forqualityassistivetechnologyprovision:Personnel Astheglobaldemandforprosthetic,orthotic,andassistivedevicescontinuestorise,buildingandsustainingaskilled workforcehasneverbeenmorecriticalInthisissue,weexplorehowtraining,professionaldevelopment,andcrossdisciplinarycollaborationempowerprovidersand,ultimately,thepeopletheyserve.
Meet Carson Harte. Get to know Carson Harte, whose single-minded pursuit of his life’s purpose offers lessons for us all Please take the time to read his story and reflect on what it means to live with such intention
Resiliency! Check out what Dr Gerald Stark has to say about “Grit” and decide for yourself if you’ve got it
Bangkok, anyone? Get our your phone and enter the first ever ISPO World Congress Photo Scavenger Hunt Contest! You could win a free full conference registration to the 2027 meeting in Bangkok, Thailand
It's Art, Like Us. Jennifer Latham Robinson, CFm, an artist, congenital amputee and disability advocate uses art to explore themes of identity, adaptation, and self-expression Invest in Dignity and Independence. John D Kemp, Esq, shares words of wisdom Over 75 years ago he was born without arms and legs He has been a pioneering disability-rights leader for decades
Aswefullyimmerseourselvesinthis2025ISPOWorldCongress,wetakeyouinsidetheCommittees,Leadership, Events,andPersonnelwhoformthebackboneofthislife-changingorganizationFrombehind-the-scenesglimpses topracticaltipsonhowyoucanjoinandparticipate,there’splentyheretohelpyoumakeyourmark Here’stoinnovation,community,andthejourneyahead Warmregards,
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LeadingbyExample
David Constantine, MBE
Sandra Ramdial, CP(c), FCBC ISPO President-Elect ISPO President
Every two years, friends and colleagues from around the globe unite to advance prosthetics, orthotics, and assistive rehabilitation This year we have something truly special to share I’m chuffed to unveil ISPOWER, our brand-new online magazine, designed to connect us all with the latest research, stories, and innovations in real time As part of the vibrant ISPOWER community, you’ll be learning about breakthroughs, exchanging knowledge, supporting collaborations, and celebrating innovations throughout the year As we launch this digital platform, I can’t wait to see how your insights and experiences light up its pages and inspire ISPO members worldwide Here’s to our shared journey of discovery and the power of ISPOWER to bring us even closer
Sandra Ramdial
It’s an honour to work with such a passionate, talented group of people, and I am inspired by the incredible variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and global experiences each of you brings Together, we have the power to create something truly transformative by learning from one another and uniting our strengths Along with you and our partners, we will advance global standards expand access to lifelong learning and continue to invest in innovation research, and our next generation My commitment to you is to lead with integrity, openness, and the belief that every voice matters Let’s build a culture where connection drives innovation and our shared purpose moves us forward, together!
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and to the continuation of prosthetic and orthotic care world countries When asked about the pillars of his car his accomplishments, he was always mindful of the sustainability of educating future clinicians
Carson Harte
StaffandstudentsfromtheCambodianSchoolofProstheticsandOrthoticsgatherto eattreatsandcelebrate2024InternationalProstheticsandOrthoticsDay
CarsonHartemeetingrespectedandbelovedcolleaguesinSoutheastAsia Fromleft, Mr Phearsa,HeadofTeachingatCambodianSchoolofProstheticsandOrthotics, CarsonHarte,GroupCEOatExceedWorldwide,Dr Nisarat,DirectorofSirindhorn SchoolofProstheticsandOrthoticsBangkok,SisaryKheng,Harte’ssuccessor,and ShinSasaki,HeadofProstheticsandOrthoticsSchoolinHiroshima
CarsonHarte,aninternationalexaminer,teststheknowledgeofaP&O studentinSouthSudanduringfinalsweek
GraduatingclassofstudentsfromtheCambodianSchoolofProstheticsandOrthoticsposesforaclassphotoaftercompletingoralexamsandprojectpresentations
officials and surveying what the country needs Once it was decided that prosthetic and orthotic services were deemed necessary, Harte and members from Exceed traveled to Cambodia Cambodia had captured global headlines due to the number of amputations caused by landmine explosions.
OncetheschoolwasdeemedanecessityfortheCambodianpeople,Hartetookthereinsandusedexistingguidelinestotrain otherindividualstoaddresstheneedsofthepeople
“ThecoursewasdecidedbyfollowingInternationalSocietyofProstheticOrthotic(ISPO)guidelines,"Hartesaid“ISPO outlinesstandardsWefollowedthemthefirstfewyearsinCambodiaThen,bythetimethatthefirst(student)classwas comingout,ISPOisinvitedforanevaluationandfromthat,theschoolsareusuallyaccredited”
Accreditationplayedakeyroleinbuildingacompetentworkforcetocareforpeoplewithamputationsandlaidthe groundworkforExceed’sexpansion
“Out of the Cambodian School of Prosthetics and Orthotics (CSPO), there was an unintended consequence where we were invited to build schools in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Philippines, and Myanmar,” Harte said
CarsonHartemeetingwithrepresentativesfromJapan,Cambodia,andMalaysiaatthe UniversityofMalayatopromotecollaborationamongstcountriestofurtherP&Oeducation
StudentsfromtheCambodianSchoolofProstheticsandOrthoticsmeasurethepatient’s residuallimbpriortofabricationofprostheticsocketduringtheirnecessarycourse Students willfabricateatleast10prosthesesduringtheirtimeintheprogram
The Sri Lankan School of Prosthetics and Orthotics (SLSPO) was started in 2004 After 10 years, management was successfully passed to the Sri Lankan Ministry of Healthcare and Nutrition The Jakarta School of Prosthetics and Orthotics was started in 2008 and management was successfully passed to the Indonesian government in 2018. The Phillipines School of Prosthetics and Orthotics (PSPO) was established in 2010. The PSPO conducts itself within the College of Allied Rehabilitation Sciences in the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay (UREM) After a decade, the UREM took over management of the PSPO
The Myanmar School of Prosthetics and Orthotics (MSPO) was founded in 2012 Due to civil conflict within the country, MSPO is still within the developmental stages Fortunately, students at MSPO have been able to complete some of their schooling at CSPO
Between the five schools, they have trained over 500 prosthetists and orthotists and delivered over 60,000 custom made prostheses or orthoses Harte’s influence on prosthetics and orthotics education has been indelible and rewarding
“I was supervising final exams and a student was presenting his patient, but several of the patients that came in were patients that I had recruited back in 1993,” said Harte “So it was nice to see those patients, now in their sixties, all nicely dressed, clean, and holding down a job while raising a family Which probably would not have happened if they didn't receive a comfortable prosthesis”
educationheadedtomeetwiththeprimeministerofCambodia
Afemalestudentinherfinalyearofcourseworkfitsatransfemoral prosthesistoapatientmodel
CarsonHarte,picturedwithmembersoftheeducationalteamattheSriLankanSchoolofProstheticsandOrthotics,outsideRagamaRehabHospitalinSriLanka
“Having plastics, feet, buildings, grinders, dust collectors, vacuum pumps, and other things doesn’t mean diddly if you don’t have the people,” said Harte “I am happy to announce that I will be retiring by the end of the year and I am delighted that the field is being taken over by capable people”
Harte’s retirement leaves a legacy which includes a sustainable foundation, infrastructure and blueprint for those who continue to build, fabricate, and nourish relationships to better orthotic and prosthetic education and care
If you are interested in supporting a person in a low-income country to train as a prosthetist or orthotist, please email carson@exceed-worldwide.org.
CarsonHartewithJapaneserepresentativesfortheadvancementofP&O
CreatingaResilientLearning OrganizationinP&O
BY GERALD STARK, PH.D, CPO/L, MSEM, FAAOP(D)
“Thefutureisbright-andit’sbeing builteverydaybytheclinicianswho areeagertogrow,lead,andmakea difference”
GeraldStark,Ph.D,CPO/L, MSEM,FAAOP(D)
Dr.MargaretM.PerlisOutlinesFiveInspiring
CharacteristicsofGrit:
Courageinthefaceofchallenges
Awarenessofachievement
Commitmenttolong-termgoals
Resiliencepoweredbyhopeandcreativity
Aimingforexcellenceoverperfection
Whilenegativeexperiencesmayfeelheavierat times,thissimplyhighlightstheimportanceof nurturingagrowthmindsetWhenwebelievethat challengeshelpusgrowandfeedbackisagift,we openourselvestotransformation. Thismindsetisn'taboutinnatetalent it'sabout effort,adaptability,andbelievingincontinuous improvement
EmbracingInnovationwithConfidenceandVision Cliniciansclearlyrecognizethepromisethat innovationholdsforenhancingcareWhilesome expressuncertaintyabouthowtobeearlyadopters andefficientlyintegratenewtechnologiesintotheir workflow,thispresentsapowerfulopportunity:to designsystemsandeducationalpathsthatspark enthusiasm,buildconfidence,andcreatesuccess storiesBytappingintothenaturalcuriosityand motivationalreadypresentintheclinicalcommunity, wecanturnthisinitialuncertaintyintoadrivingforce forgrowthandmastery
TrueGrit:BuildingStrengthandPurpose Wordslikedetermination,resilience,vision,and commitmentshinealightontheinnerstrength professionalsdrawupontoreachmeaningful,longtermgoalsThesequalitiesaren’tjustadmirable they’repowerful.Fueledbypassionandpurpose, thiskindofgrittransformschallengesinto steppingstones.Justlikeinengineering,toughness isdefinednotbyrigidity,butbytheabilitytobend withoutbreaking adaptingandthrivinginthefaceof change
Hope-Fueled Resilience
The famous Stanford Marshmallow Experiment beautifully demonstrated how hope and patience correlate with long-term success Children who delayed gratification didn’t just succeed because of self-control, they succeeded because they believed that their patience would be rewarded That belief in the value of persistence is something we can nurture in clinical professionals too At institutions like West Point, grit not just grades is the best predictor of success.
The "Four Cs of Toughness" are:
Control Believing you can influence your environment
Commitment Staying focused through difficulties
Challenge Seeing obstacles as opportunities
Confidence Trusting in your mission and skills
Together, these create a foundation of inner strength that supports bold and creative contributions to the healthcare field
Designing a Curriculum for Growth and Fulfillment
We’re at an exciting turning point: designing career development programs that align with clinicians’ evolving aspirations Just like any profession, clinicians grow through stages from eager followers to expert specialists, from collaborative peers to inspiring leaders Each stage brings opportunities to gain new skills and deepen their impact
Let’s celebrate this journey:
Stage 1: Exploring values and passions
Stage 2: Thriving as collaborative teammates
Stage 3: Teaching and mentoring to solidify knowledge
Stage 4: Leading departments and setting team goals
Stage 5: Influencing across departments
Stage 6: Leading with vision and coordination
Elevating Clinical Impact Beyond the Clinic
When clinicians were asked what skills they wanted to grow, they listed topics like business development, leadership, innovation, and digital tools an exciting indicator of how deeply they care about broadening their influence. Many of these skills aren’t traditionally taught in clinical programs, but they are absolutely teachable and essential They reflect the hunger to lead, grow, and shape the future of healthcare
Interestingly, when asked what skills new clinicians need versus what current leaders feel confident teaching, a clear growth opportunity emerged.
Topareasfordevelopmentincluded:
Effectivecommunication
Teamleadership
Clinicalcredibilitybuilding
Businessstrategyandrevenuegeneration
Thisinsightgivesusaroadmapfordesigning supportive,energizingtrainingprogramsthatfill thesegapsandliftthewholefield.
Learning from Engineering Management
Engineering management, with its blend of problemsolving, planning, and innovation, provides an ideal model It’s not about theoretical knowledge it's about actionable skills like organizing teams, managing resources, innovating processes, and leading with purpose These are exactly the competencies clinicians want to develop
A survey of professional clinicians highlighted their top training priorities:
Leadership practice (communication, skills, traits)
Innovation management (decision-making, implementation)
Financial planning (budgeting, cash flow)
Project management (tools, prioritization)
Marketing and referrals (strategy, messaging)
Whenasked“Whatclassesdoyouneedtoday?”
Responsesincluded: marketdevelopment referralbuilding leadership decision-making innovation
Figure: 1 Skill Clinicians wanted to develop today.
These priorities echo a growing excitement about making a broader impact, one that extends beyond individual patient outcomes to shaping whole systems and communities.
We need to address what creates the greatest anxietyfor clinicians.
Gerald Stark, Ph.D, CPO/L, MSEM, FAAOP(D)
BuildingaBrighterFuture,Together.
Byinvestinginthesenewareasofknowledgeandsupport, wecanturnuncertaintyintoconfidenceandhesitationinto inspiredaction Thisisn’taboutpatchingoverweaknesses it’saboutunlockingpotential,reignitingpurpose,and sustainingexcellenceacrossalifetime
Witharhythmofinnovation,continuousfeedback,andgoalorienteddevelopment,wecancultivateaworkforceof passionate,capableclinicianswhoarereadytodefinethe futureofcare.
Thefutureisbright It’sbeingbuilteverydaybytheclinicians whoareeagertogrow,lead,andmakeadifference.
REFERENCES:
1 STARK, G, (2012) SKILLS INVENTORY QUESTIONNAIRE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT CHATTANOOGA, CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE
2 PERLIS, M (2013, OCTOBER) 5 CHARACTERISTICS OF GRIT HOW MANY DO YOU HAVE? FORBES DOI: HTTPS://WWWFORBESCOM/SITES/MARGARETPERLIS/2013/10/29/5-CHARACTERISTICS-OF-GRIT-WHAT-IT-IS-WHY-YOU-NEED-IT-ANDDO-YOU-HAVE-IT/?SH=332A4E274F7B
3 SHATZ, I, (2023) THE STANFORD MARSHMALLOW EXPERIMENT: HOW SELF-CONTROL AFFECTS SUCCESS IN LIFE EFFECTIVIOLOGY
DOI: HTTPS://EFFECTIVIOLOGYCOM/STANFORD-MARSHMALLOW-EXPERIMENT-SELF-CONTROL-WILLPOWER/ 4 FITZ-GIBBON, J (2019, NOVEMBER) GRIT MORE IMPORTANT TO SUCCESS THAN BRAINS AND BRAWN, WEST POINT STUDY FINDS NEW YORK POST, NEW YORK, NEW YORK DOI: HTTPS://NYPOSTCOM/2019/11/04/GRIT-MORE-IMPORTANT-TO-SUCCESS-THAN-BRAINS-ANDBRAWN-WEST-POINT-STUDY-FINDS/
5 PARNES, R, (2021, OCTOBER) THE 6 STAGES OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND COURSES TO HELP EVOLVE YOUR SKILL SET LINKIN
DOI: HTTPS://WWWLINKEDINCOM/BUSINESS/LEARNING/BLOG/CAREER-SUCCESS-TIPS/6-STAGES-OF-CAREER-DEVELOPMENTEVOLVING-YOUR-SKILLSET
6 STARK, G, (2022, MAY), CLINICAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY SURVEY SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TENNESSEE
7 STARK, G, (2022, JULY), CLINICAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PRIORITIES SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TENNESSEE
8 SHAH, K, NOWOCIN, W (ED) (2019) A GUIDE TO THE ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT BODY OF KNOWLEDGE (5TH ED) HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
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members are the driving force of ISPO bringing passion, purpose, and people together to move the field forward.”
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Why ISPO?
ISPOismorethanjustmembership.
JoiningtheInternationalSocietyofProstheticsandOrthotics(ISPO)islike unlockingabackstagepasstotheworld’smostdynamicP&Ofocused community.Pictureyourselfnetworkingwithtrailblazingclinicians,visionary researchers,andboldinnovatorsandinventorysfromeverycornerofthe globe.
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“Being part of the Membership Committee is very important to me, as it allows me to contribute from my region and contribute to ISPO's growth, as well as connect with like-minded professionals from other countries I can also showcase ISPO's important work internationally.”
Favio Montane, ISPO Argentina ISPO Membership Committee Member
"I volunteer as Chair of the ISPO Education Committee because I believe that empowering education is the foundation for quality care. Through global collaboration, we help shape sustainable prosthetic and orthotic services that change lives in every corner of the world."
Helen Cochrane MSc. CPO(c), US ISPO ISPO Education Committee Chair
"I was invited to join the Publications committee by Mr. Shin Sasaki, President of ISPO Japan, because of my interest in journals. It is both an honor and an exciting opportunity to be part of this committee and to contribute to discussions about the future of publishing, including Prosthetics and Orthotics International (POI) and the new journal."
Hiroshi Hasimoto, ISPO Japan ISPO Publications Committee Member
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BY ANTON G JOHANNESSON, ISPO SWEDEN MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
ISPO MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE 2025-2027
The ISPO Membership Committee plays a vital role in supporting the ISPO Executive Board in managing the Society While the committee operates independently, it is supervised and resourced by the Executive Board, which also appoints its leadership The committee is accountable to both the Board and the membership.
MISSION AND OBJECTIVES
The committee is dedicated to strengthening and expanding ISPO's global membership by: Supporting national member societies. Enhancing collaboration between ISPO International and member societies
Advising ISPO on membership recruitment and retention strategies
Increasing the Society’s visibility and global recognition. Providing valuable benefits to encourage membership retention.
COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURE
The ISPO Membership Committee for 2025-2027 is led by:
Chair: Gerald Stark
Deputy Chair: (TBA)
Immediate Past Chair: Anton G. Johannesson
Membership Committee plays a crucial role in expanding and engaging ISPO’s membership. By aligning with ISPO’s strategic goals, the committee ensures continued growth and provides valuable support for both individual and national member societies.
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BY JENNIFER LATHAM ROBINSON, CFM
Exploring Mirror Therapy
ThispieceexplorestheideaofmirrortherapyforpeoplewithlimblossMirrortherapyisatechniquethat usesamirrortocreatetheillusionthattheamputatedlimbstillexists
Iusedacombinationof repurposedcardboardand polymerclayformostofthe construction
Shardsofreflectivealuminum fromusedcansemergefrom thesubject’shead,representing thebrainprocessingimages fromthemirror
“While my creativity weaves through a range of mediums and styles, one constant is my deep love for the diversity in what we call beautiful.”
JenniferLathamRobinson
Whenlookingintothemirror, whichreflectstheunaffected limb,apersoncanflexorscratch itThebraininterpretsthisas relievingphantomsensationsin theamputatedlimb
All photography provided by Jennifer Latham Robinson
Jennifer Latham Robinson, CFm is an artist, storyteller, podcaster and disability advocate working at the intersection of art, prosthetics, and human connection Her work spans 2D visual art, surreal dolls, music, and medical artistry, exploring themes of identity, adaptation, and self-expression
Mother Earth
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Cardboard Art Doll
Thiscardboardartdoll apiecethat,likemanyofmyworks, exploreslimbdifferenceinawaythatfeelsbothpersonaland alittlewhimsicalShe’smadefromlayersofreclaimed cardboard,polymerclay,ApoxieSculpt,rustywire,salvaged leather,andacrylicpaint
Watchtheprocess!
Herdesignfeaturesabilateralupperlimbdifference,along withabody-poweredtransradialprosthesisfittedwitha figure-9harness.
5FoundationalLessons
For clinicians working with patients
Provide Informed Choice
Make sure every patient understands all available options what devices exist, how much they cost, and what insurance will cover so they can choose the solution that truly fits their life
For prosthetists and care teams
Match Technology to the Person
Don’t default to the “latest” or the “simplest” tech help each patient find the assistive solution that’s most appropriate for their abilities, routines, and goals
For both patients and employees
Foster Self-Belief and Agency
Whether you’re coaching a new team member or mentoring a patient, reinforce their confidence: encourage them to set big goals, try new things, and know that it’s okay to pivot when something doesn’t fit.
For organizational decision-makers
Invest in Dignity and Independence
Prioritize resources that boost a person’s functional autonomy because the real payoff isn’t just dollars saved, but fuller participation, dignity, and quality of life.
For managers and leaders
Delegate, Empower, and Learn
When leading staff, define clear outcomes but give your team the authority to choose their own path Let them make (and recover from) mistakes this is how they grow
JohnD.Kemp,Esq.,bornwithoutarmsorlegs,isapioneeringAmericandisability-rights leaderandPresident&CEOoftheLakeshoreFoundationinBirmingham,Alabama.
AGeorgetownUniversitygraduatewithaJD fromWashburnUniversity,heleveragedthe 1973RehabilitationActintorolesattheEPA,aprivatedisability-rightslawpractice,andas founderoftheDisability&EmploymentReporter
In1995heco-foundedtheAmericanAssociationofPeoplewithDisabilitiesandlaunched theLeagueofDisabledVoterstoexpandaccessandcivicengagement.Kemphassteered everymajorU.S.disabilityorganization EasterSeals,UnitedCerebralPalsy,VSAArts andin 2011ledtheViscardiCenterandSchoolbeforecomingtotheLakeshoreFoundation.Among thehonorshehasreceivedaretheHenryB BettsAwardandtheDoleLeadershipPrize
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Did you know?
Prosthetics and Orthotics
International (POI) is the official journal of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO)
It is an international, multidisciplinary journal for professionals who have an interest in the medical, clinical, rehabilitation, technical, educational and research aspects of prosthetics, orthotics and rehabilitation engineering
The journal is free of charge to ISPO members.
Fun Fact - The first issue of POI was published in April 1977. It was produced by the National Centre for Training and Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics in Glasgow, Scotland.
Top Five Reasons Why POI Manuscripts Are Rejected
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Q.HowdoIaccessmyPOI subscription?
ACurrentISPOmemberslog intotheISPOplatformClick onMemberTools.Choose POIJournalfromthedrop downmenu
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AGreatquestion!These paperscanbecitedusing thedateofaccessandthe uniqueDOInumber
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