Call for Papers Abstract Submission Information

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Abstracts are invited for ISPO2009.
All abstracts must be submitted by 10 June 2009.

The Australian National Member Society of ISPO invites you to submit an abstract for paper and or poster presentation at ISPO 2009. Papers relating to any area of prosthetics, orthotics, rehabilitation, gait analysis, biomechanics and engineering are invited.

All models of presentation will receive equal weighting in the conference proceedings. Reports of work in progress will be accepted for poster presentations.

Authors are requested to submit abstracts in accordance with the abstract template. Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure that the submitted abstract will be assessed properly.

All inquiries regarding abstracts for ISPO 2009 should be emailed to info@ispo2009.com

The scientific program explores the following themes through posters, free papers, plenary sessions and invited addresses by national and international experts.

• Enhancing Mobility through Advanced Technology
  Technology continues to change rapidly with ongoing research and the introduction of advanced componentry such as stance control or microprocessor knee units. We invite contributions that highlight how research and technology has contributed to changing contemporary treatment modalities.
  
  
• The Multidisciplinary Approach to Improving Outcomes in Rehabilitation
  We invite contributions that highlight how rehabilitation can be improved by a multidisciplinary team approach. Presentations that showcase the particular contribution of therapists, medics and other professional groups are particularly encouraged.
  
  
• Challenges to the Delivery of Prosthetics and Orthotics Services
  This session aims to explore the challenges of providing an equitable clinical service throughout Australia given the increasing need and financial constraints. Works focusing on the particular needs of remote or indigenous communities are encouraged.
  
  
• The Changing Face of Chronic Disease Management - Prevention or Cure
  The prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes and peripheral vascular disease are increasing; particularly as the population ages. Governments, funding agencies and clinicians are working toward preventing the incidence and managing the burden of disease. This session provides the opportunity to share your perspective and experiences.

The conference promises to be a high level event with an impressive faculty of national and international speakers. These presentations will examine the issues and interests of education and clinical training of professionals in prosthetics and orthotics, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, engineering, rehabilitation medicine and others involved in the rehabilitation of people with neuromusculoskeletal disabilities.