Established in 1970, the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) is a global, multidisciplinary, non-governmental organisation aiming to improve the quality of life for persons who may benefit from the rehabilitation practice of prosthetic, orthotic, mobility, and assistive technology.

ISPO is sometimes misunderstood as representing only prosthetists and orthotists, but, in fact, it is far more inclusive than that. ‘P’ and ‘O’ stands for Prosthetics and Orthotics and, for more than 55 years, ISPO has provided an effective platform for the exchange and communication on all aspects of the science and practice associated with the provision of mobility products (prostheses, orthoses, wheelchairs) rehabilitation engineering, wheelchairs and related areas, such as therapy. Membership is multi-disciplinary and thus includes professionals of all disciplines with an interest in the subject and the service.