The second edition of this manual on the use of plaster of Paris (POP) and other immobilization methods for limb fractures was written in collaboration with physiotherapists working in the field. It draws on the expertise of the ICRC’s Physical Rehabilitation Programme in delivering care to people affected by armed conflict, including those suffering from fractures…
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This manual presents an overview of physiotherapy related to physiotherapy activities in ICRC/ICRC supported projects as well as some recommendations. It is addressed mainly to physiotherapists but is also of interest for physical rehabilitation and hospital program managers and their interdisciplinary team members. Physiotherapy is an essential activity of the…
Digest exploring AT's role in inclusion and public participation based on multi-country user interviews.
Provides comprehensive guidance for advocacy to improve access to assistive technology. Includes strategies for awareness, policy influence, and inclusive practices.
Global survey findings on AT usage, barriers, and recommendations for improving AT systems.
By reducing data gaps and promoting knowledge sharing, we aim to support evidence-based policy-level decision-making.
I’mPOSSIBLE is a rights-based educational resource that provides curriculum-aligned content for classroom and physical education, using Paralympic sport to promote inclusion and challenge perceptions of disability. It's a toolkit for Para-Sports professionals addressing stigma and promoting inclusion through adapted skill-building materials in Chichewa.
ISPO has released the statement that highlights the important role of all people involved with assistive technology services and the needs of these healthcare professionals, whether in the public or private sector, as well as the users who receive their services, to be included in early national vaccination plans.
The prosthetic/ orthotic education standards aim to ensure that programmes have the infrastructure and resources to develop students into entry-level practitioners that can increase access to services and provide the appropriate quality of prosthetic/orthotic services. The development of these standards was guided by the World Health Organization and relevant health…
LEAD and COMPASS: Defining Outcome Measures and a Core Dataset for the Lower Limb Prosthetics Sector
This report focusses on people with lower limb absence (LLA). One of the impediments to expansion of services is a lack of standardised data and a lack of information about outcomes. Standardised data and standardised information on outcomes can support decision making at all levels, (service user/clinician, management, and policy) and help make an effective business…