ISPO – South AfricaAn ISPO International Member Society
ISPO South Africa — an ISPO International National Member Society since 2009

ISPO SA – Advancing prosthetic & orthotic care across South Africa

“Rehabilitation Powered by Multidisciplinary Excellence”

ISPO South Africa is one of 76 ISPO country-specific member societies, each bringing together surgeons, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, biomedical engineers, prosthetists & orthotists, interested private individuals and many other rehabilitation professionals — with one goal: to improve access to orthotic and prosthetic care and raise O&P standards by supporting local government and educational standards.

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21st ISPO World Congress 2027 — Bangkok, Thailand ISPO World Congress

21st ISPO World Congress 2027

22 – 25 March 2027
Bangkok, Thailand
  • The premier global gathering in prosthetics & orthotics
  • Clinical, scientific and technical programmes
  • Networking with the international P&O community
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Who we are

ISPO SA is the national voice for prosthetics and orthotics

ISPO SA is the South African National Member Society directly affiliated with ISPO, the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics — a multidisciplinary body of 3 361 members across 109 countries. ISPO unites the professions and disciplines concerned with the care of people who need prostheses and orthoses, mobility aids and related rehabilitation services.

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Our Vision

“Multidisciplinary Teams, Rebuilding Dreams”

A South Africa where everyone who needs prosthetic, orthotic or rehabilitation care can access services that meet world standards — delivered by medical and allied-health teams working as one to rebuild each patient’s mobility: the dream every amputee and physically challenged person holds.

Our Mission

“Rehabilitation Powered by Multidisciplinary Excellence”

ISPO SA strives to unite the professions involved in prosthetic, orthotic and rehabilitation care to advance treatment standards, education and advocacy, so that multidisciplinary excellence reaches every patient, in both the public and private sectors.

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Uplifting Standards

Promoting recognised standards of education, practice and service delivery in prosthetics and orthotics throughout South Africa.

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Multidisciplinary

Our strength lies in bringing together physicians, the allied-health professions, engineers and educators to the benefit of the patient.

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Access & advocacy

Working with both government and the private sector to promote equitable access to quality mobility and rehabilitation care.

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Membership

Membership of ISPO SA connects you to both the national and international prosthetic & orthotic community — a network of colleagues across all disciplines, sharing expertise worldwide.

Full Member

For qualified practitioners and professionals working in the field.

  • All ISPO International member benefits
  • Full access to Prosthetics and Orthotics International (POI) at no additional charge — the field’s leading scientific journal, published worldwide
  • Significant discounts on registration for the ISPO World Congress and local ISPO SA congresses and seminars
  • Voting rights at local AGMs, empowering the ISPO SA community as a unified voice for disabled persons nationally and internationally
  • Discounted and free accredited Education & CPD programmes
  • Regular research updates

Associate / Student

For students and those in allied or supporting roles.

  • Discounted access to ISPO and ISPO SA events & resources
  • Newsletter & updates
  • Accredited Education & CPD programmes

Corporate / Institutional

For facilities, suppliers and training institutions.

  • Listed organisational profile
  • Listed support of the profession
  • Event partnership opportunities

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Continuing professional development

Education & CPD

ISPO SA supports lifelong learning through ISPO International’s education portal, e-learning modules and webinar series, alongside local congresses and workshops aligned to HPCSA continuing-education requirements.

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ISPO e-learning & webinars

Online modules and recorded sessions covering clinical, technical and scientific topics, available through the ISPO International education portal.

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Congresses & workshops

National and international meetings that count toward continuing professional development and connect members with current evidence and practice.

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What’s on

Events

7 – 10 October 2026 · Stellenbosch

SAOPA Congress 2026

“Access. Innovation. Quality.” Held at the Protea Hotel & Conference Centre, Stellenbosch.

22 – 25 March 2027 · Bangkok

21st ISPO World Congress

The global congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, hosted in Bangkok, Thailand.

9 October 2026, 15:30 · Stellenbosch (during the SAOPA Congress)

ISPO SA Annual General Meeting

The AGM where members elect the National Committee and set the direction for the year ahead.

Leadership

National Committee

ISPO SA is led by a multidisciplinary National Committee, supported by seven working sub-committees. Our 2026 membership drive will assure success — please join ISPO SA.

Office Bearers

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Mr Riaan Knight
Chairperson
Research & Innovation
Medical orthotist and prosthetist and current Chairperson of ISPO SA. Riaan served as Vice-Chairperson and Treasurer before taking on the revival term of the Society, leading the committee’s strategy on standards, advocacy and multidisciplinary growth.
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Mr Mike Barkley
Treasurer
Education & Training · Administration & Finance
Medical orthotist and prosthetist and long-standing ISPO SA and SAOPA executive committee member. An ISPO SA founder member and previous Chairperson, Mike is the custodian of the Society’s finances and headed the ISPO SA delegation to the ISPO World Congress in Cape Town, committed to placing the member society on a sustainable footing.
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To be announced
Administrator & Secretary
Administration & Finance
Provides the secretariat and administrative backbone of ISPO SA, coordinating membership records, meetings and committee correspondence.

Clinical Practice & Standards

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Mr Heinrich Grimsehl
Committee member
Clinical Practice & Standards
Medical orthotist and prosthetist, heavily involved in patient advocacy and rehabilitation standards and a contributor to Rolling Inspiration magazine, a prominent South African publication for people with mobility impairments. Administrator of the CPO National Forum and known for early adoption of 3D-printed socket technology in South Africa, with outreach experience across the region.
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Mr Joggie Maartens
Committee member
Clinical Practice & Standards
Medical orthotist and prosthetist and an admin member of the SA CPO National Forum. His interests include specialised socket designs for upper- and lower-limb prosthetics, specialised orthotic solutions and myo-electric systems.
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Ms Yonise Britz
Committee member
Clinical Practice & Standards
Medical orthotist and prosthetist, particularly involved in O&P rehabilitation and bringing a strong patient-centred perspective to clinical practice standards. Yonise’s interests are whole-person rehabilitation, clinical biomechanics, specialised CPO services, and gait analysis & correction. She is also an admin member of the SA CPO Forum.

Education & Training

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Dr Mariëtte Deist
Committee member
Education & Training · Research & Innovation
Medical orthotist and prosthetist and a leading academic in MOP (MSc, PhD) — a respected researcher, lecturer and coordinator of the Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics programme at the Tshwane University of Technology. A published author and ISPO International committee member, Mariëtte anchors the Society’s education, CPD and research agenda.
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Mike Barkley
Treasurer
Education & Training
See Office Bearers. Contributes senior clinical and professional experience to the education and training portfolio.
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Paulani Hunt
Committee member
Education & Training
Medical orthotist and prosthetist and lecturer in the Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics department at TUT, supporting student development and assisting with CPD and HPCSA continuing-education compliance. Respected for clinical experience across the public, military and private healthcare sectors, Paulani has developed core expertise in neurological and paediatric rehabilitation.

Ethics & Professional Conduct

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Kirsten Gibson
Committee member
Ethics & Professional Conduct
Medical orthotist and prosthetist specialising in neurological and paediatric orthotics, and current chair of SAOPA. An active member of the profession’s associations since 2011 and a strong advocate for specialised, ethical patient care.

Advocacy, Outreach & International Collaboration

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Chabeli Mohatlane
Committee member
Advocacy & Outreach · International Collaboration
Registered orthotist/prosthetist based in Lesotho, with a long record of community outreach and donation of devices to those in need. Widely travelled through ISPO and SAOPA congresses, he strengthens the Society’s regional and international links.

Further Committee Members

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Juliet Morgan
Committee member
Portfolio to be confirmed
Orthotist/prosthetist and partner at a Johannesburg rehabilitation centre, contributing clinical and practice experience to the committee. Juliet has a keen interest in foot-disorder treatment and upper- and lower-extremity amputee rehabilitation.
For members & the public

Resources

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Constitution & governance

The ISPO SA constitution and governance documents that guide the Society and its committee.

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ISPO International

Global standards, publications and education from ISPO at ispoint.org.

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Find a practitioner

Member directory coming soon — connecting patients with qualified P&O professionals.

Get in touch

Contact ISPO SA

For membership enquiries, education, events or general questions, please reach out to the Society administrator.

Membership & enquiries

Tell us a little about yourself and your interest in ISPO SA, and the administrator will be in touch.

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