A major milestone for Pakistan’s rehabilitation community is on the horizon as a two-day National Conference on “Orthotics & Prosthetics Challenges & Advancements” is set to take place on 7th and 8th February 2026 in Peshawar. The event is expected to gather leading orthotists, prosthetists, academicians, researchers, and students from across the country in a landmark effort to strengthen the field of Orthotics and Prosthetics in Pakistan.
The conference aims to create a collaborative platform where professionals can openly discuss the challenges faced by the sector, share innovative ideas, and explore the latest technologies revolutionizing patient care. Organizers have expressed hope that this gathering will not only promote a culture of research and innovationbut also pave the way for the establishment of a national representative body for Orthotists and Prosthetists — a long-awaited step toward uniting practitioners under one professional framework.
Sharing his message ahead of the event, Mr. Shad Mohammad, Chairman of the Organizing Committee, warmly invited all professionals to actively participate. “I welcome and invite all Orthotics & Prosthetic related professionals of Pakistan to come forward and join us to make this conference a great success. The idea of this conference is to provide a platform to Orthotics & Prosthetics professionals to exchange ideas, knowledge, innovation and technology. Further, to make an active and effective national body for all Orthotics & Prosthetics Professionals. Come forward. Register, participate and make history,” he said.
With rehabilitation needs growing nationwide, the event carries special significance in highlighting how orthotic and prosthetic care directly transforms lives by restoring mobility, independence, and dignity. Experts believe that such national collaboration is essential for advancing education, clinical standards, and technological progress within the field.
As the date approaches, excitement is building among professionals who view the conference as more than just an academic event — but a movement to empower the profession, connect minds, and shape the future of rehabilitation in Pakistan.
