Performance & Adaptive Sports Society

_{Advancing Care. Empowering Athletes. Expanding Possibilities.}

Mission:

To advance the professional standard of O&P care in adaptive sports through continuous education of evidenced-based practices, collaboration, and advocacy — and, in doing so, improve the quality of life for the patients we serve.

Member Benefits

Professional Growth & Recognition

Build and share your expertise in O&P care for adaptive sports.

Collaborate Nationally

Share knowledge and build connections with clinicians across the country.

Practice-Ready Resources

Use curated content that translates research into patient outcomes.

Create Educational Content

Submit publications, presentations, and case studies for academic forums.

Advance Professionalism

Align with the Academy’s mission to raise patient care standards.

Adaptive Sports Insights

Exchange perspectives on O&P approaches that support participation and performance in adaptive sports.

How to Get Involved

Attend Society events

Contribute research

Volunteer & leadership

Collaborate with peers

Chairs

Madeline Richardson, MPO Student

Co-Chair

Sue Spaulding, CPO, MS, FAAOP