The International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) serves as the global agency for Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM). As a non-governmental organization (NGO) in relation with the World Health Organization (WHO), as an international umbrella organization of PRM physicians, and as a catalyst for international PRM research, ISPRM has a humanitarian or civil societal, a professional, and a scientific mandate. ISPRM thus aims to "continuously improve PRM practice and facilitate PRM input in international health organizations with the goal to contribute to optimal functioning and quality of life of people experiencing disability". The mission of the ISPRM is enabling physicians and researchers active in physical and rehabilitation medicine to develop and apply optimal care, strengthening the development and capacity of national organizations in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, partnering with international organizations to develop and implement effective disability and rehabilitation policies, and promoting collaboration among governments, non-governmental organizations, organizations of persons with disabilities, business and others.

More than 60 national societies and 35,000 individuals are members of the ISPRM. The Society pursues the following goals: 

a) To influence rehabilitation policies and activities of international organizations interested in the analysis of functional capacity and improvement of the individual quality of life. To help national professional organizations to influence national and locaI governments on issues related to the field of physical and rehabilitation medicine; 

b) To encourage and support the development of a comprehensive medical Specialist in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine; 

c) To develop appropriate models for physician training and, therefore, involvement and participation in the physical and 
rehabilitation medicine process ensuring that their level of training is optimal for the required community needs; 

d) To encourage a wide interest of physical and rehabilitation medicine in all physicians; 

e) To provide means to facilitate research activities and communication at the international level; 

f) To provide a mechanism to facilitate international exchange regarding different aspects of rehabilitation including disseminating information regarding rehabilitation-related meetings.