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SUNDAY 2/11/2025

Plenary

  • Closed for ISPRM Meetings

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    Technical

Oliveraie

  • USPRM COURSE PROGRAM BASIC

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    Course



    Instructors (alphabetical order)

    Ahmed El-Oumri, Amit Bhargava, Berkan Abacıoğlu, BerkayYalçınkaya, Carmelo Pirri, Chris Visco, Fatih Tok, Fazıl Aksakal, Furkan Çolak, HasanOcak, Jakub Jacisko, Jorge Barbosa, Kamal Mezian, Levent Özçakar, Navita Nyvas, Nimish Mittal, Pelin Analay

    Online lecturers (alphabetical order)

    Ke-Vin Chang, Murat Kara, Bayram Kaymak, Buğra İnce, Vincenzo Ricci, Chueh-Hung Wu

    PROGRAM

    08.30
    ​​Opening

    08.45
    Musculoskeletal US in PRM ​​​​

    09.30
    ​​Basic principles and settings​​​​

    10.15
    ​​Coffee break

    10.30​​
    Evaluation of the shoulder ​​​​

    10.45
    ​​Practice

  • Break

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  • USPRM COURSE PROGRAM BASIC

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    Course



    Instructors (alphabetical order)

    Ahmed El-Oumri, Amit Bhargava, Berkan Abacıoğlu, BerkayYalçınkaya, Carmelo Pirri, Chris Visco, Fatih Tok, Fazıl Aksakal, Furkan Çolak, HasanOcak, Jakub Jacisko, Jorge Barbosa, Kamal Mezian, Levent Özçakar, Navita Nyvas, Nimish Mittal, Pelin Analay,

    Online lecturers (alphabetical order)

    Ke-Vin Chang, Murat Kara, Bayram Kaymak, Buğra İnce, Vincenzo Ricci, Chueh-Hung Wu

    PROGRAM

    13.30
    ​​ Evaluation of the elbow​​​​

    13.45
    ​​ Practice

    15.00​​
    Coffee break

    15.30
    ​​Evaluation of the wrist/hand​

    15.45
    ​​Practice​​

    17.00
    ​​ Closing

Orangeraie

  • USPRM COURSE PROGRAM ADVANCED

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    Course



    Instructors (alphabetical order)

    Ahmed El-Oumri, Amit Bhargava, Berkan Abacıoğlu, BerkayYalçınkaya, Carmelo Pirri, Chris Visco, Fatih Tok, Fazıl Aksakal, Furkan Çolak, HasanOcak, Jakub Jacisko, Jorge Barbosa, Kamal Mezian, Levent Özçakar, Navita Nyvas, Nimish Mittal, Pelin Analay

    Online lecturers (alphabetical order)

    Ke-Vin Chang, Murat Kara, Bayram Kaymak, Buğra İnce, Vincenzo Ricci, Chueh-Hung Wu

    PROGRAM

    08.30
    Opening

    08.45
    Musculoskeletal US in PRM

    09.30
    Basic principles and settings

    10.15
    Coffee break

    10.30
    Shoulder pathologies

    11.00
    Elbow pathologies

    11.30
    Wrist/hand pathologies

    12.00
    Discussion

  • Break

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  • USPRM COURSE PROGRAM ADVANCED

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    Course



    Instructors (alphabetical order)

    Ahmed El-Oumri, Amit Bhargava, Berkan Abacıoğlu, BerkayYalçınkaya, Carmelo Pirri, Chris Visco, Fatih Tok, Fazıl Aksakal, Furkan Çolak, HasanOcak, Jakub Jacisko, Jorge Barbosa, Kamal Mezian, Levent Özçakar, Navita Nyvas, Nimish Mittal, Pelin Analay,

    Online lecturers (alphabetical order)

    Ke-Vin Chang, Murat Kara, Bayram Kaymak, Buğra İnce, Vincenzo Ricci, Chueh-Hung Wu

    PROGRAM

    13.30
    Hip pathologies

    14.00
    Knee pathologies

    14.30
    Ankle/foot pathologies

    15.00
    Coffee break

    15.30
    Practice

    17.00 
    Closing

Roseraie

  • Learning from Mentors in Rehabilitation Medicine: Perspectives around the Globe

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    Long Workshop



    Id 14
    Topic
    Education & Training

    Main Speaker
    M.Tawab Khalil (Pakistan)

    Co Speakers
    Fary Khan (Australia), Farooq Rathore (Pakistan), Paul Winston (Canada), Rochelle Dy (USA), Niña Carmela R. Tamayo (USA), Tasleem ud Din (Bangladesh)

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees 50 euros

    Chairs
    M.Tawab Khalil, Fary Khan

    8h30
    Introduction of Panellists and opening remarks
    M.Tawab Khalil

    8H35
    Global Mentorship Models in PMR: Comparative Perspectives
    M.Tawab Khalil

    8H40
    Group Discussion: "Challenges faced for implementation of various Global Mentorship Models"
    Farooq Azam Rathore, Fary Khan, Paul Winston, Rochelle Dy, Tasleem uddin, Niña Carmela R. Tamayo, Muhammad Tawab Khalil

    9H
    Panel and Group Discussion: Cross Cultural Mentorship: Navigating Global Diversity in PMR
    Farooq Azam Rathore, Fary Khan, Paul Winston, Rochelle Dy, Tasleem uddin, Niña Carmela R. Tamayo, Muhammad Tawab Khalil

    10H30
    Panel Discussion: Innovative Approaches to Mentorship in PMR: Leveraging Technology and New Models
    Farooq Azam Rathore, Fary Khan, Paul Winston, Rochelle Dy, Tasleem uddin, Niña Carmela R. Tamayo, Muhammad Tawab Khalil

    11H
    Closing Remarks
    M.Tawab Khalil

  • Break

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  • Clinical Evaluation and Advanced Diagnostic Techniques On Podiatry

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    Short Workshop



    Id 78
    Topic
    Musculoskeletal

    Main Speaker
    Fatima Lmidmani (Morocco)

    Co Speakers
    Abdellatif El Fatimi (Morocco)

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees 50 euros

    Chairs
    Abdellatif El Fatimi, Fatima Lmidmani

    14H
    Introduction : Overview of workshop objectives and the importance of foot evaluation in rehabilitation.

    14H15
    Session 1 : Principles of clinical foot examination

    14H45
    Session 2 : Introduction to podoscopy (optical & electronic).

    15H15
    Break : Networking and discussion

    15H30
    Interactive Session: Case studies demonstrating common foot pathologies and their clinical implications. Hands-on training in podoscopy and foot evaluation techniques.

    15H50
    Q&A and Wrap-Up : Open discussion and key takeaways.

  • Break

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  • A Neuromuscular Approach to Pelvic Pain: From Anatomy to Rehabilitation Strategies

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    Short Workshop



    Id 27
    Topic
    Pain

    Main Speaker
    Maryam Sultan USA

    Co Speakers
    Areerat Suputtitada Thailand

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees 50 euros

    Chair
    Maryam Sultan

    16H30
    Pelvic Floor Anatomy: Bones, Muscles, Nerves
    Areerat Suputtitada (recorded)

    16H50
    The Initial Evaluation: Pelvic Floor History and Physical Exam.
    Areerat Suputtitada (recorded)

    17H10
    Common Neuromuscular Pathologies within the Pelvis: Diagnosis and Treatment
    Maryam Sultan

    17H30
    Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: Appropriate Referrals and Interventions
    Maryam Sultan

    17H50
    The Physiatrist as Team Leader Panel Discussion

    18H10
    Q&A Panel Discussion

Palmeraie

  • Enhancing Digital-Clinical Competence in Cancer Rehabilitation

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    Long Workshop


    Id 60
    Topic
    Oncology

    Main Speaker
    Patrik Göransson (Sweden)

    Co Speakers
    Carl Johan Orre (Sweden)

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees 50 euros

    Chairs
    Patrik Göransson, Carl Johan Orre

    8H30
    Welcome and introduction of workshop leaders
    Overview of objectives and expected outcomes.
    Participant experience-sharing: o Brief introductions (Who are you? What is your experience with digital rehabilitation?)
    o Interactive poll or short discussion on digital challenges in cancer rehabilitation.

    9H
    Mini-presentations (10-15 min each):
    o Lessons learned from Digi-CaRe, Cancer Rehabilitation Skåne Online, and AMBeR.
    o Discussion on key success factors: patient safety, digital literacy, and integration into cancer care.
    • Participant reflections:
    o What resonates with your experience?
    o What challenges do you see in your own setting?

    9H45
    • Small group activity:
    o Participants select or bring their own real-life case.
    o Use a structured template (A3-model) to map:
    - Current rehabilitation process.
    - Digital interventions used or considered.
    - Barriers and enablers for implementation.
    • Facilitated group discussion:
    o Sharing insights across groups.
    o Identifying common themes and challenges.

    10H45
    BREAK

    11H
    • Scenario-based workshop:
    o Groups develop a digital rehabilitation intervention for a hypothetical or real case.
    o Focus on patient pathways, digital tools, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
    • Role-playing exercise:
    o Simulating digital consultations or patient interactions.
    o Exploring how to integrate digital solutions into the clinical workflow.
    • Feedback & refinement: o Groups present their solutions.
    o Peer and expert feedback on feasibility and implementation strategies.

    12H
    Key takeaways from the workshop.
    • Open discussion: How can participants apply these insights in their own settings?
    • Final reflections & networking.

  • Break

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  • The multidisciplinary neuro-orthopaedic approach for people with polio sequelae

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    Short Workshop



    Id 123
    Topic
    Diagnostic and Practice

    Main Speaker
    Vincent CARPENTIER (France)

    Co Speakers
    Philippe MARQUE (France), François GENÊT (France)

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees 50 euros

    Chair
    Philippe Marque

    14H
    Introduction, François GENÊT

    14H05
    Polio & functional anatomy
    François GENÊT

    14H30
    Polio & fracture risk
    Vincent CARPENTIER

    14H40
    Polio & neuro orthopaedics
    Marjorie Salga

    15H05
    Polio & orthosis
    François GENÊT

    15H25
    Polio & primary prevention
    Vincent CARPENTIER

    15H40
    Cases studies, Q&A
    Vincent CARPENTIER, François GENÊT, Marjorie Salga

  • Break

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  • Approaching Adaptive Exercise Prescriptions for Patients with Physical and Intellectual Disabilities

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    Short Workshop



    Id 24
    Topic
    Specific Condition and Disabilities

    Main Speaker
    Simran Prakash USA

    Co Speakers
    Caroline Jones USA

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees 50 euros

    Chairs
    Simran Prakash, Caroline Jones

    16H30
    Introduction and overview of workshop objectives and topics.

    16H35
    "History Session/ Presentation of key policies, recent advancements in adaptive exercise, and barriers for PWDs."

    17H05
    "Physician Preparedness: Discuss gaps in education, interactive sample needs assessment activity, explain approach to adaptive exercise plans"

    17H35
    "Interactive Case-Based Group Activity: Develop sample exercise plans in small groups; discuss in large group "

    17H50
    Reflection : Reflect on learnings and its application to practice

    18H20
    Q&A and Wrap-Up : Open discussion and summary

Arganier

  • AI-Powered PMR: Enhance Your Practice with Gemini Research

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    Long Workshop


    Id 88
    Topic
    Technology & Robotics

    Main Speaker
    Adam Zalewski (Poland)

    Co Speakers
    Tijana Spasojevic (Serbia)

    Attendees 30
    Extra Fees 50 euros

    chairs
    Adam Zalewski, Tijana Spasojevic

    8H30
    Overview of LLMs, Gemini, and their potential in PMR.

    8H45
    Session 1: Prompt Engineering
    ○ Principles of effective prompt writing.
    ○ Hands-on exercises: Generating patient education materials, summarizing research,drafting clinical notes.

    9H30
    Session 2: Gem Building
    ○ Introduction to gems and their applications in PMR.
    ○ Building gems for patient intake, progress tracking, and personalized exercise plans.

    10H15
    Break : Networking and discussion.

    10H30
    Session 3: Notebook LM
    ○ Introduction to Notebook LM for research summarization and data analysis.
    ○ Guided research task: Analyzing PMR patient outcomes and generating a summary paper.

    11H15
    Session 4: Advanced Prompting and Integration
    ○ Iterative prompting, language style, and creative applications.
    ○ Integrating Gemini with existing clinical workflows.

    11H45
    Q&A and Wrap-Up: Open discussion and key takeaways.

  • Break

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  • Developing Specialist Rehabilitation Services in Sub-Saharan Africa

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    Short Workshop



    Id 43
    Topic
    Community

    Main Speaker
    Abayomi Salawu (UK)

    Co Speakers
    Cynthia Udensi (UK), Aisha Animashawun (UK)

    Attendees 30
    Extra Fees 50 euros

    Chairs
    Abayomi Salawu, Paul Bolaji

    14H
    Introduction: Overview of workshop objectives and topics.

    14H05
    Session 1 : Building Capacity for Rehabilitation Services: Training healthcare professionals and community health workers in rehabilitation techniques and practices.
    Dr Paul Bolaji, Dr Aisha Animashawun

    14H30
    Session 2: Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR): Strategies for integrating rehabilitation services into community settings to improve accessibility and effectiveness.
    Dr Zacchaeus Falope, Dr Cynthia Udensi

    14H55
    Session 3 : Innovative Technologies in Rehabilitation: Exploring the use of affordable and locally available technologies to enhance rehabilitation services.
    Dr Salawu

    15H20
    Session 4 Partnerships and Collaboration: Fostering partnerships between governments, NGOs, and international organizations to support rehabilitation initiatives. International Rehabilitation Forum

    15H45
    Q&A and Wrap-Up: Open discussion and summary.

  • Break

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  • Pain Rehabilitation and Oxidative Stress (Oxi-S): A Multimodal Approach in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

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    Short Workshop



    Id 19
    Topic
    Pain

    Main Speaker
    Roberto Casale Italy

    Co Speakers
    Kestutis Petrikonis Lithuania

    Attendees 30
    Extra Fees 50 euros

    Chair
    Jurga Bernatoniene

    16H30
    Introduction. Defining the frame.
    Kestutis Petrikonis
    16H45
    "Rehabilitation Approaches tonReduce Oxi-S"
    Roberto Casale

    17H
    "Dual Action of Rehabilitation on Pain and Underlying Pathology"
    Kestutis Petrikonis Roberto Casale

    17H15
    "Pain, Oxi-S, and Aging of Biological Systems"
    Elephteria Antoniadou

    17H30
    "Multimodal and Ecological Integrated Rehabilitation Therapy. A reappraisal"
    Kestutis Petrikonis Roberto Casale Elephteria Antoniadou

    18H
    "Open discussion and conclusion. To facilitate questions & answers, remarks and made take-home messages clearer, the session is based on: Clinical Cases Role playing" Kestutis Petrikonis Roberto Casale Elephteria Antoniadou

MONDAY 3/11/2025

Plenary

Oliveraie

  • USPRM COURSE PROGRAM BASIC

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    Course



    Instructors (alphabetical order)

    Ahmed El-Oumri, Amit Bhargava, Berkan Abacıoğlu, BerkayYalçınkaya, Carmelo Pirri, Chris Visco, Fatih Tok, Fazıl Aksakal, Furkan Çolak, HasanOcak, Jakub Jacisko, Jorge Barbosa, Kamal Mezian, Levent Özçakar, Navita Nyvas, Nimish Mittal, Pelin Analay,

    Online lecturers (alphabetical order)

    Ke-Vin Chang, Murat Kara, Bayram Kaymak, Buğra İnce, Vincenzo Ricci, Chueh-Hung Wu

    PROGRAM

    08.30
    US Imaging/Guidance for Interventions

    09.00
    Evaluation of the hip

    09.15
    Practice

    10.30
    Coffee break

    11.00
    Evaluation of knee

    11.15
    Practice

  • USPRM COURSE PROGRAM BASIC

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    Course



    Instructors (alphabetical order)

    Ahmed El-Oumri, Amit Bhargava, Berkan Abacıoğlu, BerkayYalçınkaya, Carmelo Pirri, Chris Visco, Fatih Tok, Fazıl Aksakal, Furkan Çolak, HasanOcak, Jakub Jacisko, Jorge Barbosa, Kamal Mezian, Levent Özçakar, Navita Nyvas, Nimish Mittal, Pelin Analay,

    Online lecturers (alphabetical order)

    Ke-Vin Chang, Murat Kara, Bayram Kaymak, Buğra İnce, Vincenzo Ricci, Chueh-Hung Wu

    PROGRAM

    13.30
    Evaluation of the ankle/foot

    13.45
    Practice

    15.00
    Coffee break

    15.30
    Examination

    17.00
    Closing

Orangeraie

  • USPRM COURSE PROGRAM ADVANCED

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    Course



    Instructors (alphabetical order)

    Ahmed El-Oumri, Amit Bhargava, Berkan Abacıoğlu, BerkayYalçınkaya, Carmelo Pirri, Chris Visco, Fatih Tok, Fazıl Aksakal, Furkan Çolak, HasanOcak, Jakub Jacisko, Jorge Barbosa, Kamal Mezian, Levent Özçakar, Navita Nyvas, Nimish Mittal, Pelin Analay,

    Online lecturers (alphabetical order)

    Ke-Vin Chang, Murat Kara, Bayram Kaymak, Buğra İnce, Vincenzo Ricci, Chueh-Hung Wu

    PROGRAM

    08.30
    US Imaging/Guidance for Interventions

    09.00
    EURO-MUSCULUS/USPRM spasticity approach

    09.30
    Upper limb nerves/muscles

    10.00
    Lower limb nerves/muscles

    10.30
    Coffee break

    11.00
    Practice

  • USPRM COURSE PROGRAM ADVANCED

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    Course



    Instructors (alphabetical order)

    Ahmed El-Oumri, Amit Bhargava, Berkan Abacıoğlu, BerkayYalçınkaya, Carmelo Pirri, Chris Visco, Fatih Tok, Fazıl Aksakal, Furkan Çolak, HasanOcak, Jakub Jacisko, Jorge Barbosa, Kamal Mezian, Levent Özçakar, Navita Nyvas, Nimish Mittal, Pelin Analay,

    Online lecturers (alphabetical order)

    Ke-Vin Chang, Murat Kara, Bayram Kaymak, Buğra İnce, Vincenzo Ricci, Chueh-Hung Wu

    PROGRAM

    13.30
    Spinal imaging/interventions

    14.00
    Practice

    15.00
    Coffee break

    15.30
    Examination

    17.00
    Closing

Roseraie

  • Building a Simulation-Based PRM Curriculum: Practical Strategies for Low and Middle-Income Countries

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    Long Workshop



    Id 103
    Topic
    Education & Training

    Main Speaker
    Maryam Fourtassi Morocco

    Co Speakers
    Mohammed Mouhaoui Morocco

    Attendees 25
    Extra Fees 50 euros

    Chairs
    Maryam Fourtassi, Mohammed Mouhaoui

    8H30
    Introduction : Overview of workshop objectives, relevance to PRM training in LMICs, and participant expectations.

    8H45
    Session 1 : Presentation on low-cost simula on strategies, challenges, and implementation in resource-limited settings.

    9H15
    Session 2 : Hands-on group activity—designing and presenting low-resource simulation scenarios for PRM training.

    11H15
    Break : Short intermission for networking and discussion.

    11H30
    Session 3 : Developing an implementation plan—training faculty, assessing outcomes, and ensuring sustainability.

    12H15
    Q&A and Wrap-Up : Discussion, key takeaways, and resource sharing.

  • Break

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  • Amputations and Prosthetics of the Lower Extremity: A View from Three Different Areas of the World

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    Short Workshop



    Id 91
    Topic
    Musculoskeletal

    Main Speaker
    Jan Geertzen Netherlands

    Co Speakers
    Juan Martina Netherlands , Carolina Schiappacasse Argentina

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees 50 euros

    Chair
    Carolina Schiappacasse

    14H
    Introduction : Overview of workshop objectives and topics.

    14H05
    Session 1 : Presentation of key concepts and recent advancements.

    14H35
    Session 2 : Case studies or practical applications; discussion continuously.

    15H05
    Interactive Session: mentimeter discussion.

    15H50
    Q&A and Wrap-Up (15 minutes): Open discussion and summary.

  • Break

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Palmeraie

  • 8th Annual Workshop on Global Approaches to the Rehabilitation of Cancer Patients

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    Long Workshop



    Id 16
    Topic
    Oncology

    Main Speaker
    Ady Correa USA

    Co Speakers
    Vishwa Raj USA, Krystal Song Australia, Andrea Cheville USA, Francesca Konig USA, Birgit Leibbrand Germany, Pinar Borman Turkey, Farooq Azam Rathore Pakistan, Monica Pinto Italy, Nandita Keole USA, Alyssa Mixon USA, Swatee Jena Australia, Steven Faux Australia, Diana Molinares USA, Terry Carolan USA

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees 50 euros

    Chair Vishwa Raj

    8H30
    INTRODUCTION
    Vishwa Raj

    8H45
    Clinical Practice Guidelines for Rehabilitation of Colorectal Cancers.
    Krystal Song

    9H
    Integration of cancer rehabilitation and palliative care.
    Andrea Cheville

    9H15
    Radiation Fibrosis.
    Francesca Konig

    9H30
    Breast cancer: Participation between stigma and fatigue.
    Birgit Leibbrand

    9H45
    Pelvic cancers and musculoskeletal complications.
    Pinar Borman

    10H
    Cancer-Related Fatigue.
    Farooq Rathore

    10H15
    Aromatase inhibitors musculoskeletal syndrome.
    Ady Correa

    10H30
    Peripheral neuropathy and myopathy in cancer.
    Monica Pinto

    10H45
    Pre-habilitation.
    "Nandita Keole, Alyssa Mixon, Swatee Jena "

    11H30
    Opioid Use In Cancer Rehabilitation.
    Steven Faux

    11H45
    Head and Neck Trismus.
    Diana Molinares

    12H
    CARF.
    Terry Carolan

    12H15
    Q&A, wrap-up, and networking

  • Break

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  • Evaluation and management of bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction in central nervous system disorders

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    Short Workshop



    Id 21
    Topic
    Pelvic Floor & Bladder

    Main Speaker
    Claire Hentzen (France)

    Co Speakers
    Nicolas Turmel (France), Charles Joussain (France), Jalesh Panicker (UK), Stefania Musco (Italy), Klaus Krogh (Denmark)

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees 50 euros

    Chair
    Claire Hentzen

    14H
    Overview of workshop objectives and topics.
    Claire Hentzen

    14H05
    Neurophysiology of lower urinary tract dysfunction in people with neurological disorders.
    Jalesh Panicker

    14H20
    Assessment of lower urinary tract dysfunction: history taking, questionnaires, investigations required.
    Nicolas Turmel

    14H35
    Management of neurogenic detrusor overactivity.
    Charles Joussain

    14H50
    Short intermission for networking and discussion.

    15H
    The importance of PRM in managing bladder disorders – special focus on intermittent catheterization.
    Claire Hentzen

    15H15
    How to manage neurogenic bowel disorders?
    Klaus Krogh

    15H30
    Let’s talk about sex – management of sexual dysfunction.
    Stefania Musco

    15H45
    Open discussion and summary.

  • Break

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Arganier

  • Standard approaches to assessing and reporting individual functioning – From the ICF to ClinFIT

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    Long Workshop



    Id 115
    Topic
    Diagnostic & Practice

    Main Speaker
    Melissa Selb (Switzerland)

    Co Speakers
    Bhasker Amatya (Australia), Xiaolei Hu (Sweden), Marta Imamura (Brazil), Gerold Stucki (Switzerland), Julia Patrick Engkasan (Malaysia)

    Attendees 30
    Extra Fees 50 euros

    Chairs
    Julia Patrick Engkasan, Xiaolei Hu

    8H30
    Welcome and introduction of workshop background and objectives
    "Xiaolei Hu "

    8H35
    "Bringing the ICF closer to home – A practical mini-ICF training With short interactive exercises, this session will introduce the biopsychosocial framework of the ICF and the basic structure and codes of the classification."
    Melissa Selb

    9H35
    "ClinFIT - ISPRM's ICF-based clinical tool. This part of the workshop will introduce the elements of the "standard" version of ClinFIT and will use a case to exemplify the use of ClinFIT and to highlight some considerations the different rating options. Q&A will follow. "
    Masahiko Mukaino

    9H50
    "Enhancing ClinFIT's utility in real-life clinical practice. This session will present the results of methodological work to develop patient grading and subscales, establish minimal clinically important difference, and explore the potential use of functioning trajectories for clinical decision-making. Illustrative case examples to engage the workshop participants will be given. Q&A will follow."
    Bhasker Amatya

    10H35
    "ClinFIT-MSK – A new frontier in the functional assessment of persons with a musculoskeletal condition. The assessment and reporting of functioning of persons with a musculoskeletal condition (MSK) has taken a step forward toward Standardization. This part of the workshop will present the current status of the work to develop the ClinFIT version for MSKs. Q&A will follow."
    "Marta Imamura and Melissa Selb "

    10H55
    "Soundboard of ideas for ongoing ClinFIT Committee work. This part of the workshop will briefly introduce the ClinFIT Committee initiatives, e.g. planned international studies to test and validate the findings from the ongoing projects, ClinFIT week, App development, etc. and will activate the workshop participants to provide input and ideas for advancing these initiatives."
    "Xiaolei Hu "

    11H05
    "Looking back and beyond the horizon - Insights and Outlook for ClinFIT work - Outgoing Co-Chair Gerold Stucki will share his insights from the last 7 years of ClinFIT work as well as a vision for the ClinFIT Committee's contribution to fulfilling ISPRM's four-pillar strategic plan. "
    Gerold Stucki

    11H30
    Question & Answer (Q&A) and Closing Remarks
    Julia Patrick Engkasan

  • Break

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  • Evaluation and Management of foot and ankle pain

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    Short Workshop



    Id 86
    Topic
    Pain

    Main Speaker
    Amit Bhargava USA

    Co Speakers
    Mooyeon Oh-Park USA , Steven Faux Australia

    Attendees 30
    Extra Fees 50 euros

    Chair
    Amit Bhargava

    14H
    introduction.
    Amit Bhargava

    14H05
    Clinical examination and Orthoses.
    Mooyeon Oh-Park

    14H17
    "Ankle-Ultrasound guided injections and procedure"
    Steven Faux

    14H30
    "Foot-Ultrasound guided injections and procedures"
    Amit Bhargava

    14H42
    Workshop- Clinical Exam.
    Mooyeon Oh-Park

    15H
    Workshop- Ankle-Ultrasound injection.
    Steven Faux

    15H23
    Workshop- Foot-Ultrasound injections.
    Amit Bhargava

    15H50
    Questions, Discussion, Conclusion

  • Break

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TUESDAY 4/11/2025

Plenary

Oliveraie

  • Fascia in Focus: From Anatomical Foundations to Rehabilitative Frontiers

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    Musculoskeletal

  • Fascia, Muscle and Gait: Frontiers in Rehabilitation

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    Education & Training



    Topic
    Musculoskeletal

    Speakers
    Pirri Carmelo Italy, Antonio Stecco USA, Carla Stecco Italy, Levent Özçakar Türkiye, Ismael Carneiro PORTUGAL

    Chairs
    Pirri Carmelo, Levent Özçakar, Ismael Carneiro

    8H30
    Anatomy of Fascia and its role in Pain.
    Carla Stecco

    8H50
    Ultrasound and Fascia: Advancing Diagnosis and Therapeutic Insights.
    Pirri Carmelo

    9H10
    Fascia: Current Treatments and Future Developments.
    Antonio Stecco

    9H30
    The importance of PRM in managing bladder disorders – special focus on intermittent catheterization.
    Levent Özçakar

    9H50
    LECTURE ID 33
    Instrumental Gait Analysis Guiding Botulin Toxin Treatment: Goals for Lower Limb Spasticity.
    Ismael Carneiro

    10H10
    FREE OC ID 199
    Kinematic and neuromuscular deficiencies Phenotypes Associated With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome : a cross-sectional interventional study.
    Marvin COLEMAN

    10H15
    FREE OC ID 360
    Does leucine supplementation impact post-stroke sarcopenia?: A critical review of the literature.
    Mara S. Martinez Santori

    10H20
    FREE OC ID 425 Efficacy of Specific Skilled Motor Versus General Exercise Training on Muscle and Neural Alterations in Recurrent Low Back Pain: Protocol of a Randomized Clinical Trial.
    Lieven Danneels

    10H25
    FREE OC ID 864
    Use of inertial sensors for quantitative gait assessment: a state-of-the-art review.
    Marco Antonio Lira Zamacona

  • Break

    -

  • Beyond Exercise: The Next Generation of Sarcopenia Management

    -

    Musculoskeletal



    Id 39
    Topic
    Musculoskeletal

    Speakers
     Giovanni Iolascon Italy, Francesca Gimigliano Italy, Antimo Moretti Italy, Jorge Lains Portugal

    Chairs
    Giovanni Iolascon, Jorge Lains

    11H
    Introduction.
    Giovanni Iolascon, Jorge Lains

    11H05
    The Overlooked Epidemic: Understanding the Global Burden of Sarcopenia.
    Francesca Gimigliano

    11H15
    Muscle in Motion: The Power of Exercise and Nutri on in Sarcopenia Care.
    Giovanni Iolascon

    11H30
    Digital Innovations for Personalized Sarcopenia Treatment.
    Antimo Moretti

    11H45
    FREE OC ID 906 Effects of high-intensity eccentric cycling on aerobic and functional capacities and health in sedentary people.
    Benoît Vandenbroeck

    11H50
    Open discussion and summary.

  • Focused Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Calcific Tendinopathy of the Shoulder: Ultrasound-Assisted Approach to Personalized Rehabilitation

    -

    Lecture

  • Innovative Non-Surgical Approach for Removing Calcification and Fibrosis in Neuromusculoskeletal Joints

    -

    Lecture

  • Institutional Plenary

    -



    Rehabilitation Pathways in Morocco: Challenges, Perspectives and Policy Directions
    Les parcours de réadaptation au Maroc : défis, perspectives et orientations stratégiques

    Organized by MEDATHLEX

  • Rehabilitation in oncological patients where is the focus

    -

    Oncology

  • Innovations and Unmet Needs in Neurorehabilitation

    -

    Education & Training



    Topic
    Neurorehabilitation

    Speakers
    Raquel Neves Saudi Arabia, Tawab Khalil Pakistan , Marwa Ghanmi Tunisia , Nedra Elfeni Tunisia, Sahbi Mtawaa Tunisia

    Chairs
    Raquel Neves, Tawab Khalil, Marwa Ghanmi

    14H
    INTRODUCTION

    14H05
    - SESSION ID 117 The Challenge: Barriers to Effective Stroke Rehabilitation Transitions Evidence-Based Strategies for Optimizing Stroke Transitions Case Study & Real-World Implementation

    14H50
    LECTURE ID 59
    Navigating Motor Recovery in Patients with Stroke: Evidence and Latest Advances.
    Tawab Khalil

    15H10
    LECTURE ID 70
    Exploring Unmet Healthcare Needs in Children with Cerebral Palsy.
    Marwa Ghanmi, Nedra Elfeni, Sahbi Mtawaa

    15H30
    OC ID 741
    Cognitive Behavior Disorder in Intensive Neurorehabilitation Unit: literature review and multicenter survey.
      Camilla Grifoni

    15H35
    OC ID 512
    Is there any neural substrates of post-stroke depression ? A cross-sectional study.
    Taha Zineddine

    15H40
    OC ID 87
    Comparative effectiveness of High-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation at ipsilateral site vs low-frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation at contralateral site at cerebral cortex on Motor Function improvement in Stroke Patients – an observational study.
    MOHIT KATARUKA

    15H45
    OC ID 685
    Changes in Functional Capacity by Motor Function in Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: 12-Month Rehabilitation Follow-Up in the Teletón Chile Network- A Retrospective Cohort Study.
    Kabir P. Sadarangani

    15H50
    OC ID 605
    The Impact of radial Shock Wave Therapy on Lower Limb Spasticity in Cerebral Palsy: Results from a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
    Mariem Gaddour

    15H55
    SUMMARY

  • Personalized approach to rehabilitation: when genetics guides rehabilitation

    -

    Lecture

  • Challenges and Opportunities of Geriatric Rehabilitation in Today's World

    -

    Lecture

  • Break

    -

  • Evaluation and Ultrasound Guided Management of Post stroke Shoulder Pain

    -

    Short Workshop



    Id 102
    Topic
    Diagnostic & Practice

    Main Speaker
    Navita Purohit Vyas India

    Co Speakers
    Abhishek Srivastava India, Amit Bhargava USA

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Navita Purohit Vyas

    16H30
    Overview of workshop objectives and topics.

    16H35
    Post stroke Shoulder Pain: Causes and Management.
    Navita Purohit Vyas

    16H55
    Management of Spasticity for PSSP.
    Abhishek Srivastava

    17H10
    Normal Sonoanatomy of Shoulder with common ultrasound findings.
    Amit Bhargava

    17H20
    Interventions around shoulder for PSSP.
    Nimish Mittal

    17H30
    Q&A

    17H35
    Hands on USG (Ultrasound Guidance) Démonstration:

    Normal Shoulder Ultrasound.
    Amit Bhargava
    Interventions
    Shoulder for PSSP. Nimish Mittal
    Stellate Ganglion USG for CRPS.
    Navita Purohit Vyas
    Spastic Muscle injection with Botulinum Toxin.
    Abhishek Srivastava

    18H25
    SUMMARY

Orangeraie

  • Rehabilitation Approach to Multiple Sclerosis

    -

    Neurorehabilitation session



    Id 97
    Topic
    Neurorehabilitation

    Speakers
    ABHISHEK SRIVASTAVA India, ANUPAM GUPTA India, NAVITA PUROHIT India

    Chairs
    Abhishek Srivastava, KPS Nair

    8H30
    Changing Rehab Needs of Persons.
    MS ABHISHEK SRIVASTAVA

    8H50
    Management of Secondary Co-morbidities.
    ANUPAM GUPTA

    9H10
    Pain Management.
    NAVITA PUROHIT

    9H30
    Palliative Care.
    KPS Nair

    9H50
    DISCUSSION

    10H
    FREE OC ID 808
    Popularity and benefits from using whole body cryotherapy (WBC) as additional therapy of multiple sclerosis in Poland.
    Elzbieta Miller

    10H05
    FREE OC ID 616
    Service evaluation of Spinal Injury patients managed in a Level 2 Neurorehab setting.
    Atif Rana

    10H10
    FREE OC ID 480
    Distinct and additive effects of visual and vibratory feedback for motor rehabilitation: an EEG study in healthy subjects.
    AHMAD ADHAM

    10H15
    FREE OC ID 678
    Development and Evaluation of a Low-Cost Individual Rhythmic Auditory Cueing Device for Managing Gait and Freezing in Parkinson's Disease: A Trial Protocol.
    Sana SALAH

    10H20
    FREE OC ID 957 Role of Virtual Reality in Balance Training in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: A Prospective Comparative Pre-Post Study.
    Madhusree Sengupta

    10H25
    FREE OC ID 989 Safety, Feasibility, and Effectiveness of At-Home Exoskeletal Device for Stroke Rehabilitation: a Tele-Health Approach.
    Gerard Fransisco

  • Break

    -

  • Rethinking Rehabilitation: From Precision Medicine to Innovative Interventions

    -

    Innovation



    Topic
    Innovation

    Speakers
     Siham Chafai Elalaoui Morocco, Nathan Rosenberg India

    Chairs
    Nathan Rosenberg, Massimo Thomas Loy

    11H
    LECTURE ID 82
    Personalized Approach to Rehabilitation: When Genetics Guides Rehabilitation.
    Siham Chafai Elalaoui

    11H20
    LECTURE ID 22
    Time Toxicity: The Side Effect of Rehabilitation Interventions That You're Not Talking About.
    Nathan Rosenberg

    11H40 OC ID 377
    Beyond Cure: The Transformative Role of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Palliative Care for Aggressive Central Nervous System Tumors.
    DIANNA SERRA

    11H45 OC ID 280
    Predicting the risk of pressure injuries in critically ill patients with community-acquired pneumonia – External validation of the PRINCOVID score.
    Cardoso Ferreira

    11H50 OC ID 79
    Effects of home-based virtual reality upper extremity rehabilitation in patients with chronic stroke: A randomized controlled trial.
    Hiroyuki Ase

    11HH55 OC ID 437
    The Benefits of Scuba Diving for Disabled Patients.
    Massimo Thomas Loy

  • Navigating Motor Recovery in Patients with Stroke: Evidence and Latest Advances

    -

    Lecture

  • Institutional Plenary

    -



    Rehabilitation Pathways in Morocco: Challenges, Perspectives and Policy Directions
    Les parcours de réadaptation au Maroc : défis, perspectives et orientations stratégiques

    Organized by MEDATHLEX

  • Cutting Edge Progress and Implementation of Geriatric Rehabilitation

    -

    Cardiopulmonary



    Id 137
    Topic
    Elderly

    Speakers
    Eleftheria Antoniadou Luxembourg, Carmen Terzic USA, Anne-Felicia Ambrose USA, Paolo Capodaglio Italy, Walter Frontera Puerto Rico, Marta Suervia Spain, Der-Sheng Han Taiwan, Francesca Gimigliano Italy, Mooyeon Oh-Park USA, Yeşim GÖKÇE KUTSAL Türkiye

    Chairs
    Eleftheria Antoniadou, Carmen Terzic

    14H
    INTRODUCTION

    14H05
    New research findings in detecting early cognitive and motoric decline and interventions in the outpatient and community settings.
    Anne-Felicia Ambrose

    14H15
    systematic implementation of screening, assessing, and intervening malnutrition and metabolic disorders.
    Paolo Capodaglio

    14H25
    Geriatric syndromes frailty- sarcopenia and their impact on the exercise prescription and the overall management.
    Walter Frontera

    14H35
    Cardiovascular Impairments: Impact on Daily Activities, Exercise Tolerance, and Solutions.
    Marta Suervia

    14H45
    Systematic implementation of screening, assessing, and intervening sarcopenia, frailty, osteoporosis, and fracture in outpatient services.
    Der-Sheng Han

    14H55
    Osteoporosis management in older people: Guidelines controversies and future challenges.
    Francesca Gimigliano

    15H05
    The Age Friendly Care and the effective approach of older people.
    Mooyeon OH-PARK

    15H15 LECTURE ID 10
    Challenges and Opportunities of Geriatric Rehabilitation in Today's World.
    Yeşim GÖKÇE KUTSAL

    15H 35 OC ID 369
    Aquatic Training in People With DM1: Effect on Muscle Strength, Functional Capacity, and Quality of life.
    Laurent Ballaz

    15H40 OC ID 535
    How Urinary Incontinence affects the quality of life for Moroccan Women.
    Boulenouar Oumaima

    15H45 OC ID 43
    Sociodemographic Disparities and Sedentary Behavior Among Older Adults Residing in São Paulo, Brazil: Results from a Health Survey.
    Bruno Holanda Ferreira,

    15H50 OC ID 119
    A virtual reality auto adaptive serious game for post stroke cognitive rehabilitation.
    Gregorio Sorrentino

    15H55
    SUMMARY

  • Break

    -

  • Training Requirements for undergraduate medical education in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine: challenges to the achievement of an International Standard

    -

    Short Workshop



    Id 68
    Topic
    Education and Training

    Main Speaker
    Maria Gabriella Ceravolo Italy

    Co Speakers
    Carolyn Kinney USA, Reynaldo Rey-Matias Philippine

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Maria Gabriella Ceravolo

    16H30
    introduction

    16H40
    Standard in Postgraduate PRM education:
    - the American perspective
    - the European perspective
    - the Asian perspective
    - the African perspective.
    Carolyn Kinney, Reynaldo Rey-Matias, Abderrazak Hajjioui

    18H
    DISCUSSION

Roseraie

  • Low Back Pain: A Global Perspective on Sensorimotor Control

    -

    Short Workshop



    Id 104
    Topic
    Pain

    Speakers
    Lieven Danneels Belgium, Lotte Janssens Belgium

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees -

    Chairs
    Lieven Danneels, Lotte Janssens

    8H30
    Introduction : Overview of workshop objectives and topics.

    8H40
    Session 1 : State-of-the-art insights into sensorimotor control and potential dysfunctions in low back pain.

    9H10
    Session 2 : Evaluation of the changes in the sensorimotor control system in acute, subacute, recurrent, and chronic patients.

    9H40
    Break : Short intermission for networking and discussion.

    9H50
    Session : Evidence-based physiotherapeutic approaches for sensorimotor control dysfunction.

    10H20
    Q&A and Wrap-Up: Open discussion and summary.

  • Break

    -

  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: A New Domain in Rehabilitation Medicine

    -

    Research



    Id 95
    Topic
    Research

    Speakers
    ABHISHEK SRIVASTAVA India, NAVITA PUROHIT India

    Chair
    ABHISHEK SRIVASTAVA

    11H
    Overview of workshop objectives and topics.
    ABHISHEK SRIVASTAVA

    11H05
    HBOT: Principles and Practice.
    NAVITA PUROHIT

    11H25
    HBOT: Changing Lives of Persons with Disability.
    ABHISHEK SRIVASTAVA

    11H45 OC ID 585
    Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Improving Neurological and Functional Outcome of Persons with Severe Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy.
    NAVITA PUROHIT

    11H50
    Open discussion and summary.

  • Institutional Plenary

    -



    Rehabilitation Pathways in Morocco: Challenges, Perspectives and Policy Directions
    Les parcours de réadaptation au Maroc : défis, perspectives et orientations stratégiques

    Organized by MEDATHLEX

  • Foot Function and Plantar Pressure Mapping in Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention

    -

    Cardiopulmonary



    Id 9
    Topic
    Sport

    Speaker
    Antonio Robustelli Italy

    Chair
    Antonio Robustelli

    14H
    Overview of session objectives and topic

    14H05
    Presentation of key concepts and literature review.

    14H45 OC ID 766
    Material and human resources for the practice of outdoor sports by people with disabilities: a national cross-sectional study.
    Vincent CARPENTIER

    14H50 OC ID 477
    Long-term outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction based on gait analysis.
    Dmitry Skvortsov

    14H55 OC ID 712
    High- vs. Low-Intensity Resistance Training in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Comparative Study.
    Khawla Rsaissi

    15H
    Presentation of technology and case-studies.

    15H50
    Open discussion and summary

  • Break

    -

  • How to effectively integrate research methods and concepts into daily practice or clinical settings.

    -

    Short Workshop



    Id 8
    Topic
    Research

    Main Speaker
    Slavko Rogan Switzerland

    Co Speakers
    Ron Clijsen Switzerland , Erich Hohenauer Switzerland

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Slavko Rogan

    16H30
    INTRODUCTION

    16H35
    How to implement single-case study design into everyday work?
    Ron Clijse

    16H50
    Ways in which a case study can be integrated into clinical practice.
    Erich Hohenauer

    17H05
    What is important for surveys on workplace?
    Slavko Rogan

    17H20
    group work

    17H50
    Presentation of the findings

    18H20
    summary and outlook

Palmeraie

  • Ultrasound-Guided Common and Uncommon Nerve Blocks With Alcohol for Spasticity Management

    -

    Short Workshop



    Id 64
    Topic
    Spasticity

    Main Speaker
    Yuxi Chen USA

    Co Speakers
    Rochelle Dy USA ,  Jinpu Li USA , Heakyung Kim USA

    Attendees 30
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Yuxi Chen

    8H30
    INTRODUCTION.
    Yuxi Chen

    8H35
    Musculocutaneous nerve and median nerve block.
    Heakyung Kim

    8H55
    Obturator nerve and femoral nerve block.
    Rochelle Dy

    9H20
    Sciatic motor to hamstrings and Tibial motor to gastrocs nerve block.
    Yuxi Chen

    9H45
    Medial and lateral pectoral nerves block.
    Jinpu Li

    10H15
    DISCUSSION Q&A

  • Break

    -

  • Introduction to 3D Slicer Software for Rehabilitation

    -

    Short Workshop



    Id 79
    Topic
    Research

    Speaker
    Pape Mady THIAO Senegal

    Attendees 30
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Pape Mady THIAO

    11H
    Overview of workshop objectives and the relevance of 3D Slicer in rehabilitation.

    11H05
    Presentation on the history, installation, and core functions of 3D Slicer software.

    11H20
    Demonstration of segmentation techniques.

    11H35
    Hands-on exercises where participants will segment medical images and visualize segmented data using 3D Slicer tools.

    11H50
    Open discussion to address participant queries and summarize key takeaways.

  • Institutional Plenary

    -



    Rehabilitation Pathways in Morocco: Challenges, Perspectives and Policy Directions
    Les parcours de réadaptation au Maroc : défis, perspectives et orientations stratégiques

    Organized by MEDATHLEX

  • Industry Session

    -

    Industry

  • Rehabilitation and Universal Health Coverage: From Policy Gaps to Action

    -

    WRA SESSION



    Topic
    WRA SESSION

    Speakers
    WHO Health Financing Expert, WHO Regional Representative, Rehabilitation Advocate with Lived Experience, Abderrazak Hajjioui Morocco, WHO/WRA Representative

    Chairs
    ISPRM president, WHO/WRA Representative, Governmental representative

    15H
    Why Rehabilitation is the Missing Link in UHC Delivery.
    Amy Jo Collins

    15H20
    Regional Perspectives: Rehabilitation Gaps and Opportunities in UHC Frameworks.
    WHO Regional Representative

    15H40
    Rehabilitation and Financial Protection: Tackling Out-of-Pocket Barriers.
    WHO Health Financing Expert

    16H
    The Lived Experience: What UHC Means for People Who Need Rehabilitation.
    Rehabilitation Advocate with Lived Experience

    16H20
    Charting the Way Forward: Policy Priorities for ISPRM and WRA.
    Abderrazak Hajjioui

  • Break

    -

  • Optimizing the Utility of Ultrasound for Assessment and Treatment of the Spastic Muscle: Practical Clinical Pearls

    -

    Short workshop Supported par MerZ



    Topic
    Spasticity

    Main Speaker
    Rajiv Reebye Canada

    Co Speakers
    Ève Boissonnault Canada, Anton Pick UK, Stefano Carda Switzerland, Omar Khan 

    Attendees 50
    Extra Fees Supported par MerZ

    Chairs
    Rajiv Reebye, Stefano Carda

    16H30
    Panelists’ introduction

    16H35
    Background and review of the literature on muscle architectural changes in spastic disorders and presentation of the Modified Heckmatt scale

    16H55
    Live demonstration in 4 small groups:
    • Sharing of clinical pearls on proper US scanning and injection techniques
    • Identificayion of nerves
    • Identificayion of muscles
    • Explaining how to incorporate the Modified Heckma Scale in a clinical setting

    17H30
    Potential application of the Modified Heckma scale in a clinical setting and future directions

    17H45
    Hands-on practice of learned practical clinical pearls on proper US scanning and injection techniques, including muscle assessment with the Modified Heckma scale
    Four stations :
    1. Ergonomics/Knobology and enhancing injection technique
    2. Ultrasound identification of muscles
    3. Ultrasound identification of key nerves
    4. Elevator technique for identification of key muscles to be injected upper and lower limb spasticity

Arganier

  • Dosage for PRM treatments and interventions: Role of new technologies

    -

    Long Workshop



    Id 5
    Topic
    Robotics & technology

    Main Speaker
    Alessandro Giustini Italy

    Co Speakers
    Sanaz Pournajaf Italy, Reynaldo Rey Mathias Philippines

    Attendees 30
    Extra Fees -

    Chairs
    Alessandro Giustini, Stefano Mazzoleni Eng.

    8H30
    INTRODUCTION & PRÉSENTATION
    CHAIRS

    8H50
    Effectiveness and measurement needs.
    Alberto Esquenazi, Franco Molteni

    9H20
    From the Clinical side : experiences and research perspectives.
    Reynaldo Rey Matias

    9H35
    From the Clinical side : experiences and research perspectives.
    Toyoko Asami

    9H50
    From the Clinical side : experiences and research perspectives.
    Marco Franceschini, Sanaz Pournajaf

    10H05
    From the Clinical side : experiences and research perspectives.
    Leonard Li

    10H20
    From the Producers side : experiences and perspectives - BTL Robotics

    10H35
    From the Producers side : experiences and perspectives - DIH

    10H50
    From the Producers side : experiences and perspectives. IISART

    11H05
    From the Producers side : experiences and perspectives -Tecnobody

    11H20
    From the Producers side : experiences and perspectives. Btsbioengineering

    11H35
    QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION

  • Break

    -

  • Institutional Plenary

    -



    Rehabilitation Pathways in Morocco: Challenges, Perspectives and Policy Directions
    Les parcours de réadaptation au Maroc : défis, perspectives et orientations stratégiques

    Organized by MEDATHLEX

  • Ultrasound Guided Phenol Motor Point Blocks of Upper And Lower Limb Muscles For Spasticity Management

    -

    Short Workshop



    Id 99
    Topic
    Spasticity

    Main Speaker
    Tawab Khalil Pakistan

    Co Speaker
    Omar Khan Pakistan

    Attendees 20
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Muhammad Tawab Khalil

    14H
    Pre – workshop assessment.
    Muhammad Tawab Khalil

    14H05
    Introduction to Spasticity Management.
    Muhammad Tawab Khalil

    14H10
    Compare Treatment Options: Phenol as an Affordable Alternative.
    Muhammad Tawab Khalil

    14H15
    Utilize Ultrasound as a Guiding Tool.
    Muhammad Tawab Khalil

    14H20
    Ultrasound-Guided Motor Point Blocks in Upper Limbs.
    Muhammad Tawab Khalil

    14H30
    Hands on session on Ultrasound Guided Motor Point Blocks in Upper Limbs.
    Muhammad Tawab Khalil, Omar Khan

    15H
    Ultrasound-Guided Motor Point Blocks in Lower Limbs.
    Muhammad Tawab Khalil

    15H10
    Hands on session on Ultrasound Guided Motor Point Blocks in Lower Limbs.
    Muhammad Tawab Khalil, Omar Khan

    15H40
    Feedback and conclusion.
    Muhammad Tawab Khalil

  • Break

    -

  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Spinal Cord Injury

    -

    Short Workshop



    Id 31
    Topic
    Cardiopulmonary

    Main Speaker
    Seong-Woong Kang South Korea

    Co Speakers
    Yu Hui Won South Korea , Mi Ri Suh South Korea

    Attendees 30
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Seong-Woong Kang

    16H30
    Overview of workshop objectives and key topics.

    16H40
    Pathophysiology and Pulmonary Function Evaluation.
    Seong-Woong Kang

    17H05
    Secretion Management.
    Yu Hui Won

    17H30
    Non-Invasive Respiratory Care.
    Seong-Woong Kang

    18H
    Video Demonstration.
    Mi Ri Suh

    18H20
    Open discussion and conclusion.

WEDNESDAY 5/11/2025

Plenary

  • Fall Prevention in Rehabilitation Hospitals

    -

    Elderly



    Id 15
    Topic
    Elderly

    Speakers
    Peii Chen USA, Mooyeon Oh-Park USA

    Chairs
    Peii Chen, Mooyeon Oh-Park

    8H30
    INTRODUCTION

    8H35
    In-Hospital Fall Prevention in Rehabilitation: Current Practices, Lessons from New York, and Future Directions.
    Mooyeon Oh-Park

    9H15
    DISCUSSION

    9H25
    Spatial Neglect and Fall Risk in Stroke Patients: Evidence, Treatment with Prism Adaptation, and Clinical Implications.
    Peii Chen

    10H10
    DISCUSSION

    10H20 OC ID 466
    A Multidomain Approach to Fall Prevention in Elderly Individuals: Risk Assessment, Rehabilitation, and Physical Activity.
    Angela Palomba

    10H25
    SUMMARY

  • Break

    -

  • The future of Rehabilitation Medicine – Precision Medicine

    -

    Research



    Id 131
    Topic
    Research

    Main Speaker
    João Pinheiro Portugal

    Co Speakers
    Jorge Laíns Portugal, João Branco Portugal , Renato Nunes Portugal , Ana Zão Portugal , Catarina Branco Portugal

    Chairs
    João Pinheiro, Jorge Laíns

    11H
    Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Rehabilitation Medicine.
    João Pinheiro

    11H10
    The Influence of Psychosocial and Environmental Factors on the Rehabilitation Program.
    Jorge Laíns

    11H20
    Biomarkers in the Personalization of Rehabilitation.
    João Branco

    11H30
    Integrating Genetics in the Innovation of Rehabilitation Programs.
    Renato Nunes

    11H40
    Predicting Functional Outcomes with Neuroimaging.
    Ana Zão

    11H50
    Personalizing Care with Mobile Applications/Apps.
    Catarina Branco

  • Phenomenological approach to spastic movement disorders

    -

    Spasticity

  • Does Spasticity Need a New Name?

    -

    Keynote

  • Interventional Pain Management: A Game-Changer for PRM in Developing Countries

    -

    Keynote



    Topic
    Pain

    Main Speaker
    Ahmed Amine El oumri Morocco

    Chairs
    ABDELLATIF EL FATIMI MOROCCO, STEVEN FAUX USA

  • Rehabilitation and Women’s Health: Global Challenges and Opportunities

    -

    Keynote



    Topic
    Specific condition & Disabilities

    Main Speaker
    Fary Khan Australia

    Chairs
    ABDELLATIF EL FATIMI MOROCCO, STEVEN FAUX USA

  • Technology-Aided Rehabilitation: Lessons Learned and Future Directions

    -

    Keynote

  • Lunch Break - Symposium BTL

    -



    Robotic Rehabilitation for Upper and Lower Extremities: Current Evidence and Clinical Pathways

  • New Challenges for PRM in Diabetes Mellitus

    -

    Keynote



    Topic
    Global Rehabilitation Approaches

    Main Speaker
    Catherine Dziri Tunisia

    Chairs
    YOUNESS ABDELFETTAH MOROCCO, HAJER RAHALI TUNISIA

  • Artificial Intelligence in Rehabilitation Medicine: Current Applications, Challenges and Future Directions

    -

    Keynote



    Topic
    Technology & Robotics

    Main Speaker
    Farooq Rathore Pakistan

    Chairs
    YOUNESS ABDELFETTAH MOROCCO, HAJER RAHALI TUNISIA

  • Palliative care : Need of the Hour

    -

    Session

  • Navigating The New Global Health Crisis and Why PM&R is at the Vanguard

    -

    Specific conditions & disabilities



    Id 50
    Topic
    Specific conditions & disabilities

    Main Speaker
    Vanguard David Burke USA

    Chair
    Vanguard David Burke

    15H
    Overview of the workshop's objectives and relevance to the current health landscape.

    15H10
    Presentation on the shift from infectious to non-communicable diseases, emphasizing WHO's predictions.

    15H20
    Detailed discussion on rehabilitation strategies for disability prevention and management.

    15H35
    OC ID 35
    Rehabilitation As A Public Health Crisis--And Public Health Opportunity--For The 21st Century.
    George Smolinski

    15H40
    OC ID 990
    The State of Rehabilitation Medicine in Taiwan.
    Nina Tamayo

    15H45
    Open discussion, summarizing key points and actionable strategies.

  • Break

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  • THE IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISE TRAINING IN CARDIAC REHABILITATION OF SPECIAL GROUPS OF PATIENTS

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    Specific Condition & Disabilities



    Id 112
    Topic
    Specific Condition & Disabilities

    Main Speaker
    Milica Lazovic Serbia

    Co Speakers
    Catarina AGUIAR BRANCO Portugal, MARTA SUPERVIA SPAIN

    Chairs
    Milica Lazovic, Catarina AGUIAR BRANCO

    16H30
    INTRODUCTION

    16H35
    Characteristics of structured Exercise training for patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
    Milica Lazovic

    16H55
    The bidirectional relationship of frailty and cardiovascular disease.
    MARTA SUPERVIA

    17H15
    The multimodal approach of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Spinal Cord Injury Patients.
    Catarina AGUIAR BRANCO

    17H35
    OC ID 883
    Sustaining Physical Activity Beyond Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Challenge for Global Rehabilitation.
    Jonathan Whiteson

    17H40
    BEST PAPERS PRESENTATION

    18H10
    Open discussion

  • Screening/Diagnosing Sarcopenia with Machine LearningePowered Risk Assessment: The SARCO X Study

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    Lecture

  • Networking Dinner

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    Ceremony

Oliveraie

  • Annual Scientific Session 2025 – Emergency Rehabilitation Committee

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    Community



    Id 47
    Topic
    Community

    Main Speaker
    Farooq Azam Rathore Pakistan

    Co Speakers
    Umer Younas Pakistan, Anas Hassan UK, Taslim Uddin Bangladesh, Colleen O’Connell Canada, MARIA PAUL, ABDERRAZAK HAJJIOUI MOROCCO, WEERTS ERIC BELGIUM, Marcalee Alexander USA, Sumitha Gounden AUSTRALIA

    Chair
    Farooq Azam Rathore

    8H30
    Introduction.
    MARIA PAUL

    8H35
    Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems: How Emergencies and Disasters Can Serve as Catalysts for Change – Lessons from Morocco.
    ABDERRAZAK HAJJIOUI

    8H45
    Missed Opportunities – It Could Have Been Better: The Critical Need for Disaster Rehabilitation beyond Initial Survival.
    Umer Younas

    8H55
    2015 Nepal Earthquake: Rehabilitation EMT.
    Taslim Uddin

    9H05
    Rehabilitation Capacity Building in Pacific Island Nations.
    Sumitha Gounden

    9H15
    The WHO Emergency Medical Teams Initiative – guidance for rehabilitation.
    Colleen O’Connell

    9H25
    Question and Answer

    9H35
    Amputee Rehabilitation in Gaza: Overcoming Challenges in a Conflict Zone.
    ANAS HASSAN

    9H45
    Physical Rehabilitation Interventions in Emergency Contexts and their differential set up within Humanity & Inclusion.
    WEERTS ERIC , Ba PT

    9H55
    Space weather in 2025 could affect disaster rehabilitation as well as human spaceflight.
    Satoshi Hayamizu

    10H05
    Disasters, Rehabilitation and Climate Change: How can we integrate our actions with the medical team?
    Marcalee Alexander MD

    10H15
    Advancing Technology in Humanitarian Assistance. A Pilot Study in the Use of Microsoft Hololens in Prosthetic Rehabilitation in Ukraine.
    David Crandell

    10H25
    Question and Answer

  • Break

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  • Bridging the Gap: A Collaborative Rehabilitation Pathway for ABI Patients and Their Families

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    Community



    Id 93
    Topic
    Community

    Main Speaker
    Alexandra Wray UK

    Co Speakers
    Abayomi Salawu UK, Nathalie Martin UK

    Chair
    Alexandra Wray

    11H
    Introduction: overview of objectives and topics.

    11H05
    Overview of the charity services.

    11H15
    Overview of the partnership between charity and acute services.

    11H25
    Key findings from a participatory research project.

    11H35
    Screening of an animation created by families to instil hope to others living with ABI.

    11H40
    OC ID 348
    Development of the ClinFIT Community Questionnaire for Assessing Functioning Levels in Primary Care Settings.
    Fatimah AHMEDY

    11H45
    OC ID 546
    The International Spinal Cord Injury Community Survey: preliminary results from data collection in Cameroon.
    Simforian Kambou

    11H50
    OC ID 133
    Resting-EEG Theta Power Increase Following Rehabilitation in Chronic MCA Stroke Patients with Upper-Limb Impairment.
    Rebeca Pardo-Garcia

    11H55
    SUMMARY

  • Lunch Break - Symposium BTL

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    Robotic Rehabilitation for Upper and Lower Extremities: Current Evidence and Clinical Pathways

  • Advancing Stem Cell Therapy: A New Frontier in Neurological Disorder Treatment

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    Research

  • Joint session of the AIM of the ISPRM and the ESPRM

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    Id 134
    Topic


    Main Speaker
    Dr Eleftheria Antoniadou Luxembourg

    Co Speakers
    Aydan Oral Turkey, Nikolaos Barotsis Greece

    Chair
    Eleftheria Antoniadou

    15H
    Types of extra hospitals setting and their PM&R physician involvement. Country and continent variations.

    15H20
    Difficulties, opportunities and challenges when working on your own.

    15H40
    How international societies and bodies could help implement strategies for success.

  • Break

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  • Joint Workshop of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPM&R) and the European Board of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (EBPRM): Competency-based training and assessment in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine-Opportunities

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    Short Workshop



    Id 76
    Topic
    Education and Training

    Main Speaker
    Carolyn Kinney USA

    Co Speakers
    Maria Gabriella Ceravolo Italy, Nikolaos Barotsis GREECE

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees -

    Chairs
    Carolyn Kinney, Maria Gabriella Ceravolo

    16H30
    INTRODUCTION
    Carolyn Kinney

    16H35
    How do the European Training Requirements (ETRs) for the medical specialty of PRM approach to competency-based training?
    - Outline of ETRs for PRM
    - Reflections in the ETRs from the WHO Rehabilitation Competency Framework
    - The approach in the USA.
    Carolyn Kinney, Maria Gabriella Ceravolo, Nikolaos Barotsis

    17H35
    Are Board Examinations capable of assessing competencies? Suggestions for competency-based assessment
    - ABPM&R perspective
    - EBPRM perspective
    Carolyn Kinney

    18H
    DISCUSSION

Orangeraie

  • Ageing with neurological disability with special reference to spinal cord injury

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    Long Workshop



    Id 94
    Topic
    Neurorehabilitation

    Main Speaker
    Pradeep Thumbikat UK

    Co Speakers
    Lisa Grandidge UK, Sivaraman Nair UK, Sachin Watve UK

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Pradeep Thumbikat

    8H30
    Expert-led presentations on key ageing-related SCI challenges and solutions.

    8H40
    Case-based discussions focusing on real-world patient scenarios.

    9H30
    Hands-on training in advanced wound care, pain management, and assistive technology applications.

    11H30
    Panel discussions to explore collaborative care approaches.

  • Break

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  • Lunch Break - Symposium BTL

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    Robotic Rehabilitation for Upper and Lower Extremities: Current Evidence and Clinical Pathways

  • Phenotyping spine disorders: from anatomoclinical perspectives to radiological insights

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    Diagnostic & Practices



    Id 25
    Topic
    Diagnostic & Practices

    Main Speaker
    Julia Facione-Roge France

    Co Speakers
    Christelle Nguyen France , François Rannou France

    Chairs François
    Rannou, Christelle Nguyen

    15H
    Time to refine what is non-specific low back pain?
    François Rannou

    15H15
    Specific back pain: diagnosis and therapeutic approaches.
    Christelle Nguyen

    15H30
    Radiological approaches to spine phenotyping: full-spine x-ray as an imaging biomarker.
    Julia Facione-Roger

    15H45
    OC ID 93
    Adherence to exercise therapy and physical activity among individuals with chronic low back pain and its contributors.
    Christelle Nguyen

    15H50
    OC ID 550
    Focused spine: Comparative analysis of radiography and spinal mouse based on a study of 20 cases.
    Ranya Elalaoui Mdaghri

    15H55
    OC ID 960
    Orthoptic Assessment in Idiopathic Scoliosis : A Study of 15 Cases.
    Kassimi El hassan

  • Pain Management in the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Population

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    Pain

  • Break

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  • Evaluation And Treatment of Low Back Pain and correlation with injection procedures

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    Diagnostic & Practice



    Id 109
    Topic
    Pain

    Main Speaker
    Amit Bhargava USA

    Co Speakers
    Mark Hurdle USA, Ahmed Amine El Oumri Morocco

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Amit Bhargava

    16H30
    introduction

    16H35
    Anatomy and Biomechanics of lumbar spine and management of gluteal pain.
    Ahmed Amine El Oumri

    16H55
    Evaluation and treatment of axial low back pain/lumbar canal stenosis.
    Amit Bhargava

    17H15
    Evaluation and treatment of lumbosacral radiculopathy.
    Mark Hurdle

    17H35
    3 Rotations - neck, shoulder and radiculopathy

    18H20
    Questions, Discussion, Conclusion

Roseraie

  • Ultrasound evaluation of upper limb peripheral nerves-Hands on Workshop

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    Long Workshop



    Id 105
    Topic
    Musculoskeletal

    Main Speaker
    Amit Bhargava USA

    Co Speakers
    Hana Azizi USA, Navita Purohit India, Levent Özçakar Türkiye, Mark Hurdle USA, Mooyoen Oh-Park USA, Heakyung Kim USA, Kamal Mezian CZECH

    Attendees 40
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Amit Bhargava

    8H30
    introduction.
    Amit Bhargava

    8H35
    Presentation of key concepts and recent advancements.

    9H
    Case studies or practical applications.

    9H30
    networking and discussion.

    9H45
    Ultrasound of peripheral nerve - HANDS ON ROTATION.
    Amit Bhargava, Hana Azizi, Navita Purohit, Levent Özçakar, Mark Hurdle, Mooyoen Oh-Park, Heakyung Kim, Kamal Mezian

    11H45
    Questions, Discussion, Conclusion

  • Break

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  • Lunch Break - Symposium BTL

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    Robotic Rehabilitation for Upper and Lower Extremities: Current Evidence and Clinical Pathways

  • The semiology of disabilities in rehabilitation

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    Condition & Disabilities



    Id 30
    Topic
    Specific Condition & Disabilities

    Main Speaker
    Jean Michel WIROTIUS France

    Chair
    Jean Michel WIROTIUS

    15H
    Opening remarks

    15H05
    Why common medical semiology is ineffective in Rehabilitation

    15H25
    The Semiology of Disabilities in PMR: From Body Shapes to Functions

    15H45
    OC ID 821
    Feasibility and Reliability of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) Rehabilitation Set for Inpatient Settings.
    Julia Patrick Engkasan

    15H50
    OC ID 851
    Kerala Brain Injury Questionnaire: Developing a culture sensitive TBI prevalence tool for developing nations.
    Anne Felicia Ambrose

    15H55
    OC ID 313
    Enhancing Traumatic Brain Injury Patient Pathway Analysis with AI: An Evaluation of LLM-Based Data Extraction.
    Emmeline Montané

  • Break

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  • Regards francophones sur la Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation : perspectives et innovations

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    French session



    Speakers
    Alain Yelnik FRANCE, Jean Paysant FRANCE, FRANÇOIS RANNOU FRANCE, FRANÇOIS GENET FRANCE, HASSAN BENKHLAFA MAROC

    Chairs
    PHILIPPE MARQUE France, DANIEL ALLOH Côte D'ivoire, MOUNA ASLY Morocco

    16H30
    INTRODUCTION

    16H35
    Épidémiologie de la poliomyélite, des nouvelles myélites aiguës flasques “poliolike” et du syndrome post-polio.
    Alain Yelnik

    16H55
    Prothèses d’amputé de membres et Intelligence Artificielle et naturelle : Machine learning, Deep learning et Patient Learning.
    Jean Paysant

    17H15
    Neuro-orthopédie : fondamentaux et nouveautés.
    FRANÇOIS GENET

    17H35
    L’arthrose en 2025 : des recommandations aux nouvelles perspectives thérapeutiques.
    FRANÇOIS RANNOU

    17H55
    Le cinéma comme levier de sensibilisation et d'inclusion des personnes en situation de handicap.
    HASSAN BENKHLAFA

    18H15
    CO ID 1000
    Résultats de la prise en charge de la gonarthrose au en Médecine Physique et Réadaptation à l'Hôpital Général de Référence de Niamey, Niger.
    Alfari Abdoul Aziz

Palmeraie

  • Optimizing Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel Management in Rehabilitation

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    Long Workshop



    Id 119
    Topic
    Pelvic Floor Bladder & Bowel

    Main Speaker
    Raquel Neves Saudia Arabia

    Co Speakers
    Rami Al Ahmar Jordan, IMEN MIRI TUNISIA

    Attendees 50
    Extra Fees -

    Chairs
    Raquel Neves, Rami Al Ahmar

    8H30
    Overview of workshop objectives and topics.

    8H35
    Understanding Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction Pathophysiology and Causes:
    - How neurological conditions (SCI, stroke, MS, Parkinson’s) impact bladder and bowel function.
    - Differences between upper motor neuron (UMN) and lower motor neuron (LMN) dysfunctions.
    o Assessment Tools & Diagnostic Criteria:
    - Standardized assessments for bladder and bowel dysfunction.
    - Urodynamic testing, stool consistency scales, and continence evaluation.
    o Interactive Discussion: Challenges in assessment and management in different healthcare settings.

    9H05
    Best Practices in Bladder Management
    o Evidence-Based Strategies:
    - Catheterization options: intermittent catheterization, indwelling catheters, external devices.
    - Timed voiding and bladder retraining programs.
    - Medication management for detrusor overactivity and sphincter dysfunction.
    o Complication Prevention & Management:
    o Strategies to reduce urinary tract infections (UTIs) and antibiotic resistance.
    o Managing hydration, fluid balance, and autonomic dysreflexia risks.
    o Case Study Discussion: Participants analyze real-world bladder management scenarios

    9H35
    NETWORKING & DISCUSSION

    9H45
    Best Practices in Bowel Management
    o Establishing Effective Bowel Programs:
    - Digital stimulation, manual evacuation, and dietary modifications.
    - Medication use: laxatives, stool softeners, suppositories, enemas.
    o Preventing and Managing Common Complications:
    - Identifying and treating chronic constipation, fecal incontinence, and impaction.
    - The impact of bowel dysfunction on skin integrity and pressure injury prevention.
    o Hands-on Activity: Developing a bowel program for a case scenario.

    10H30
    Integrating Multidisciplinary Team Approaches
    o Collaboration Between Physicians, Nurses, and Therapists:
    - The role of rehabilitation nurses, physiatrists, PTs, OTs, and case managers in bowel and bladder care.
    - How speech therapists and dietitians contribute to patient success.
    o Family and Patient Education:
    - Teaching self-management strategies for long-term independence.
    - Cultural considerations and barriers in patient adherence.
    o Discussion: Identifying gaps in multidisciplinary team collaboration.

    11H
    Protocol Development & Real-World Application

    11H45
    Open discussion and summary.

  • Break

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  • Lunch Break - Symposium BTL

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    Robotic Rehabilitation for Upper and Lower Extremities: Current Evidence and Clinical Pathways

  • Incorporating Aerobic Exercise in PRM – an Essential (but Often Overlooked) Modality in Optimal Neurologic, Oncologic and Cardio-Vascular Rehabilitation

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    Global Approach to rehabilitation

  • Role of Regenerative Medicine (Platelet Rich Plasma) in Persons Undergoing Neurological Rehabilitation

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    Innovation



    Id 81
    Topic
    Innovation

    Main Speaker
    Navita Purohit India

    Co Speaker
    Abhishek Srivastava India

    Chair
    Navita Purohit

    15H
    Basics of Regenerative Medicine and Platelet Rich Plasma.
    Navita Purohit Vyas

    15H15
    Ultrasound guided PRP injections for post stroke shoulder pain and nerve entrapments in upper limbs.
    Abhishek Srivastava

    15H30
    Ultrasound guided PRP injections for degenerative hip / knee joints and nerve entrapments in lower limbs.
    Navita Purohit Vyas

    15H45
    OC ID 260
    Application mechanism and wound rehabilitation effect of platelet rich plasma for pressure injury after spinal cord injury.
    Xi YU

    15H50
    SUMMARY

  • Break

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  • Assembly of individual members Session

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    ISPRM

Arganier

  • Muscle Matters: The Role of PRM in Sarcopenia

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    Long Workshop



    Id 42
    Topic
    Musculoskeletal

    Main Speaker
    Ayşe A. Küçükdeveci Turkey

    Co Speakers
    Yeşim Kurtaiş Aytür Turkey , Aysun Genç Turkey

    Attendees 30
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Ayşe A. Küçükdeveci

    8H30
    Welcome and overview of workshop objectives and topics.

    8H40
    Definition and epidemiology of sarcopenia
    o Etiological risk factors and clinical categories
    o Pathophysiology of sarcopenia

    9H30
    DISCUSSION

    9H45
    Interactive Session: case studies as group discussions/activities.

    11H45
    Open discussion and summary.

  • Break

    -

  • Lunch Break - Symposium BTL

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    Robotic Rehabilitation for Upper and Lower Extremities: Current Evidence and Clinical Pathways

  • Building Sustainable Physical Rehabilitation Medicine Education in Sub-Saharan Africa: Innovative Training Models and Strategic Collaborations

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    Long Workshop



    Id 133
    Topic
    Community

    Main Speaker
    Andrew Haig USA

    Co Speakers
    Francesca Gimigliano Italy, Rajiv Reebye Canada, Marie Elisabeth Nelson USA, Virginial wilson South Africa, Abayomi Salawu UK, Maria Gabriella Ceravolo Italy, Cynthia Udensi UK, Aisha Animashawun UK, Ihuoma Okereke UK, Sinforian Kambou Cameroun, Amy Chambliss USA

    Attendees 30
    Extra Fees -

    Chairs
    Andrew Haig, Francesca Gimigliano

    15H
    Introduction: Orientation to the current landscape and call to action for PRM training in LMICs

    15H10
    Current Landscape of PRM Training in Sub-Saharan Africa.
    Rajiv Reebye, Virginial wilson, Abayomi Salawu, Aisha Animashawun, Ihuoma Okereke, Sinforian Kambou, Amy Chambliss, ABDERRAZAK HAJJIOUI

    16H
    DISCUSSION & INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY

    16H10
    IRF Africa Fellowship.
    Yunna Sinskey, Marie Elisabeth Nelson, Virginial wilson

    17H
    The Global Partnership for PRM Education in Sub-Saharan Africa Initiative.
    Sinforian Kambou

    17H30
    Building Capacity for Rehabilitation Services in Nigeria.
    Paul Bolaji, Aisha Animashawun

    17H45
    Leveraging Partnerships for Strengthening PRM Education in Sub-Saharan Africa and LMICs.
    Andrew Haig, Francesca Gimigliano, Isabelle Laffont, Maria Gabriella Ceravolo, Okereke/Dr. Ojo/Dr. Salawu (One representative from Nigeria), Sinforian Kambou

    18H30
    Summary, share contacts, plans for next steps.

  • Break

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THURSDAY 06/11/2025

Plenary

Oliveraie

Orangeraie

Roseraie

Palmeraie

Arganier

FRIDAY 07/11/2025

Plenary

Oliveraie

Orangeraie

Roseraie

Palmeraie

Arganier