Thursday 6 Nov. 2025

Plenary

  • Cerebral Palsy Grows Up: Physical Activity, Sport Participation and Cultural Life for Individuals Across the Lifespan

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    Neurorehabilitation



    Id 118
    Topic
    Neurorehabilitation

    Speakers
    Mark Peterson USA, Uma Pandiyan Qatar, Nora Newcomb USA, Catherine Stratton Canada

    Chairs
    Mark Peterson, Catherine Stratton

    8H30
    Overview of objectives and topics

    8H35
    research overview of the state of the literature pertaining to the healthcare needs of and disparities facing adults living with CP: Perspectives from clinical and population cohort studies from the United States.
    Mark Peterson

    9H05
    Clinical perspectives, case studies and practical applications pertaining to the complex clinical presentation often seen among adults with CP in Qatar.
    Uma Pandiyan

    9H35
    SPRM global survey Task Force on Physical Activity for Persons with Disabilities.
    Nora Newcomb, Catherine Stratton

    10H05
    OC ID 939
    BIKE3 Study: Effects of Adapted Dynamic Cycling on Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and Prader-Willi Syndrome.
    Giulia Stella

    10H10
    OC ID 60
    Usefulness of a Custom-contoured Cushion Designed with Pressure Maps to Reduce Pressure Points and Increase Contact Area in Wheelchair Users – A Pilot Study.
    Carlos Omar, López-López

    10H10
    OC ID 984
    Artificial Intelligence in Hip Surveillance for Children with Cerebral Palsy: can ChatGPT and Gemini help guiding parents accurately?
    Gonçalo Martins Pereira

    10H20
    Open discussion and summary.

  • Break

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  • Non traumatic spinal cord Injury: An overview of causes, treatments and outcomes for adults and children

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    Neurorehabilitation



    Id 122
    Topic
    Neurorehabilitation

    Speakers
    Ronald Reeves USA, Cristina Sadowsky USA, Brittany Snider USA

    Chair
    Ronald Reeves

    11H
    Introduction to Non-Traumatic Myelopathy.
    Ronald Reeves

    11H10
    Acquired myelopathies in children; idiopathic, infectious, inflammatory, ischemic and other.
    Cristina Sadowsky

    11H20
    Diagnostic challenges regarding uncommon causes of non traumatic myelopathy in adults.
    Ronald Reeves

    11H30
    Important considerations regarding common myelopathies in adults.
    Brittany Snider

    11H40
    OC ID 533
    Let's Talk About Sex... or Not? - Exploring the (Lack of) Engagement in Sexual Health Consultations After Spinal Cord Injury.
    Ana Almeida Vieira

    11H45
    OC ID 358
    Effect of probiotics on bowel function, nutritional status and lipid profile in chronic spinal cord injured patients: Randomized, controlled, double-blind trial.
    Bassem Tiss

    11H50
    OC ID 288
    Cohort profile of the second international spinal cord injury (InSCI) community survey.
    Daiana Mihaela Popa

    11H55
    Questions and discussion

  • Spinal Cord Injuries: Challenges and Future Prospects in the MENA Region

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    Keynote



    Main Speaker
    Ali Otom Jordan

    Chairs
    AHMED AMINE EL OUMRI MOROCCO, RAMI AL AHMAR JORDAN

  • Concept of the Multifunction Sit-to-Stand Device in the Rehabilitation of Children with Cerebral Palsy

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    Keynote



    Topic
    Neurorehabilitation

    Main Speaker
    Daniel Alloh Ivory Coast

    Chairs
    AHMED AMINE EL OUMRI MOROCCO, RAMI AL AHMAR JORDAN

  • Lunch Break - Symposium Abbvie: Each BoNT/A is unique: From theory to clinic (60mins)

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  • Does Spasticity Need a New Name?

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    Keynote



    Topic
    Spasticity

    Main Speaker
    Francesco Gerard USA

    Chairs
    FRANÇOIS RANNOU FRANCE, FOURTASSI MARYAM MOROCCO

  • Novel Insights in the rehabilitation of unilateral visuospatial neglect

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    Keynote



    Main Speaker
    Gilles Rode France

    Chairs
    FRANÇOIS RANNOU FRANCE, FOURTASSI MARYAM MOROCCO

  • Updates and Innovations in Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery

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    Neurorehabilitation



    Id 89
    Topic
    Neurorehabilitation

    Speakers
    David Cancel USA, Amanda Ayala USA, Ruth Alejandro USA

    Chair
    David Cancel

    15H30
    Overview of session objectives and topics.
    David Cancel

    15H35
    Innovations in Imaging and Serum Studies in the diagnosis of concussion and persisting/post-concussive symptoms.
    David Cancel

    15H45
    Outcomes and treatment paradigms for Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms including medications and Return to Learn/Work strategies.
    Amanda Ayala

    15H55
    The assessment and treatment of Vestibular disorders following concussion and mTBI.
    Ruth Alejandro

    16H15
    OC ID 303
    Cog-First: standardization of a tablet-based self-administered cognitive screening.
    Camille Heslot

    16H20
    OC ID 768
    Roadside to Recovery: The Inpatient Trauma Service, an Integrated Care Model in a Major Trauma Centre in Ireland.
    Aoife Murray

    16H25
    Open discussion and summary.

  • Break

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  • Innovative Approaches in Stroke Rehabilitation: Benefits and Perspectives

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    Neurorehabilitation



    Id 90
    Topic
    Neurorehabilitation

    Speakers
    Sanaz Pournajaf Italy, Alessandro Giustini Italy, Thierry Lejuene Belgium, Rajiv Reebye Canada, Sara Laxe Spain

    Chairs
    Marco Franceschini, Francesca Gimigliano

    17H00
    Integrating Technology in PRM: Education, Clinical Applications, and Global Perspectives.
    Alessandro Giustini,

    17H15
    Virtual Reality in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Clinical Perspective.
    Sara Laxe

    17H30
    Concurrent Validity of an Immersive VR Version of the Box and Block Test.
    Thierry Lejuene,

    17H45
    Multimodal Therapy and Use of Adjunctive Therapies to BoNT-A in Spasticity Management.
    Rajiv Reebye

    18H00
    Early Exoskeleton-Assisted Therapy for Upper Limb Recovery: Clinical Results and Biomechanical Observations.
    Sanaz Pournajaf

    18H15
    OC ID 999
    Efficacy and Safety of Botulinum Toxin Treatment in the Early Management of Spasticity in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI).
    Serena vicenzia Capobianco

    18H20
    C0 ID 631
    Upper limb kinematics in immersive virtual reality: comparison between stroke and healthy subjects during a Box and Block Test with controllers and hand tracking.
    Thérèse Ntabuhashe Bibentyo

    18H25
    OC ID186
    Growth in Simulated Microgravity Modifies 3D Genome Organization in Differentiating Human Motor Neurons.
    Hong Chen

    18H30
    OC ID 582
    Repetitive Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation (rPMS) to recover balance function in hemiparetic patients.
    Evgenia Tsvetkova

    18H35
    OC ID 417
    Personalization of Postural Rehabilitation Strategies in Multiple Sclerosis Using Artificial Intelligence: A Machine Learning Approach.
    Douae EL OUAZZANI

    18H40
    OC ID 987
    People with spinal cord injury in the labour market: A global comparative outlook.
    Lorena Berna Barboza

    18H45
    DISCUSSION AND Summary of key insights and future directions.

Oliveraie

  • Novel Noninvasive Neuromodulation for Neurorehabilitation

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    Session



    Id 35
    Topic
    Neurorehabilitation

    Speakers
    Toshiyuki Fujiwara Japan, Nam-Jong Paik South Korea

    Chairs
    Toshiyuki Fujiwara, Nam-Jong Paik

    8H30
    Overview of workshop objectives and topics.

    8H35
    Presentation of key concepts of non-invasive brain stimulation.

    9H
    Presentation of key concepts of Brain Machine Interface.

    9H25
    Presentation of key concepts of transcutaneous spinal cord simulation

    9H50
    OC ID 929
    Modulating Neuroplasticity in Sensorimotor Cortex and Spinal Lesion Sites via multi-Target Magnetic Stimulation Promotes Motor Function Recovery in Rats After Spinal Cord Injury.
    Lingyun Cao

    9H55
    OC ID 277
    Transcutaneous spinal stimulation combined with a long opponent-pronation orthosis (FAST-HAND) for upper extremity motor function in patients with chronic stroke: A randomized, controlled trial.
    Moritomo Maeda

    10H
    OC ID 305
    Upper limb motor function assessment of stroke based on multimodal data of simplified FMA-UE action set.
    Jianqing Li

    10H05
    OC ID 352
    Telerehabilitation and telemonitoring: feasibility study and impact on daily physical activity of the RAPIDO project for people with Parkinson's disease at any stage.
    Nicolò Baldini

    10H10
    OC ID 974
    Virtual Reality in Parkinson's Disease Gait Rehabilitation: A Narrative Review.
    Maria Bonito

    10H15
    OC ID 299
    Effects of Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation on Motor Function, Gait, and Pain in Patients with Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Hui-Hui Peng

    10H20
    Open discussion and summary.

  • Break

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

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    Research



    Id 6
    Topic
    Research

    Speakers
    Xiaofeng Jia USA, Johannes Atta GERMANY, Toshiya Osanai JAPAN, Abdulrahman Shudifat JORDAN

    Chair
    Xiaofeng Jia

    11H
    Novel Glycoengineered human Stem Cell Therapy for Brain Injury after Cardiac Arrest.
    Xiaofeng Jia

    11H10
    New Horizon: Combine Robotics and ANOVA IRM Stem Cell-based Treatments.
    Johannes Atta

    11H20
    Allogeneic Stem Cell Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke: The Phase 2/3 TREASURE Randomized Clinical Trial.
    Toshiya Osanai

    11H30
    Mesenchymal stromal cells of bone marrow and umbilical cord origins in patients with chronic spinal cord injuries: a phase I/II study.
    Abdulrahman Shudifat

    11H40
    Free OC ID 291
    The Importance of Using the Actigraph Devices to Detect the Fall Risk Among Older Adults With Sleep Disorders.
    Mohammed Alshehri

    11H45
    SUMMARY

  • Innovative Non-Surgical Therapies for Pain and Functional Recovery

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    Innovation



    Topic Innovation

    Speakers
    Areerat Suputtitada THAÏLANDE

    Chairs
    AHMED AMINE EL OUMRI, LEVENT Özçakar

    15H30
    INTRODUCTION

    15H35
    LECTURE ID 52
    Innovative Non-Surgical Approach for Removing Calcification and Fibrosis in Neuromusculoskeletal Joints.
    Areerat Suputtitada

    15H55
    OC ID 187
    Optimizing the results of extracorporeal shock wave therapy: The impact of therapeutic education.
    Najia Hajjioui

    16H00
    OC ID 770
    Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Pain Management in Percutaneous Tendon Fenestration and PRP Injection: A Practical Guide.
    Tomas Ribeiro da Silva

    16H05
    OC ID 102
    Comparison of the effects of radial ESWT with different pulses on pain, functionality, electrophysiological, and ultrasonographic findings in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: a prospective, randomized, single-blind study.
    İbrahim Doğru

    16H10
    OC ID 150
    Effect of whole-body vibration training on fibromyalgia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Po-Chuan Chang

    16H15
    OC ID 725
    The Effect Of Kinesio-Taping On Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Double Blinded Randomised Clinical Trial.
    Chaimae Nouri

    16H20
    OC ID 807
    Assessment of exercise re-training in chronic low back pain patients in Sub-Saharan Africa : a case series study using indirect measurement of VO2max.
    Yirozounlomian TIAHO

    16H25
    DISCUSSION

  • Break

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  • Exploring Cultural Differences and Stigma in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebral Palsy (CP)

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    Short Workshop



    Id 75
    Topic
    Neurorehabilitation

    Speakers
    Hana Azizi USA, Heakyung Kim USA, Nathan Rosenberg USA, Rajashree Srinivasan USA

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Hana Azizi

    17H00
    Welcome and overview of objectives

    17H10
    Cultural Perceptions and Stigma
    a. Brief discussion on CP and its global impact
    b. The importance of cultural competence in rehabilitation: Overview of cultural attitudes toward disability in different regions. The role of stigma in delaying diagnosis and treatment
    c. Family dynamics and societal pressures in accepting a CP diagnosis

    17H30
    Interactive Session: Group Activities
    a. delivering a CP diagnosis in different cultural settings
    b. stigma reduction strategies
    c. Developing personalized communication techniques

    18H00
    Group presentations

    18H30
    Q&A and Wrap-Up
    a. Summary of key takeaways
    b. Open discussion for shared experiences and best practices
    c. Closing remarks and final thoughts

Orangeraie

  • Annual Scientific Session 2025 – Emergency Rehabilitation Committee

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    Community



    Id 47
    Topic
    Community

    Speakers
    Farooq Azam Rathore Pakistan, 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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  • Global Certification: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Developing the Rehabilitation Workforce

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    Global Rehabilitation Approaches



    Id 121
    Topic
    Global Rehabilitation Approaches

    Speakers
    Julia To Dutka USA, Lynne Moronski USA , Hazem Qannam Saudia Arabia , Beatrice Rey-Matias Phillipines

    Chair
    Julia To Dutka

    11H
    Overview of workshop objectives and topics.

    11H10
    Presentation of key global rehabilitation certification concepts and beta testing results.

    11H25
    Two case studies of implementing global rehabilitation certifications in two world regions: Challenges and Benefits.

    11H40
    OC ID 580
    Rehabilitation perspective of a developing country.
    Ehsanul Haque Khan

    11H45
    OC ID 349
    Developing and Validating the Employer Perception on Disability Employment (EPDE) Scale: Assessing Key Factors Influencing Employer Willingness to Hire Persons with Disabilities.
    Florence Blasius

    11H50
    Open discussion and summary.

  • Exercise-based Cardiac Rehabilitation – beyond stents and pills

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    SESSION SUPPORTED BY ERGOLINE



    Speakers
    Birna Bjarnason GERMANY, Roland Nebel GERMANY

  • Break

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  • Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Individuals with Other Disabilities: Opportunities to Enhance Outcomes.

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    Cardiopulmonary



    Id 67
    Topic
    Cardiopulmonary

    Speakers
    Matthew Bartels USA, Areerat Suputtitada Thailand, Johnathan Whiteson USA, Marta Supervia-Pola SPAIN

    Chair
    Matthew Bartels

    17H00
    Overview of session objectives and topics.

    17H05
    Overview of the prevalence and epidemiology of cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions worldwide, as well as the prevalence of comorbidity of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease and other disabling conditions.

    17H20
    Discussion of application of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation principles on the inpatient rehabilitation unit for patients with stroke, spinal cord injury, orthopedic injuries and other conditions.

    17H40
    Application of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation principles on the outpatient setting for patients with neurologic, musculoskeletal, pain, and other conditions.

    18H00
    How to apply rehabilitation principals to outpatient cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs in order to enhance access for patients with primary disabilities who now need cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation for new cardiovascular and pulmonary disease.

    18H25
    OC ID 146
    STUDY ON FIRST AID AND CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) KNOWLEDGE AMONG THERAPISTS IN THE REHABILITATION GYM.
    Arià Camps

    18H30
    OC ID 595
    Cognitive-behavioral cardiac rehabilitation reduces cardiac anxiety for up to three months after completion: A randomized controlled trial.
    Matthias Bethge

    18H35
    OC ID 222
    Physio Adventure: Gamified Therapy System for Cardiac Rehabilitation (Patent Applied).
    Seyyada Tahniat Ali

    18H45
    Open discussion with opportunity for participants to ask questions of the speakers, and summary.

Roseraie

  • Introduction to the “ABCD ISPRM spasticity curriculum”: a novel educational program to enhance international spasticity education

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    Long Workshop



    Id 46
    Topic
    Spasticity

    Speakers
    Mary Elizabeth Nelson-Biersach USA, Rajiv Reebye Canada, Stefano Carda Switzerland, Rita Pane Indonesia, Chloe haldane Canada, Klemen Grabljevec Slovenia

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Rajiv Reebye

    8H30
    Overview of workshop objectives and topics.
    Rajiv Reebye

    8H45
    Background information on Spasticity-SIG. Brief history, mission, structure and evolution.
    Rajiv Reebye, Klemen Grabljevec

    9H05
    The problem: Improving spasticity care in Indonesia.
    Rita Pane

    9H25
    Short intermission for networking and discussion.

    9H40
    The solution: development of a Spasticity Curriculum.
    Stefano Carda

    10H10
    Module A: Pathophysiology and assessment of spasticity. Goal setting.
    Rajiv Reebye, Chloe haldane

    11H10
    Short intermission for networking and discussion.

    11H20
    Results of the initiative. Demographics, efficacy of training.
    Mary Elizabeth, Nelson-Biersach

    11H50
    Open discussion and summary.

  • Break

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  • 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



    Id 17
    Topic
    Global Approach to rehabilitation

    Speaker
    Jonathan Whiteson USA

    Chair
    Jonathan Whiteson

    15H30
    US Physical Activity Guidelines for Health and Wellness.
    Jonathan Whiteson

    15H40
    Cardiac / Pulmonary Rehabilitation – an Existing Model for Aerobic Exercise in Disease Recovery

    15H50
    Evidence for Aerobic Exercise in Cancer Rehabilitation

    16H00
    Neurologic Rehabilitation – Stroke and Brain Injury Recovery Enhanced by Aerobic Exercise

    16H10
    OC ID 629
    Botulinum toxin A for post-stroke spasticity: Insights from the French National Hospital Discharge Database (2015-2023).
    Djamel Bensmail

    16H15
    OC ID 636
    The unravelling of a ‘category mistake’: a new exegesis for post CNS lesion paralysis process and the development of a new restoration therapy.
    Andromachi Salacha

    16H20
    OC ID 89
    Impact of premorbid physical activity level on recovery following an isolated traumatic brain injury in acute care setting.
    Jehane Dagher

    16H25
    DISCUSSION

  • Break

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  • Electrodiagnosis and diagnostic nerve blocks in lower extremity spasticity assessment and treatment. From toxin to cryoneurolysis. From Egypt to Canada.

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    Short Workshop



    Id 7
    Topic
    Spasticity

    Speakers
    Paul Winston Canada, Naglaa Gadallah Egypt, Eve Boissonnault Canada, Mahdis Hashemi Canada

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Paul Winston

    17H00
    Electrophysiology in lower extremity spasticity assessment.
    Naglaa Gadallah

    17H25
    Questions and demonstration

    17H30
    Diagnostic Nerve Blocks and cryoneurolysis for the lower extremity.
    Paul Winston

    17H55
    Questions and demonstration

    18H00
    Electrophysiological Changes after Tibial Nerve Cryoneurolysis for the Spastic Equinovarus Foot.
    Mahdis Hashemi

    18H15
    Questions and demonstration

    18H20
    Ultrasound demonstration of diagnostic nerve blocks hands on. Simultaneous with EMG machine station.
    Eve Boissonnault

Palmeraie

  • Updates and Innovations in Pediatric Rehabilitation

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    Pediatric



    Id 83
    Topic
    Pediatric

    Speakers
    David Cancel USA, Youness Abdelfettah Morocco, Ascela Vasquez Briceño Honduras, Amanda Ayala USA, Ruth Alejandro USA

    Chair
    David Cancel

    8H30
    Overview of session objectives and topics.
    David Cancel

    8H35
    Risdiplam in Honduras for the treatment of SMA.
    Ascela Vasquez Briceño

    8H50
    Gait analysis for designing rehabilitation strategies in Morocco.
    Youness Abdelfettah

    9H10
    Botulinum toxin injections for sialorrhea.
    Amanda Ayala

    9H30
    Updating treatments for Disorders of Consciousness.
    Ruth Alejandro

    9H50
    Recognizing conditions that mimic Cerebral Palsy and key features of each syndrome that can aid in diagnosis.
    David Cancel, Amanda Ayala, Ruth Alejandro

    10H10
    OC ID 126
    What’s new in pediatric rehabilitation medicine and practical applications for LMIC.
    Rebecca Siegel

    10H15
    Open discussion and summary.

  • Break

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  • Pediatric Rehabilitation and Children with Cerebral Palsy on a Global Stag

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    Education & Training



    Id 73
    Topic
    Pediatric session

    Speakers
    Simra Javaid USA, Autumn Atkinson USA, Kristina Tebo USA, Christine Hill USA

    Chair
    Simra Javaid

    11H
    Overview of pediatric rehabilitation and CP in a global and African context.

    11H10
    Global Perspectives on CP and Rehabilitation

    11H20
    Africa’s Role in Advancing Rehabilitation

    11H30
    Innovative Approaches from the U.S. for Global Adaptation

    11H45
    OC ID 894
    PROFIL DE FONCTIONNEMENT DES TROUBLES NEURODÉVELOPPEMENTAUX DE L'ENFANT À LIBREVILLE.
    Eric Lebanda

    11H50
    Call to Action: Strategies for global collaboration, investment, and advocacy before 2030.

  • Palliative care : Need of the Hour

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    Session



    Id 80
    Topic
    Global Rehabilitation Approaches

    Speakers
    Navita Purohit Vyas India, Abhishek Srivastava India, Siva Nair India

    Chair
    Abhishek Srivastava

    15H30
    Oncopalliative Care.
    Navita Purohit Vyas

    15H45
    NeuroPalliative Care.
    Abhishek Srivastava

    16H00
    End of Life Care.
    Siva Nair

    16H15
    OC ID 879
    Optimizing Rehabilitation Ward Nursing: A Proposed Protocol for Tailored Patient Observations.
    FRANCOIS THERON

    16H20
    OC ID 658
    Mapping Functioning in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors: A Content Comparison Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF).
    Sara Laxe

    16H25
    DISCUSSION

  • Break

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  • From Earthquakes to Wildfires: A Global Perspective on Disaster Rehabilitation

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    Community



    Id 48
    Topic
    Community

    Speakers
    Farooq Azam Rathore Pakistan, Fatema Nawaz Bangladesh, Alaeldin ElMalik Australia, Maya Newman USA

    Chair
    Farooq Azam Rathore

    17H00
    Introduction
    MARIA PAUL

    17H05
    PMR Medical Response to the 2024 Bangladesh Floods: What We Learned? Fatema Nawaz

    17H15
    Impact of climate change on people with the lived experience of disability: Baseline perspectives from 2024 compared to 2025 following the Los Angeles Fires.
    Maya Newman

    17H25
    Spinal Cord Injury Management in Disaster Settings: Lessons from the 2005 Pakistan Earthquake.
    Farooq Azam Rathore

    17H35
    PRM in Sudan; cruising through and surviving disasters - COVID and War.
    Alaeldin ElMalik

    17H45
    Discussion and Q&A

Arganier

  • Implementation of the WHO Resolution on Strengthening rehabilitation in health systems

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    Short Workshop



    Id 23
    Topic
    WHO

    Speakers
    Mercè Avellanet Viladomat Andorra, Sinforian Kambou Cameroun, Antimo Morettii Italy, Anthony Duttine Italy, Reynaldo Rey-Matias Phillipines, Paolo Capodaglio Italy, Carlotte Kiekens Italy

    Attendees 30
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Mercè Avellanet Viladomat

    8H30
    Statements from WHO AFRO Regional Committee (RC74).
    Sinforian Kambou

    8H40
    Insights from WHO Euro Regional Committee (RC74).
    Antimo Morettii

    8H50
    Report on WHO Western Pacific Regional Committee (RC75).
    Reynaldo Rey-Matias

    9H00
    WHO Training Rehabilitation Management Information System for WHO AFRO.
    Paolo Capodaglio, Sinforian Kambou

    9H15
    The WHO Resolution: A Call for Stakeholders to Prioritize Health Policy and Systems Research in Rehabilitation.
    Carlotte Kiekens

    9H25
    What’s the role of WHO.
    Anthony Duttine

    9H55
    Discussion

  • Break

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  • Rehabilitation in oncological patients where is the focus

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    Oncology



    Id 110
    Topic
    Oncology

    Speakers
    Carolina De Miguel Benadiva Spain, Astrid Teixeira Taborda Spain, Pilar Sánchez Tarida Spain, Raquel Cutillas Spain, Carmen Urbaneja Dorado Spain

    Chair
    Carolina De Miguel Benadiva

    11H00
    Overview of objectives and topics

    11H05
    Head and Neck cancer.

    11H15
    Sarcopenic dysphagia

    11H25
    Hematopoietic transplant

    11H35
    Breast cancer (pre recorded)

    11H45
    OC ID 576
    BENEFITS OF PREHABILITATION IN PATIENTS WITH COLORECTAL CANCER: CASE-CONTROL STUDY.
    Emilio Javier Frutos Reoyo

    11H50
    Open discussion and summary.

  • Obesity, Rehabilitation, and Lymphedema: Challenges and Advances in Comprehensive Management

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    Global Approache



    Id 116
    Topic
    Global Approache

    Speakers
    Astrid Teixeira Taborda Spain, Marta Supervia Polo spain, Judith Sanchez Raya spain, Helena Bascuñana spain

    Chair
    Astrid Teixeira Taborda

    15H30
    Overview of objectives and topics.

    15H35
    Obesity, Rehabilitation: Diagnosis and Morphofunctional Assessment

    15H45
    The Impact of Obesity on Rehabilitation Pathologies: A Comprehensive Approach

    15H55
    Clinical Case: Therapeutic Management of Obesity in Patients with Lymphedema

    16H10
    OC ID 484
    Rehabilitation and Motherhood: A Challenging Public Health Issue.
    Dana Claudia Thompson

    16H15
    OC ID 42
    Foot pressure changes during pregnancy and association with low back pain - A prospective cohort study.
    INDULEKHA SHIBU

    16H20
    OC ID 205
    Lymphedema management: a survey of Moroccan physicians' knowledge.
    Zineb Raffa

    16H25
    DISCUSSION

  • Break

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  • Adapting, Advancing, Achieving: Namibia as a Model for African Rehabilitation Medicine

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    Short Workshop



    Id 136
    Topic
    Community session

    Speakers
    Niña Carmela Tamayo USA, Lettie Langendorf Namibia, Louisa Blaauw-de Wit Namibia, Laurenie Louissaint USA, Jina Libby USA

    Attendees 30
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Niña Carmela Tamayo

    17H00
    The Current State of PRM in Namibia.
    Niña Carmela Tamayo

    17H30
    PRM in Namibia: A Public Sector Overview.
    Lettie Langendorf

    18H00
    PRM in Namibia: A Private Sector Overview.
    Louisa Blaauw-de Wit

    18H30
    Namibian Medical Mission + Future Directions and Plans.
    Laurenie Louissaint, Jina Libby

    18H45
    Troubleshooting PRM in Namibia: An Interactive Group Session