Author Archives: ISPRM25

Innovative Non-Surgical Therapies for Pain and Functional Recovery

Topic Innovation Speakers Areerat Suputtitada THAÏLANDE Non-surgical and non-invasive therapies are gaining increasing relevance in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, offering effective alternatives to surgery for managing pain, restoring function, and improving quality of life. This session will highlight innovative approaches such as extracorporeal shockwave therapy, ultrasound-guided procedures, therapeutic education, vibration training, and kinesio-taping. Through clinical…

Challenging the Loneliness Epidemic: Prevention and Solutions

Topic UN SESSION (UNITED NATIONS) Speakers Bryan O’Young USA, Akiko Ito Japan, Gwendolyn Price USA, Mark Young, Areerat Suputtitada Thailand, Matthew Bartels USA, Brydie-Leigh Bartleet Australia, Chris Roberts United Kingdom, Hans Galutera USA The United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have taken significant strides in tackling the pressing issues of loneliness and…

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

Speakers Alain Yelnik FRANCE, Jean Paysant FRANCE, FRANÇOIS RANNOU FRANCE, FRANÇOIS GENET FRANCE, HASSAN BENKHLAFA MAROC Cette session francophone met en lumière la diversité et la richesse de la recherche et de la pratique en Médecine Physique et Réadaptation, à travers des thématiques allant de l’histoire et l’épidémiologie à l’innovation technologique et thérapeutique. Elle réunit…

Rehabilitation and Universal Health Coverage: From Policy Gaps to Action

Topic WRA SESSION Speakers WHO Health Financing Expert, WHO Regional Representative, Rehabilitation Advocate with Lived Experience, Abderrazak Hajjioui Morocco, WHO/WRA Representative   As the global community pushes toward the 2030 targets for Universal Health Coverage (UHC), rehabilitation remains one of the most overlooked elements in health systems. Yet one in three people globally need it—and…

Innovations and Unmet Needs in Neurorehabilitation

Topic Neurorehabilitation Speakers Raquel Neves Saudi Arabia, Ismael Carneiro Portugal, Marwa Ghanmi Tunisia , Nedra Elfeni Tunisia, Sahbi Mtawaa Tunisia Stroke and cerebral palsy represent major causes of long-term disability worldwide, requiring sustained rehabilitation efforts to improve outcomes and quality of life. Stroke remains a leading cause of adult disability, with increasing numbers of survivors…

Rethinking Rehabilitation: From Precision Medicine to Innovative Interventions

Topic Innovation Speakers Siham Chafai Elalaoui Morocco, Nathan Rosenberg India Rehabilitation is entering a new era shaped by scientific advances and innovative concepts that challenge traditional paradigms. The growing understanding of genetics has opened the door to personalized care, replacing the “one size fits all” approach with interventions tailored to individual genetic profiles. Insights from genomics…

Advancing Rehabilitation in Africa: Access, Innovation and Patient-Centered Solutions

Topic community Speakers Sara Skalli Morocco, Rihab Moncer Tunisia, Sana Salah Tunisia, Zohra Ben Salah Frih Tunisia, Gül Mete Civelek Türkiye Rehabilitation in Africa faces unique challenges that require innovative, inclusive, and context-specific solutions. Access to inpatient rehabilitation remains limited in North Africa due to bed shortages, referral inefficiencies, and economic constraints, with Morocco and…

Fascia, Muscle and Gait: Frontiers in Rehabilitation

Topic Musculoskeletal Speakers Pirri Carmelo Italy, Antonio Stecco USA, Carla Stecco Italy, Levent Özçakar Türkiye, Tawab Khalil Pakistan Attendees Extra Fees This session explores cutting-edge perspectives in rehabilitation by linking fascia, muscle, and gait as central pillars of functional recovery. Fascia, once underestimated, is now recognized as a dynamic connective tissue network essential for force…