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

  • 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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  • 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

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 simulation 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

    -

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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  • 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

    -

Plenary

  • New frontiers for research in rehabilitation: how to collect and disseminate evidence and the contribution from the Cochrane Rehabilitation Functioning and Disability thematic group

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    Education & Training



    Id 51
    Topic
    Education & Training

    Speakers
    Carlotte Kiekens Italy, Stefano Negrini Italy, Francesca Gimigliano Italy, Maria Gabriella Ceravolo Italy

    Chairs
    Carlotte Kiekens, Stefano Negrini

    8H30
    INTRODUCTION

    8H35
    Cochrane Rehabilitation, Functioning, and Disability for advancing evidence-based practice as requested by the WHA resolution on Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health System.
    Carlotte Kiekens

    8H55
    Advancing reporting in rehabilitation research through the Guide-Rehab framework.
    Maria Gabriella Ceravolo

    9H15
    Critical Appraisal of Rehabilitation Evidence.
    Chiara Arienti

    9H35
    Prioritisation of evidence synthesis in Rehabilitation: the ebook strategy.
    Francesca Gimigliano

    9H55
    Methodological advancements for improving primary research in rehabilitation.
    Stefano Negrini

    10H15
    OC ID 34
    The learner’s perspectives of free, online, international CME in rehabilitation: a mixed methods analysis.
    Dr Britney Soll

    10H20
    Discussion

  • Break

    -

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

    -

    Lecture



    Topic
    community

    Speakers
    Sara Skalli Morocco, Rihab Moncer Tunisia, Sana Salah Tunisia, Zohra Ben Salah Frih Tunisia, Gül Mete Civelek Türkiye

    Chairs
    Sara Skalli, Sana Salah, Gül Mete Civelek

    11H
    LECTURE ID 36
    Optimizing Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities in North Africa.
    Sara Skalli, Rihab Moncer

    11H20
    LECTURE ID 92
    Revolutionizing Care in Africa: Harnessing Peer Support and Patient Partnerships.
    Sana Salah, Zohra Ben Salah Frih

    11H40
    LECTURE ID 124
    Pain After Spinal Cord Injury: Global Perspectives and Solutions for Africa.
    Gül Mete Civelek

  • State of PRM and Related Perspectives in Africa

    -

    Keynote



    Topic
    Community

    Main Speaker
    Abdellatif El Fatimi Morocco

    Chairs
    Samia Karkouri Morocco, Gerard Francisco USA

  • Aging, Function, and Rehabilitation

    -

    Keynote



    Main Speaker
    Walter Frontera USA

    Chairs
    Samia Karkouri Morocco, Gerard Francisco USA

  • 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

  • Rehab Robotics: The Way Forward for Functional Recovery in Neurological Disorders

    -

    Technology & Robotics



    Topic
    Technology & Robotics

    Speakers
    Abhishek Srivastava India, Navita Purohit India , Anupam Gupta India, Sofia Straudi Italy, Vibeke Wagner Danemark, Meriç Selim ŞİPAL Türkiye

    Chairs
    ABHISHEK SRIVASTAVA, Sofia Straudi

    14H
    OVERVIEW OF THE SESSION.
    CHAIRS

    14H05
    PART 1:
    SESSION ID 96
    Upper Limb Robotic Systems. ABHISHEK SRIVASTAVA
    Lower Limb Robotic Systems. NAVITA PUROHIT
    Low Cost Robotic Systems. ANUPAM GUPTA

    14H50
    PART 2:
    SESSION ID 58
    The Role of Robotic Technologies in Intensive Therapy Protocols and the Importance of Therapy Dose and Intensity in Rehabilitation Programs
    Feasibility of early RAGT/STEP in patients with severe acquired brain injury and impaired consciousness and RAGT clinical trials insevere acquired brain injury
    Using Versatile Walking Devices: A New Method for Andago® with a Clinical Example – "Enhancing Balance and Mobility in Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury with an Overground Gait Trainer"

    15H35
    OC ID 816
    Device-Assisted Rehabilitation in Adhesive Capsulitis: A New Era of Treatment.
    SARA SKALLI

    15H40
    OC ID 530
    Telerehabilitation with Non-Immersive Virtual Reality Serious Games for Continuity of Care in People with Parkinson’s Disease: Preliminary RCT Results.
    Sanaz Pournajaf

    15H45
    Open discussion and summary.

  • Break

    -

  • Pediatric Rehabilitation Session

    -

    Pediatric session



    Id 45
    Topic
    Pediatric session

    Main Speaker
    Vera Tsetlina USA

    Co Speakers
    Nathan Rosenberg USA , Rajashree Srinivasan USA , Jared Levin USA

    Chair
    Vera Tsetlina

    16H30
    Introductions and overview of session objectives and topics.

    16H40
    Presentations of key concepts and recent advancements in early cerebral palsy care.

    17H20
    Presentations on the high yield topics of pediatric cancer rehabilitation.

    18H
    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

    18H10
    Summary and open discussion

Oliveraie

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

Plenary

  • Fall Prevention in Rehabilitation Hospitals

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    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

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

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    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

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    Keynote



    Topic
    Specific condition & Disabilities

    Main Speaker
    Fary Khan Australia

    Chairs
    ABDELLATIF EL FATIMI MOROCCO, STEVEN FAUX USA

  • 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

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    Keynote



    Topic
    Technology & Robotics

    Main Speaker
    Farooq Rathore Pakistan

    Chairs
    YOUNESS ABDELFETTAH MOROCCO, HAJER RAHALI TUNISIA

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

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    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

    -

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

    -

    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

  • Networking Dinner

    -

    Ceremony

Oliveraie

  • Annual Scientific Session 2025 – Emergency Rehabilitation Committee

    -

    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

    -

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

    -

    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

    -



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

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

    -



    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

    -

  • 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

    -

    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

    -

    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

    -

  • Lunch Break - Symposium BTL

    -



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

  • Phenotyping spine disorders: from anatomoclinical perspectives to radiological insights

    -

    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

  • Break

    -

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

    -

    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

    -

    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

    -

  • Lunch Break - Symposium BTL

    -



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

  • The semiology of disabilities in rehabilitation

    -

    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

    -

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

    -

    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
    Lecture ID 41
    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

    18H20
    CO 1002
    INDICATIONS ET APPORT DE LA BALNEOTHERAPIE SUR LA FONCTION ARTICULAIRE AU COURS DE LA PRISE EN CHARGE DE L’ARTHROSE AU BURKINA FASO : une étude longitudinale.
    Yirozounlomian Tiaho

    18H25
    CO 1001
    REEDUCATION PRECOCE ET REPRISE D’ACTIVITE SPORTIVE APRES LIGAMENTOPLASTIE DU LIGAMENT CROISE ANTERIEUR CHEZ 100 PATIENTS SUIVIS A L’INJS (Institut National de la Jeunesse et du Sport) EN COTE D’IVOIRE.
    Kamissoko YAYA

Palmeraie

  • Optimizing Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel Management in Rehabilitation

    -

    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

    -

  • Lunch Break - Symposium BTL

    -



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

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

    -

    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

    -

  • Assembly of individual members Session

    -

    ISPRM

Arganier

  • Muscle Matters: The Role of PRM in Sarcopenia

    -

    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

    -



    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

    -

    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

    -

Plenary

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

    -

    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

    -

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

    -

    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
    Questions and discussion

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

    -

    Keynote



    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

    -

    Keynote



    Topic
    Neurorehabilitation

    Speaker
    Daniel Alloh Ivory Coast

    Chairs
    AHMED AMINE EL OUMRI MOROCCO, RAMI AL AHMAR JORDAN

  • Lunch Break SYMPOSIUM ABBVIE

    -

  • Does Spasticity Need a New Name?

    -

    Keynote



    Topic
    Spasticity

    Speaker
    Francesco Gerard USA

    Chairs
    FRANÇOIS RANNOU FRANCE, FOURTASSI MARYAM MOROCCO

  • Novel Insights in the rehabilitation of unilateral visuospatial neglect

    -

    Keynote



    Speaker
    Gilles Rode France

    Chairs
    FRANÇOIS RANNOU FRANCE, FOURTASSI MARYAM MOROCCO

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

    -

    Neurorehabilitation



    Id 89
    Topic
    Neurorehabilitation

    Speakers
    David Cancel USA, Amanda Ayala USA, Ruth Alejandro

    Chair
    David Cancel

    15H
    Overview of session objectives and topics.
    David Cancel

    15H05
    Innovations in Imaging and Serum Studies in the diagnosis of concussion and persisting/post-concussive symptoms.
    David Cancel

    15H15
    Outcomes and treatment paradigms for Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms including medications and Return to Learn/Work strategies.
    Amanda Ayala

    15H25
    The assessment and treatment of Vestibular disorders following concussion and mTBI.
    Ruth Alejandro

    15H45
    OC ID 303
    Cog-First: standardization of a tablet-based self-administered cognitive screening.
    Camille Heslot

    15H50
    OC ID 768
    Roadside to Recovery: The Inpatient Trauma Service, an Integrated Care Model in a Major Trauma Centre in Ireland.
    Aoife Murray

    15H55
    Open discussion and summary.

  • Break

    -

  • 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

    16H30
    Integrating Technology in PRM: Education, Clinical Applications, and Global Perspectives.
    Alessandro Giustini,

    16H45
    Virtual Reality in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Clinical Perspective.
    Sara Laxe

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

    17H15
    Multimodal Therapy and Use of Adjunctive Therapies to BoNT-A in Spasticity Management.
    Rajiv Reebye

    17H30
    Early Exoskeleton-Assisted Therapy for Upper Limb Recovery: Clinical Results and Biomechanical Observations.
    Sanaz Pournajaf

    17H45
    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

    17H50
    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

    17H55
    OC ID 305
    Upper limb motor function assessment of stroke based on multimodal data of simplified FMA-UE action set.
    Jianqing Li

    18H15
    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

    10H20
    Open discussion and summary.

  • Break

    -

  • 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
    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

    11H45
    SUMMARY

  • Lunch Break SYMPOSIUM ABBVIE

    -

  • Innovative Non-Surgical Therapies for Pain and Functional Recovery

    -

    Innovation



    Topic Innovation

    Speakers
    Areerat Suputtitada THAÏLANDE

    Chairs
    AHMED AMINE EL OUMRI, LEVENT Özçakar

    15H
    INTRODUCTION

    15H05
    LECTURE ID 52
    Innovative Non-Surgical Approach for Removing Calcification and Fibrosis in Neuromusculoskeletal Joints.
    Areerat Suputtitada

    15H25
    OC ID 187
    Optimizing the results of extracorporeal shock wave therapy: The impact of therapeutic education.
    Najia Hajjioui

    15H30
    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

    15H35
    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

    15H40
    OC ID 150
    Effect of whole-body vibration training on fibromyalgia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Po-Chuan Chang

    15H45
    OC ID 725
    The Effect Of Kinesio-Taping On Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Double Blinded Randomised Clinical Trial.
    Chaimae Nouri

    15H55
    DISCUSSION

  • Break

    -

  • 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

    16H30
    Welcome and overview of objectives

    16H40
    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

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

    17H30
    Group presentations

    18H
    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

  • Building an African Rehabilitation Alliance: Amplifying Voices for Change

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    Community



    Id 63
    Topic
    Community

    Speakers
    Abena Tannor Ghana, Francesca Gimigliano Italy, Sinforian Kambou Cameroun, Abderrazak Hajjioui MOROCCO

    Chairs
    Abena Tannor, Sinforian Kambou

    8H30
    Introduction

    8H45
    The Rehabilitation Landscape in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities

    9H05
    The Power of Advocacy: The Role and Impact of Alliances

    9H35
    Building an African Rehabilitation Alliance: A Collaborative Action Planning Session.

    10H10
    OC ID 138
    Advancing Rehabilitation Medicine in Africa: Insights from a Multinational Fellowship Program.
    Mary Elizabeth Nelson

    10H15
    Open discussion, summary of key findings, and next steps

  • Break

    -

  • 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, Peter Preziosi 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.

  • Lunch Break SYMPOSIUM ABBVIE

    -

  • Exercise-based Cardiac Rehabilitation – beyond stents and pills

    -

    SESSION SUPPORTED BY ERGOLINE



    Speakers
    Birna Bjarnason GERMANY, Roland Nebel GERMANY

  • Break

    -

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

    -

    Cardiopulmonary



    Id 67
    Topic
    Cardiopulmonary

    Speakers
    Matthew Bartels USA, Areerat Suputtitada Thailand, Johnathan Whiteson USA, Gerold Ebenbichler Austria

    Chair
    Matthew Bartels

    16H30
    Overview of session objectives and topics.

    16H35
    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.

    16H55
    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.

    17H15
    Application of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation principles on the outpatient setting for patients with neurologic, musculoskeletal, pain, and other conditions.

    17H35
    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.

    17H55
    OC ID 146
    STUDY ON FIRST AID AND CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) KNOWLEDGE AMONG THERAPISTS IN THE REHABILITATION GYM.
    Arià Camps

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

    18H05
    OC ID 222
    Physio Adventure: Gamified Therapy System for Cardiac Rehabilitation (Patent Applied).
    Seyyada Tahniat Ali

    18H15
    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

    -

  • Lunch Break SYMPOSIUM ABBVIE

    -

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

    -

    Global Approach to rehabilitation



    Id 17
    Topic
    Global Approach to rehabilitation

    Speaker
    Jonathan Whiteson USA

    Chair
    Jonathan Whiteson

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

    15H10
    Cardiac / Pulmonary Rehabilitation – an Existing Model for Aerobic Exercise in Disease Recovery

    15H20
    Evidence for Aerobic Exercise in Cancer Rehabilitation

    15H30
    Neurologic Rehabilitation – Stroke and Brain Injury Recovery Enhanced by Aerobic Exercise

    15H40
    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

    15H45
    OC ID 89
    Impact of premorbid physical activity level on recovery following an isolated traumatic brain injury in acute care setting.
    Jehane Dagher

    15H55
    DISCUSSION

  • Break

    -

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

    -

    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

    16H30
    Electrophysiology in lower extremity spasticity assessment.
    Naglaa Gadallah

    16H55
    Questions and demonstration

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

    17H25
    Questions and demonstration

    17H30
    Electrophysiological Changes after Tibial Nerve Cryoneurolysis for the Spastic Equinovarus Foot.
    Mahdis Hashemi

    17H55
    Questions and demonstration

    18H
    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

    -

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

    -

    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.

  • Lunch Break SYMPOSIUM ABBVIE

    -

  • Assembly of Delegate

    -

    Assembly of Delegate

Arganier

  • Implementation of the WHO Resolution Strengthening rehabilitation in health systems

    -

    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

    -

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

    -

    Community



    Id 48
    Topic
    Community

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

    Chair
    Farooq Azam Rathore

    11H30
    Introduction
    MARIA PAUL

    11H35
    PMR Medical Response to the 2024 Bangladesh Floods: What We Learned? Fatema Nawaz

    11H45
    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

    11H55
    Spinal Cord Injury Management in Disaster Settings: Lessons from the 2005 Pakistan Earthquake.
    Farooq Azam Rathore

    12H05
    PRM in Sudan; cruising through and surviving disasters - COVID and War.
    Alaeldin ElMalik

    12H15
    Discussion and Q&A

  • Lunch Break SYMPOSIUM ABBVIE

    -

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

    -

    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

    15H
    Overview of objectives and topics.

    15H05
    Obesity, Rehabilitation: Diagnosis and Morphofunctional Assessment

    15H15
    The Impact of Obesity on Rehabilitation Pathologies: A Comprehensive Approach

    15H25
    Clinical Case: Therapeutic Management of Obesity in Patients with Lymphedema

    15H40
    OC ID 484
    Rehabilitation and Motherhood: A Challenging Public Health Issue.
    Dana Claudia Thompson

    15H45
    OC ID 42
    Foot pressure changes during pregnancy and association with low back pain - A prospective cohort study.
    INDULEKHA SHIBU

    15H50
    OC ID 205
    Lymphedema management: a survey of Moroccan physicians' knowledge.
    Zineb Raffa

    15H55
    DISCUSSION

  • Break

    -

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

    -

    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

    16H30
    The Current State of PRM in Namibia.
    Niña Carmela Tamayo

    16H45
    PRM in Namibia: A Public Sector Overview.
    Lettie Langendorf

    17H15
    PRM in Namibia: A Private Sector Overview.
    Louisa Blaauw-de Wit

    17H45
    Namibian Medical Mission + Future Directions and Plans.
    Laurenie Louissaint, Jina Libby

    18H
    Troubleshooting PRM in Namibia: An Interactive Group Session

Plenary

  • Technology-Aided Rehabilitation: Lessons Learned and Future Directions

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    Keynote



    Topic
    Technology & Robotics

    Main Speaker
    Maria Gabriella Ceravolo Italy

    Chaires
    LMIDMANI FATIMA MOROCCO, FRANCESCA GIMIGLIANO ITALY

  • ISPRM Academic Forum: Advancing Academic leadership in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine worldwide

    -

    Education & Training



    Id 37
    Topic
    Education & Training

    Main Speaker
    Francesca Gimigliano Italy

    Co Speakers
    Stefano Negrini Italy , Sinforian Kambou Cameroun , Raju Dakhal Nepal

    Chair
    Francesca Gimigliano

    9H
    ISPRM Academic Forum: why there's the need of advocate for Academic leadership in PRM worldwide.
    Francesca Gimigliano

    9H20
    Advancing Academic leadership in PRM in the Americas.
    AAP representatif

    9H40
    Advancing Academic leadership in PRM in Europe: Initiating the European Academy of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.
    Stefano Negrini

    10H
    Advancing Academic leadership in PRM in Africa: the case of Cameroon.
    Sinforian Kambou

    10H20
    Advancing Academic leadership in Asia: the case of Nepal.
    Raju Dakhal

    10H40
    OC ID 747
    Rehabilitating Soft Skills: Designing a Novel Curriculum for PR&M Residents.
    Omar EL AKADI

    10H45
    Discussion

  • Break

    -

  • Adapt and Educate: New Strategies to Teach Today’s Modern Rehabilitation Learner

    -

    Neurorehabilitation



    Id 125
    Topic
    Education

    Speakers
    Nathan Rosenberg USA, Robert Rinaldi USA, Matthew McLaughlin USA

    Chair
    Nathan Rosenberg

    11H30
    Introduction

    11H35
    Audience polling: questions involving opinions about learners and their approaches

    11H40
    Review of evidence

    11H50
    Applications in LMIC

    12H
    OC ID 70
    Undergraduate rehabilitation education: An action step toward Rehabilitation 2030 and the World Health Assembly resolution.
    Abigail Akande

    12H05
    OC ID 837
    The efficacy of an Virtual Reality educational program in improving the visuospatiaL skills of the residents in physical and rehabilitation medicine.
    ANDREA DEMECO

    12H10
    DISCUSSION & SUMMARY

  • Strategies to Inspire and Recruit the Next Generation

    -

    Keynote



    Topic
    Keynote

    Main Speaker
    Maryam Fourtassi Morocco

    Chairs
    SAMIA KARKOURI MOROCCO, GERARD FRANCISCO USA

  • Closing Ceremony

    -

    Ceremony

Oliveraie

  • Thinking outside the box for multimodal treatment approach to managing multifocal lower limb spasticity

    -

    Short Workshop



    Id 87
    Topic
    Spasticity

    Main Speaker
    Karen Ethans Canada

    Co Speakers
    Cindy Ivanhoe Canada, Colleen O'Connell Canada

    Attendees 50
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Karen Ethans

    9H
    Introduction & Objectives

    9H10
    Case Series Part 1: Assessment & Goal Setting

    9H40
    Multimodal Therapies: Focal & Proximal Interventions

    10H10
    Expanding the Toolbox: Neurolysis, Bracing & Surgical Options

    10H40
    Case Series Part 2: Evolving Goals

    10H55
    Closing Remarks

  • Break

    -

  • Phenomenological approach to spastic movement disorders

    -

    Spasticity



    Id 56
    Topic
    Spasticity

    Speakers
    Bo Biering-Sørensen Danemark, Rajiv Reebye Canada, Peter Sanderson UK

    Chair
    Bo Biering-Sørensen

    11H30
    Welcome and session objectives

    11H35
    Current Definitions and Overlaps

    11H45
    Current Definitions and Overlaps

    12H
    Assessing Phenotypes in Practice

    12H10
    OC ID 147
    Predictive Markers for Spasticity Management: Integrating Clinical, Electrodiagnostic, and Surgical Approaches.
    Najlae Gadalah

    12H15
    OC ID 312
    Digitalized treatment diary for managing spasticity.
    Bo Biering-Sørensen

    12H20
    DISCUSSION

  • Closing Ceremony

    -

    Ceremony

Orangeraie

  • Ultrasound Identification of Neck Muscles for Dystonia/Injections

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    Short Workshop



    Id 72
    Topic
    Musculoskeletal

    Main Speaker
    Fahim Anwar UK

    Attendees 60
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Fahim Anwar

    9H
    Overview of workshop objectives and clinical relevance of ultrasound in dystonia treatment.

    9H10
    Review of neck muscle anatomy with a focus on dystonia-related muscles.
    Importance of accurate muscle identification in treatment outcomes.

    9H40
    Live demonstration of ultrasound scanning on key neck muscles.
    Identifying normal anatomy and common variants.

    10H10
    Supervised ultrasound scanning with instructor guidance.
    Interactive feedback on technique and imaging interpretation.

    10H55
    Discussion on common challenges, clinical integration, and case applications.

  • Break

    -

  • Palliative care : Need of the Hour

    -

    Session



    Id 80
    Topic
    Global Rehabilitation Approaches

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

    Chair
    Abhishek Srivastava

    11H30
    Oncopalliative Care.
    Navita Purohit Vyas

    11H45
    NeuroPalliative Care.
    Abhishek Srivastava

    12H
    End of Life Care.
    Siva Nair

    12H15
    OC ID 879
    Optimizing Rehabilitation Ward Nursing: A Proposed Protocol for Tailored Patient Observations.
    FRANCOIS THERON

    12H20
    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

    12H25
    DISCUSSION

  • Closing Ceremony

    -

    Ceremony

Roseraie

  • Electrodiagnosis intermediate course: Hands-on workshop

    -

    Short Workshop



    Id 11
    Topic
    Electrodiagnosis

    Speakers
    Naglaa Gadallah Egypt, Abeer el Zohiery Egypt

    Attendees 25
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Naglaa Gadallah

    9H
    General principles of diagnosing entrapment syndrome.
    Naglaa Gadallah

    9H15
    EDX of neuromuscular junction.
    Abeer el Zohiery

    9H30
    Cranial nerve electrodiagnosis.
    Naglaa Gadallah

    9H45
    Interpretation and report writing.
    Naglaa Gadallah

    10H
    Hands on training.
    Naglaa Gadallah, Abeer el Zohiery

  • Challenging the Loneliness Epidemic: Prevention and Solutions

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    UN SESSION ( UNITED NATIONS)



    Topic
    UN SESSION ( UNITED NATIONS)

    Co Speakers
    Bryan O’Young USA, Akiko Ito Japan, Kenneth Fung Canada, Gwendolyn Price USA, Kevin Kells USA, Josephine Ojambo Kenya, Mark Young, Areerat Suputtitada Thailand, Matthew Bartels USA, Amy Qian Chen China/USA, Brydie-Leigh Bartleet Australia, Chris Roberts United Kingdom, Hans Galutera USA, Motoo Kusakabe Japan

    Chair
    Bryan O’Young

    11H15
    Introduction.
    Bryan O’Young

    11H20
    Distress Call by the UN/WHO: Loneliness as a Health Threat and Social Concern.
    Akiko Ito

    11H25
    Loneliness in the Modern Society: Health and Social Ramifications.
    Bryan O’Young

    11H30
    Loneliness and Mental Health.
    Kenneth Fung

    11H35
    Mindfulness Meditation in Loneliness: A Path to Healing.
    Areerat Suputtitada,

    11H40
    Age, Loneliness, Disability and Sport.
    Matthew Bartels,

    11H45
    Understanding the wisdom of our past heritage and harnessing its strength in combating the roots of loneliness.
    Amy Qian Chen,

    11H50
    Creative Connections: How music can help address loneliness.
    Brydie-Leigh Bartleet

    11H55
    Loneliness: Artistic Solutions.
    Chris Roberts

    12H
    Loneliness: Solutions from the Cruise Industry.
    Hans Galutera

    12H05
    What are the causes of the rapidly increasing loneliness among young people, and what are the needed actions?
    Motoo Kusakabe

    12H10
    AGEISM AS AN A.S.S.E.T. - Advocacy in Supporting and Strengthening the Elderly & Youths amidst Totalities of the “LONELINESS EPIDEMIC”.
    Gwendolyn Price

    12H15
    Artificial Intelligence: Promising and Appropriate Way to Enhance Human Connections.
    Kevin Kells

    12H20
    Challenging the Loneliness Epidemic. Prevention and Solutions.
    Josephine Ojambo

    12H25
    DISCUSSION.
    Mark Young

  • Closing Ceremony

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    Ceremony

Palmeraie

  • Breaking Barriers: Inclusive Sports for Individuals with Disabilities

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    Short Workshop



    Id 61
    Topic
    Specific Condition & Disability

    Speakers
    Angela Palomba Italy, Andrei Krassioukov Canada, Uma Pandiyan Qatar, Jaimie Borosoff Canada, Lenine Cunha Portugal, Becca Farewell USA, Chantal Nguyen USA, Abderrazak Hajjioui Morocco

    Attendees 50
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Angela Palomba

    9H
    Introduction, Welcome, and Objectives, including overview of workshop objectives and topics

    9H05
    A Paralympic athletes perspective.
    Jaimie Borosoff (PRE RECORDED)

    9H15
    Representing athletes with intellectual impairment in the IPC Athletes’ Council.
    Lenine Cunha

    9H25
    Perspective of recreational adaptive skiers on ventilators.
    Becca Farewell

    9H35
    Autonomic control and sport performance in Paralympic athletes with spinal cord injury.
    Andrei Krassioukov

    9H55
    Q & A

    10 H
    Functional assessment in Paralympic athletes with Intellectual Impairments.
    Angela Palomba

    10H10
    Sports equity.
    Chantal Nguyen

    10H20
    Community sport.
    Uma Pandiyan

    10H30
    Breaking barriers: The impact of golf, diving, and equestrianism on disability sports in Morocco.
    Abderrazak Hajjioui

    10H50
    open discussion and summary

  • 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

    11H30
    Overview of objectives and topics.

    11H35
    Head and Neck cancer.

    11H45
    Sarcopenic dysphagia

    11H55
    Hematopoietic transplant

    12H05
    Breast cancer

    12H15
    OC ID 566
    BENEFITS OF PREHABILITATION IN PATIENTS WITH COLORECTAL CANCER: CASE-CONTROL STUDY.
    Emilio Javier Frutos Reoyo

    12H20
    Open discussion and summary.

  • Closing Ceremony

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    Ceremony

Arganier

  • Revolutionizing chronic low back pain care: Holistic therapy with Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Mesotherapy, Yoga

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    Short Workshop



    Id 113
    Topic
    Pain

    Speakers
    Nadra El Feni Tunisia, Gaddour Mariem Tunisia, Moncer Rihab Tunisia, Mtaoua Sahbi Tunisia, Ghanmi Marwa Tunisia

    Attendees 30
    Extra Fees -

    Chair
    Nadra El Feni

    9H
    Overview of the non-conventional therapies to be discussed: acupuncture, dry needling, meso-therapy, and yoga and Presentation of Key Concepts and Recent Advancements.

    9H20
    Practical application of acupuncture in clinical setting : Select the acupuncture points to apply and demonstrate on a real case or mannequin.
    Practical application of Dru needling.

    10H
    Use of mesotherapy : Video-demonstration of the technique in action - How Yoga and physical exercices contribute to pain management and improved mobility.

    10H40
    Open Discussion and Summary

  • Break

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

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    Pain



    Id 38
    Topic
    pain

    Speakers
    Gregory Blazek USA, Joel Frontera USA , Kemly Philip USA

    Chair
    Gregory Blazek

    11H30
    Introduction and Background

    11H40
    Outline and Description of Pain Framework for Visceral Pain

    11H50
    Outline and Description of Pain Framework for Neuropathic Pain

    12H
    Outline and Description of Pain Framework for Nociceptive Pain

    12H10
    Interactive Demonstration

    12H20
    CO ID 776
    Factors Affecting Rehabilitation Participation In Patients With Spinal Cord Injury.
    Gül Mete Civelek

    12H25
    Q&A and Wrap-up

  • Closing Ceremony

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    Ceremony