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

Id 76 Topic Education and Training Main Speaker Carolyn Kinney USA Co Speakers Maria Gabriella Ceravolo Italy Attendees 60 Extra Fees     Competency-based training emerges as a preferred model due to its potential efficiency in medical education. Documents such as the CanMEDS Framework and the World Health Organization Rehabilitation Competency Framework provide excellent guidance…

Phenomenological approach to spastic movement disorders

Id 56 Topic Spasticity Main Speaker Bo Biering-Sørensen Danemark Co Speakers Rajiv Reebye Canada, Peter Sanderson UK Attendees Extra Fees     Hyperkinetic movement disorders, known for their complex and overlapping movement patterns, present significant challenges in classification and treatment. This complexity is further compounded by evolving definitions and the involvement of various medical specialties.…

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

Id 17 Topic Global Approach to rehabilitation Main Speaker Jonathan Whiteson USA Co Speakers Attendees Extra Fees     Benefits from standard PRM programs for neurologic, oncologic and cardio-vascular disorders have been well established. Rehabilitation programs typically focus on focal areas of deficit designed to optimize specific functions such as standing, self-care, balancing and walking.…

Technology-Aided Rehabilitation: Lessons Learned and Future Directions

Keynote Topic Technology & Robotics Main Speaker Maria Gabriella Ceravolo Italy Co Speakers Attendees Extra Fees Advancements in technology have transformed rehabilitation, offering innovative solutions to enhance patient recovery, improve accessibility, and optimise therapeutic outcomes. From wearable sensors and robotics to virtual reality and AI-driven interventions, technology-aided rehabilitation has evolved significantly, providing personalised and data-driven…

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

Keynote Topic Specific condition & Disabilities Main Speaker Fary Khan Australia Co Speakers Attendees Extra Fees This lecture will highlight global challenges for Women’s Health and Rehabilitation. An updated Health Policy strategy for Women will be presented across a range of factors such as biomedical, behavioural, social, economic and environmental influences, that contribute to health…

Aging, Function, and Rehabilitation

Topic Keynote Main Speaker Walter Frontera USA Co Speakers Attendees Extra Fees The aging of the world’s population is one of the most impactful changes of the 21st century. Health systems and societies must adapt to this important demographic trend. One of the characteristics of the aging process is the loss of functional capacity, including…