Archives: Thursday 6 Nov. 2025

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

Topic Neurorehabilitation Speaker Daniel Alloh Ivory Coast Chairs AHMED AMINE EL OUMRI MOROCCO, RAMI AL AHMAR JORDAN Neuro-orthopedic complications observed in children with cerebral palsy result from inadequate adherence to positioning protocols, exacerbated by the variety of posture devices available. The multifunctional verticalizer developed in Abidjan, which accommodates multiple positions, presents a viable solution to…

Building an African Rehabilitation Alliance: Amplifying Voices for Change

Id 63 Topic Community Speakers Abena Tannor Ghana, Francesca Gimigliano Italy, Sinforian Kambou Cameroun, Abderrazak Hajjioui MOROCCO This session, “Building an African Rehabilitation Alliance: Amplifying Voices for Change,” tackles the critical need for a cohesive and influential voice advocating for improved rehabilitation services, training, and workforce development throughout Africa. In line with the ISPRM Congress…

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

Id 75 Topic Neurorehabilitation Speakers Hana Azizi USA, Heakyung Kim USA, Nathan Rosenberg USA, Rajashree Srinivasan USA Attendees 60 Extra Fees – This interactive workshop aims to explore the cultural perceptions and stigma surrounding the diagnosis of cerebral palsy (CP) in children, focusing on how families from diverse backgrounds respond to and cope with this…

Updates and Innovations in Pediatric Rehabilitation

Id 83 Topic Pediatric Speakers David Cancel USA, Youness Abdelfettah Morocco, Ascela Vasquez Briceño Honduras, Amanda Ayala USA, Ruth Alejandro USA This session will highlight innovations in the care of children with disabilities. We will present emerging treatments and assessment tools in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Gait impairments, Sialorrhea, Traumatic Brain Injury and conditions which…

Innovative Approaches in Stroke Rehabilitation: Benefits and Perspectives

Id 90 Topic Neurorehabilitation Speakers Sanaz Pournajaf Italy, Alessandro Giustini Italy, Thierry Lejuene Belgium, Rajiv Reebye Canada, Sara Laxe Spain This session will explore groundbreaking advancements in stroke rehabilitation, focusing on innova ve approaches that enhance func onal recovery and quality of life. Discussions will cover the integra on of technology into Physical and Rehabilita…

Global Certification: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Developing the Rehabilitation Workforce

Id 121 Topic Global Rehabilitation Approaches Speakers Julia To Dutka USA, Lynne Moronski USA , Hazem Qannam Saudia Arabia , Beatrice Rey-Matias Phillipines With 2.4 billion people around the world needing rehabilitation care1, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes that a multidisciplinary approach offers the best likelihood for success in improving rehabilitation health outcomes worldwide.…

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

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 – Understand the Current Landscape of PRM in Namibia – Provide an overview of the public and private rehabilitation sectors, including workforce capacity, inpatient and outpatient care models,…

Lunch Break – Symposium Abbvie

Does Spasticity Need a New Name?

Topic Spasticity Speaker Francesco Gerard USA Chairs FRANÇOIS RANNOU FRANCE, FOURTASSI MARYAM MOROCCO