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Focused Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Calcific Tendinopathy of the Shoulder: An Evidence-Based Ultrasound-Guided Approach to Personalized Rehabilitation

Id 120 Topic Diagnostic & Practices Main Speaker Arianna Pesaresi Italy Co Speakers Attendees Extra Fees     This lecture will explore the application of ultrasound-guided extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in the treatment of calcific tendinopathy of the shoulder. Calcific tendinopathy is a common condition causing shoulder pain and functional limitations, primarily affecting individuals…

Pain After Spinal Cord Injury: Global Perspectives and Solutions for Africa

Id 124 Topic Pain Main Speaker Gül Mete Civelek Turkey Co Speakers Attendees Extra Fees     Spinal cord injury (SCI) remains one of the most complex and debilitating conditions in physical and rehabilitation medicine, particularly in low- and middle-income regions like Africa, where resources for comprehensive rehabilitation care may be limited. Pain after SCI,…

Navigating Motor Recovery in Patients with Stroke: Evidence and Latest Advances

Id 59 Topic Neurorehabilitation Main Speaker Muhammad Tawab Khalil, Pakistan Co Speakers Attendees Extra Fees     Stroke remains one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, with motor impairment being the most prevalent and functionally limiting consequence. As healthcare systems advance and dedicated stroke centers continue to emerge, the number of stroke survivors requiring…

Exploring Unmet Healthcare Needs in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Id 70 Topic neurorehabilitation Main Speaker Marwa Ghanmi Tunisia Co Speakers Elfeni Nedra Tunisia , Sahbi Mtawaa Tunisia Attendees Extra Fees     Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong condition that primarily affects movement and function [1]. People with CP commonly experience associated conditions including sensory impairment, intellectual disability and epilepsy [1]. They also experience…

Instrumental Gait Analysis Guiding Botulin Toxin Treatment: Goals for Lower Limb

Id 33 Topic Technology & Robotics Main Speaker Ismael Carneiro Portugal Co Speakers Attendees Extra Fees     Spasticity, a superior motor neuron disorder, is present in a large range of Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries. It is characterized by an abnormal increase in muscle tone and it can compromise movement and coordination and, therefore,…

Revolutionizing care in Africa: harnessing peer support and patient partnerships in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Id 92 Topic Community Main Speaker Sana SALAH Tunisia Co Speakers Attendees Extra Fees     The lecture aims to explore the vital role of peer support in enhancing rehabilitation practices across the continent. Its primary purpose is to highlight how shared experiences among patients can lead to improved engagement, outcomes, and community participation, particularly…

Optimizing the access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities in North Africa: An update in Tunisia and Morocco and recommendations for better access

Id 36 Topic community Main Speaker Sara Skalli Morocco Co Speakers Rihab Moncer Tunisia Attendees Extra Fees     Access to inpatient rehabilitation remains a major challenge in North Africa, where the demand for rehabilitation services far exceeds available resources. Bed shortages in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) departments, inefficient referral systems, and economic constraints…

Time Toxicity: The Side Effect of Rehabilitation Interventions That You’re Not Talking About

Id 22 Topic Research Main Speaker Nathan S Rosenber USA Co Speakers Attendees Extra Fees     Rehabilitation technology has advanced and more options have become available to people receiving care in our realm. With all medical decisions, we consider side effects of treatment including physical effects, cost and even potential societal impact. One side…

Personalized approach to rehabilitation: when genetics guides rehabilitation

Id 82 Topic Research Main Speaker Siham Chafai Elalaoui Morocco Co Speakers Attendees Extra Fees     The field of rehabilitation is evolving with the advent of new technologies and knowledge. Parallel to this, the growing understanding of genetics has opened new frontiers in personalized care, and modified the paradigm of “One size fits all”.…

Cinema as a Lever for Raising Awareness and Inclusion of People with Disabilities

Id 41 Topic Specific condition & Disabilities Main Speaker Hassane Benkhlafa Morocco Co Speakers Attendees Extra Fees     Demonstrate the impact of cinema as a tool for transforming social perceptions of people with disabilities (PWD), ✓ Share Insights from the Handifilm Festival to organize inclusive and inspiring events, ✓ Promote the integration of PWD…