Keynote Presentation (In-Person)
Ron Blehm, EEI Physio LLC, United States
The term, “Degenerative Changes,” have been noted by many Chronic Pain Specialists to be associated with worse outcomes, yet the word “degeneration” is in the diagnosis. What can rehab do with a process that is degenerative (read as “inevitable [....] » Read More
Title : Disorders of diminished motivation: Diagnosis, assessment treatment, and emerging treatment options: A rehabilitation perspective
Vaidya Balasubramaniam, Illawarra and Shoalhaven Local Health District Hospitals, Australia
Disorders of diminished motivation broadly categorized range from Apathy syndrome on the mild end of the spectrum to Abulia, with the most severe form being Akinetic Mutism. These disorders significantly affect all domains of an individual’s physical, functional, and psycho [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of exergaming on BMI in overweight or obese xhildren and adolescents: Systematic review with meta-analysis
Roberta Sartori, IRCCS Materno-Infanitle Burlo Garofolo, Italy
Background: Pediatric obesity is a growing global health concern, associated with long-term physical and psychosocial complications. Active video games (AVGs, or exergames) have been proposed to increase physical activity in children and adolescents, yet evidence for their effect [....] » Read More
Title : Evaluating holistic care: The kafika house model of residential care and therapies for children with correctable disabilities in Tanzania
Sophie Knott, Kafika House, Tanzania, United Republic of
Many children in Tanzania and across Africa are living with treatable disabilities; conditions such as clubfoot, fluorosis, burn scar contractures, and cleft lip and palate create physical limitations and social stigma. Kafika house provides comprehensive, holistic care in [....] » Read More
Title : The role of a mobile cancer team in supporting interdisciplinary care for oncology patients in the acute inpatient rehab level of care
Blair Gorenberg, Shirley Ryan Abilitylab, United States
Many acute rehabilitation teams face challenges supporting patients with cancer diagnoses due to complex medical, functional, and psychosocial needs. At Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the Mobile Cancer Team (MCT) was developed to provide interdisciplinary consultation and education to [....] » Read More
Title : Orthopaedic manual therapy for TemporoMandibular Disorders (TMD): Integrating osteopathic techniques with physiotherapy
Srdjan Andjelkov, Manual Physical Therapy, Serbia
Background: Temporo Mandibular Disorders (TMD) affect up to one-third of adults across the lifespan and are a leading cause of non-dental orofacial pain. While patient education, self-management, and physiotherapy are core components of care, many clinics now combine physiotherap [....] » Read More
Title : Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(CFS) and Myalgia Encephalomyelitis (ME): A literature review on management principles and emerging therapies
Vaidya Balasubramaniam, Illawarra and Shoalhaven Local Health District Hospitals, Australia
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as Myalgia Encephalomyelitis (ME), is characterized by severe, persistent fatigue lasting more than six months, which is not alleviated by rest and significantly reduces previous levels of activity (Centres for Disease Control and Preven [....] » Read More
Title : Reversing functional decline through pulmonary rehabilitation integrating Baduanjin Qigong in an early-onset Asthma–COPD overlap: A case report
Cho Li Yin, Taichung Veterans General Hospital - VGHTC, Taiwan
Background: Asthma Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( COPD) overlap represents a clinical phenotype combining features of both asthma and COPD, often accompanied by airflow limitation, dyspnea, and reduced exercise capacity. Early-onset ACO is uncommon and frequently present [....] » Read More
Title : Functional outcomes of DSSA-Based pelvic rehabilitation combined with manual therapy and Electrostimulation in men after oncologic surgery: A retrospective case series
Eren Uyar, Fizyomen Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Center , Turkey
Objective: Pelvic floor dysfunction, pain, impaired muscle control, and reduced quality of life are common consequences following oncologic surgeries such as rectal and testicular cancer procedures in men. This retrospective case series aimed to investigate the effects of a DSSA- [....] » Read More