Encompass Health is the USA’s largest provider of inpatient rehabilitation, discharging over 230,000 patients per year from our over 170 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. In this presentation, we will share how rehabilitation professionals implement, su [....] » Read More
Functional concerns related to Falls, Frailty and Failure-to-Thrive are often evident up to a decade before diagnosis or impairment. Rehab Professionals often miss the opportunity to pre-emptively identify these issues through validated testing in the 40 – 65 year old patie [....] » Read More
Acute & subacute nerve compression syndromes are encountered frequently as isolated entities or as a component or complication of other clinical conditions. Typical examples include compartment syndrome, tourniquet palsy and nerve compression in relation to injuries like acut [....] » Read More
The use of devices in skin treatment in cosmetology and body shaping has explicitly grown in line with the progress of the application of physical procedures with software programs. The principles of operation of these devices are primarily their biophysical effect on the human o [....] » Read More
This presentation dives into the evidence-based connection between sleep, pain, and mobility, equipping you with practical tools to assess and address sleep-related factors with geriatric patients. Learn to spot sleep-related contributors to fall risk, incorporate simple sleep sc [....] » Read More
Psychopharmacologic agents are best prescribed based on the underlying diagnosis rather than the symptoms. Before prescribing medications for attention and alertness after brain injury, possible contributing agents should be withdrawn if possible. Other therapeutic approaches suc [....] » Read More
Technology is evolving and having a colossal and important impact on rehabilitation. From artificial intelligence summaries of electronic medical records to precision diagnostic tools to therapeutic advances, the daily routine and toolkit of the rehabilitation provider has change [....] » Read More
Infrared imaging has emerged as a cutting-edge technology in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, offering a non-invasive, real-time, and quantitative assessment of physiological and biomechanical dysfunctions. This presentation will explore its role in early detection of muscul [....] » Read More
Experience of a multidisciplinary virtual pediatric complex neuro-disability clinic that was set up to ensure smooth transfer of clinical care of young people with complex needs using a multidisciplinary model. How to establish a multidisciplinary interdisciplinary service using [....] » Read More
Prosthesis embodiment refers to the integration of a prosthetic device into an individual’s sense of self, extending beyond its function as an assistive tool. While extensively studied in upper limb prosthetics, embodiment in lower limb prostheses remains less explored. Thi [....] » Read More
Objectives: Main: To study the reduction in neuropathic pain using immersive virtual reality as a modality. Secondary: To evaluate the presence of depersonalization in persons with spinal cord injury who have neuropathic pain and the effect of virtual reality on it. Trial Desi [....] » Read More
Pelvic floor rehabilitation is essential to manage elderly patients with obstructed defecation. Program of biofeedback will be discussed with prerequisite, indication, and mechanism of biofeedback in these patients with usage of other physical modalities to improve emptying of la [....] » Read More
Introduction: As individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) age, they often face declines in physical, cognitive, and sensory abilities, undermining independence and quality of life. Therapeutic environmental design offers a promising approach to mitigate these challenges by [....] » Read More
Background: Leucorrhea is a common gynaecological condition refers to the abnormal vaginal discharge experienced by many women. This condition is often associated by infections, hormonal imbalance, reproductive health issue. It is characterised by change in colour, consistency an [....] » Read More
Revolutionizing Senior Care: Leveraging Technology in Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Facilities Technology is transforming the way seniors receive care in rehabilitation and assisted living facilities. Innovative solutions are enhancing the quality of life, improving health [....] » Read More
Osteoarthritis is a chronic, debilitating disease affecting hundreds of millions of people around the globe. There are no disease-modifying drugs nor permanent treatment available except for knee arthroplasty. Combination of physical therapy, neuromuscular modulator, and unloader [....] » Read More
Objectives: The inclusion of persons with severe mental illness (SMI) in universities has become a focus of policy initiatives and an opportunity to promote their recovery. However, there is limited knowledge about the actual experiences of students with SMI in social and academi [....] » Read More
It has been noted by multiple researchers that there is Spontaneous Electrical Activity (SEA) at painful trigger points. This author has studied chronic muscle spasm and found that SEA is always present and appears to be the cause for the chronic nature of muscle spasm. Chronic m [....] » Read More
Fibrosis is associated with 45% of all deaths in developed countries and with changes in physical properties of many soft tissues associated with injury and diseases. My lab has developed a new instrument, the Vibrational OptoScope, to image and measure the mechanical properties [....] » Read More
This presentation explores the critical role of holistic early rehabilitation within acute care environments, emphasizing its transformative impact on patient outcomes, its potential to prevent Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS), and its effectiveness in reducing healthcare cost [....] » Read More
Outcome measures are fundamental tools in healthcare that provide a standardized approach to evaluating and monitoring patient progress, ensuring quality care, and enhancing overall patient outcomes. These measures are vital for assessing the effectiveness of interventions, guidi [....] » Read More
Pre-professionals believe studying the ethics of disability is not important and does not pertain to their future career in healthcare. Unfortunately, individuals fall into different fallacies of thinking when it pertains to people with physical disabilities: Fallacy of Authority [....] » Read More
Lumbar Disc Herniation (LDH) is a common degenerative condition causing Low Back Pain (LBP) and neuropathic pain due to nerve root irritation and compression. Previous studies have examined the microscopic changes in the spinal extensor muscles in people with LBP, with the MultiF [....] » Read More
Background: Stroke is a neurological condition characterised by acute focal injury due to infarction or haemorrhage. Post stroke impairment of hand dexterity is very common and return of hand function is an important rehabilitation goal for functional independence. Newer therapy [....] » Read More
Introduction: Ozone (O3) is an unstable allotropic form of oxygen that imparts an oxidizing activity with various biological components. It can generate its immune-modulating, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, virucidal, fungicidal, analgesic, and other properties depending on th [....] » Read More
Motion analysis is a method that uses image-based motion capture techniques to record and analyze the movement of human body segments. Our laboratory utilizes an optoelectronic system with cameras equipped with illuminators and CCD sensors for infrared radiation, along with passi [....] » Read More
Michael Oliver, a disability studies researcher, argued the medical model of disability can lead to inaccurate perceptions about the competencies of people with physical disabilities. What occurs is that the system focuses more on the condition and then objectifies the person to [....] » Read More
Background: This study examined the effectiveness of Information Technology (IT) in rehabilitation training for individuals with physical and Intellectual Disabilities (ID). With increasing integration of technology into healthcare, IT offers potential solutions to address limita [....] » Read More
Background and Aim: Patients with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (NICM), atrial fibrillation (AF), and congestive heart failure (CHF) often experience reduced exercise tolerance and impaired quality of life. Premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) and oxygen desaturation are frequent [....] » Read More
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are aggressive vascular anomalies that often result in significant morbidity. When present in the lower extremity, it can present with disabling consequences such as pain, hemorrhage, ulceration, dermatologic or osseous changes and clinical mani [....] » Read More
Background and Aims: Recovery of function in people with central nervous system (CNS) injury after stroke is very much like a relearning process that takes advantage of preserved sensorimotor circuits. Relearning can be optimised by providing appropriate proprioceptive (or deep s [....] » Read More
Aphasia is an acquired communication impairment caused by damage to the brain. Persons With Aphasia (PWAs) encounter difficulties communicating with others and often experience significant life-altering psychosocial outcomes (e.g., social isolation, loss of jobs and hobbies).Grou [....] » Read More
This is a discourse on the less known phenomenon of Collateral Sprouting (CS) in the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS), including the author’s original ideas & summary of articles published by the author in this field recently. The talk includes a general description of C [....] » Read More
This presentation dives into the world of POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and its impact in our patients in physiotherapy. Often POTS goes misdiagnosed with patients that have poor standing tolerance, postural hypotension and excessive fatigue without much [....] » Read More
Background: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a series of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by social disorders, rigid behaviors and narrow interests. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the prevalence of ASD has been increasing over the past 50 years. W [....] » Read More
Introduction: The evaluation of muscle function and quality is complex, and its difficult in the implementation in clinical practice. Grip strength has been used as a proxy for the ability to generate body force, but there is controversy about this. Isokinetic assessment integrat [....] » Read More
Title : Indications for shockwave in teenage athletes
Jay Spector, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM), United States
To understand the treatment, you first must understand the science behind the use of Shockwave therapy. Young athletes are specializing in sport at an early age and their physical training demands often get in the way of their natural development during adolescent and teen years, [....] » Read More
Title : Super shoes and athletics: Update 2025 – What does the evidence say
Matthew B Werd, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM), United States
Super shoes” - also referred to as “Advanced Footwear Technology” - continue to be a hot topic in athletics and sports medicine but are not without some controversy and misunderstanding amongst both athletes and healthcare providers. Benefits have been documente [....] » Read More
Title : Implementing AI and assistive technologies for people with disabilities: Opportunities and challenges
David Banes, Equitable AI Alliance, United Kingdom
Artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape for access and inclusion for disabled persons, bringing exciting opportunities and new challenges. In this session, we present the reality of the implementation of AI in the design and development of new assistive technologies [....] » Read More
Title : Acute traumatic spinal cord injuries impact of the model of service delivery comprehensive Active Physiological Conservative Management (APCM) and rehabilitation on the range of outcomes
Wagih El Masri, Keele University, United Kingdom
Traumatic Spinal Injuries can present with or without neural tissue damage. Both the force and the direction of the impact determine the presence or absence of neurological damage. The principles of management of the injured spine and of the patients with or without neural tissue [....] » Read More
Title : From chronic low back pain to vitality and joy: A qualitative study of people’s experiences with Esoteric Connective Tissue Therapy(ECTT)
Katharine Greenaway, Charles Sturt University, Australia
Background and Aim: Chronic Low Back Pain (LBP) is strongly correlated with increased levels of disability, absence from work and associated psychosocial problems. Research has shown evidence of abnormal thickening of the connective tissue (CT) of the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) o [....] » Read More
Title : Silos of specialized care: A cautionary tale
Ron Blehm, EEI Physio LLC, United States
Our practice and expertise is often focused on Differential Diagnosis and applying the best Evidence-based Practice to address or remediate the identified pathology. To that end, research is often set up to find the best intervention(s) to address the identified loss of function. [....] » Read More
Title : Setting up Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) clinic
Pradeep Deshpande, Hull University Teaching Hospitals, United Kingdom
A clinic was set up to provide advice to mild TBI patients discharged to community there was a rehab physician and he had access to psychologist. The importance of clinical psychology is to support to assess and address both the neuropsychological and psychological consequences o [....] » Read More
Title : Feasibility of an Augmented Reality (AR) novel approach for the rehabilitation of Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) patients with kinesiophobia
Catalina Vidal, Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile, Chile
Introduction: Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) is a prevalent and disabling condition often associated with kinesophobia, which can perpetuate pain and functional limitations. Current virtual reality-based rehabilitation tools show promise but are frequently inaccessible and fail to [....] » Read More
Title : Effects of cyriax manipulation and kinesio taping in premenstrual syndrome pain in younger females
Ankit Bhargava, Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University, India
Introduction: Menstrual pain was reported by 84.1% of women, with 43.1% reporting that pain occurred during every period and 41% reporting that pain occurred during some periods. The main aim of this study was to find out the effects of Kinesio taping in the reduction of pre-mens [....] » Read More
Title : Neurorehabilitation services in a South Indian Rehabilitation Institute (SIRI) – Issues and challenges
Samson Selvaraj J, Poovanthi Institute of Rehabilitation and Elder Care, India
India faces a growing burden of neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neurodegenerative disorders. However, the availability and accessibility of neurorehabilitation services remain limited and uneven. This problem is expected to worsen due to the ri [....] » Read More
Title : Association between arthropathy and peripheral neuropathies in adults with hemophilia
Aidee Gibraltar Conde, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico
Introduction: Musculoskeletal hemorrhages are the most frequent in people with hemophilia A and B (PWH), among them hemarthroses have an incidence of up to 70%, evolving to arthropathy. One of the neurological complications of arthropathies are injuries due to entrapment in perip [....] » Read More
Title : Advances in hemophilia rehabilitation
Aidee Gibraltar Conde, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico
Physical medicine and rehabilitation aim to evaluate, diagnose, prevent and treat disability in people. Specifically in patients with hemophilia, its objective is to maintain the highest degree of functional capacity and independence, maintain neuromusculoskeletal functioning as [....] » Read More
Title : Early postoperative mobilization reduces the risk of adhesive capsulitis following shoulder arthroscopy
Franchesca Morel, Universidad Iberoamericana, Dominican Republic
Introduction: Adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder is a frequent complication after shoulder arthroscopy, mostly associated with delayed postoperative mobilization. This condition often leads to fibrosis of the joint capsule, persistent pain, functional impairment, and even a s [....] » Read More