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4th Edition of Global Conference on

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

September 24-26, 2026 | London, UK

GCPR 2026

Jay Spector, Speaker at Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Congress
Keynote Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Treatment of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS): What is the evidence-based medical treatment
Jay Spector, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM), United States

To understand the treatment, you first must identify the cause of MTSS in that individual. Iontophoresis, phonophoresis, ice massage, ultrasound therapy, and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) could be effective in treating MTSS when compared with control. Low-energy laser [....] » Read More

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Matthew B Werd, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Keynote Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Sports medicine care of the foot and ankle: Now and into the future
Matthew B Werd, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM), United States

Lower extremity sports injuries are frequent, yet are often mis-understood on how best to diagnose and treat, and they continue be a hot topic in athletics amongst both athletes and healthcare providers. Early accurate diagnoses are necessary to formulate a treatment protocol on [....] » Read More

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Vaidya Balasubramaniam, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Keynote Presentation (In-Person)
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

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Blair Gorenberg, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
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

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Vaidya Balasubramaniam, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
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

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Sergey Suchkov, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Rehabilitative services through the view of Personalized and Precision Medicine (PPM) to secure the precision surgery outcome: Centers for surgery and post-operational reha-bilitation of the next step generation
Sergey Suchkov, N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences & InMedStar, Russian Federation

Despite an increasing focus on PPM (Personalized and Precision Medicine)-guided approach-es in daily healthcare services, their application in a rehabilitation context remains unexplored. To achieve the implementation of PPM concept into the post-operative rehabilitation related [....] » Read More

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Ramzi Abdu Alajam, Speaker at Rehabilitation Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Hamstring flexibility and its role in leg muscles strength and cervical postural alignment
Ramzi Abdu Alajam, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia

Hamstring muscle inflexibility might negatively impact the concentric strength of the hamstring and quadriceps muscles. Additionally, it may contribute to posterior pelvic tilt, which can affect spinal alignment and potentially exacerbate forward head posture. This study aimed to [....] » Read More

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Srdjan Andjelkov, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
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

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Raj Kumar, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Shoulder pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Ultrasound findings and clinical correlations
Raj Kumar, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), India

Introduction: Shoulder pain is a common yet underrecognized manifestation of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and identify structural abnormalities of shoulder pain in RA patients using High-Resolution musculoskeletal Ultra Sound [....] » Read More

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Sandip Rameshrao Dhole, Speaker at Rehabilitation Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Assessment of effectiveness of bupivacaine trigger-point injections in trapezius myofascial pain syndrome: A retrospective study
Sandip Rameshrao Dhole, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, India

Background: Trapezius Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a frequent cause of chronic neck and shoulder pain, contributing to disability and reduced quality of life. Trigger-Point Injections (TPIs) with local anesthetics are widely used, yet evidence for bupivacaine in this context [....] » Read More

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Nitesh Gonnade, Speaker at Rehabilitation Conferences
Poster Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Unlocking recovery: A randomized controlled trial of virtual reality-assisted rehabilitation after botulinum toxin-A in post-stroke spasticity
Nitesh Gonnade, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, India

Background: Stroke is a major cause of long-term disability, with upper limb dysfunction and spasticity significantly affecting independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Botulinum toxin type-A (BoNT-A) is the standard treatment for focal spasticity, but tone reduction al [....] » Read More

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Felipe Figueroa M, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Title : Pain management based on neuroscience and behavioral science: Towards a healthy and sustainable lifestyle
Felipe Figueroa M, The Society of Kinesiologists in Mental Health (SOKISAM), Chile

The contemporary understanding of pain has evolved from a biomedical model focused on tissue damage to more integrative perspectives, supported by advances in neuroscience and behavioral science. Various studies demonstrate that pain is a multifactorial experience modulated by ne [....] » Read More

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Eren Uyar, Speaker at Rehabilitation Conferences
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
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

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David John Wortley, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Keynote Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Wearables and health - The human machine manual
David John Wortley, World Lifestyle Medicine Education Services, United Kingdom

The rapid evolution of wearable technologies is transforming the way individuals understand, monitor, and manage their health. From smartwatches and biosensors to AI-enabled health platforms, wearable devices are creating a new paradigm of continuous, personalized, and preventive [....] » Read More

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Vaidya Balasubramaniam, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Keynote Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Best practice guidelines for the use of pharmacological neuromodulation in disorders of diminished motivation: A comprehensive approach
Vaidya Balasubramaniam, Illawarra and Shoalhaven Local Health District Hospitals, Australia

Disorders Of Consciousness (DOC) are severe acquired brain injuries leading to alterations of arousal, awareness, and responsiveness. Traditionally, DOC comprised three distinct states: coma (or comatose state), vegetative state/unresponsive wakefulness syndrome (VS/UWS), and the [....] » Read More

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Subramanya Adiga, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Keynote Presentation (In-Person)
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Subramanya Adiga, Middlemore Hospital, New Zealand

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Sergey Suchkov, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Keynote Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Personalized and Precision Medicine (PPM) as a unique healthcare model through biodesign inspired & biotech driven translational applications and upgraded business marketing to secure the human healthcare and biosafety
Sergey Suchkov, N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences & InMedStar, Russian Federation

Traditionally, a disease has been defined by its clinical presentation and observable charac-teristics, not by the underlying molecular mechanisms, pathways and systems biology-related processes specific to a particular patient (ignoring persons-at-risk). A new systems approach t [....] » Read More

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Nicole Langevin, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Training without harm: Recognizing, addressing, and preventing emotional & mental abuse in youth sports
Nicole Langevin, Nicole Langevin, NAWGJ, USA Gymnastics, United States

High level youth sports demand discipline, precision, and consistency. While many coaches seek to foster excellence, systemic issues of emotional and mental abuse can remain hidden. Drawing from my personal experience as a former Junior Olympic National Level gymnast and my profe [....] » Read More

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Marco Machado, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title : A multifactorial approach to creatine in fall prevention among the elderly: From Akt/mTOR signaling to cognitive function
Marco Machado, Fundacao Universitaria de Itaperuna, Brazil

Falls in the elderly represent a critical challenge in physical medicine and rehabilitation, resulting from a complex interplay between neuromuscular decline and the impairment of executive functions. This study aims to analyze how creatine both dietary and supplemented can act a [....] » Read More

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Sergey Suchkov, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Stem cell technologies to integrate biodesign-related tissue engineering within the frame of cell-based regenerative medicine: Towards the preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative resources and benefits
Sergey Suchkov, N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences & InMedStar, Russian Federation

Fundamental insights into cellular development, lineage commitment, and regenerative sig-nalling are driving innovations in therapy and design-driven tissue engineering. Stem Cell (SC) biology and applications examine the core mechanisms that regulate self-renewal, differentiatio [....] » Read More

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Mariam A Simonyan, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title : The effect of a polypeptide angioprotector on the effectiveness of rehabilitation of patients with atherosclerosis of the lower extremities who have suffered acute myocardial infarction and have type 2 diabetes mellitus: A prospective controlled study
Mariam A Simonyan, National Medical Research Center for Rehabilitation and Balneology, Russian Federation

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of mortality in the Russian Federation, with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) holding a particular place in the structure of population disability. The presence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in patients after AM [....] » Read More

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Ahmad Sahely, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Understanding the impact of self-efficacy on goal attainment in self-management physical training after stroke
Ahmad Sahely, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia

Background and Objective: Stroke incidence continues to rise, largely due to an aging population. Increasing pressure on healthcare services—exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic—has led to greater emphasis on self-management approaches in stroke rehabilitation. Self-e [....] » Read More

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Guan Woei Tseng, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Center of Pressure (COP) characteristics for identifying kyphotic and scoliotic postural tendencies: A preliminary study
Guan Woei Tseng, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan

Background: Postural abnormalities, such as kyphosis and scoliosis, are significant health concerns that can lead to musculoskeletal pain and functional limitations. Quantitative assessment of postural control through Center of Pressure (COP) analysis provides an objective method [....] » Read More

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Deepak Kumar, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Assessing Assistive Technology (AT) use and unmet need in a rural-serving tertiary hospital in India: Evidence from a cross-sectional pilot survey
Deepak Kumar, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, India

Assistive Technology (AT) is essential for improving functioning and participation among people with disabilities, yet access remains limited in many low- and middle-income countries. Evidence on AT needs and access barriers in rural India remains scarce. This study aimed to asse [....] » Read More

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Mishra Sudhir Ramkishore, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Predicting risk factors for falls among lower limb prosthetic users —A cross-sectional study
Mishra Sudhir Ramkishore, King George’s Medical University, India

Background: People who use prosthetics are more likely to fall, which can cause injuries, decreased mobility, psychological anguish, and loss of confidence. These outcomes can eventually impact their independence and quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate variables that pr [....] » Read More

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Rahul Hajare, Speaker at Rehabilitation Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Comparative effects of muscle energy technique, foam rolling and ergon technique on hamstring flexibility: A simplified approach for young individuals in a modern rehabilitation study
Rahul Hajare, Sandip University, India

This study aimed to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of three manual therapy techniques Muscle Energy Technique (MET), Foam Rolling (FR) and the ergon technique in improving hamstring flexibility. The effectiveness of static stretching and the M2T Blade was not include [....] » Read More

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Myrone Swenson A Jayme, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Ultrasound evidence findings of bilateral humeral head avascular necrosis in a patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): A case report
Myrone Swenson A Jayme, Ospital ng Makati, Philippines

Introduction: A Vascular Necrosis (AVN) is a common complication of SLE, which is due to the disease itself and its treatment. A review of literature showed that only 1 out of 20 cases (5%) of osteonecrosis in SLE will develop at the humeral head, considerably less commonly affec [....] » Read More

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Ashot Khachatryan, Speaker at Rehabilitation Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Hydrogen medicine: An innovative modality for enhancing recovery and functional outcomes in physical medicine and rehabilitation
Ashot Khachatryan, National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, Armenia

Modern Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) seeks effective strategies to accelerate tissue repair, manage pain and fatigue, and restore optimal function. Hydrogen medicine, founded on the application of active hydrogen, offers a novel, scientifically-grounded approach [....] » Read More

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Mohammad Rafiqul Alam, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
Mohammad Rafiqul Alam, Cumilla Diabetic Association is located in Bagichagaon, Bangladesh

Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by gradual, painful restriction of both active and passive shoulder motion with normal radiographic findings except possible osteopenia. This presentation covers the anatomy of the shoulder, biomechanics of sho [....] » Read More

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Charity Mukutuma, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Closing the data–action gap: Leveraging public health surveillance to improve rehabilitation outcomes in low-resource settings
Charity Mukutuma, University of Lusaka, Zambia

Public health surveillance systems are widely recognized as essential tools for disease prevention and control; however, their role in informing rehabilitation planning and improving long-term functional outcomes remains underexplored, particularly in low-resource settings. While [....] » Read More

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Ady M Correa, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title : Rehabilitation in head and neck cancer
Ady M Correa, University of Miami, United States

Head and neck cancer and its treatments, including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, often result in significant functional impairments that affect swallowing, mouth opening (trismus), speech, neck and shoulder mobility, posture, and overall quality of life. These impairments [....] » Read More

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Shraddha Baldania, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title : Effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) intervention in enhancing motor and cognitive functions in Down Syndrome (DS)
Shraddha Baldania, Department of Physical Therapy Enjoy Rehab PT PC, United States

Down Syndrome (DS) is a chromosomal disorder and is most commonly associated with cognitive impairments, motor dysfunction, and developmental delays. Various therapeutic interventions have been implemented to improve developmental milestones and enhance the quality of life in DS [....] » Read More

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Massimo Piracci, Speaker at Rehabilitation Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title : Rehabilitation protocols following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction versus primary repair: A criteria-based approach
Massimo Piracci, Medcare Orthopedic and Spine Hospital, United Arab Emirates

Background: Return to safe, functional sport after ACL surgery depends as much on the rehabilitation pathway as on the surgical technique. Recent interest in primary ACL repair for selected proximal tears has renewed the need to define pragmatic, evidence informed rehab pathways [....] » Read More

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Ki Ji Lee, Speaker at Rehabilitation Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title : Muscle imbalance effects on musculoskeletal injuries (sport injuries), and new treatment through muscle regeneration by activation of quiescent muscle stem cells
Ki Ji Lee, Busan National Medical University, Korea, Republic of

Many sports require an athlete to repeat the same motion or movement time and time again which can cause the athlete's body to become unbalanced. This repetitive use by the same muscle groups causes certain muscles to become much stronger than their opposing muscles. About 65 [....] » Read More

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Olena Bakai, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title : Autonomic regulation through structured yoga intervention in post-COVID anxiety
Olena Bakai, International Yoga Therapy Center Sense, Ukraine

Post-COVID anxiety has emerged as a persistent condition associated with autonomic nervous system dysregulation following SARS-CoV-2 infection. Increasing evidence suggests that neuroinflammatory responses, hypoxia, and Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal (HPA) axis imbala [....] » Read More

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Mohamed Medaouar, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Poster Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Characteristics of the management of spastic foot in adult vascular hemiplegic patients: About 102 cases
Mohamed Medaouar, Army Central Hospital, Algeria

Introduction: Spasticity of the lower limb occurs in nearly 20% of cases. In hemiplegic patients, progression to equinovarus foot is the most frequent neuro-orthopedic deformity. The frequency is estimated at 20%, 80% of patients recover walking ability within 6 months followi [....] » Read More

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Wang Congxiao, Speaker at Rehabilitation Conferences
Poster Presentation (In-Person)
Title : The impact of mirror therapy soft hand rehabilitation machine training on cortical activation in stroke patients: An fNIRS study
Wang Congxiao, Capital Medical University, China

Objective: Post-stroke hand dysfunction is a primary cause of decreased ability in daily living, and there is a significant demand for hand function rehabilitation. Soft-hand rehabilitation robot training based on mirror therapy is increasingly being applied in rehabilitation tra [....] » Read More

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Kenneth R Pelletier, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Title : Change your genes – Change your life: Epigenetics of longevity
Kenneth R Pelletier, University of California School of Medicine, United States

Biology is no longer destiny. Our DNA doesn’t determine our health and disease prospects, as geneticists once believed. According to the new science of epigenetics, the vast majority of our genes are fluid and dynamic and their expression is shaped by what we think and what [....] » Read More

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Marcia J Scherer, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Title : Evolving trends in assistive technology use
Marcia J Scherer, Institute for Matching Person and Technology, United States

Technology is evolving quickly 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 ha [....] » Read More

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Ron Blehm, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Title : A forgotten component of knee osteoarthritis
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&rdquo [....] » Read More

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Rachid El Khoury, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Title : Why do chronic pain patients suffer
Rachid El Khoury, Saint Joseph University, Saudi Arabia

Chronic pain patients suffer in ways that extend far beyond persistent physical symptoms. Their experience reflects a complex interaction of biological processes, psychological distress, and social disruption an interplay that modern pain science has increasingly illuminated. Des [....] » Read More

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Zhenhuan Liu, Speaker at Rehabilitation Conferences
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Title : Music therapy combined with acupuncture therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder
Zhenhuan Liu, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, China

Objective:To verify the efficacy of the psychological action rehabilitation on autism treated with Chinese medicine music therapy combined with acupuncture therapy. Methods: A total of 70 cases with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) were divided into an observation group 30 [....] » Read More

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Elizabeta Popova Ramova, Speaker at Physical Medicine Conferences
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Title : Treatment and prevention of decubitus ulcers or wound from preasure
Elizabeta Popova Ramova, MIT University, Republic of North Macedonia

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Salim Hirani, Speaker at Rehabilitation Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title : Refine Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) nerve conduction grading tool with case presentation
Salim Hirani, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, United Kingdom

Background: The severity of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) may be categorized in a number of ways utilizing one of a range of presently available grading tools. Detail grading system explained in this paper with case presentation. The aim of this research is to establish, using the [....] » Read More

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Chelsea Batty, Speaker at Rehabilitation Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title : Exercise rehabilitation in Plasma Cell Leukaemia (PCL): A case study in oncology care
Chelsea Batty, Wrexham University, United Kingdom

Plasma Cell Leukaemia (PCL) is an aggressive haematological malignancy defined as the presence of 5% or more circulating plasma cells. Prognosis is unfavourable with a median survival rate after treatment being 18 months. However, due to its rarity (1 in 1 million individuals dia [....] » Read More

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