3rd Edition of Global Conference on
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
September 15-17, 2025 | London, UK
Functional Health Strategies in Rehab
Functional health strategies in rehab focus on restoring patients’ ability to perform daily activities by strengthening core functions like balance, flexibility, and endurance. This approach combines physical therapy with practical movement exercises that simulate real-life activities, helping individuals improve their functional capacity. Techniques like functional training, posture alignment, and resistance exercises are integrated to enhance coordination, core stability, and physical resilience. Functional health strategies emphasize the importance of building muscle memory and balance, which are crucial for preventing future injuries. By centering on practical tasks, this rehabilitation approach empowers patients to regain independence, promoting confidence and supporting a quicker return to daily life. The goal is to ensure sustainable recovery that supports patients’ long-term health and activity levels.
Mel Glenn
Harvard Medical School, United States
Chadwick C Prodromos
Rush University, United States
Marcia J Scherer
Institute for Matching Person and Technology, United States
Roger H Coletti
Interventional Health, United States
Archana Vatwani
Old Dominion University, United States
Ron Blehm
EEI Physio LLC, United States
Aubrey Hope Shaw
University of Idaho, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Exploring the use of technology in inpatient rehabilitation hospitals
Elissa Charbonneau, Encompass Health, United States
Title : Pharmacologic approaches to attention and alertness after traumatic brain injury
Mel Glenn, Harvard Medical School, United States
Title : The technology we have, the technology we use, the technology we want
Marcia J Scherer, Institute for Matching Person and Technology, United States
Title : Infrared imaging in physical rehabilitation: A technological approach for veterans and military medicine
Marcos Brioschi, American Academy of Thermology, United States
Title : Indications for shockwave in teenage athletes
Jay Spector, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM), United States
Title : Super shoes and athletics: Update 2025 – What does the evidence say
Matthew B Werd, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM), United States