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  • Thursday, Oct 31st
    2:30 PM – 3:30 PM  
    NIDILRR ARRT Fellows Symposium 4502
    Location:  Wedgewood
    Corresponding Presenter: Linda Vo, MPH (she/her/hers) – National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research
    Moderator: Allen W. Heinemann, PhD FACRM (he/him/his) – Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    TechnologyAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationClinical PracticeDiversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Thursday, Oct 31st
    2:30 PM – 3:30 PM  
    Effects and Mechanisms of Exercise on Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels and Clinical Outcomes in People with Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis 4045
    Location:  Cortez B
    Presenter: Erwin E. H van Wegen, PhD – Amsterdam University Medical Center
    Corresponding Presenter: Mark A. Hirsch, PhD, FACRM, FPRD – Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Carolinas Rehabilitation
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Daan G.M Kaagman – Amsterdam University Medical Center
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Natalie E. Cignetti, MD – Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Emily Rothermel, MD – Atrium Health, Carolinas Rehabilitation
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Tim Vanbellingen, PhD – University Bern
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationArts & NeuroscienceBehavioral Health SciencesClinical PracticeComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineInternationalLifestyle MedicineNeuroplasticity
  • Thursday, Oct 31st
    2:30 PM – 3:30 PM  
    Non-traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Part I - Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients from the Model System Pilot Study and National Data for Older Americans 9658
    Location:  Sapphire
    Corresponding Presenter: Anne Deutsch, PhD, RN, CRRN, FACRM, FARN (she/her/hers) – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
    Presenter: Yuying Chen, MD, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Amanda L. Botticello, PhD, MPH (she/her/hers) – Kessler Foundation
    Spinal Cord InjuryAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationBig DataHealth Services ResearchMeasurement
  • Thursday, Oct 31st
    2:30 PM – 3:30 PM  
    SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM: The Impact of Caregiving on the Brain Health of Black Men
    Location:  Governors Lecture Hall
    Presenter: Robert W. Turner, II, MS, Ph.D – George Washington University
    Corresponding Presenter: Amit Kumar, MPH, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Utah
    Corresponding Presenter: Patricia C. Heyn, PhD, FGA, FACRM (she/her/hers) – Center for Optimal Aging, Marymount University
    Aging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationBrain InjuryCaregiver Needs
  • Thursday, Oct 31st
    3:00 PM – 3:10 PM  
    NIDILRR ARRT: Intersecting Marginalized Identities Among People with Disabilities: Impact on Access to Employment Support Resources and Employment Outcomes 1134
    Location:  Wedgewood
    Presenting Author: Suyoung Kwon – University of Washington
    Non-presenting Author: Ivan R. Molton, PhD – University of Washington
    Diversity, Equity and InclusionAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationSpinal Cord Injury
  • Thursday, Oct 31st
    6:00 PM – 7:30 PM  
    PLENARY I: Shaping Hope: Empowering Minds Through Alzheimer's Rehabilitation 0881
    Location:  Chantilly Ballroom
    Presenter: Jeffrey M. Burns, MD, MS – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationBehavioral Health SciencesComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineNeuroplasticity
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    Harnessing Waves of Wellness: Benefits of Aquatic Exercise for Aging Adults' Cardiometabolic Health, Cognitive Ability, and Functional Mobility 9587
    Location:  Obelisk A
    Corresponding Presenter: Emily Dunlap, PT, PhD (she/her/hers) – The University of Texas at Austin
    Presenter: Manny M.Y Kwok, PT, MSc (she/her/hers) – Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Presenter: Prashanth Gopal, MPT – Qatar Rehabilitation Institute
    Presenter: Caroline Barmatz, BPT, MHA – Sheba Medical Center
    Aging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationCardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    Science Update: Rehabilitative Management of Non-motor Features in Parkinson Disease 0561
    Location:  Cortez A
    Presenter: Erwin E. H van Wegen, PhD – Amsterdam University Medical Center
    Presenter: Michele K. York, PhD, FACRM (she/her/hers) – Baylor College of Medicine
    Presenter: Catherine (Katie) Siengsukon, PT, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Monika M. Gross, BFA, MSME/T, M.AmSAT, M.ATI, M.STAT – The Poise Project
    Corresponding Presenter: Mark A. Hirsch, PhD, FACRM, FPRD – Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Carolinas Rehabilitation
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationArts & NeuroscienceComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineLifestyle MedicineNeuroplasticity
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    1:15 PM – 2:15 PM  
    Early Identification of Persons Living with Dementia at Point-of-care Hospitalization Using the Electronic Health Record in Addressing Readmissions 0580
    Location:  Sapphire
    Corresponding Presenter: Pamela S. Roberts, PhD, OTR/L, SCFES, FAOTA, CPHQ, FNAP, FACRM (she/her/hers) – Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Presenter: Debra S. Ouellette, MS/OTR/L, FAOTA,BCPR,SCLV,FNAP (she/her/hers) – Casa Colina Hospitals and Centers for Healthcare
    Presenter: Cynthia Chih-Ying Li, PhD, OTR/L – University of Texas Medical Branch
    Clinical PracticeAging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    1:15 PM – 2:15 PM  
    Fall-related Head Impact in Older Adults 9606
    Location:  Obelisk A
    Presenter: Lingjun Chen – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Corresponding Presenter: Jacob J. Sosnoff, PhD – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Presenter: James R. Fang – Kansas University Medical Center
    Presenter: Tobia Zanotto, PhD – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Aging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationClinical Practice
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    1:15 PM – 2:15 PM  
    SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM: Making an Impact: Tips on Conducting and Disseminating Policy-relevant Research S5
    Location:  Obelisk B
    Presenter: Anne Deutsch, PhD, RN, CRRN, FACRM, FARN (she/her/hers) – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
    Presenter: Jessica Edelstein, PhD, OTR – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
    Health Services ResearchAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationBig DataDiversity, Equity and InclusionMeasurement
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    1:15 PM – 2:15 PM  
    State of the Science: Dance and Neurorehabilitation 9635
    Location:  Peacock Terrace
    Corresponding Presenter: Lise C. Worthen-Chaudhari (she/her/hers) – The Ohio State University
    Presenter: Shreya Ghanekar, B.S. – The Ohio State University
    Aging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationArts & NeuroscienceCancer RehabilitationClinical PracticeComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineLifestyle MedicinePain Rehabilitation
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    1:15 PM – 2:15 PM  
    State of the Science on Mild Cognitive Impairment and Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome 9563
    Location:  Cortez B
    Corresponding Presenter: Julie M. Faieta – University of Pittsburgh
    Presenter: Hannes Devos, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Elisa F. Ogawa, PhD – VA Boston Healthcare System
    Presenter: Patricia C. Heyn, PhD, FGA, FACRM (she/her/hers) – Center for Optimal Aging, Marymount University
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineNeuroplasticityTechnology
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    3:00 PM – 4:00 PM  
    Aging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation Oral Presentations
    Location:  Obelisk A
    Aging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  
    Effect of Executive Function to Postural Control During Standing in People with Diabetes Mellitus – a Dual-task Study
    Location:  Cortez D
    Presenting Author: Kai Cheng, MS – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Non-presenting Author: Carl Luchies – University of Kansas
    Non-presenting Author: Hannes Devos, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Non-presenting Author: John Miles, MD – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Presenting Author: Chun-Kai Huang, PhD, MS, PT (he/him/his) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    MeasurementAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationNeurodegenerative DiseaseTechnology
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  
    Home Health Admission Source and Episode Timing Differ for People with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias 4367
    Location:  Obelisk A
    Presenting Author: Sara Knox, PT, DPT, PhD – Medical University of South Carolina
    Non-presenting Author: Kit N. Simpson, DrPH (she/her/hers) – Medical University of South Carolina
    Non-presenting Author: Jada M. Johnson, MS – Medical University of South Carolina
    Non-presenting Author: Mary Dooley, PhD – Medical University of South Carolina
    Health Services ResearchAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationNeurodegenerative Disease
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    3:30 PM – 3:45 PM  
    Can Maximum Isometric Squat Force Predict the One Repetition Concentric Squat and Eccentric Squat Maximums? 4364
    Location:  Obelisk A
    Corresponding Presenter: Michael A. Dunn, BS (he/him/his) – University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Non-presenting Author: Phuong Quach, MPH, PhD Candidate (she/her/hers) – Lab Supervisor
    Presenting Author: Harshvardhan Singh, PT, MS, PHD – University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Non-presenting Author: Donald H. Lein, PT, PhD – Lab Supervisor
    Clinical PracticeAging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    3:30 PM – 3:45 PM  
    Living Longer and Stronger with SCI: Using Participatory Research to Develop an Online Group Health Promotion Program for People Aging with SCI 1144
    Location:  DeSoto A
    Presenting Author: Susan Robinson-Whelen, PhD (she/her/hers) – TIRR Memorial Hermann / Baylor College of Medicine
    Non-presenting Author: Rosemary B. Hughes, PhD, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Montana
    Non-presenting Author: Linda Norah-Davis, JD, Juris Doctorate – None
    Non-presenting Author: Garett L. Parrish, MS – TIRR
    Non-presenting Author: Heather B. Taylor, PhD (she/her/hers) – TIRR Memorial Hermann
    Spinal Cord InjuryAging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    3:45 PM – 4:00 PM  
    Implementing 3-steps Workout for Life to Support Patient Functional Outcomes in Home Health: Facilitators, Barriers, and Preliminary Findings 4363
    Location:  Obelisk A
    Presenting Author: Chiung-ju Liu, PhD, OTR/L, FGSA – University of Florida
    Non-presenting Author: Consuelo Kreider, PhD, OTR/L – University of Florida
    Non-presenting Author: Santanu Datta – University of Florida
    Clinical PracticeAging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    3:00 PM – 3:15 PM  
    Multiple Long Term Chronic Conditions Are Associated with Long-term Declined Physical Quality of Life in Older Adults with or at Risk of Knee Osteoarthritis 8257
    Location:  Obelisk A
    Presenting Author: Aqeel M. Alenazi, n/a – Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
    Non-presenting Author: Badr A. Alqahtani, n/a – Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
    Aging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationBig Data
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    4:15 PM – 5:15 PM  
    Changes in Bone Parameters in Response to Electrical Stimulation Exercise After Spinal Cord Injury 4044
    Location:  Cortez D
    Corresponding Presenter: Ashraf S. Gorgey, PhD, MPT, FACSM, FACRM – Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center
    Presenter: Dora Ifon, PhD, AGPCNP-BC – Richmond VA Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia
    Presenter: David R. Dolbow, PhD, DPT, RKT – Physical Therapy Program and College of Osteopathic Medicine, William Carey University
    Spinal Cord InjuryAging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    4:15 PM – 5:15 PM  
    Frailty Measurement and Management: A Multidisciplinary Perspective 9609
    Location:  Obelisk A
    Corresponding Presenter: Maria C. Swartz, PhD, MPH, RDN, LD – The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
    Presenter: Saurabh Mehta, PT, PhD, GCS – East Tennessee State University
    Presenter: Pavithra Indramohan, MD, FACP – Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
    Presenter: Diane M. Collins, PhD, OT – Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
    Presenter: Vanina Dal Bello-Haas, PT, PhD – McMaster University
    Aging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationClinical Practice
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    4:15 PM – 5:15 PM  
    Pressure Ulcers, Prevention and Treatment: A Basic Toolbox for the Rehabilitation Specialist with Focus on Quality of Life 9590
    Location:  Milan
    Corresponding Presenter: Hubert B. Vuagnat, MD (he/him/his) – Woundcare Program, Geneva University Hospitals
    InternationalAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationClinical PracticeLeadershipPediatric RehabilitationSkin ManagementSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeTrauma
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    4:15 PM – 5:15 PM  
    The Effect of Perturbations on Postural Control in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment 9579
    Location:  Cortez B
    Corresponding Presenter: Hannes Devos, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Presenter: Sodiq Fakorede (he/him/his) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Lydia Pemberton – KU Medical Center
    Presenter: Nesreen Alissa, PT, MS (she/her/hers) – University of Maryland, Baltimore
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationNeuroplasticityTechnology
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    4:15 PM – 5:15 PM  
    The Role of Rehabilitation Medicine in Addressing the Public Health Crisis of Exposure to Environmental Toxins 0600
    Location:  Cortez A
    Corresponding Presenter: Brian Downer, PhD, FACRM – University of Texas Medical Branch
    Presenter: Sara Knox, PT, DPT, PhD – Medical University of South Carolina
    Presenter: Mark A. Hirsch, PhD, FACRM, FPRD – Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Carolinas Rehabilitation
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationHealth Services Research
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    Dementia Prevention 2024 Session I 9564
    Location:  Monet
    Corresponding Presenter: Kurt V. Gold, MD (he/him/his) – Fitness Research Institute
    Presenter: Daniel H. Daneshvar, MD, PhD – Harvard Medical School
    Presenter: Catherine (Katie) Siengsukon, PT, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Presenter: Michele K. York, PhD, FACRM (she/her/hers) – Baylor College of Medicine
    Presenter: Brian Downer, PhD, FACRM – University of Texas Medical Branch
    Presenter: Rajagopal V. Sekhar, MD (he/him/his) – Baylor College of Medicine
    Presenter: Patricia C. Heyn, PhD, FGA, FACRM (she/her/hers) – Center for Optimal Aging, Marymount University
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationAthlete Development & Sports RehabilitationBrain InjuryClinical PracticeDiversity, Equity and InclusionLifestyle MedicineRehabilitation Treatment Specification SystemTrauma
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    10:30 AM – 11:30 AM  
    Dementia Prevention 2024: sleep, Diet, and Reversing Age-related Cognitive Decline: Evidence from Translational Studies- 9632
    Location:  Monet
    Corresponding Presenter: Kurt V. Gold, MD (he/him/his) – Fitness Research Institute
    Presenter: Catherine (Katie) Siengsukon, PT, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Presenter: Michele K. York, PhD, FACRM (she/her/hers) – Baylor College of Medicine
    Moderator: Jeffrey M. Burns, MD, MS – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Presenter: Rajagopal V. Sekhar, MD (he/him/his) – Baylor College of Medicine
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationClinical PracticeComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineLifestyle Medicine
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    10:30 AM – 11:30 AM  
    Evidence to Practice: How to Integrate Dual Sensory Loss Specific Health and Rehabilitation into Aging Research and Clinical Practice 4527
    Location:  Ming
    Presenter: Atul Jaiswal, PhD, MSW, OT – Postdoctoral fellow
    Corresponding Presenter: Renu Minhas, M.A. (she/her/hers) – DeafBlind Ontario Services
    Moderator: Mandeep Kaur, PhD – University of Texas Medical Branch
    Aging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationClinical PracticeHealth Services ResearchNeurodegenerative DiseaseTechnology
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    10:30 AM – 11:30 AM  
    Frailty in Multiple Sclerosis: Epidemiology, Assessment, and Intervention Strategies 9616
    Location:  Cortez A
    Corresponding Presenter: Tobia Zanotto, PhD – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Presenter: Jacob J. Sosnoff, PhD – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Presenter: Herbert Karpatkin, PT, DSc, NCS, MSCS – Hunter College
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseAging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    10:30 AM – 11:30 AM  
    Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT)®: an Introduction to Science, Theory and Practice 1614
    Location:  Obelisk B
    Corresponding Presenter: Corene Patricia P. Thaut, PhD, MM – The University of Toronto/The Academy Of Neurologic Music Therapy
    Presenter: Michael H. Thaut, PhD – University of Toronto
    Aging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationBrain InjuryClinical PracticeComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineNeurodegenerative DiseasePediatric RehabilitationRehabilitation Treatment Specification SystemStroke
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    11:45 AM – 12:45 PM  
    Aging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation Networking Group
    Location:  Rosetta
    Moderator: Amit Kumar, MPH, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Utah
    Aging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  
    Can Back Extensions Predict the Maximum Squat Values for the Isometric, Eccentric, and Concentric Squats? 4366
    Location:  Ming
    Corresponding Presenter: Michael A. Dunn, BS (he/him/his) – University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Non-presenting Author: Phuong Quach, MPH, PhD Candidate (she/her/hers) – Lab Supervisor
    Presenting Author: Harshvardhan Singh, PT, MS, PHD – University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Clinical PracticeAging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    3:30 PM – 3:45 PM  
    Multisite Musculoskeletal Pain Are Associated with Long-term Declined Physical Quality of Life and Knee-related Quality of Life in Older Adults Knee OA
    Location:  Madrid
    Presenting Author: Badr A. Alqahtani, n/a – Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
    Non-presenting Author: Aqeel M. Alenazi, n/a – Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
    Non-presenting Author: Mohammed Alshehri – jazan university
    Pain RehabilitationAging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM  
    Advances and Challenges in Using Evidence-based AI Driven Technology Platforms for Cognitive and Speech Therapy to Increase Patient Outcomes and Improve Clinician Productivity 1592
    Location:  Cortez A
    Corresponding Presenter: Noah Poskanzer, PT, DPT – Constant Therapy
    Presenter: Swathi Kiran, PhD, CCC-SLP (she/her/hers) – Boston University
    Presenter: Susan Wortman-Jutt, MS, CCC-SLP (she/her/hers) – Burke Rehabilitation
    Presenter: Thomas L. Southern, Jr., SLPD, CCC-SLP – Elara Caring
    TechnologyAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationBrain InjuryCaregiver NeedsClinical PracticeMeasurementNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticityStroke
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM  
    New Development in Measuring Cognitive Function in Rehabilitation: Measurement Options for Use in Research, Clinical Screening, and Remote Assessment 9641
    Location:  Metropolitan
    Corresponding Presenter: Manrui Zhang Zhang (she/her/hers) – Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    Presenter: EMILY HO, PhD – Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    Presenter: RICHARD GERSHON, PhD – Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    Presenter: Cindy J. Nowinski, MD, PhD (she/her/hers) – Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    MeasurementAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationClinical Practice
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM  
    Physical Activity Behaviors in Older Adults Among Ethnic and Racial Minorities: Challenges and Opportunities 4511
    Location:  Wedgewood
    Corresponding Presenter: Mandeep Kaur, PhD – University of Texas Medical Branch
    Presenter: Saurabh Mehta, PT, PhD, GCS – East Tennessee State University
    Presenter: Neha Dewan, MPT PhD (she/her/hers) – Western University of Health Sciences
    Aging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationBehavioral Health SciencesLifestyle Medicine
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM  
    Suicide Prevention and Firearm Safety in Rehabilitation Patients 9578
    Location:  Madrid
    Corresponding Presenter: Katharine Gionet, PsyD – Marcus Institute for Brain Health
    Presenter: Hari H. Venkatachalam, MPH, CPH – Department of Veterans Affairs
    Presenter: Stephanie Oduro, OTD, OTR/L – Concordia University Wisconsin
    Presenter: Shannon Miles, PhD – James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
    Clinical PracticeAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationBrain InjuryMilitary and Veterans AffairsNeurodegenerative DiseaseSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM  
    Where to Start? Identifying Datasets for Rehabilitation and Disability Health Services Research 0602
    Location:  Obelisk A
    Corresponding Presenter: Brian Downer, PhD, FACRM – University of Texas Medical Branch
    Presenter: Cait Brown, PhD(c), CCC-SLP (she/her/hers) – University of Washington
    Presenter: Cynthia Chih-Ying Li, PhD, OTR/L – University of Texas Medical Branch
    Presenter: Jessica Edelstein, PhD, OTR – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
    Health Services ResearchAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationBig Data
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    The Effects of Therapeutic Singing and Expiratory Muscle Strength Training on Cough and Respiratory Control in Parkinson’s Disease 1136
    Location:  Peacock Terrace
    Presenting Author: Jessy Brown, PhD, CCC-SLP, MT-BC (she/her/hers) – Therapy Abroad
    Non-presenting Author: Elizabeth L. Stegemöller, PhD, MT-BC (she/her/hers) – Iowa State University
    Arts & NeuroscienceAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineHealth Services ResearchNeurodegenerative Disease
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    12:45 PM – 1:45 PM  
    Advancements in Rehabilitation Sciences: 2024 Progress Report from the Alzheimer’s Disease Task Force 6476
    Location:  Sapphire
    Corresponding Presenter: Julie M. Faieta – University of Pittsburgh
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    12:45 PM – 1:45 PM  
    Culturally Adapted Dementia Caregiver Training and Support for Diverse Caregivers 4510
    Location:  Monte Carlo
    Corresponding Presenter: Mansha Mirza, Phd, OTR/L – University of Illinois Chicago
    Presenter: Sumithra Murthy, PhD, MPH, MBBS – University of Illinois Chicago
    InternationalAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationClinical PracticeCultural CompetencyDiversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    12:45 PM – 1:45 PM  
    Fundraising, Incorporation, and Other Technology Startup Basics: A Panel Discussion Hosted by Startups Founders and Early-stage Employees 4522
    Location:  Obelisk B
    Presenter: Kira Burns, MBA – Gravitrex, Inc
    Presenter: Kathryn Riccio, MS, OTR/L – Neurofenix, Inc
    Corresponding Presenter: Kristin Nuckols, OTD, MOT, OTR (she/her/hers) – Imago Rehab, Inc
    TechnologyAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationClinical PracticeLeadershipTechnologyWriting Grants & Getting Funded
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    12:45 PM – 1:45 PM  
    Leveraging Matching and Weighting Approaches in Rehabilitation Health Services Research 9602
    Location:  Coronado A
    Corresponding Presenter: Brian Downer, PhD, FACRM – University of Texas Medical Branch
    Presenter: Raj G. Kumar, PhD MPH – Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Presenter: Amit Kumar, MPH, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Utah
    Moderator: Brocha Z. Stern, PhD, OTR (she/her/hers) – Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Health Services ResearchAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationBig Data
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    12:45 PM – 1:45 PM  
    Music Is Medicine: Ask the Experts 9669
    Location:  Peacock Terrace
    Corresponding Presenter: Lise C. Worthen-Chaudhari (she/her/hers) – The Ohio State University
    Moderator: Jess Rushing, PhD, MT-BC – Colorado State University, School of Music, Theatre, and Dance
    Presenter: Elizabeth L. Stegemöller, PhD, MT-BC (she/her/hers) – Iowa State University
    Presenter: Gammon Earhart, PT, PhD, FAPTA (she/her/hers) – Washington University in St. Louis
    Arts & NeuroscienceAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineLifestyle MedicineNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticity
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    12:45 PM – 1:45 PM  
    Post-stroke Cognitive Impairment: Rehabilitation Strategies and SMART Goal Setting for People Who Experienced Stroke 4517
    Location:  Cortez D
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Pooja M. Jethani, DrOT, OTR/L – MGH IHP
    Presenter: Nabila Enam, OTD, OTR/L, RYT – Saint Joseph's University
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Anahita Amirpour, MSc, RNA (she/her/hers) – Karolinska Institutet
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Marina Charalambous, PhD – Cyprus University of Technology
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Mark T. Bayley, MD, FRCPC, CCPE – Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - UHN
    Presenter: Olivia SJ Crozier, BHSc, PhD (c) – University of Western Ontario
    StrokeAging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    12:45 PM – 1:45 PM  
    Update on Solutions for Increasing Use of Integrative Medicine in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology 9649
    Location:  Governors Lecture Hall
    Corresponding Presenter: Christina Semonick, SLPD, CCC-SLP (she/her/hers) – Clarity Speech Therapy Inc.
    Presenter: Megan C. Vaughan – Integrative Performance Labs
    Complementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationBrain InjuryCancer RehabilitationClinical PracticeCOVID-19Limb CareMilitary and Veterans AffairsPain RehabilitationPediatric RehabilitationStrokeTrauma
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  
    Leveraging Social Determinants of Health Data to Improve Post-acute Stroke Outcomes: Implications for Practice 9628
    Location:  Cortez B
    Corresponding Presenter: Emily Kringle, PhD, OTR/L (she/her/hers) – University of Minnesota
    Presenter: Carly Endres, MS, CBIST – University of North Dakota
    Presenter: Nandita Singh, MPH, OTR/L (she/her/hers) – NYU Langone Health - Rusk Rehabilitation
    Presenter: Molly K. Trammell, PT – Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
    Presenter: Eunice Park – Boston University
    StrokeAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationClinical PracticeDiversity, Equity and InclusionHealth Services Research
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  
    Providing Frailty Index-driven Outpatient Rehabilitation Services During Cancer Treatment: Insights from Research and Clinical Practice 1596
    Location:  Coronado D
    Corresponding Presenter: Kelley C. Wood, PhD, MS, ACSM-CEP, ACSM/ACS-CET (she/her/hers) – ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation, Select Medical
    Presenter: Deanna Meehan, PT, DPT, CLT – Kessler Rehabilitation Center
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Alaina M. Newell, PT, DPT (she/her/hers) – Select Medical
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Tiffany Kendig, PT, DPT, MPH – Select Medical
    Aging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationCancer RehabilitationClinical PracticeComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineHealth Services Research
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  
    SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM: “get up Offa That Thing, and Dance ‘til You Feel Better!” the Why and How of Encouraging Dance for People with Parkinson Disease S9
    Location:  Miro
    Presenter: Gammon Earhart, PT, PhD, FAPTA (she/her/hers) – Washington University in St. Louis
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationArts & NeuroscienceClinical PracticeComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    3:00 PM – 4:15 PM  
    CLOSING PLENARY: The Voice of Parkinson’s: Evidence for Singing as Medicine 0882
    Location:  Chantilly Ballroom
    Presenter: Elizabeth L. Stegemöller, PhD, MT-BC (she/her/hers) – Iowa State University
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