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  • 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  
    Long Term Remote Physical Activity Monitoring in Individuals with Neurological Impairments: Challenges, Patient Perspectives and Data Analytics 4060
    Location:  De La Salle
    Corresponding Presenter: Akhila Veerubhotla, PhD – Grossman School of Medicine
    Presenter: Neha Ingale, MS (she/her/hers) – Rusk Rehabilitation
    MeasurementBrain InjuryLifestyle MedicineStrokeTechnology
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    Investigating Dose as a Critical Gap in Exercise Therapy for Pain: From Meta-analysis to Pilot Clinical Trial 4061
    Location:  DeSoto A
    Presenter: Benedict J. Kolber, PhD – School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas
    Corresponding Presenter: Sonya Kim, PhD, CRC, BCB, FACRM – NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    Complementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineBehavioral Health SciencesClinical PracticeLifestyle MedicinePain 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
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM: Beyond the Performance Years: A Critical Appraisal of the Retired Soccer Player S1
    Location:  Rosetta
    Presenter: Dorian Dugmore, PhD – Wellness Academy
    Athlete Development & Sports RehabilitationCardiopulmonary RehabilitationLifestyle Medicine
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    1:15 PM – 2:15 PM  
    Heading in the Right Direction. Concussion Management in Soccer 1611
    Location:  Rosetta
    Corresponding Presenter: Ruairi Connolly, n/a – Cork University Hospital - Major Trauma Centre
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Ann Guernon, PhD, CCC-SLP – Lewis University
    Athlete Development & Sports RehabilitationBrain InjuryLifestyle MedicineTechnologyTrauma
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    1:15 PM – 2:15 PM  
    Lifestyle Interventions for Health and Wellness Promotion in People with Multiple Sclerosis 9562
    Location:  Cortez A
    Corresponding Presenter: Catherine (Katie) Siengsukon, PT, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Presenter: Brooks C. Wingo, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Presenter: Chungyi Chiu, CRC, LPC – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Presenter: Erwin E. H van Wegen, PhD – Amsterdam University Medical Center
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseLifestyle Medicine
  • 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
    4:15 PM – 5:15 PM  
    Emerging Science: Lifestyle Factors to Mitigate Cancer Related Cognitive Impairment 9580
    Location:  Monte Carlo
    Corresponding Presenter: Melissa Brie, PsyD – University of California, San Francisco
    Presenter: Arash Asher, MD – Cedars-Sinai
    Presenter: Christina Weyer Jamora, PhD, CBIST, RN – UCSF
    Presenter: Jessica Engle, D.O. – Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Kathleen Van Dyk, PhD – UCLA - Semel Institute
    Cancer RehabilitationBehavioral Health SciencesClinical PracticeComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineLifestyle Medicine
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    4:15 PM – 5:15 PM  
    Transforming Cancer Care Through a Lifestyle Medicine Approach 4529
    Location:  Ming
    Corresponding Presenter: Lynn Kim Jeong, OTD, OTR/L (she/her/hers) – City of Hope National Medical Center
    Presenter: Kayla Wei, OTD, OTR/L, CLT, DipACLM – City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center
    Cancer RehabilitationLifestyle Medicine
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    Concealment of Long-covid Symptoms: The Hidden Impact of Masking an Invisible Illness 1599
    Location:  Shelbourne (Verandah Building)
    Corresponding Presenter: Ella Wilson, OTD, OTR/L – University of Southern California
    Presenter: Erin Bussell, OTD, OTR/L, PAMS (she/her/hers) – University of Southern California
    Presenter: Marilyn Thompson, OTD, OTR/L (she/her/hers) – University of Southern California
    Presenter: Chantal Sotomayor, MA, OTR/L – University of Southern California
    COVID-19Behavioral Health SciencesClinical PracticeLifestyle Medicine
  • 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
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    Effects of Yoga in Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury: A Systematic Review 9598
    Location:  Coronado B
    Corresponding Presenter: Pey-Shan Wen, OTR/L, PhD – Georgia State University
    Presenter: Marianne H. Mortera, PhD, OTR/L – Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Ileana Herrin, OTR, CBIS-T – Memorial Hermann Health Systems
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Julia Kay Waid-Ebbs, PhD – Veterans Health Administration
    Brain InjuryClinical PracticeComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineLifestyle Medicine
  • 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  
    Emphasizing Pain Psychology as Part of Interdisciplinary Pain Programs 6485
    Location:  Peridot
    Presenter: Sarah C. Rispinto, PhD – Cleveland Clinic
    Corresponding Presenter: Lisa M. Gallagher, PhD, LPMT, MT-BC (she/her/hers) – Cleveland Clinic
    Pain RehabilitationArts & NeuroscienceLifestyle Medicine
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    10:30 AM – 11:30 AM  
    Wild Measurement: Strategies to Capture Meaningful Performance Improvements from Rehabilitation 9584
    Location:  Governors Lecture Hall
    Corresponding Presenter: Julie L. Schwertfeger, PT, DPT, PhD, MBA, CBIST, NCS – Rosalind Franklin University; Lovell FHCC VA
    Presenter: Allen W. Heinemann, PhD FACRM (he/him/his) – Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    Presenter: Marghuretta Bland, PT, DPT, MSCI – Washington University School of Medicine
    Presenter: Louis N. Awad, PT, DPT, PhD – Boston University
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Jane E. Sullivan, PT, DHS, MD – Northwestern University
    Presenter: Alex Wong, PhD (he/him/his) – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
    Non-presenting author: Sai Yalla, PhD – Rosalind Franklin University; Lovell FHCC VA
    MeasurementBehavioral Health SciencesBrain InjuryBurn RehabilitationCancer RehabilitationCardiopulmonary RehabilitationClinical PracticeComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineCultural CompetencyDiversity, Equity and InclusionEarly Mobilization/Rehabilitation in the Intensive Care UnitHealth Services ResearchLeadershipLifestyle MedicineMilitary and Veterans AffairsNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticityPain RehabilitationRehabilitation Treatment Specification SystemSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeTechnologyTelehealth
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    3:00 PM – 3:15 PM  
    Functional and Physiologic Correlates of Opioid Reduction in a Chronic Pain Population with Control Cohort: cause for Concern?
    Location:  Madrid
    Non-presenting Author: Tyler Salanoa – Fitness Research Institute
    Non-presenting Author: Michelle C. McAllister, N/A, Brigham Young University Provo-Student – Gold Clinic
    Non-presenting Author: Jonathan C. Huefner, PhD – Boys Town
    Non-presenting Author: Gracyn Little, n/a – Fitness Research Institute
    Non-presenting Author: Giselle Cruz, Bachelor's of Science – Fitness Research Institute
    Non-presenting Author: Scott Johnson, DO – Fitness Research Institute
    Presenting Author: Kurt V. Gold, MD (he/him/his) – Fitness Research Institute
    Pain RehabilitationClinical PracticeEthicsLifestyle MedicinePain Rehabilitation
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM  
    Apple Vision Pro: Opportunities for a New Method of Generating Accessible Environments 0592
    Location:  Cortez B
    Corresponding Presenter: Julie M. Faieta – University of Pittsburgh
    Presenter: Randall W. Huzinec, PT – University of Pittsburgh Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Cheng-Shiu Chung (he/him/his) – University of Pittsburgh
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Adit Bharat Shah – University of Pittsburgh
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Dan Ding, PhD – University of Pittsburgh
    TechnologyLifestyle MedicineNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticitySpinal Cord InjuryStrokeTelehealthSpasticity
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM  
    Apple Vision Pro: Opportunities for a New Method of Generating Accessible Environments 0592
    Location:  Cortez B
    Corresponding Presenter: Julie M. Faieta – University of Pittsburgh
    Presenter: Randall W. Huzinec, PT – University of Pittsburgh Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Cheng-Shiu Chung (he/him/his) – University of Pittsburgh
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Adit Bharat Shah – University of Pittsburgh
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Dan Ding, PhD – University of Pittsburgh
    TechnologyLifestyle MedicineNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticitySpinal Cord InjuryStrokeTelehealthSpasticity
  • 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  
    Using Surface Electromyography (SEMG) Biofeedback as an Adjunct to Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Rehabilitation 0576
    Location:  Topaz
    Corresponding Presenter: Sonya Kim, PhD, CRC, BCB, FACRM – NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    Presenter: Randy Neblett, MA, LPC, BCB – PRIDE (Productive Rehabilitation Institute of Dallas for Ergonomics) & Dallas Integrative Counseling
    Complementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineBehavioral Health SciencesLifestyle MedicinePain RehabilitationTechnology
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    Self-management Strategies for the Management of Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain 9673
    Location:  Topaz
    Corresponding Presenter: Neena K. Sharma, PT, PhD – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Presenter: Michael R. Brown, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT – University at Buffalo
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Monika M. Gross, BFA, MSME/T, M.AmSAT, M.ATI, M.STAT – The Poise Project
    Presenter: Lisa M. Gallagher, PhD, LPMT, MT-BC (she/her/hers) – Cleveland Clinic
    Pain RehabilitationBehavioral Health SciencesClinical PracticeLifestyle Medicine
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    Telehealth Adaptations of Community-based Programs for People with Brain Injury 9653
    Location:  Coronado C
    Corresponding Presenter: Enrico L. Quilico, PhD, MA, BEd – Baylor Scott & White Research Institute
    Presenter: Librada Callender, PhD, MPH – Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
    Moderator: Simon Driver, PhD (he/him/his) – Baylor Scott and White Research Institute
    Presenter: Stephanie F. Calhoun, B.S. (she/her/hers) – Baylor Scott & White Research Institute
    Presenter: Jasmine Herrera-Martinez, NCC,LPC-A (she/her/hers) – Baylor Research Institute
    Brain InjuryBehavioral Health SciencesClinical PracticeLifestyle MedicineStrokeTelehealth
  • 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
    2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  
    Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): Implementing an Interdisciplinary Group Program in an Outpatient Setting 9660
    Location:  Ming
    Corresponding Presenter: Emily M. Rich, PhD, MOT, OTR/L (she/her/hers) – Texas Woman's University
    Presenter: Geneva Kaplan-Smith, PT, DPT, NCPT, ATC (she/her/hers) – Tucson Medical Center
    Clinical PracticeCOVID-19Lifestyle MedicineCardiopulmonary RehabilitationInternational