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  • Wednesday, Oct 30th
    8:30 AM – 12:30 PM  
    IC7: Applications of Electrical Stimulation from Exercise to Neuromodulation-part 1 4057
    Location:  Coronado B
    Corresponding Presenter: Ashraf S. Gorgey, PhD, MPT, FACSM, FACRM – Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center
    Presenter: David R. Dolbow, PhD, DPT, RKT – Physical Therapy Program and College of Osteopathic Medicine, William Carey University
    Presenter: Kristin E. Musselman, PT, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Toronto/KITE
    Spinal Cord InjuryNeuroplasticityTelehealth
  • Wednesday, Oct 30th
    1:30 PM – 5:30 PM  
    IC8: Applications of Electrical Stimulation from Exercise to Neuromodulation-part 2 4058
    Location:  Coronado B
    Corresponding Presenter: Ashraf S. Gorgey, PhD, MPT, FACSM, FACRM – Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center
    Presenter: Dimitry Sayenko – Houston Methodist Hospital / Research Institute
    Presenter: Argyrios Stampas, MD, MS (he/him/his) – UT Health Science Center at Houston
    NeuroplasticitySpinal Cord InjuryStroke
  • Thursday, Oct 31st
    2:30 PM – 3:30 PM  
    Contributing Factors in Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury Morbidly and the Impact These Have on Rehabilitative Efforts 4048
    Location:  Coronado C
    Corresponding Presenter: Grace S. Griesbach, PhD (she/her/hers) – Centre for Neuro Skills
    Presenter: Sonia Villapol – Houston Methodist, Weill Cornell Medical College
    Presenter: Stefanie Howell, PhD (she/her/hers) – Centre for Neuro Skills
    Presenter: Linda J. Noble-Haeusslein, PhD – Dell Medical School, university of Texas Austin
    Brain InjuryClinical PracticeCOVID-19Diversity, Equity and InclusionNeuroplasticityTrauma
  • 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
    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  
    Advanced Technologies for Neurorehabilitation: Robotics for Upper Extremity 4055
    Location:  Wedgewood
    Corresponding Presenter: Rosalie H. Wang, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.) (she/her/hers) – University of Toronto
    Presenter: Kristin Nuckols, OTD, MOT, OTR (she/her/hers) – Imago Rehab, Inc
    Presenter: Stefanie Dunaway, MS OTR/L – Myomo Inc.
    Presenter: Kylie Cicero, MS, OTR/L (she/her/hers) – Harmonic Bionics
    SYMPOSIUM SERIES: Advanced Technologies for NeurorehabilitationTechnologyClinical PracticeNeuroplasticityStrokeSpasticity
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    Enhancing UE Functionality with Vivistim Therapy in Patients After Stroke; Success Stories and Digital Health Future 9644
    Location:  Parkview (Verandah Building)
    Non-presenting Contributor: Natasha Green – Microtranponder, Inc
    Presenter: Cecilia N. Prudente, PhD, PT (she/her/hers) – MicroTransponder
    TelehealthBrain InjuryNeuroplasticityRehabilitation Treatment Specification SystemStrokeTechnology
  • 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  
    Training and Sustaining: Knowledge Translation for Exoskeleton Usage Across the Continuum of Care 0555
    Location:  Senators Lecture Hall
    Corresponding Presenter: Zachary C. Crump, PT, DPT, NCS – Sheltering Arms Institute
    Presenter: Robert A. Weisbeck, Jr., PT, DPT, NCS, FDNC – Sheltering Arms Institute
    Presenter: Alexander Lavallis, ACSM EP-C – Sheltering Arms Corporation
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Kierstan Gastrock, DPT, NCS – Sheltering Arms Institute
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Brittnay Grimm, PT, DPT – Sheltering Arms Institute
    Clinical PracticeNeuroplasticitySpinal Cord InjuryStrokeTechnology
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    11:45 AM – 12:15 PM  
    Re-energize with the Complementary Integrative Rehabilitation Medicine Networking Group
    Location:  Trinity Ballroom
    Presenter: Megan C. Vaughan – Integrative Performance Labs
    Complementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineArts & NeuroscienceAthlete Development & Sports RehabilitationBehavioral Health SciencesBrain InjuryCaregiver NeedsMilitary and Veterans AffairsNeuroplasticityPain RehabilitationTrauma
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    1:15 PM – 2:15 PM  
    A Novel, Wearable Technology to Gain an "Inside View" of the Patient and Enhance Outcomes After Stroke 9614
    Location:  Wedgewood
    Corresponding Presenter: Divya Sadana – SynPhNe
    Corresponding Presenter: Subhasis Banerji, PhD (he/him/his) – SynPhNe Pte Ltd.
    Presenter: Mark Pedrotty, PHD (he/him/his) – Brain and Body Rehabilitation Psychotherapy LLC
    TechnologyBrain InjuryCaregiver NeedsNeuroplasticityRehabilitation Treatment Specification SystemStrokeTechnologyTelehealth
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    1:15 PM – 2:15 PM  
    Advanced Technologies for Neurorehabilitation: Wearables 4062
    Location:  Madrid
    Presenter: Rosalie H. Wang, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.) (she/her/hers) – University of Toronto
    Corresponding Presenter: Brad Willingham, PhD – Shepherd Center, Inc. - Atlanta, GA
    Non-Presenting Contributor: John T. Morris, PhD, FACRM (he/him/his) – Shepherd Center
    SYMPOSIUM SERIES: Advanced Technologies for NeurorehabilitationTechnologyBrain InjuryNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticitySpinal Cord InjuryStroke
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    1:15 PM – 2:15 PM  
    Neuromodulation for the Nervous System - Our Experience with Veterans and First Responders with Mental Health and Pain Challenges 9626
    Location:  Governors Lecture Hall
    Corresponding Presenter: Tanja Yardley, B.Sc.P.T. (she/her/hers) – Healthtech Connex
    Clinical PracticeArts & NeuroscienceBrain InjuryHealth Services ResearchMilitary and Veterans AffairsNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticityPain RehabilitationTechnologyTrauma
  • 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
    1:15 PM – 2:15 PM  
    Unlocking the Pain Puzzle: Innovative Approaches to Central Sensitization in Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome 9652
    Location:  De La Salle
    Corresponding Presenter: Susan V.D Doherty, PT,DPT – Memorial Hermann Health
    Pain RehabilitationBehavioral Health SciencesNeuroplasticity
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    2:30 PM – 3:30 PM  
    Neuroplasticity Networking Group
    Location:  De La Salle
    Moderator: Julie L. Schwertfeger, PT, DPT, PhD, MBA, CBIST, NCS – Rosalind Franklin University; Lovell FHCC VA
    Neuroplasticity
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    4:15 PM – 5:15 PM  
    Advanced Technologies for Neurorehabilitation: Data Science and AI 4063
    Location:  Manchester
    Corresponding Presenter: Brad Willingham, PhD – Shepherd Center, Inc. - Atlanta, GA
    Presenter: Rosalie H. Wang, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.) (she/her/hers) – University of Toronto
    Moderator: John T. Morris, PhD, FACRM (he/him/his) – Shepherd Center
    Presenter: Dennis Bjoern Veit (he/him/his) – tech2people GmbH
    SYMPOSIUM SERIES: Advanced Technologies for NeurorehabilitationTechnologyBrain InjuryNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticityTelehealthArtificial Intelligence
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    4:15 PM – 5:15 PM  
    Mild Intermittent Hypoxia and Neural Plasticity: From Autonomic Dysfunction to Mitochondrial Capacity to Sleep and Breathing 4519
    Location:  Monet
    Corresponding Presenter: Gino Panza, PhD – Wayne State University, Department of Veteran Affairs
    Presenter: Fei Zhao, PhD, MPT – Wayne State University, John D Dingell VA Medical Center
    Presenter: Alexandra Soltesz (she/her/hers) – Wayne State University, John D Dingell VA Medical Center
    Spinal Cord InjuryNeuroplasticitySpinal Cord Injury
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    4:15 PM – 5:15 PM  
    SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM: There’s a New Technology to Help Your Patients with Chronic Stroke. Why Aren’t You Using It? S10
    Location:  De La Salle
    Presenter: Teresa J. Kimberley, PT, PhD, FAPTA (she/her/hers) – MGH Institute of Health Professions
    Presenter: Isha Vora, PhD, OT – MGH Institute of Health Professions
    NeuroplasticityLeadershipStrokeTechnology
  • 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 Translation and Implementation of Intandem, a Novel Neurorehabilitation System for Chronic Stroke Walking Impairment 4052
    Location:  Wedgewood
    Corresponding Presenter: Brian Harris, MA, MT-BC, NMT/F – MedRhythms, Inc
    Presenter: Louis N. Awad, PT, DPT, PhD – Boston University
    Presenter: David J. Lin, MD – Massachusetts General Hospital
    StrokeArts & NeuroscienceBehavioral Health SciencesClinical PracticeMilitary and Veterans AffairsNeuroplasticityTechnology
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    Considerations for Integrating Noninvasive Brain Stimulation into Clinical Neurorehabilitation 0556
    Location:  Cortez B
    Corresponding Presenter: Jennifer A. Iddings, PhD (she/her/hers) – Shepherd Center
    Presenter: Hayk Petrosyan, PhD – JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
    Presenter: Talya K. Fleming, MD – JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, Rutgers-RWJMS, Hackensack Meridian SOM
    Presenter: Hang Jin Jo, PT, PhD (she/her/hers) – University at Buffalo
    Presenter: Sue Ann Sisto, PT, MA, PhD, FACRM – University at Buffalo
    Presenter: Julie L. Schwertfeger, PT, DPT, PhD, MBA, CBIST, NCS – Rosalind Franklin University; Lovell FHCC VA
    NeuroplasticityBrain InjuryNeurodegenerative DiseaseSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    Mindfulness and Nature-based Therapy: Foundations, Applications and Intersections 9624
    Location:  Topaz
    Corresponding Presenter: Megan C. Vaughan – Integrative Performance Labs
    Presenter: Matthew J. Wichrowski, MSW, HTR (he/him/his) – Rusk Rehabilitation NYU Langone Health
    Complementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineAthlete Development & Sports RehabilitationBehavioral Health SciencesBrain InjuryClinical PracticeComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineMilitary and Veterans AffairsNeuroplasticityPain RehabilitationTrauma
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    The Logistical Challenges and Successes of Starting a Vivistim Program 9630
    Location:  Obelisk B
    Corresponding Presenter: Kenneth T. Ngo, MD – Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
    Corresponding Presenter: April Coats, OTR/L – Brooks Rehabilitation
    TechnologyNeuroplasticityStroke
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    The State of the Art Science of Music: Clinical Applications 0557
    Location:  Peacock Terrace
    Corresponding Presenter: Brian Harris, MA, MT-BC, NMT/F – MedRhythms, Inc
    Arts & NeuroscienceBrain InjuryNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticityStroke
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  
    Re-energize: Yin and Yang Meditation: Finding Your Inner Self-compassion
    Location:  Trinity Ballroom
    Presenter: Megan C. Vaughan – Integrative Performance Labs
    Complementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineArts & NeuroscienceAthlete Development & Sports RehabilitationBehavioral Health SciencesBrain InjuryCaregiver NeedsMilitary and Veterans AffairsNeuroplasticityPain RehabilitationTrauma
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    10:30 AM – 11:30 AM  
    Advanced Technologies for Neurorehabilitation: Lower Extremity Rehabilitation ROBOTICS: End-effector Systems & Exoskeletons 0559
    Location:  Cortez D
    Presenter: Andrew Packel, PT, NCS – Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation
    Corresponding Presenter: Emily L. Lyter, PT, DPT (she/her/hers) – Good Shepherd Rehabilitation
    Author: Laurent Metz, MD MBA (he/him/his) – Wandercraft
    SYMPOSIUM SERIES: Advanced Technologies for NeurorehabilitationTechnologyBrain InjuryNeuroplasticitySpinal Cord InjuryStroke
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    10:30 AM – 11:30 AM  
    Facial Paralysis: Beyond the Surface – an Exploration of Strategies, Cases and Successes in Facial Rehabilitation 1608
    Location:  Shelbourne (Verandah Building)
    Corresponding Presenter: Jenna De Simone, PT, DPT, NCS (she/her/hers) – NYU Langone Health
    Presenter: Lauren Perillo, PT, DPT, NCS – NYU Langone Health
    Clinical PracticeNeuroplasticityTelehealth
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    10:30 AM – 11:30 AM  
    Theoretical Framework and Protocol Development of a Music Therapy Intervention to Mitigate Delirium in Critically Ill Patients: Positive Stimulation for Medically Sedated Patients (PSMSP) 6486
    Location:  Peacock Terrace
    Corresponding Presenter: Jennifer Townsend, MMT, MT-BC (she/her/hers) – Houston Methodist
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Atiya Dhala – Houston Methodist
    Arts & NeuroscienceClinical PracticeCOVID-19Neuroplasticity
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    10:30 AM – 11:30 AM  
    What Brain Injury Survivors Want Medical Rehabilitation Professionals to Know 9594
    Location:  Cortez B
    Corresponding Presenter: Mark Halvorsen – Seminole Spirit Support Group
    Presenter: Rene Mills, M.S., CCC-SLP, CBIST – Craig Hospital
    Presenter: D'Anna M. Nowack, SLP.D, CCC/SLP, CBIS – Baylor University
    NeuroplasticityBrain InjuryStroke
  • 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
    11:45 AM – 12:15 PM  
    Re-energize: Yin and Yang Meditation: Finding Your Inner Self-compassion
    Location:  Trinity Ballroom
    Presenter: Megan C. Vaughan – Integrative Performance Labs
    Complementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineAthlete Development & Sports RehabilitationBehavioral Health SciencesBrain InjuryClinical PracticeComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineMilitary and Veterans AffairsNeuroplasticityPain RehabilitationTrauma
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    2:30 PM – 3:30 PM  
    SPONSORED SESSION by SYNCHRON: “The Implantable Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Bringing Autonomy to Your Patients”
    Location:  Wedgewood
    Presenter: Raul Nogueira, MD, FAHA, FSVIN – University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    Presenter: Sandy Hanebrink, OTR/L – Touch the Future
    Brain InjurySpinal Cord InjuryStrokeCaregiver NeedsNeuroplasticityTechnologyHealth Services ResearchMilitary and Veterans Affairs
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  
    The Effect of Training in Visual Motor Imagery to Improve Reaching and Gripping Actions for a Single Subject with Stroke in the Supplementary Motor Area 4344
    Location:  Manchester
    Presenting Author: Gen Koyama, Bachelor Advanced Diploma – Japanese Red Cross Society Omori Red Cross Hospital, Rehabilitation, Tokyo, Japan
    Non-presenting Author: Kaori Ito, Occupational therapist, PhD – Department of Rehabilitation
    Non-presenting Author: Nobuya Maeda – neurology
    StrokeNeuroplasticity
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM  
    Advanced Technologies for Neurorehabilitation: Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation 4050
    Location:  Miro
    Corresponding Presenter: Jennifer A. Iddings, PhD (she/her/hers) – Shepherd Center
    Presenter: Anastasia Zarkou, PT, MS, PhD (she/her/hers) – Shepherd Center
    Non-Presenting Contributor: John T. Morris, PhD, FACRM (he/him/his) – Shepherd Center
    SYMPOSIUM SERIES: Advanced Technologies for NeurorehabilitationTechnologyBrain InjuryNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticityTelehealthArtificial Intelligence
  • 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  
    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  
    SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM: Bridging the Gap Between Capacity and Performance: Behavior Management Components of Constraint-induced Therapy S16
    Location:  Governors Lecture Hall
    Moderator: Lynne V. Gauthier, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Massachusetts Lowell
    Corresponding Presenter: David M. Morris, PT, PhD, FAPTA – University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Presenter: Sarah M. dos Anjos, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Presenter: Gitendra Uswatte, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Mary Bowman, OTR/L, C/NDT, LSVT-BIG – University of Alabama at Birmingham
    StrokeBehavioral Health SciencesBrain InjuryNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticity
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM  
    The Anatomy of Mindfulness: Breakdown of the Therapeutic Mechanisms of Various Standardized Mindfulness Programs and the Operationalized Languaging 9625
    Location:  Sapphire
    Corresponding Presenter: Megan C. Vaughan – Integrative Performance Labs
    Complementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineArts & NeuroscienceAthlete Development & Sports RehabilitationBehavioral Health SciencesBrain InjuryCaregiver NeedsMilitary and Veterans AffairsNeuroplasticityPain RehabilitationTrauma
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM  
    Utilization of Delirium Screening by Pediatric Therapists 9643
    Location:  De La Salle
    Corresponding Presenter: Margaret L. Scholl, PT – Childrens Health
    Presenter: Satori Gatling, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS (she/her/hers) – Children's Health
    Pediatric RehabilitationBrain InjuryCancer RehabilitationCardiopulmonary RehabilitationClinical PracticeEarly Mobilization/Rehabilitation in the Intensive Care UnitNeuroplasticityTrauma
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    5:15 PM – 6:15 PM  
    Neuroplasticity Networking Group, Noninvasive Stimulation Task Force
    Location:  Cortez B
    Moderator: Hayk Petrosyan, PhD – JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
    Moderator: Jennifer A. Iddings, PhD (she/her/hers) – Shepherd Center
    Neuroplasticity
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    Advanced Technologies for Neurorehabilitation: Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) 0558
    Location:  Coronado B
    Corresponding Presenter: Brad Willingham, PhD – Shepherd Center, Inc. - Atlanta, GA
    Moderator: John T. Morris, PhD, FACRM (he/him/his) – Shepherd Center
    Presenter: Lauren Sheehan, OTD, OTR/L (she/her/hers) – Kandu Health
    SYMPOSIUM SERIES: Advanced Technologies for NeurorehabilitationTechnologyBrain InjuryNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticitySpinal Cord InjuryStrokeTelehealth
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    From Innovation to Practice: Expediting Clinical Integration 4508
    Location:  Rosetta
    Corresponding Presenter: Mark G. Bowden, PhD, PT – Brooks Rehabilitation
    Presenter: Robert McIver, PT, DPT, NCS – Brooks Rehabilitation
    Presenter: Mindi R. Manes, PhD (she/her/hers) – Brooks Rehabilitation
    Presenter: Kenneth T. Ngo, MD – Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
    TechnologyClinical PracticeHealth Services ResearchMeasurementNeuroplasticity
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM: Targeting Neuroplasticity After Spinal Cord Injury S15
    Location:  Cortez B
    Moderator: Ashraf S. Gorgey, PhD, MPT, FACSM, FACRM – Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center
    Corresponding Presenter: Monica A. Perez, PT, PhD (she/her/hers) – Shirley Ryan Abilitylab
    Corresponding Presenter: Dimitry Sayenko – Houston Methodist Hospital / Research Institute
    Spinal Cord InjuryNeuroplasticity
  • 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  
    Neuroplastic Changes in Autonomic Cardiovascular Function and Breathing Following Acute and Repeated Exposure to Mild Intermittent Hypoxia 4521
    Location:  Cortez B
    Corresponding Presenter: Gino Panza, PhD – Wayne State University, Department of Veteran Affairs
    Presenter: Fei Zhao, PhD, MPT – Wayne State University, John D Dingell VA Medical Center
    Presenter: Alexandra Soltesz (she/her/hers) – Wayne State University, John D Dingell VA Medical Center
    Spinal Cord InjuryNeuroplasticitySpinal Cord Injury
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    12:45 PM – 1:45 PM  
    Optimizing Vagus Nerve Stimulation Paired with Rehabilitation to Promote Recovery After Stroke or Spinal Cord Injury 9613
    Location:  Milan
    Corresponding Presenter: Dannae Arnold, PT, DPT, ATP – Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
    Presenter: Jaime L. Gillespie, DPT (she/her/hers) – Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
    Presenter: Joseph D. Epperson, PhD – Texas Biomedical Device Center
    Presenter: Emmanuel A. Adehunoluwa, MS – University of Texas, Dallas
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Chad Swank, PT, PhD – Baylor Scott & White Research Institute
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Michael P. Kilgard, PhD – University of Texas at Dallas
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Seth A. Hays, PhD – University of Texas at Dallas
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Rita G. Hamiton, D.O. – Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Jane Wigginton, MD, MSCS – University of Texas at Dallas
    NeuroplasticitySpinal Cord InjuryStrokeTechnology
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    12:45 PM – 1:45 PM  
    SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM: The Psychology of Recovery: How to Identify and Incorporate Psychological Factors into the Plan of Care S11
    Location:  Topaz
    Presenter: Michael JL Sullivan, PhD – McGill University
    Pain RehabilitationNeuroplasticityCaregiver NeedsTraumaDiversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  
    Attention Restoration in Mild TBI +/- PTSD: Personalized Training and Functionally Targeted Neuromodulation 9601
    Location:  Coronado C
    Corresponding Presenter: Theresa L. Bender Pape, Dr.PH – Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    Presenter: Sherri L. Livengood, PhD (she/her/hers) – Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    Presenter: Ana Durand-Sanchez, MD (she/her/hers) – Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Catherine Kestner, DPT (she/her/hers) – Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Miriam Rafferty, DPT, PhD, BA – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab 355 E Erie St Chicago, IL 60611
    Brain InjuryClinical PracticeComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineNeuroplasticityRehabilitation Treatment Specification System
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  
    Cycling with Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES): The Evidence for Who, What, Where, When, and Why 4501
    Location:  De la Salle
    Corresponding Presenter: Liz Fuhrhop, PT, DPT – MYOLYN
    Presenter: Alan J. Hamlet, PhD (he/him/his) – MYOLYN, Inc.
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Matthew J. Bellman, PhD – MYOLYN, Inc.
    TechnologyBrain InjuryClinical PracticeNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticitySpinal Cord InjuryStrokeTechnology
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  
    From Rehabilitation Science to Prototype. Innovating in the Medical Rehabilitation Space 4518
    Location:  Obelisk B
    Corresponding Presenter: Sarah E. Rebstock, MD, PhD, FAAP – UT Southwestern Medical Center/ Children Medical Center, Dallas
    Presenter: Samuel T. Lauman, PhD, LAT, ATC – Children's Health Andrews Institute
    Moderator: Dana Walsh, PT, MPT – Children' Health
    Presenter: Deanna Lusty, PT, ATP/SMS – Children's Health
    TechnologyNeuroplasticityPain RehabilitationPediatric Rehabilitation
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  
    Perspective and Feasibility of Application of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Patients with Severe and Acute Traumatic Brain Injury 9676
    Location:  Coronado A
    Corresponding Presenter: Elder ZDS Nascimento Pereira – Universidade Federal do Amazonas
    Presenter: Chad Swank, PT, PhD – Baylor Scott & White Research Institute
    Brain InjuryClinical PracticeComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineMeasurementNeuroplasticityRehabilitation Treatment Specification SystemTechnology
  • 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
    Arts & NeuroscienceAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticityWriting Grants & Getting Funded