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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  
    Navigating the Complexities: Autonomic and Cerebrovascular Responses Post-central Nervous System Trauma 4051
    Location:  Coronado D
    Corresponding Presenter: Shanti M. Pinto, MD, MSCS (she/her/hers) – University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    Presenter: Sue Ann Sisto, PT, MA, PhD, FACRM – University at Buffalo
    Presenter: Wenjie Ji, MS – University of Buffalo
    Presenter: Tasha Champagne, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    Brain InjuryComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineSpinal Cord Injury
  • 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  
    Post-traumatic Growth Review and Practice: From Evaluation to Intervention in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 9589
    Location:  Cortez C
    Corresponding Presenter: Chungyi Chiu, CRC, LPC – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Presenter: Jeffrey C. Wertheimer, PhD, ABPP-CN, FACRM – Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Presenter: Kristina Henderson, CRC, LPC, CVE (she/her/hers) – Mercer University
    Behavioral Health SciencesCancer RehabilitationClinical PracticeCOVID-19Military and Veterans AffairsSpinal Cord InjuryTrauma
  • 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
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    Exploring the Use of Exoskeletons in Acute Care to Provide Early Mobility for Patients with Neurological Injuries 0597
    Location:  Manchester
    Corresponding Presenter: Jaime L. Gillespie, DPT (she/her/hers) – Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
    Presenter: Lindsey Wynne, PT, DPT, NCS (she/her/hers) – Baylor Scott & white Institute for Rehabilitation- Dallas
    Presenter: Sarah Borsch, OTR, OTD – Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Dannae Arnold, PT, DPT, ATP – Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Molly K. Trammell, PT – Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Taylor Gilliland, MS – Baylor Scott & White Research Institute
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Elliot Forst – Baylor Scott & White Research Institute
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Chad Swank, PT, PhD – Baylor Scott & White Research Institute
    TechnologyBrain InjuryClinical PracticeEarly Mobilization/Rehabilitation in the Intensive Care UnitSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    HOT TOPICS: The SCI Model Systems Environmental Factors Datasets (SCIMS-EFD): Development and Validation of Composite Measures of Neighborhood Economic Factors 9674
    Location:  Miro
    Corresponding Presenter: Amanda L. Botticello, PhD, MPH (she/her/hers) – Kessler Foundation
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Lauren F. Murphy, PhD (she/her/hers) – Kessler Foundation
    Presenter: Anthony H. Lequerica, PhD (he/him/his) – Kessler Foundation
    Presenter: Librada Callender, PhD, MPH – Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
    Presenter: Yuying Chen, MD, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Spinal Cord InjuryBig DataMeasurement
  • 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
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    Venous Thromboembolism Prevention for Patients with Non-traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Due to Cancer 1601
    Location:  Ming
    Corresponding Presenter: Charles Mitchell, DO – Carolinas Rehabilitation
    Presenter: Jegy M. Tennison, MD – The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
    Presenter: Jack B. Fu, MD – University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
    Cancer RehabilitationClinical PracticeDiversity, Equity and InclusionSpinal Cord Injury
  • 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  
    Emerging Early Detection Measurements for Secondary Complications in Soft Tissues After Spinal Cord Injury 0583
    Location:  Coronado C
    Corresponding Presenter: Yi-Ting Tzen, PhD (she/her/hers) – UT Southwestern Medical Center
    Corresponding Presenter: Yen-Sheng Lin, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    Presenter: Charles (Carlos) Turic, MOT, OTR – Occupational Therapist
    Spinal Cord InjuryMeasurementSkin ManagementTechnologySpasticity
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    1:15 PM – 2:15 PM  
    Non-traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Part II: Creative Solutions for Interprofessional Collaboration to Identify and Track Patient Outcomes 9662
    Location:  Coronado B
    Corresponding Presenter: Keara McNair, MS. OTR/L, BCPR, ATP (she/her/hers) – Rutgers University, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program
    Presenter: Ronald K. Reeves, MD (he/him/his) – Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
    Presenter: Lisa A. Beck, APRN, CNS, MS – Mayo Clinic
    Spinal Cord InjuryClinical Practice
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    1:15 PM – 2:15 PM  
    Smart Technology for Physical Activity and Exercise Research in People with Spinal Cord Injury: measurement, Monitoring, and Intervention 0603
    Location:  Miro
    Corresponding Presenter: Alex Wong, PhD (he/him/his) – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
    Presenter: Dan Ding, PhD – University of Pittsburgh
    Presenter: Zijian Huang – University of Pittsburgh
    MeasurementSpinal Cord InjuryTechnology
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    3:00 PM – 4:00 PM  
    Spinal Cord Injury Oral Presentations
    Location:  DeSoto A
    Spinal Cord Injury
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    3:00 PM – 3:15 PM  
    Co-development of a Toolkit to Improve Medication Self-management for Persons with Spinal Cord Injury: A Concept Mapping Approach 4350
    Location:  DeSoto A
    Presenting Author: Lauren Cadel, n/a (she/her/hers) – University of Toronto
    Non-presenting Author: Rasha El-Kotob – University of Toronto
    Non-presenting Author: Sander L. Hitzig, PhD – Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
    Non-presenting Author: Lisa McCarthy – University of Toronto
    Non-presenting Author: Shoshana Hahn-Goldberg – UHN OpenLab
    Non-presenting Author: Tanya L. Packer, PhD – Dalhousie University
    Non-presenting Author: Chester Ho – University of Alberta
    Non-presenting Author: Tejal Patel, PharmD (she/her/hers) – University of Waterloo
    Non-presenting Author: Stephanie R. Cimino, PhD (she/her/hers) – Parkwood Institute, Lawson Health Research Institute
    Non-presenting Author: Aisha Lofters (she/her/hers) – Women’s College Research Institute
    Non-presenting Author: Sara JT Guilcher, PT, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Toronto
    Spinal Cord InjuryHealth Services Research
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  
    Lessons Learned: Counseling and Peer Support for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury 4362
    Location:  DeSoto A
    Presenting Author: Sue Ann Sisto, PT, MA, PhD, FACRM – University at Buffalo
    Spinal Cord Injury
  • 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  
    Towards a Sex-positive View of Sexuality Post-sci: A Qualitative Metasynthesis 0416
    Location:  DeSoto A
    Presenting Author: Roxanna N. Pebdani, PhD (she/her/hers) – The University of Sydney
    Non-presenting author: Marita Heck – Griffith University
    Non-presenting Author: Blaze Ireland – Occupational Therapist
    Non-presenting Author: Asmita Mudholkar, PhD OTR FHEA – JCU Central QLD
    Non-presenting Author: Michele Verdonck – University of the Sunshine Coast
    Spinal Cord InjuryHealth Services ResearchInternational
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    3:45 PM – 4:00 PM  
    Validation of an Eight-item Resilience Scale for Inpatients with Spinal Cord Injuries in a Rehabilitation Hospital: Exploratory Factor Analyses and Item Response Theory 1133
    Location:  Cortez D
    Presenting Author: Chungyi Chiu, CRC, LPC – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Non-presenting Author: Xiaotian Gao – Baylor College of Medicine
    Non-presenting Author: Rongxiu Wu – Harvard University
    Non-presenting Author: Jeanna M. Campbell, N/A, MSW – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, School of Social Work
    Non-presenting Author: James S. Krause, PhD – Medical University of South Carolina
    Non-presenting Author: Simon Driver, PhD (he/him/his) – Baylor Scott and White Research Institute
    MeasurementBehavioral Health SciencesClinical PracticeSpinal Cord Injury
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    4:15 PM – 5:15 PM  
    Building a Robust Spinal Cord Injury Research and Clinical Collaboration: An Example Using Overground Robotic Exoskeletons 9619
    Location:  Madrid
    Corresponding Presenter: Lindsey Wynne, PT, DPT, NCS (she/her/hers) – Baylor Scott & white Institute for Rehabilitation- Dallas
    Presenter: Dannae Arnold, PT, DPT, ATP – Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
    Presenter: Chad Swank, PT, PhD – Baylor Scott & White Research Institute
    Presenter: Simon Driver, PhD (he/him/his) – Baylor Scott and White Research Institute
    TechnologyClinical PracticeSpinal Cord Injury
  • 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  
    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  
    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  
    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
    8:00 PM – 9:00 PM  
    Spinal Cord Injury Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group Functional Electrical Stimulation & Technology Task Force
    Location:  Milan
    Moderator: Ashraf S. Gorgey, PhD, MPT, FACSM, FACRM – Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center
    Spinal Cord Injury
  • Friday, Nov 1st
    8:00 PM – 9:00 PM  
    Spinal Cord Injury Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group Functional Electrical Stimulation & Technology Task Force
    Location:  Milan
    Moderator: Ashraf S. Gorgey, PhD, MPT, FACSM, FACRM – Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center
    Spinal Cord Injury
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    7:00 AM – 8:00 AM  
    Sponsored Satellite Symposium - Reaching Milestones in Managing Spasticity: What the Rehabilitation Specialist Needs to Know
    Location:  Chantilly Ballroom
    Presenter: Cindy B. Ivanhoe, MD – TIRR Memorial Hermann Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at McGovern Medical School Houston, TX
    SpasticityStrokeBrain InjuryTraumaNeurodegenerative DiseaseSpinal Cord InjuryClinical PracticeMilitary and Veterans Affairs
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    Ahead of the Curve: Alternative Considerations for Management of Scoliosis Following Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury 4064
    Location:  De La Salle
    Corresponding Presenter: Simra Javaid, D.O. (she/her/hers) – UTHealth/TIRR Memorial Hermann
    Presenter: Stacey Lynn Hall, DO – UTHealth/TIRR
    Presenter: Jordan Birdsong, PT, DPT – TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital
    Presenter: Anthony J. Kennedy, MS, OT, OTR (he/him/his) – St. Luke's Childrens Hospital
    Pediatric RehabilitationClinical PracticeSpinal Cord Injury
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    Application of Clinical Prediction Rules to Guide Physical Therapists’ Clinical Decision Making in Gait Rehabilitation During the Early Recovery Stages Following Spinal Cord Injury 9621
    Location:  Ming
    Corresponding Presenter: Dannae Arnold, PT, DPT, ATP – Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
    Corresponding Presenter: Jillian Campbell, PT, DPT (she/her/hers) – Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Lindsey Wynne, PT, DPT, NCS (she/her/hers) – Baylor Scott & white Institute for Rehabilitation- Dallas
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Ashley D. Taylor, PT, MPT, NCS – Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Christa Ochoa, MPH – Baylor Scott & White Research Institute
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Chad Swank, PT, PhD – Baylor Scott & White Research Institute
    Spinal Cord InjuryClinical PracticeTechnology
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    Comparative Analysis of Pressure Relief Mattresses: Insights from Pressure Mapping
    Location:  Governors Lecture Hall
    Corresponding Presenter: Kim Miller, OTR/L, ATP – California Rehabilitation Institute
    Presenter: Christopher Boudakian, D.O. – California Rehabilitation Institute
    Presenter: Dominic Corpus, DPT – California Rehabilitation Institute
    Clinical PracticeSpinal Cord Injury
  • 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  
    Data Collection and Management Strategies for Research Involving Inpatients Undergoing Acute Rehabilitation 9572
    Location:  Milan
    Corresponding Presenter: Christa Ochoa, MPH – Baylor Scott & White Research Institute
    Presenter: Taylor Gilliland, MS – Baylor Scott & White Research Institute
    Presenter: Alexandria Suhalka, MPH – Baylor Scott & White Research Institute
    Presenter: Faith S. Meza, MPH (she/her/hers) – Baylor Scott & White Research Institute
    Presenter: Librada Callender, PhD, MPH – Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Chad Swank, PT, PhD – Baylor Scott & White Research Institute
    Non-presenting Contributor: Simon Driver, PhD (he/him/his) – Baylor Scott and White Research Institute
    MeasurementBehavioral Health SciencesBrain InjurySpinal Cord InjuryStroke
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    8:15 AM – 9:15 AM  
    Margaret Nosek Award Lectureship: Understanding and Addressing Psychosocial Health in Women with SCI 0814
    Location:  DeSoto A
    Presenter: Susan Robinson-Whelen, PhD (she/her/hers) – TIRR Memorial Hermann / Baylor College of Medicine
    Spinal Cord Injury
  • 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  
    Application of Locomotor Clinical Prediction Rules to Improve Patient Outcomes Following Spinal Cord Injury 4049
    Location:  Rosetta
    Corresponding Presenter: Jacqueline M. LaBarbera, PT, DPT, NCS (she/her/hers) – Physical Therapist
    Corresponding Presenter: Emma Pruett, PT, DPT (she/her/hers) – Atrium Health
    Spinal Cord InjuryClinical PracticeRehabilitation Treatment Specification System
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    10:30 AM – 11:30 AM  
    Integrating Innovative Methodological Approaches to Enhance Personalization and Program Delivery: How We Developed and Tested Personalized Mobility Programming for Persons with Neurological Conditions 9583
    Location:  Senators Lecture Hall
    Corresponding Presenter: Stephanie R. Cimino, PhD (she/her/hers) – Parkwood Institute, Lawson Health Research Institute
    Presenter: Olivia SJ Crozier, BHSc, PhD (c) – University of Western Ontario
    Presenter: Joshua Stoikos, B.Kin, M.Sc. – University of Western Ontario
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Adnan Ziendien – Volunter
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Adnan Shabbir – University of Western
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Daniel Lizotte, PhD – The University of Western Ontario
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Janelle Unger, PhD, PT (she/her/hers) – Western University
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Dalton L. Wolfe, PhD (he/him/his) – Lawson Health Research Institute
    Clinical PracticeNeurodegenerative DiseaseSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    10:30 AM – 11:30 AM  
    SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM: Pediatric Award Lectureship: Optimizing Recovery: The Critical Role of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine and Therapies in Acute Care Settings S12
    Location:  De La Salle
    Presenter: Simra Javaid, D.O. (she/her/hers) – UTHealth/TIRR Memorial Hermann
    Presenter: Rajashree Srinivasan, MBBS, MD – UTSW/Children's Health
    Presenter: Emily Klein, PT, DPT (she/her/hers) – TIRR Memorial Hermann
    Presenter: Sabrina C. Filoteo, MA, CCC-SLP (she/her/hers) – TIRR Memorial Hermann
    Pediatric RehabilitationBrain InjuryClinical PracticeEarly Mobilization/Rehabilitation in the Intensive Care UnitSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    10:30 AM – 11:30 AM  
    Treating the Cough-swallow Continuum: Transdisciplinary Paradigms in Dysphagia and Dystussia Management 0604
    Location:  Madrid
    Corresponding Presenter: Alina R. Holmes, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS (she/her/hers) – Sheltering Arms Institute
    Clinical PracticeBrain InjurySpinal Cord 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
    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
    2:45 PM – 3:45 PM  
    Spinal Cord Injury Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group
    Location:  Rosetta
    Moderator: Catherine J. VanDerwerker, PT, DPT, PhD (she/her/hers) – Ralph H. Johnson VAMC and the Medical University of South Carolina
    Spinal Cord Injury
  • 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  
    Implementation Fidelity of an Emerging Rehabilitation Approach 9600
    Location:  Milan
    Corresponding Presenter: Rachel Y. Kim, OTD, OTR/L – Thomas Jefferson University
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Nicole Gerhardt, OTD, OTR/L, CPPC, CBIS – Thomas Jefferson University
    Non-Presenting Contributor: MJ Mulcahey, PhD, OTR/L, CPPC, CLCP, FASIA – Thomas Jefferson University
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Marie-Christine Potvin, PhD OTR/L – Thomas Jefferson University
    Presenter: Namrata Grampurohit, PhD, OTR/L – Thomas Jefferson University
    MeasurementComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineSpinal Cord Injury
  • Saturday, Nov 2nd
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM  
    Implementing an Interdisciplinary Spinal Cord Dysfunction Education Group in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting 9558
    Location:  Rosetta
    Corresponding Presenter: Toni Ann Polsinelli, PT, DPT, NCS – NYU Langone Health
    Spinal Cord InjuryClinical Practice
  • 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
    5:15 PM – 6:15 PM  
    Spinal Cord Injury Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group Physical Function and Wellness Task Force
    Location:  Cortez A
    Moderator: Gino Panza, PhD – Wayne State University, Department of Veteran Affairs
    Spinal Cord Injury
  • 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  
    Conducting Research Using the Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Database Part I: Database Overview and How to Access Data 4505
    Location:  Cortez A
    Corresponding Presenter: Yuying Chen, MD, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Presenter: Amanda L. Botticello, PhD, MPH (she/her/hers) – Kessler Foundation
    Presenter: Anne Deutsch, PhD, RN, CRRN, FACRM, FARN (she/her/hers) – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
    Spinal Cord InjuryBig DataHealth Services ResearchTrauma
  • 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  
    Conducting Research Using the Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Database Part II: Case Studies and Best Practices for Reporting 9666
    Location:  Cortez A
    Corresponding Presenter: Yuying Chen, MD, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Presenter: Amanda L. Botticello, PhD, MPH (she/her/hers) – Kessler Foundation
    Presenter: Anne Deutsch, PhD, RN, CRRN, FACRM, FARN (she/her/hers) – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
    Spinal Cord InjuryBig DataHealth Services ResearchTrauma
  • 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  
    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  
    Smart-home Technologies for Patient and Caregiver Use at Home After Discharge from Inpatient Rehabilitation 1598
    Location:  Senators Lecture Hall
    Presenter: Jovita Guzman – Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation Center, Kaiser Permanente Northern California
    Presenter: Eileen M. Garcia, OTR/L PAMs – Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation Center, Kaiser Permanente Northern California
    Presenter: Linda S.Y. Park, BSN, RN, CRRN – Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation Center, Kaiser Permanente Northern California
    Presenter: Michelle Camicia, PhD MSN CRRN CCM NEA-BC FAHA FARN FAAN – Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation Center, Kaiser Permanente Northern California
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Cristine Ray (she/her/hers) – Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation Center, Kaiser Permanente Northern California
    Corresponding Presenter: Brian R. Theodore, PhD – Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation Center, Kaiser Permanente Northern California
    TechnologyBrain InjuryCaregiver NeedsClinical PracticeSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeTrauma
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    12:45 PM – 1:45 PM  
    The Unique Function and Value of a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor for People with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses 9650
    Location:  Rosetta
    Presenter: Chungyi Chiu, CRC, LPC – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Presenter: Zaccheus J. Ahonle, Ph.D., CRC – Mississippi State University
    Presenter: Kristina Henderson, CRC, LPC, CVE (she/her/hers) – Mercer University
    Corresponding Presenter: Christina Dillahunt-Aspillaga, PhD, CRC, CVE, CLCP, CBIST – University of South Florida
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Jeffrey C. Wertheimer, PhD, ABPP-CN, FACRM – Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Stuart Rumrill, Phd, CRC, LPC – University of Illinois
    Behavioral Health SciencesBrain InjuryClinical PracticeCultural CompetencyMilitary and Veterans AffairsSpinal Cord InjuryTrauma
  • 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  
    Maximizing Neurological Recovery and Patient Outcomes: Integrating Exercise Physiologists in Acute Rehabilitation 9672
    Location:  Senators Lecture Hall
    Corresponding Presenter: Katie L. Sewell, PT, DPT, NCS (she/her/hers) – Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation
    Presenter: Victoria Zangotsis – Carolinas Rehabilitation - Charlotte
    Presenter: Dana Cruise, MS, ACSM-CEP – Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation
    Presenter: Sima A. Desai, MD, MS (she/her/hers) – Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation
    Clinical PracticeBrain InjuryClinical PracticeLeadershipSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
  • Sunday, Nov 3rd
    2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  
    Neoplastic Spinal Cord Injury: Clinical Considerations and Best Practices in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting 4528
    Location:  Cortez A
    Corresponding Presenter: Keara McNair, MS. OTR/L, BCPR, ATP (she/her/hers) – Rutgers University, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program
    Presenter: Michael D. Stubblefield, MD – Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
    Spinal Cord InjuryCancer Rehabilitation