THREE TRACKS FOR SPINAL CORD INJURY

Offering 4 days and up to 3 concurrent tracks of high-caliber educational content for Spinal Cord Injury rehabilitation, the ACRM 2016 Annual Conference provides outstanding value for every member of the SCI rehab team.

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RIC LECTURE & TOUR

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CORE CONFERENCE // 2 – 4 NOV

100+ instructional courses, symposia and presentations relevant to SCI
PLUS dozens of symposia for cross-cutting topics spanning multiple diagnoses
600+ scientific paper & poster presentations
CME/CEU credit in your choice of 15 disciplines—more than any other rehabilitation conference
Access to DOZENS of ACRM community group meetings—Interdisciplinary Special Interest Groups (ISIG), Networking Groups & Task Forces
Chat with the Experts
Poster Grand Rounds
Product Theater
RECEPTIONS II and III:
- Exhibitors Welcome Reception OPEN to ALL (Tue PM)
- Henry B. Betts Awards Dinner & Gala: (Thu PM) Ticketed Event. *Included in the WORLD PASS

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EXCITING EXPO FEATURES

MORE Unopposed time with MORE Exhibitors
Drawings to Win Valuable Prizes
Chat with the Experts
Product Theater
Grab ‘n Go Lunches daily
Poster Grand Rounds
Exhibitors Welcome Reception
MUCH MORE …

EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIA FOR SPINAL CORD INJURY

For complete descriptions of SPINAL CORD INJURY sessions, see the Conference APP, coming soon.

FOCUS AREA ABBREVIATIONS: AN: Arts & Neuroscience, BI: Brain Injury, CAN: Cancer, CC: Cross-Cutting, CP: Clinical Practice, DI: Diagnosis Independent, GER: Geriatric Rehabilitation, INT: International, MES: Measurement, MIL: Military/VA, ND: Neurodegenerative Diseases, NP: Neuroplasticity, PAIN: Pain Rehabilitation, PED: Pediatric Rehabilitation, POL: Health Policy & Legislation, SCI: Spinal Cord Injury, ST: Stroke, TEC: Technology

WED 2 NOV

#96 Research on Early Adjustment to Spinal Cord Injury: From Acute Rehabilitation to One Year Post-Injury SCI
Daniel Klyce, Charles Bombardier, Jeanne Hoffman
#601 Walking Recovery After SCI: Translating Lessons From the Lab into Clinical Practice SCI, NP
Candy Tefertiller, Jeffrey Kleim
#521 Changes in Respiratory Function after Locomotor Training in SCI across the NeuroRecovery Network SCI
Sue Ann Sisto, A, Zangle, A. Ovechkin, M. Brooks
#115 Strides in Gait Rehabilitation: Walking as a Source and a Target of Neural Plasticity NP, ND, SCI
Manning Sabatier, Chetan Phadke, Aiko Thompson, Mark Bowden
#105 Advancing Knowledge on Spinal Cord Injury Research Through the Use of Comparable Databases SCI
Yuying Chen, Denise Tate, Lyn Jakeman, Peter Hunt, Susan Charlifue, Vanessa Noonan, Sophia Chun
#118 Lifestyle Intervention for Adults With Spinal Cord Injury: The USC–RLANRC Pressure Ulcer Prevention Study SCI
Florence Clark, Salah Rubayi, Cheryl Vigen, Jeanine Blanchard
#136 Association Between Bone Mass Modifying Drugs Usage and Bone Density in Individuals With Spinal Cord Paralysis SCI
Cristina Sadowsky, Christina Kokorelis
#1015 Oral Presentation of Scientific Papers: SCI Topics

Armin Curt

SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM

#1016 Recovery of Locomotor Function in SCI: How the Brain and Spinal Cord Interacts

Featuring Armin Curt, MD, FRCPC

Dr. Curt is the medical director of the Spinal Cord Injury Center at the University Hospital Balgrist and professor of paraplegiology at the University of Zuerich, Switzerland.

Full details coming soon …

Oral Presentation of Scientific Papers: SCI Topics

THU 3 NOV

#86 Impact of Systemic Metabolism on Spinal Cord Function and Repair SCI
Isobel Scarisbrick, Fernando Gomez-Pinilla, Mark Nash
#172 The Art of Sexuality: Nice and Slow SCI, CP
Julie Gassaway, Minna Hong, Tammy Young, Pete Anziano
#270 Mind-Body Intervention Approaches for People With Spinal Cord Injury and Chronic Pain SCI, PAIN
Jeanne Zanca, Trevor Dyson-Hudson, Hanna Oh
Pediatric Award Lecture SCI
#169 Advanced Technologies in SCI and Amputee Rehabilitation: What’s on the Horizon TEC, SCI
Melissa Morrow, Peter Grahn, Tamara Vos-Draper, Megan Gill, Andrew Hansen, Kristin Zhao
#1017 Oral Presentation of Scientific Papers: SCI Topics

Armin Curt

SPINAL CORD INJURY LECTURE LUNCHEON:

Stem Cell Research in SCI: What You Need to Know

Featuring Guest Speaker, Armin Curt

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#109 Training Outcomes of Functional Electrical Stimulation, Testosterone, and Exoskeleton in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury SCI, TEC
Ashraf Gorgey, Therese Johnston, Gail Forrest
#282 Cultivating a Transdisciplinary Team Model to Improve Outcomes of Patients With Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders SCI, MIL, CP
Khairunnisa Veerjee, Chestin Jones, Bridget Bennett, Maria Fides Pacheco, Zulma Jimenez, Evelyn Quinones, Itala Manosha Wickremasinghe
#142 What do SCI-QOL Scores Mean? Applying the “Bookmarking” Standard-Setting Methodology in a Rehabilitation Context DI, SCI, MES
Pamela Kisala
#1006 Oral Presentation of Scientific Papers: SCI Topics

FRI 4 NOV

#207 Shoulder Preservation in Spinal Cord Injury: Preventing and Restoring Shoulder Health With Exercise, Activity, and Wheelchair Evaluation and Modification SCI, PAIN
Jennifer Silvestri, Shannon Corbey, Erin Michael, Colleen Smith
#89 Peer Mentorship Increases Patient Satisfaction, Reduces Rehospitalization, and Increases Self Efficacy After Catastrophic Injury SCI, GER
Julie Gassaway, Minna Hong
#99 Common Data Elements: Why and How to Use Them in Clinical and Research Activities SCI, BI, ST, INT
Susan Charlifue, Karen McCulloch, Brendan Allison, Deborah Backus
#131 Cellular Adaptations in Response to Different Training Paradigms After Spinal Cord Injury SCI
Ashraf Gorgey, Ceren Yarar-Fisher, Kevin McCully
#173 Peer-Led Self-Directed Education Approaches Woven into SCI Rehabilitation Improve Outcomes SCI, CP
Julie Gassaway, Tammy Young, Bevin Peterson, Pete Anziano
World-Class Spinal Cord Content on Women in SCI — Details coming soon
Heather Taylor
#1018 Oral Presentation of Scientific Papers: SCI Topics

MEETINGS

*Many meetings are still being scheduled. Please check back often for the latest details.

SCI-ISIG Women’s Health After SCI Task Force Meeting

WED 2 NOV // 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

ACRM Membership Meeting

THU 3 NOV // 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM

SCI-ISIG Business Meeting

FRI 4 NOV // 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Open to all attendees. Come and hear about the work and goals of the SCI-ISIG and ways to contribute. Meet elected leaders joining or returning to the SCI-ISIG Executive Committee and celebrate with colleagues being recognized with SCI-ISIG awards.

See the complete schedule of ACRM ISIG , networking group, and task force meetings and plan to join those that best align with your interest and expertise.

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as low as $349/student and $699/member

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If you plan to attend the CORE Conference and at least ONE pre-conference instructional course, the best registration value is the WORLD PASS. SAVE nearly 50% OFF a la carte pricing!

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PRE-CONFERENCE PROGRAM // 30 OCT – 1 NOV

It all begins on Sunday, 30 OCT with 3 days of in-depth Instructional Courses—Choose from 40 sessions and pile on the CME/CEUs! Separate registration required.

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Instructional Courses for SCI Rehabilitation

If you plan to attend the CORE Conference and at least one Pre-Conference instructional course, the WORLD PASS is the BEST VALUE. Compare pricing here >>

FOCUS AREA ABBREVIATIONS: AN: Arts & Neuroscience, BI: Brain Injury, CAN: Cancer, CC: Cross-Cutting, CP: Clinical Practice, DI: Diagnosis Independent, GER: Geriatric Rehabilitation, INT: International, MES: Measurement, MIL: Military/VA, ND: Neurodegenerative Diseases, NP: Neuroplasticity, PAIN: Pain Rehabilitation, PED: Pediatric Rehabilitation, POL: Health Policy & Legislation, SCI: Spinal Cord Injury, ST: Stroke, TEC: Technology

TUE 1 NOV

#107 Understanding Obesity and Pain After Spinal Cord Injury Through Preclinical, Qualitative, and Epidemiologic Research SCI, PAIN
Yuying Chen, Candace Floyd, Brian Dudgeon
#26 Challenges and Benefits of Family Caregiving in Spinal Cord Injury and Other Neurological Conditions SCI, INT, BI, ST
Susan Charlifue, Erin Kelly, Marcel Post, Lillian Stevens, Susan Jaglal
#535 Stimulating Discussion: Functional Electrical Stimulation as a Rehab Tool for People with Neurodegenerative Diseases, Spinal Cord Injury, and Stroke ND, SCI, CP
Deborah Backus, Lori Hochman, Christina Burke, Sue Ann Sisto, Stephanie Huber
#90 Realizing Person-Centeredness in Rehabilitation: Ethical and Relational Considerations and Challenges POL, BI, SCI
Christina Papadimitriou, Julie Gassaway, Michael Jones, John Banja, Christine MacDonell, Alisa Grigorovich, Kate Lorig, Pia Kontos
#531 Spinal Mobility: A Manual Technique to Address Neurological Trunk Weakness SCI
Maneshka Perera, Lawrence Harding

RIC Lecture & Tour

Joanne C. Smith, MD, RIC President & CEO

#843 Re-Imagining Rehabilitation Care and Research at AbilityLab: The Future of RIC

TUE 1 NOV

Participants will independently commute to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at 345 E Superior Street (2 miles from the Hilton) to learn about a new approach to clinical research and patient care that informed the design of the new research hospital, AbilityLab, scheduled to open in March 2017. By literally breaking down the walls between science and clinical care, RIC is making a $550 million investment to change the way research is conducted, accelerate clinical breakthroughs, and improve patient outcomes.

Hear directly from the researchers and clinicians who built this advanced knowledge translation concept over the past 7 years, and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Joanne C. Smith, who will discuss how these innovations are being adopted in the new hospital. Participants will have the opportunity to tour the AbilityLab prototype on the 9th floor of RIC.

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