ABOUT THE ACRM STROKE–ISIG
Stroke remains one of the world’s leading causes of disability. What are you doing to promote best treatment and assessment for stroke?
The mission of the ACRM Stroke Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group (STROKE ISIG) is to be a leader in interdisciplinary stroke rehabilitation—both in clinical practice and research—by promoting high standards of rehabilitation practice, education, and research among professionals with common interests in stroke.
GOALS
- Review and recommend research directions and priorities to the ACRM Board of Governors
- Advocate for stroke rehabilitation within ACRM and other relevant organizations, as well as funding agencies
- Disseminate research information
- Annual presentation: Hot Topics in Stroke
- Make recommendations to the Board regarding official endorsements on behalf of ACRM
- Attend the Spring Meeting annually
CALL FOR STROKE PROPOSALS
Plan now to present your latest research or evidence-based knowledge at the ACRM 102nd Annual Fall Conference in Chicago, CORE: 27 – 30 OCT 2025 // PRE-CON: 25 – 27 OCT 2025. See submission guidelines and deadlines >>
HOW TO JOIN THE STROKE ISIG
The opportunity to participate in more than 20 specialized interdisciplinary special interest groups (ISIG) and networking groups and to engage in their task forces, is one of the most valuable benefits of ACRM membership.
Membership is available at various levels and includes a subscription to the most-cited journal in rehabilitation, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, as well as discounted member pricing on all ACRM products and events.
Click the JOIN NOW button to learn more or contact Member Services at +1.703.435.5335 for personal assistance.
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UPCOMING MEETING
Watch for details coming soon!
“Internationally, the Stroke ISIG offers a venue unlike any other
in the world. It brings together leaders in stroke rehabilitation and research in a collegial, collaborative, and interdisciplinary manner where exchanging ideas brings tremendous value to all who attend. This is an opportunity not to miss!”
– Chris MacDonell, FACRM Managing Director of Medical Rehabilitation CARF International
FOLLOW the Stroke ISIG
“How does ACRM Help the Stroke Community?”
Philip Morse, PhD, FACRM ABI Rehabilitation New Zealand
HOW TO PARTICIPATE in the STROKE ISIG
- ATTEND the ACRM Conference — with the MOST STROKE rehab programming in the WORLD
- Join STROKE ISIG meetings at the conference
- Participate in the STROKE ISIG task forces
The work of the STROKE ISIG is accomplished through its task forces and the ACRM Annual Conference events. Participation in four very active task forces is open to all STROKE ISIG members and new members are welcome. If you’re thinking about joining the STROKE ISIG for the first time, contact any of the executive committee members or task force chairs to learn how your participation can make a meaningful difference in the field of Stroke rehabilitation. Membership is growing – Join us!
MEMBER BENEFITS
- Participation in STROKE ISIG task forces
- Receive STROKE MATTERS semi-annual newsletter
- Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration
- Grow your professional network of colleagues, mentors, and funders
- Gain recognition for your contributions to the field and to ACRM
- Boost your CV with opportunities to take leadership roles in ACRM
- Continuing education opportunities
- Opportunity to plan educational courses for the ACRM Annual Conference
- Collaborative research opportunities
- Networking and engaging with STROKE rehabilitation colleagues who share your passion and challenges
- Increase opportunities to publish your work
- Meet pioneers in the field, mentors, and potential research collaborators
- Advance the field by helping to translate and disseminate cutting-edge research into clinical guidelines and practice
- Experience outstanding peer-to-peer learning
- Advance evidence-based clinical practices for improved outcomes
WHY PRESENT AT THE ACRM ANNUAL CONFERENCE?
Heather Tanksley, MOT, OTR/L, interviewed clinician colleagues who participated in educational sessions at past ACRM conferences to share insights about their experiences. You might be surprised by their answers!
Marjorie Nicholas
Respondent: ACRM Presenter, Marjorie Nicholas, PhD, CCC-SLP, MGH, Institute of Health Professionals
Q: What did you enjoy most about presenting at the ACRM conference this year?
A: It was refreshing to present as an SLP to a wider range of professionals than we usually get to interact with. The questions people had were more interesting as a result.
STROKE ISIG RESOURCES
- The Member Guide to Product Development describes ACRM products, i.e., fact sheets, journal articles, manuals, and the procedure used by ACRM groups and committees to develop them. The guide includes a Product Development Worksheet and how to request a Product Review.
