New EEG and Multimodal Tools for Communication and Rehabilitation for Users with Severe Motor Disabilities #297040

  TUES 24 OCT // 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM Primary Content Focus: Neurodegenerative Disease (e.g. MS, Parkinson’s disease) Secondary Content Focus: Brain Injury Tertiary Content Focus: Technology (e.g. robotics, assistive technology, mHealth) This instructional...

Enhancing TBI Research Baseline and Outcomes Measurement with Biomarkers and Biometrics #297087

  TUES 24 OCT PART 1: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM PART 2: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM Primary Content Focus: Brain Injury Secondary Content Focus: Measurement Two teams of TBI researchers, scientists from University of Pittsburgh Department of Rehabilitation Research and scientists...

Evaluating Evidence for Use in Everyday Practice #297352

  WED 25 OCT // 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Primary Content Topic: Clinical Practice (assessment, diagnosis, treatment, knowledge translation/EBP, implementation science, program development) This course, co-sponsored by the Guideline Development, Dissemination, and...

Early Career Development Course (ECDC) 2017: Successful Interdisciplinary Research in Academics and Industry #297424

  WED 25 OCT // 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Primary Content Focus: Cross-Cutting The Early Career Development Course is a perennial favorite at ACRM that connects early career rehabilitation researchers with seasoned professionals who serve as mentors to answer specific...

Improving Carry-Over: A Practical Lab on Approaches for Translating Therapeutic Gains Into Daily Activities #282464

  MON 23 OCT // 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM Primary Content Focus: Clinical Practice (assessment, diagnosis, treatment, knowledge translation/EBP, implementation science, program development) Secondary Content Focus: Cross-Cutting Tertiary Content Focus: Technology (e.g....

Neuropharmacology Overview: Basic Science, Clinical Use, & Future Direction #300062

  TUES 24 OCT // PART 1: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM // PART 2: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM Primary Content Focus: Clinical Practice (assessment, diagnosis, treatment, knowledge translation/EBP, implementation science, program development) This course surveys the basic principles...

The NIH Toolbox: State of the Art Outcome Measures for Rehabilitation Practice and Research #300300

  WED 25 OCT // 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Primary Content Focus: Cross-Cutting Secondary Content Focus: Measurement This workshop will present a state-of-the art measurement system for assessment of neurological and behavioral function that is designed to bring a...

Management of Neurodegenerative Disorders with Ayurveda and Yoga: Interdisciplinary Considerations #304782

  TUES 24 OCT // 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Primary Content Focus: Neurodegenerative Disease (e.g. MS, Parkinson’s disease) Secondary Content Focus: Complementary Integrative Rehabilitation Medicine This course will introduce Ayurveda from a theoretical standpoint...

Stimulating Neurorecovery Using Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation #297321

  WED 25 OCT // 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Primary Content Focus: Neuroplasticity (includes neuroscience) Stroke remains a leading cause of disability worldwide, with survivors experiencing long-term decrements in independence and quality of life. Transcranial direct...

Ann McKee to Present Special Symposium for Brain Injury

    Updates in Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy The ACRM Program Committee is pleased to announce that Dr. Ann McKee will lead a Special Symposium for Brain Injury during the ACRM Annual Conference. Her presentation will be scheduled during the Core...

Objective Assessment of Gait Function in People Living with Neurodegenerative Conditions Using Mobile Technology #281574

  WED 25 OCT // 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Primary Content Focus: Neurodegenerative disease (e.g. MS, Parkinson’s disease) Secondary Content Focus: Technology (e.g. robotics, assistive technology, mHealth) Tertiary Content Focus: Complementary Integrative...

Adapted Tango Instruction for Older Adults and People With Movement Disorders: Fundamentals #290429

  WED 25 OCT // 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Primary Content Focus: Arts & Neuroscience Secondary Content Focus: Neurodegenerative Disease (e.g. MS, Parkinson’s disease) Tertiary Content Focus: Complementary Integrative Rehabilitation Medicine In recent years,...

John Whyte & colleagues confirmed for Special Symposium

The Annual Conference Program Committee is excited to announce the confirmation of doctors, John Whyte, Tessa Hart and Marcel Dijkers to present an important Special Symposium at the 2017 ACRM Conference in Atlanta. #294063 Defining Rehabilitation Treatments:...