Five DAYS of NONSTOP Neurodegenerative Diseases Content
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Offering 5 days of high-caliber educational content for neurodegenerative disease rehabilitation, the ACRM 94th Annual Conference, Progress in Rehabilitation Research (PIRR) provides outstanding value for every member of the rehab team.
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- The agendas below highlight all content with a DIRECT focus on Neurodegenerative Disease.
- There is MUCH more content at ACRM that you will enjoy — such as the 50+ sessions of cross-cutting content, including plenary sessions.
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Not-To-Miss Neurodegenerative Disease-Specific Content
- Neurodegenerative Disorder Networking Group (NDNG) Business Meeting // THUR 26 OCT 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
- Up to 44 hours of CE credits available*
- SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM >>> Michele York, Mohammed Sanjak
- LECTURE LUNCHEON >>> Erwin E.H. van Wegen
- Session with KEYNOTE SPEAKER PAMELA DUNCAN >>> #305989 – Women in Rehabilitation Science: Impact Lives, Foster Innovation, Cultivate Change
Mark Hirsch
“We are very fortunate and honored to welcome to ACRM Atlanta Professor Dr. Erwin van Wegen, an internationally highly respected movement scientist, valued colleague in stroke, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis research, and member of the executive committee of the Dutch Society for Neurorehabilitation. I am especially grateful that he has agreed to lead a luncheon symposium on the topic of patient/provider collaboration and participatory healthcare.”
—Mark Hirsch, PhD, Carolinas Rehabilitation, Carolinas HealthCare System, Charlotte, NC
Neurodegenerative Disease Instructional Courses
- #304782 – Management of Neurodegenerative Disorders with Ayurveda and Yoga: Interdisciplinary Considerations ND, CIRM
Rajiv Dalal, Kavita Dalal - #302250 – Insights into an Integrative and Comprehensive Approach to Management of Multiple Sclerosis (Part 1 & 2) ND, CP
Deborah Backus, Anneke Bender, Anna Berry, Guy Buckle, Blake Burdett, Emily Cade, Julie Huerbin, Sherrill Loring, Jonathan Melbourne, Bonnie Schaude, Ben Thrower, Tracy Walker - #297040 – New EEG and Multimodal Tools for Communication and Rehabilitation for Users with Severe Motor Disabilities ND, BI, TEC
Brendan Allison, Melody Jackson, Vivek Prabhakaran, Dean Krusienski - #309187 – Dynamic Neuro-Cognitive Imagery Training for Enhancing Motor Performance in People With Parkinson’s Disease ND, GER
Amit Abraham, Madeleine Hackney - #281574 – Objective Assessment of Gait Function in People Living with Neurodegenerative Conditions Using Mobile Technology ND, TEC, CIRM
Mark Hirsch, Mark Newman, Jeffrey Hebert, Erwin van Wegen, Richard Peindl, James Carollo, Patricia Heyn - #290429 – Adapted Tango Instruction for Older Adults and People With Movement Disorders: Fundamentals AN, ND, CIRM
Madeleine Hackney - #334413 – Dance Tools to Help Physical and Occupational Therapists Broaden Vocabulary and Approach AN, ND
Pamela Quinn, Christina Soriano
Neurodegenerative Disease Symposia
For specific NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASE sessions and more details (including presenters, session descriptions and schedules) see the ACRM APP and the online program.
- #295848 – Motor and Neurobehavioral Rehabilitation Approaches in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ND
Michele York, Mohammed Sanjak - #294645 – Evidence for the use of Brain Gaming in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment MES, ND, GER
Sandra Kletzel, Pallavi Sood, Xiaolei Hu, Ahmed Negm, Shilpa Krishnan, Patricia Heyn - #293866 – New Frontiers of Physical Rehabilitation for Multiple Sclerosis: A Synthetic View ND, CP, NP
Victor Mark, Cassandra Herman, Deborah Backus - #291663 – Non-Traditional Community-Based Group Exercise for People With Parkinson’s Disease ND, CIRM, GER
Madeleine Hackney, Stephanie Combs-Miller - #294023 – Got Rhythm? The Music and Motor Connection in Neurorehabilitation AN, ND
Dwyer Conklyn, Francois Bethoux, Darlene Stough, Lisa Gallagher, Elizabeth Stegemoller - #292581 – Increasing Healthspan in Patients with Complex Conditions With Self-Health Empowerment and Wellness Approaches CP, ND, CIRM
Patricia Heyn, James Carollo, Mark Hirsch - #301745 – Fatigue and Mobility in Persons with Neurologic Disability: A Framework for Rehabilitation Specialists CP, BI, ND
Herb Karpatkin, Evan Cohen, Stefanie DiCarrado - #286947 – Benefits of a Care Coordination Solution for People with Neurological Conditions Using Dedicated Patient Advocates CC, BI, ST, ND, PED
Jessica Harthcock, Carrie Redmon, Kelly Toline - #299810 – Internally and Externally Guided Movement in Individuals With Neurodegenerative Disease ND, NP, AN
Madeleine Hackney, Keith McGregor - #294151 – The Effects and Effectiveness of Structured Physical Activity at Varying Life Stages CIRM, ND, BI
Sonya Kim, Susan Ronan, Janet Dolot, Allan Tyson, Bonnie Marks, Richard Traum, Shilpa Krishnan, Patricia Heyn - #293055 – The Exercise: Cognition Interaction in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease ND, GER, NP
Madeleine Hackney, Joe Nocera, Ergun Uc, Marcas Bamman - #296818 – Neurodegenerative Disease Networking Symposium: An Interactive Research and Mentorship Round Tables Discussion ND, CC, CIRM
Patricia Heyn, Deborah Backus, Mark Hirsch, Sarah Gurney, Victor Mark, Erwin van Wegen, Cassandra Herman, Shilpa Krishnan, Michele York - #328544 – Brain Power: How Exercise Improves Cognitive Performance ND, GER, NP
Patricia Heyn, Joe Nocera, Shilpa Krishnan
FOCUS AREA ABBREVIATIONS: AN: Arts & Neuroscience // BI: Brain Injury // CAN: Cancer // CC: Cross-Cutting // CIRM: Complementary Integrative Rehabilitation Medicine // CP: Clinical Practice // DI: Diagnosis Independent // GER: Geriatric Rehabilitation // INT: International // LR: Limb Restoration // MES: Measurement // MIL: Military/VA // ND: Neurodegenerative Diseases // NP: Neuroplasticity // PAIN: Pain Rehabilitation // PED: Pediatric Rehabilitation // PHY: Physicians & Clinicians // POL: Health Policy & Legislation // SCI: Spinal Cord Injury // ST: Stroke // TEC: Technology
Neurodegenerative Disease Meetings
See the complete schedule of ACRM ISIG, networking group, and task force meetings and plan to join those that best align with your interests and expertise.
- Neurodegenerative Disorder Networking Group (NDNG) Business Meeting // THUR 26 OCT 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Neurodegenerative Disease-Related Paper Sessions
Paper sessions to be announced soon. Stay tuned to the ACRM Conference APP and the online program!
Join the ACRM Neurodegenerative Disease Networking Group (NDNG)
No need to wait for Atlanta to get involved! Check out the leadership and connect with the lively Neurodegenerative Disease Networking Group now…
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ACRM Annual Conference, Progress in Rehabilitation Research (PIRR#2017)
CORE: 25 – 28 OCT 2018 // HILTON ATLANTA, USA // PRE-CONFERENCE 23 – 25 OCT
REGISTER ONLINE HERE or Register by Phone: +1.703.435.5335
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*For the latest programming info, schedule, session and faculty details, and room locations, please see the Searchable Online Program & Scheduler and/or the ACRM App. Although significant changes are not anticipated, the schedules, sessions, and presenters posted on this website are subject to change.
*Up to 44 credit hours from Pre-Conference through end of Conference Mon – Sat 23 – 28 October. The number of credit hours available in any particular content area may be less.
