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REGISTRation FORM Welcome 2011 ACRM-ASNR Annual Conference Progress in Rehabilitation Research

The 88th Annual Meeting of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine is being held in conjunction with the 18th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Neurorehabilitation, October 11 – 15, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency in Georgia. This joint meeting is called “Progress in Rehabilitation Research” to reflect the cutting-edge content and allow easier reference to the event. This exciting educational experience will offer you the opportunity to interact with representatives from rehabilitation Gary R. Ulicny, PhD Anna M Barrett, MD ACRM President science and the clinical community. ASNR President

All attendees will choose from plenary symposia featuring nation- ally and internationally recognized speakers, symposia covering methodology and technology; practice, policy and reimbursement; neuroscience and neurorehabilitation; and musculoskeletal, aging, and development. In addition, there are an Early Career Course on Wednesday, paper presentations, and poster displays that will provide you with a wide array of educational activities. There are six pre-conference symposia this year entitled: ·· Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury ·· NIH R24 Infrastructure Networks: Providing Resources for Rehabilitation Research ·· Spinal Cord Injury: New Directions in Assessment, Repair & Rehabilitation ·· Quality Measures for Rehabilitation: Policy, Provider and Patient Perspectives ·· Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation: Current Applications in the Neurorehabilitation of Patients After Stroke and Practical Demonstration of TMS Techniques in Workshops ·· Assessing the Quality & Applicability of Systematic Reviews using a Systematic Approach.

There will also be a technical exhibition featuring state-of-the- art equipment and services for the rehabilitation professional. As always, there is the opportunity to meet new friends and greet old ones.

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ACRM PROGRAM ASNR PROGRAM 2011 ACRM–ASNR CO-CHAIR CO-CHAIR Program Committee Virginia M. Mills, MS, PT, CCM, LicNHA Robert C. Wagenaar, PhD CHairs: Virginia M. Mills, MS, PT, President, Community Rehab Care, Inc. Professor, Department of Physical Therapy CCM, LicNHA; Robert C. Wagenaar, Newton, MA and Athletic Training PhD Deborah Backus PhD, PT Director, Doctor of Rehabilitation Sciences Program Members: Richard Bohannon DPT, Director, Center for Neurorehabilitation EdD; Tamara Bushnik, PhD; S. Thomas Carmichael MD, PhD; Susan Fasoli ScD, Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College OTR; J. Preston Harley PhD, FACRM; Boston, Massachusetts Mike Jones PhD; Kathy Kalmar PhD; Doug Katz MD, FACRM; Jon Krakauer ACRM ASNR MD; James V. Lynskey PT, PhD; Richard The American Congress of Rehabilitation The American Society of Neurorehabilitation Macko MD; Anne Moessner RN; Philip Medicine is a multidisciplinary organization is a medical specialty society established to Morse PhD, FACRM; Mike Reding dedicated to rehabilitation research. Our advance the discipline of neurorehabilitation. MD; Michael Weinrich MD; Barbara membership is comprised of individuals The ASNR is committed to the prevention of Weissman MD; Shannon Wild from a variety of disciplines and work set- further disability and disease in our patients tings engaged in clinical activities, both basic and achievement of maximal functional and clinical research, academic activities, outcomes, the advancement of scientific administration, as well as advocacy efforts and technological innovations impacting neu- for the field and the patients we serve. Our rologic disability and disease, the scientific Table of COntents focus is to serve people with disabling condi- understanding of neurologic injury and recov- General Information...... 4 – 5 tions by promoting rehabilitation research ery, and the promotion of evidence-based and facilitating information dissemination clinical practice in this field. The ASNR works Pre-Conference Courses. . . .6 – 7 and the transfer of technology. We value to promote basic science and clinical research Special Events ...... 8 rehabilitation research that promotes health, in neurorehabilitation, evidence-based clinical independence, productivity, and quality of practice, and access to healthcare and social Early Career Course...... 9 life for people with disabling conditions. We opportunities for all individuals with chronic are committed to research that is relevant disabling neurologic conditions. Our educa- Plenary Sessions & Speakers. . . . .9 to consumers, educates providers to deliver tional mission includes specialty training in Preliminary Schedule: best practices and supports advocacy efforts neurorehabilitation at the fellowship level and that ensure adequate public funding for our continuing medical education of neurorehabili- Thursday, October 13. . .10 – 12 research endeavors. Membership information tation professionals. Membership information Friday, October 14. . . . 12 – 18 is available on our website: www.acrm.org. is available on our website: www.asnr.com. Saturday, October 15. . .18 – 22 2011 ACRM BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2011 ASNR Board of Directors Gary R. Ulicny, PhD, President; Tamara Bushnik, FACRM, Anna Barrett, MD, President; Krish Sathian, MD, PhD, Faculty Highlights. . . . . 23 – 27 PhD, President Elect; Sue Ann Sisto, PT, MA, PhD, Vice President; George Wittenberg, MD, PhD, Treasurer/ CME/CEUs ...... 28 – 29 Vice President; Joseph T. Giacino, PhD, FACRM, Past Secretary; Michael Reding, MD, Immediate Past President Conference Fees...... 30 President; J. Preston Harley, PhD, FACRM, Secretary; Board Members: Gary Abrams, MD; David Alexander, Wayne A. Gordon, PhD, ABPP-Cn, FACRM, Treasurer MD; Cynthia Danells, PT; Judith Deutsch, PhD, PT; Gail 060191 Members at Large: Deborah Backus, PT, PhD, Eskes, PhD; Albert Lo, MD, PhD; Randolph Nudo, PhD; SCI-SIG Representative; Jennifer Bogner, PhD ABPP; Stephen Page, PhD; Keith Tansey, MD, PhD; Robert Angela Colantonio, PhD; Douglas Katz, MD, FACRM; Wagenaar, MD; Carolee Winstein, PhD, PT, FAPTA; Steven All courses and faculty subject Christine MacDonell; James Malec, PhD, FACRM; Gale Wolf, PhD, PT, FAPTA, FAHA; Stuart Yablon, MD; Nathan to change. Watch www.acrm.org Whiteneck, PhD, FACRM; Ronald Seel, PhD, BI-ISIG Zasler, MD; Bruce Dobkin, MD, Editor-in-Chief, NNR Representative; Jeffrey R. Basford, MD, PhD, Editor-in- for updates. Chief, Archives of PM&R www.acrm.org/annual-conference American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine — American Society of Neurorehabilitation 3 General information

Hyatt Regency Reservation Instructions Savor southern hospitality in this luxurious downtown hotel T he ACRM rate will be offered 3 DAYS before and after the meeting based on availability. The ACRM negotiated boasting 1,260 newly renovated guestrooms — the second room rate is guaranteed until September 27, 2011. After largest in Atlanta. An award-winner, the Hyatt Regency September 27, 2011, please contact the hotel directly to determine availability. As is the case with all associations, Atlanta places the treasures of the city at your feet. Stroll the ACRM and ASNR are liable for picking up a contracted to historic sites, cultural attractions, world-class shopping room block at our headquarter hotel. Please show your and fine dining including Mall, Georgia support of our annual conference by booking your room at the Hyatt Regency. Aquarium, Georgia World Congress Center, AmericasMart,

CNN Center, Phillips Arena and Georgia Dome. Reservations can be made directly with the Hotel by phone: 1-800-633-7313 (U.S. and Canada). Other regions can locate the reservations phone numbers at: http://bit.ly/ACRM-ASNR_hotel. Reservations can be made CONFERENCE HOTEL online at: http://bit.ly/ACRM-ASNR_HyattReservation 265 Peachtree Street NE, Check In Time: 3:00 pm, Check Out Time: 12:00 pm Atlanta, Georgia, US 30303 Tel: +1 404 577 1234 Hotel Cancellation Policy Fax: +1 404 588 4137 C redit cards are needed to guarantee reservations, and Room Rates: $189 reservations cancelled 24 hours prior to arrival will receive a full refund of their deposit. Any reservation cancelled after 24 hours prior to arrival or no shows will forfeit one night’s room and tax revenue.

High Speed Internet Access T he hotel boasts fast and reliable Internet service. Guestrooms and meeting rooms all offer wired and wireless high-speed Internet access, and T-Mobile Hotspot wireless broadband is available in public areas.

No Smoking Policy T o ensure the comfort and health of all attendees, smok- ing is not permitted at any of the ACRM–ASNR Joint Educational Conference functions.

Southern hospitality meets urban chic in the luxurious Hyatt Regency Atlanta…

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Transportation Poster Display T he Hartsfield-Jackson InternationalA irport (ATL) is located Y ou will have the opportunity to view posters displaying a 19km / 12mi / 20 minute drive from the hotel. At the airport, variety of research topics. These posters, arranged in order go to the transportation booth at the airport and ask for a of topic area, will be on display from Thursday, October 13 shuttle to the Hyatt Regency Atlanta downtown. One such at 3:30 PM through Friday, October 14 at 6:30 PM. shuttle is the Atlanta Airport Shuttle Connection (ASSC) 404-762-3007 where reservations are not necessary. This Conference Registration Cancellation Policy service runs 6 a.m. to midnight from the airport and it R egistration cancellation and/or changes must be leaves the hotel every 10 and 40 minutes after the hour. in writing and received on or before September 27, $16.50 one way/$29 round trip per person. The Concierge 2011 and sent to FCm Meeting Solutions via email at can arrange a limousine service to pick guests up at the [email protected]. No cancellations will gate. Taxi service, Amtrak, Greyhound / Trailways buses, be accepted by phone. and MARTA service are additional options. Substitutions must be received and approved by September MARTA rail is convenient: $2.50 one way 27, 2011. Taxi: $30 for one person, $2 per person additional Daily valet parking at Hotel: $29 All cancellations and substitutions for the main confer- Self-parking available nearby. Pull up to doorman ence will be charged a US $150 fee. ACRM members who who will guide you and provide a map. cancel will receive an automatic 6-month extension of their membership. Nonmembers who cancel will receive a Medical Equipment Requests 6-month ACRM or ASNR membership with a subscription A ttendees who require special medical equipment to their respective journal, which will be effective upon (scooters, wheelchairs, etc.) during the conference may cancellation. contact Atlanta Scooter Rentals: Phone 1-770-309-3699 Cancellations to any of the Pre-conference or Early Career Website: www.atlantascooterrentals.net Development courses (members and nonmembers) will be It is recommended that attendees order equipment two charged US $45 per course. weeks in advance of the conference and notify your Hotel of equipment arrival date. Rental equipment can be For substitutions, the individual attending the meeting will delivered and picked-up at the Hotel’s Concierge Desk. be charged US $150 and receive a 6-month ACRM or ACRM membership. Technical Exhibition In association with the ACRM–ASNR Joint Educational Conference, we will be hosting a technical exhibition. You will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with representatives from a variety of companies that will provide a means to view firsthand many products and services available. There will be a Welcome Reception with the Exhibitors on Thursday, October 13 at 5:30 pm. Southern hospitality meets urban chic in the luxurious Hyatt Regency Atlanta…

…an inspiring venue hosting the ACRM-ASNR Annual Conference

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Select from SIX TRACKS of Pre-Conference Courses

1 Pediatric Traumatic Brain 2 NIH R24 Infrastructure LEARNG IN OBJECTIVES Injury Networks: Providing To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, and performance, the learner should be able to achieve 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Resources for the following objectives: Cou rse Directors: To Be Determined Rehabilitation Research 1. Discuss advances in rehabilitation 8:00 am – 5:30 pm outcomes measures from three distinct This course offers two main topics in pe- Cou rse Directors: Kenneth J. Ottenbacher, PhD, approaches: patient-reported outcomes, diatric brain injury rehabilitation: OT R, FACRM, University of Texas Medical Branch, performance-based measures, and 1) Impact of acquired brain injuries on the Galveston, TX instrumented outcome measures. developing brain and 2) Evidenced based Fac ulty: Jonathan Bean, MD, Spaulding Reha- 2. Describe critical considerations treatment interventions for children and bilitation Hospital, Boston, MA; Paolo Bonato PhD, in selecting outcome measures: youth across the lifespan. Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, MA; capturing dimensions impacted by the Roger Fielding PhD, Tufts University, Boston, MA; Participants will learn about: intervention; responsiveness to the James E. Graham PhD, DC, University of Louisville, effects of the intervention; established • Research findings on the impact of L ouisville, KY; Stephen Haley, PhD, PT, Boston validity in the targeted population; and a neurologic insult on the developing U niversity, Boston, MA; Alan M. Jette PhD MPH, feasibility. brain. P T, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA; Amol • Models of care and outcomes for Karmarkar PhD, OTR, University of Texas Medical 3. Given real-life clinical research problems acquired brain injuries in children B ranch, Galveston, TX; Chantele Singleton MS, presented in case studies, be able B oston University, Boston, MA to select and justify the appropriate • Impact of brain injury on parents and type and combination of outcome evidenced based interventions for This course provides resources for reha- measures from the three measurement parents and caregivers bilitation researchers in two areas: selecting approaches. • Assessment and intervention for appropriate outcome measures for clinical disorders of consciousness in children. research and conducting research using Spinal Cord Injury: New • Issues related to school re-entry and large datasets. These topics are presented 3 long term educational pathways in a full-day course with two complimentary, Directions in Assessment, but distinct, components. Participants may Repair & Rehabilitation • Research on novel technology attend either or both sessions. 8:00 am – 5:30 pm interventions (Offsite Location) Transportation provided to • Transition to adulthood and vocational The morning session explores opportunities to identify the skills necessary to conduct Shepherd Center, the nation’s largest spinal outcomes for teens with acquired cord injury and brain injury hospital. brain injuries. outcomes research using large administra- tive or research databases. Cou rse Directors: Keith Tansey, MD, PhD, Emory LEARNG IN OBJECTIVES U niversity, Atlanta, GA; Deborah Backus PT, PhD, To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, LEARNG IN OBJECTIVES E mory University, Atlanta, GA and performance, the learner should be able to To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, achieve the following objectives: and performance, the learner should be able to achieve This course covers the following topics: 1. Describe the impact of traumatic brain the following objectives: • Restorative Neurology in SCI injuries on the developing brain in 1. Describe the purpose and mission of • Stem Cells in Spinal Cord Injury: pediatric patients the NIH 24 Infrastructure Network Where Do We Stand? Program. 2. Select and incorporate evidence- • Neurophysiological Assessment in based treatment interventions for 2. Identify the services available through SCI: Conduction and Processing pediatric patients with traumatic brain the R24 Infrastructure Networks/ • Augmenting Recovery in SCI: injuries. Centers focused on outcome research. Stimulating Plasticity and Function 3. Describe how to apply for pilot funding, • Rehabilitation Research in SCI training opportunities, and visiting scientist positions. • Measurement and Management of the Upper Extremity in SCI 4. Discuss basic issues and challenges • SCI Rehab Across the Ages: in conducting outcome research using Pediatrics, Adolescents and Geriatrics secondary analysis of large datasets. • SCI Rehabilitation Potential for the The afternoon session explores optimizing Future selection of outcome measures in rehabili- tation clinical research using a case-based approach.

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4 Quality Measures for 6 Assessing the Quality & Rehabilitation: Policy, Applicability of Systematic Provider and Patient Reviews using a Systematic Perspectives Approach 8:00 am – 5:30 pm 8:00 am – 5:30 pm 3. Describe data analysis challenges when Cousi r e D rector: Anne Deutsch, RN, PhD, CRRN, Cousi r e D rector: Marcel Dijkers, PhD, FACRM, developing quality measures Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY Fac ulty: Helen Burstin MD, MPH, The National 4. Identify future research opportunities Fac ulty: T amara Bushnik, PhD, FACRM, Rusk Quality Forum, Washington DC; Gerben DeJong associated with quality measurement Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine, New York, PhD, National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washing- efforts. NY; Allen Heinemann, PhD, ABPP (RP), FACRM, ton, DC; Barbara Gage PhD, Research Triangle Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL; Institute, Washington, DC; Allen W. Heinemann Alexander Libin PhD, MS, MedStar Health Research PhD, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, I nstitute, Washington, DC; Mark Sherer, PhD, IL ; Kwang-Youn Kim PhD, Northwestern University, Non-Invasive Brain F ACRM, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Chicago, IL; Holly DeMark Neumann MPP, Rehabili- 5 Clinicians, researchers and policy makers, tation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL; Suzanne Stimulation: Current who more and more are forced to rely on Snyder MBA, PT, CPUM, Carolinas Rehabilitation, Applications in systematic reviews because of the ever- Charlotte, NC the Neurorehabilitation of Patients After Stroke increasing professional literature, will finish The United States offers advanced health the course with a better understanding of 8:30 am – 12:15 pm care services; however, the care is not systematic reviews, and a tool to help them Cou rse Directors: Cathrin M. Buetefisch, MD, always accessible, effective, safe, and critically evaluate any reviews they may think PhD, West Virginia University School of Medi- efficient. In calling for a strong response of applying in their work. cine, Morgantown, WV; Leonardo G. Cohen, MD, to improve the quality of health care, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Utilizing a combination of lectures and work- the Institute of Medicine noted that the Stroke, Bethesda, MD groups, this course will: only way to know if health care quality is improving is to document performance • Describe the process of creating using standardized measures of quality. systematic reviews The course will begin with a review of the key Practical Demonstration of • Present and review a checklist and characteristics of a quality measure, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation accompanying manual to help evaluate the review criteria (importance, scientific (TMS) Techniques in Workshops the applicability and quality of systematic reviews (including meta-analyses), acceptability, usability and feasibility) used 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm by the National Quality Forum. The second Inso truct rs: Cathrin M. Buetefisch, MD, PhD, • Explain the reasons for various elements segment will include a review of the current Depts. Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine, • Practice using the checklist by evaluating status of quality measures from several E mory University, Atlanta, GA; Andrew J. Butler, a rehabilitation-relevant systematic perspectives. The third segment of the PhD, Dept Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory Univer- review. course will focus on data collection and sity, Atlanta, GA; VAMC, Atlanta, GA The course will not deal with the actual data analysis challenges. This will include translation of systematic review results presentations focused on several case-mix This course covers the following topics: to practice, other than addressing the adjustment approaches, identification of • Neurophysiological measures after injury questions: is this review applicable to my clinically important differences in patient to the motor cortex and its projections. question, does it address the problem, outcomes and challenges in defining adverse • TMS protocols, their merits and their population, etc. that I deal with. events occurring in inpatient rehabilitation pitfalls programs. The final segment of the course LEARNG IN OBJECTIVES • Two competing hemispheres? TMS will include a panel of researchers who will To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, protocols for measurement and discuss possible future policy changes that and performance, the learner should be able to achieve modulation of interhemispheric the following objectives: would affect rehabilitation care and potential inhibition. research opportunities related to these • Describe the importance of systematic changes. • Enhancing motor recovery after stroke: reviews in contemporary clinical care, rTMS vs vs Transcranial Direct Cortical research and program administration. LEARNG IN OBJECTIVES Stimulation (tDCS) • Elucidate the steps in a systematic To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, and performance, the learner should be able to achieve • rTMS and tDCS in the treatment of review, and the pitfalls in each step that the following objectives: aphasia reviewers and potential users (readers) 1. Describe the characteristics of a quality • rTMS protocols in the evaluation and need to be aware of. measure appropriate for public reporting treatment of neglect • Explain the nature of the components of and pay-for-performance activities. • Future directions of non-invasive cortical the checklist and why they are important 2. Describe the current status of quality stimulation in restorative neurology. elements. measure development • Use the checklist, applying it to a published systematic review.

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NEW President’s Reception and Henry B. Betts Awards Gala

Friday, October 14 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm , Atlanta, GA Cocktails & Buffet Dinner catered by Wolfgang Puck

Tuesday October 11 Thursday October 13 Friday, October 14

Early Career Development Program ASNR Outstanding Neurorehabilitation SCI-SIG Luncheon Meeting Reception (ECD Only) Clinician Scientist and Kenneth M. Viste, (Ticketed Event) 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Jr., MD Award Lectures 10:30 am – 12:00 pm ACRM Membership Meeting NEW CDC Workshop on Emerging 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Rehabilitation Modalities NNR Editorial Board Meeting (By Invitation) 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm ASNR Membership Meeting 7:30 am – 6:00 pm 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm More information to come. Stroke Networking Luncheon & Special Stay tuned for the latest on this Guest Speaker President’s Reception and Henry B. Betts invitation-only workshop at (Ticketed Event) 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Awards Gala www.acrm.org/special-events Speaker: Anna Barrett, MD; 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Director, Stroke Rehabilitation Held at the majestic Georgia Research, Kessler Foundation Aquarium with cocktails & buffet Wednesday October 12 Research Center; President, ASNR dinner catered by legendary To pic: New Directions for Wolfgang Puck. Free private Welcome Reception with Exhibitors Advances in Stroke Rehabilitation admission included. The Aquarium 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm opened in 2005 and is the world’s Brucker International Luncheon largest — featuring more animals ACRM President Reception (Ticketed Event) 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm than any other aquarium in more 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm than eight million gallons of water. BI-ISIG Business Meeting ACRM Outcomes Measurement 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm Networking Group Saturday, October 15 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm ACRM-ASNR Board Meeting 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm ACRM Board of Governors Meeting ASNR Board of Directors Meeting 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Poster Reception with Viewing and Outstanding Poster Awards Presentation Sunday, October 16 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm ACRM Board of Governors Meeting 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

E vents and times are subject to change. Watch www.acrm.org for updates.

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Plenary Early Career Course Sessions &

Wednesday, October 12 Speakers

Navigating Your Road to Independence: Lessons Learned T hursday, October 13 from Seasoned Travelers 8:30 am – 10:00 am Does your early career seem like an obstacle course or treadmill training? Curious how successful senior The Future of Clinical Trials in Stroke colleagues coped with early failures and successes? Want Neurorehabilitation: Rationale, strategies to connect and build a productive career as an Challenges & Opportunities for independent researcher? Innovative Approaches

The 2011 Early Career Course delivers real-world solutions Plenary Speaker: Carolee Winstein, to the challenges of launching and growing a noteworthy PhD, PT, FAPTA research career from seasoned rehabilitation scientists Professor and Director of Research who traveled the same road and arrived successful. Tap this Division of Biokinesiology and unique wellspring of insight, experience and wisdom as you Physical Therapy, Herman Ostrow mingle with senior and mid-career colleagues—and even a School of Dentistry Department of few pioneers in rehabilitation research. Neurology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California Education Sessions 1) Apply for Learner’s Permit: Select, Approach & Engage in Responsible Relationships with Mentors & Friday, October 14 Collaborators 8:00 am – 9:30 am

2) Getting Behind the Wheel: Road Map to Successfully P ART 1: Negotiate Faculty Positions & Research Resources Progesterone and Brain Injury: What’s Next? 3) Navigating the Early to Mid-Career Turnpike: Getting S peaker: Donald G. Stein, PhD the Green Light for Promotion & Tenure Asa G. Candler Professor and Distinguished Professor of 4) Fellow Travelers on the Highway of Life: Time Emergency Medicine, Department Management, Family Management & Maintaining of Emergency Medicine, Emory Balance University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA

M entoring Program P ART 2: Participants are matched with senior scientists who share In Search of a Clinical Treatment similar interests. Enjoy one-on-one time during a mentoring for Acute Traumatic Brain Injury: lunch. This is a special opportunity for career mentoring The Hope of Progesterone during and after the course. A popular favorite! S peaker: David W. Wright, MD Assistant Professor of Emergency We elcom Reception Medicine and Director of Emergency Please join us! Meet mentors, senior scientists, participants Neurosciences and event organizers at this friendly, easy-to-enjoy social School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA; event on Tuesday evening, October 11. and Project Leader for the Phase II clinical trial and Principal Investigator for Phase III clinical trial ProTECT™ (Progesterone for TBI, Experimental Clinical Treatment)

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of translational research in stroke Special Events neurorehabilitation. AR SN Lectures Thursday 2. Discuss the pros and cons of clinical 10:30 am – 12:00 pm October 13, 2011 trial research including Phase 1, NNR Editorial Meeting II and III definitive randomized 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Poster Viewing Open controlled trials in advancing practice Stroke Networking Luncheon & 12:15 pm – 7:00 pm and changing policy for stroke neurorehabilitation. Special Guest Speaker Poster Authors Present 3. Discuss the rationale, challenges and (Ticketed Event) 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm opportunities for the future of clinical Speaker: Anna Barrett, MD; Director, Stroke trials in stroke neurorehabilitation. Rehabilitation Research, Kessler Foundation Research Center; President, ASNR Topic: New Directions for Advances in Stroke ASNR Outstanding Neurorehabilitation Rehabilitation Clinician Scientist and Kenneth M. Brucker International Luncheon (c Ti keted Event) 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm PLENARY SESSION Viste, Jr., MD Award Lectures 10:30 am – 12:00 pm The Future of Clinical Trials in Stroke Sheldon Berrol Memorial Chautauqua Neurorehabilitation Neuroprosthetic Tools for Repair of the Lecture 8:00 am – 10:00 am Injured Brain P lenary Speaker: Carolee Winstein, PhD, PT, Prese nter: Randolph J. Nudo, PhD, Landon Insults Real and Imagined: A Clinical FAPTA, University of Southern California, Los Center on Aging, Kansas City, KS and Scientific Inquiry into Mild TBI, Post Angeles, CA L earning objectives Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Post- Faculty: Bruce Dobkin, MD, University of 1. Describe examples of how technology Concussive Syndrome California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; and science have been combined to Pamela Duncan, PhD, PT, FAPTA, FAHA, Duke interface the injured nervous system 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm C ourse Director/Facilitator: Keith D. University, Durham, NC; Alexander Dromerick, with the outside world. Cicerone, PhD, ABPP-Cn, FACRM, Neuropsychology MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 2. Explain the capacity of the brain to & Cognitive Rehabilitation, JFK-Johnson Washington, DC; John Krakauer, MD, The rewire its connections spontaneously Rehabilitation Institute, Edison, NJ Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD; Walter after injury. 3. Describe new approaches to Koroshetz, MD, NIH/NINDS, Bethesda, MD Faculty: Charles Hoge, MD, Colonel, U.S. Army influence functional and structural Clinical trials have long been seen as the connectivity in the injured brain using (Ret), Washington, DC, Rodney D. Vanderploeg, scientific gold standard for providing the best neuroprosthetic approaches. PhD, ABPP-Cn, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, evidence to inform clinical practice. Here, Tampa, FL we examine the rationale, challenges and Neurorehabilitation Approaching the The Chautauqua will address the clinical and opportunities for the future of clinical trials in End of the Beginning? scientific bases for understanding the putitive stroke neurorehabilitation. Considerable clinical mechanisms of injury; nature of cognitive, trial research has focused on the acute stroke Prese nter: Michael Weinrich, MD, National somatic and emotional symptoms; and causes of event including tPA and other physiological Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD chronic disability in people who have sustained interventions. There is a growing body of a traumatic insult associated with mild traumatic work including clinical trials focused on motor L earning objectives brain injury. This presentation will utilize a “Town rehabilitation including robotics, electrical To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, and performance, the learner should be able to achieve Hall” format to identify the elements of critical stimulation, behavioral interventions and brain the following objectives: inquiry and generate discussion from experts computer interface. This is an exciting time to on mild TBI among both civilian and military convene a group of experienced clinical trialists 1. Outline the origins of population. with a leading representative from NINDS to Neurorehabilitation. discuss the future of clinical trials in stroke 2. Describe the current challenges to L earning objectives neurorehabilitation. Neurorehabilitation practice. To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, and performance, the learner should be able to achieve L earning Objectives 3. Highlight opportunities for the following objectives: To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, advancing research and practice in and performance, the learner should be able to achieve Neurorehabilitation. 1. Identify and describe the putative the following objectives: cognitive, physical and emotional symptoms that occur as a result of 1. Summarize the remarkable cerebral concussion. advances in neuroscience that have stimulated several different lines 2. Identify and describe the non- neurologic factors that contribute to symptom presentation and

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maintenance after traumatic insults Integrating Interactive Media into Expanding the Conditions that Respond identified with mild brain injury. Neurorehabilitation; an Evidence- to Constraint-Induced-Movement (CI) 3. Discuss the similarities and Based Interdisciplinary Approach Therapy differences between clinical presentations of various forms of 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm traumatic insult (e.g., blast injury vs. C ourse Director: Steven L. Wolf, PhD, PT, Course Director: Edward Taub, PhD, University acceleration/deceleration vs. impact FAPTA, FAHA, Department of Rehabilitation of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL injury) and the role of contextual Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Faculty: Victor Mark, MD, Gitendra Uswatte, factors in civilian and military Atlanta, GA populations. PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Faculty: Thanassis Rikakis, PhD, School of Arts, Birmingham, AL; David Good, MD, Pennsylvania Outcomes from a Health Care Home for Media and Engineering, Arizona State University, State University, Hershey, PA Persons with Disabilities Tempe, AZ; Hari Sundaram, PhD, School of The outcomes reported in the pediatric CI therapy Computing, Information and Decision Systems 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm literature are virtually all positive but vary in Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ; size. This symposium will discuss reasons for Course Director: Nancy Flinn, PhD, OTR/L, Zev Rymer, MD, PhD, Rehabilitation Institute of the variance in outcomes, thereby suggesting Courage Center, Minneapolis, MN Chicago, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL ways clinicians and researchers might change the protocols they employ to optimize outcomes. Faculty: Guthrie Byard, MPH, Erin Simunds, Evidence-based Interactive Neurorehabilitation MSPT, Courage Center, Minneapolis, MN The value of rehabilitation for individuals with (INR) requires broad interdisciplinary knowledge progressive CNS disorders is often questioned. Health care reform has recognized that gaps that cannot be mastered by a single clinician This symposium will present a therapeutic in primary care effect the long-term health of or researcher. Principles and evidence from approach that holds promise for producing patients with disabilities and complex health neuroscience, rehabilitation, physical therapy, persistent improvement in more-affected arm conditions, and remediation of these gaps can engineering, computer science, arts and cognitive function in MS patients. For both clinicians and decrease health costs and improve health sciences must inform development and application researchers, the findings, along with the results of INR systems. This session establishes simple from other recent studies, will suggest that a Individuals with complex or chronic conditions guidelines that can help inform selection and require multiple specialists to improve and change in this perspective might be at least use of INR systems by clinicians and streamline considered. maintain overall health but this care is often research directions in INR for: fractured and isolated. Primary care delivered There are few interventions that have controlled through a health care home coordinates services • Clinicians who want to test, evidence for improving more-affected arm through a single point of contact and minimizes explore or adopt Interactive function in stroke survivors with severe upper- the multiple barriers to care faced by individuals Neurorehabilitation (INR) systems extremity hemiparesis, i.e., those with plegic or with disabilities. • Researchers interested in nearly plegic hands. This symposium will present Disability-competent primary care includes development of INR systems a therapeutic approach that has controlled care pathways for common health conditions • Clinicians or researchers who want evidence for producing large improvements experienced by individuals with disabilities, to explore combinations of INR in real-world use of the more affected arm in flexible options for care delivery, and coordination systems with existing practices or such individuals. For clinicians, the findings of care through reciprocal interaction between other technologies (e.g. robotics) will suggest a therapeutic option for their medical, psychological and rehabilitation • Health administrators interested patients where few or none were available. For researchers, the study will suggest therapeutic professionals. in practical issues of INR elements that they might consider incorporating implementation (staff training, cost, L earning Objectives into treatments they are developing for this insurance reimbursement etc). To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, population. and performance, the learner should be able to achieve the following objectives: L earning Objectives L earning Objectives To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, 1. Describe the role that a disability and performance, the learner should be able to achieve competent primary care health care and performance, the learner should be able to achieve the following objectives: the following objectives: home for persons with disabilities plays in health care reform. 1. Describe the significance of new 1. Describe how the brains of young children with cerebral palsy change 2. Describe the demographic factors interactive media technologies for neurologic rehabilitation. after pediatric upper-extremity CI of individuals with disabilities therapy. that can benefit from primary care 2. Evaluate the potential advantages delivered through a health care home for the use of Interactive 2. Develop a therapeutic treatment approach. Neurorehabilitation (INR), in plan for producing persistent comparison with prevailing improvement in arm function in 3. Identify the health benefits patients with multiple sclerosis. experienced by adults with standards of care or with advanced disabilities after receiving primary robotic therapies, and select the 3. Develop a treatment plan for care services under this model. appropriate INR systems for specific producing persistent improvement in neurorehabilitation challenges. patients with chronic, severe upper 3. Recognize the applications of INR extremity hemiparesis after stroke, systems in the home, or in outpatient i.e., those with plegic or nearly plegic or community-based clinical settings. hands. www.acrm.org/annual-conference American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine — American Society of Neurorehabilitation 11 Preliminary schedule Thud rs ay / Friday, October 14, 2011

Special Event Empirically-Based Interventions for 2. Determine how countries are B I-ISIG Business Meeting Post-TBI Depression balancing policy and financial 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm challenges and facilitate the delivery 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm of quality clinical practices. Life Transitions and Rehabilitation: C ourse Director: Theodore Tsaousides, PhD, 3. Reflect on how these changes impact From Case Studies to Epidemiology Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY access and delivery of their services and how they need to prepare to 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Faculty: Teresa Ashman, PhD, New York maintain quality rehabilitation in C ourse Director: Tamara Bushnik, PhD, FACRM, University Langone Medical Center, New York, their practices. Rusk Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine, New NY; Joshua Cantor, PhD, Mount Sinai School of Special EventS York, NY Medicine, New York, NY ACR- M ASNR Board of Directors Faculty: Alexander Libin, PhD, MS, Manon This session will provide a review of the existing Social Schladen, MSE, PMP, EdS, Neil Weissman, knowledge regarding post-TBI depression 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm and suicidality and the treatment of post-TBI MD, MedStar Health Research Institute, depression. It will thus bring clinicians up to date Reception with Exhibitors and Poster Washington, DC; Sunil Sen-Gupta, MD, MPH, on this literature. Viewing with Authors/Discussion/ George Washington University, Washington, DC; Award We will present new evidence regarding effective 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Marc Blackman, MD, Washington DC Veterans treatments for post-TBI depression and provide Administration Medical Center, Washington, DC; details of the nature of these treatments and their Alexander Dromerick, MD, National Rehabilitation successful implementation in clinical practice. Hospital, Washington, DC; Sheila Zimmet, BSN, Individual differences of persons with TBI and Friday JD, Georgetown University Medical Center, how those differences may guide individualized October 14, 2011 Washington, DC; Dorothy Edwards, PhD, University treatment decisions will be addressed along with directions for future research needed in this area. Poster Viewing Open of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 7:15 am - 6:30 pm L earning Objectives Life Transitions (LiT) refer to the completed or To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, Poster Authors Present re-occurring significant change and embrace and performance, the learner should be able to achieve a variety of human condition: a reintegration the following objectives: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm into the community after a life-changing injury 1. Recognize the risk of post-TBI Exhibit Hall Open (TBI, SCI, or Stroke); an adaptation to aging depression and suicidality and the 8:00 am - 6:30 pm in persons with degenerating neurological treatment of post-TBI depression. disorders (Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease), or a transition from deployment to civilian 2. Describe interventions that may life in military veterans. LiT is simultaneously be effective in reducing depressive B reakfast Sessions complex, multi-factorial and both highly social symptoms after TBI. 3. Identify the key components and and individual process. Our working definition of Functional Electrical Stimulation Life Transitions builds upon WHO framework and challenges of each intervention recent IOM reports on Disability in America and presented. in SCI: Clinician and Consumer IOF/EOF Veterans. Perspectives L earning Objectives Balancing Law, Social Policy and 7:15 am – 8:15 am To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, Clinical Practice Course Director Candy Tefertiller, DPT, ATP, and performance, the learner should be able to achieve the following objectives: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm NCS, Craig Hospital, Englewood CO 1. Identify an evidence-based Life Course Director: Neil Brooks, PhD, Rehab Faculty: Jennifer French, Executive Director, Transition framework for best Without Walls, Milton Keynes, UK Neurotech Network, Tampa, FL; Beth Pharo, PT, practices in medical rehabilitation, Faculty: Carolyn Zollar, JD, American Medical Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA; Nicholas Evans, more specifically, chronic health MHS, Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA conditions, neurorehabilitation, and Rehabilitation Providers Association, Washington, impairments due to the impact of war DC Researchers and clinicians will gain an (e.g. in OIF/IEF returning veterans). Social policies and new laws are impacting care understanding of the current practice and use 2. Identify unmet needs of clinical delivery and clinicians and administrators want a of FES technologies from both the clinical and populations vulnerable to changes quick and easy way to know what is happening end user perspectives, which may be useful in triggered by Life Transitions. and what they should pay attention to. This shaping future FES technology development. 3. Foster a discussion about the cross- session addresses lessons learned from both Clinical guidelines will be discussed regarding cutting evidence-based topics in sides of the ocean to enrich participants thinking. the appropriate application of FES technologies in the clinical setting and lower cost alternatives to specialty areas, e.g. acute, in-patient L earning Objectives settings, home care, as the basis for commercially available products will be reviewed an integrated model of practice and 1. Articulate the differences and to increase FES utilization in systems where educational programs for health care similarities between Europe and funding is limited. Practical application of FES providers. North America on laws and social in the clinical setting will be evaluated from a policies as they relate to disability. programmatic perspective to include outcomes measures and financial considerations. A ll courses and faculty subject to change. Watch www.acrm.org for updates.

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L earning Objectives State University, Orangeburg, SC 2. Describe the key issues related to To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, screening for TBI. Clinicians and researchers will access state- and performance, the learner should be able to achieve 3. Describe primary findings and the following objectives: of-the-art research on health disparities and neurologic injuries including the first study to knowledge gained from recent 1. Discuss the opportunities and systematically investigate differences in chronic screening studies in different challenges of implementing FES in health conditions among blacks with SCI and TBI populations. the clinical setting. compared with the general population and the 2. Describe the multiple uses of largest longitudinal study in terms of scope of Strategies for Designing Wheeled FES from the perspectives of the measurement of risk factors and outcomes among consumer and clinician. Mobility and Seating Intervention those with SCI (n=2615). Studies 3. Assess practical applications for Rehabilitation clinicians will gain knowledge successful implementation in the to better provide care for their patients. 7:15 am – 8:15 am clinic and the home environment Rehabilitation researchers will gain knowledge Course Director: Stephen Sprigle, PhD, PT, for FES and discuss lower cost to target research projects so each prevention Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA alternatives to commercially or intervention strategy developed will have the available FES technologies. greatest impact on all racial groups. Faculty: David Brienza, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; Sharon Sonenblum, Specificity of Exercise for Stroke Participants will come away with a better overall understanding of the trends of SCI and TBI across PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA Rehabilitation: A Debate racial groups and who is at risk for specific Clinicians are under increasing pressure to 7:15 am – 8:15 am chronic conditions or adverse events. provide evidence for the effectiveness of wheeled C ourse Director: Pamela Duncan, PhD, Duke L earning Objectives mobility and seating interventions. This morning University, Durham, NC To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, session will provide guidance to help clinicians and performance, the learner should be able to achieve and others interested in conducting wheeled Faculty: Robert Wagenaar, PhD, Boston the following objectives: mobility and seating studies. University, Boston, MA; Alexander Dromerick, MD, 1. Describe how rates of chronic L earning Objectives Georgetown University, Washington, DC; Mary conditions among black persons with To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, Stuart, ScD, University of Maryland, Baltimore, SCI and TBI compare with the black and performance, the learner should be able to achieve the following objectives: MD; Michael Weinrich, MD, NIH, Bethesda, MD general population. 2. Identify disparities in a minimum of 1. Describe issues to be considered There is a pressing need for maintenance three adverse health outcomes in when designing studies of wheeled rehabilitation, as evidence by the class action persons with SCI. mobility and seating interventions. suit recently filed against CMS for not providing 3. Describe the trends of SCI among 2. Identify various study design options such. It is not yet clear what the content of such underserved populations. and pros and cons of each. rehabilitation should be. 3. Discuss lessons learned in past L earning Objectives Screening for Traumatic Brain Injury research studies and how these may To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, apply to their practice. and performance, the learner should be able to achieve 7:15 am – 8:15 am the following objectives: Course Director: Wayne Gordon, PhD, ABPP PLENARY SESSION 1. Describe the evidence for and /Cn, FACRM, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, against specific exercise prescription New York, NY Part 1: Progesterone and Brain Injury: for stroke rehabilitation in the acute What’s Next? period. Faculty: Yelena Goldin-Lauretta, PhD, Chari 2. Describe the evidence for and Hirshson, PhD, Kristen Dams-O’Connor, PhD, 8:30 am – 10:00 am against specific exercise prescription Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY Course Director: Donald G. Stein, PhD, Asa for stroke rehabilitation in the chronic G. Candler Professor, Distinguished Professor period. Researchers and clinicians will expand their of Emergency Medicine, Department of 3. Discuss the issues around understanding of conceptual and theoretical Emergency Medicine, Emory University School issues related to TBI screening approaches, implementing exercise programs for of Medicine stroke in the community setting. gain insight into the development, validation and application of a new TBI screening tool, and Part 2: In Search of a Clinical understand the limitations and identify directions Disparities in Health Outcomes After Treatment for Acute Traumatic Brain for future exploration and application of TBI Injury: The Hope of Progesterone TBI and SCI screening methods. David W. Wright, MD Assistant Professor of 7:15 am – 8:15 am L earning Objectives Emergency Medicine, Director of Emergency C ourse Director: James Krause, PhD, Medical To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, Neurosciences Emory University School of and performance, the learner should be able to achieve University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC Medicine; and Project Leader for the Phase the following objectives: II clinical trial and Principal Investigator for Faculty: Lee Saunders, PhD, Medical University 1. Describe the development and Phase III clinical trial ProTECT™ (Progesterone of South Carolina, Charleston, SC; Michael practical applications of the Brain for TBI, Experimental Clinical Treatment) DeVivo, PhD, University of Alabama Birmingham, Injury Screening Questionnaire Birmingham, AL; David Staten, PhD, South Carolina (BISQ). www.acrm.org/annual-conference American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine — American Society of Neurorehabilitation 13 Preliminary schedule Frd i ay, October 14, 2011

Raising Expectations for Gait Recovery Current Science and Controversy in 1. Examine new research directions in after Stroke: an Evidence-Based Sports Concussion the field of neural regeneration. Approach 2. Describe the value of regenerative 10:30 am – 12:00 pm medicine in the field of 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Course Director: Stephen Macciocchi, PhD, neurorehabilitation. C ourse Director: Karen McCain, PT, DPT, NCS, ABPP, Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA 3. Identify potential ways to interface University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Faculty: Lisa McGuire, PhD, Center for Disease discoveries in neural regeneration Dallas, TX Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA; Michael with clinical care. Faculty: Patricia Smith, PhD, PT, NCS, University Ferrara, PhD, ATC; L. Stephen Miller, PhD, of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX University of Georgia, Athens, GA Providing Evidence-Based Prognoses for Persons with Brain Injury and Their After stroke, the primary question in the minds Sports concussion is a very common injury Families of patients is whether they will be able to affecting a wide segment of our population. walk again. Providing the best outcome is the Existing science on sports concussion is extensive 10:30 am – 12:00 pm goal of the patient as well as the rehabilitation but in some ways conflicting. Sports concussion C ourse Director: Jim Malec, PhD, FACRM, professional. ESTT is a comprehensive, evidence- is an important health problem that requires PM&R Indiana University School of Medicine, based approach, including attention to assistive expertise in diagnosis and management. Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN device use and ankle foot orthosis design. ESTT Rehabilitation professionals will benefit from a is an early, efficient, effective, and standardized scientific review from a panel with no conflict Faculty: Ron Seel, PhD, Crawford Research method of gait training after stroke that can related to proprietary tests or protocols. Institute, Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA; Flora be implemented as a part of a comprehensive L earning Objectives Hammond, MD, PM&R Indiana University School rehabilitation approach. It can be completed in To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, of Medicine, Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana, 30 minutes per day utilizing one therapist and and performance, the learner should be able to achieve one trained technician. ESTT is the only published Indianapolis, IN the following objectives: approach to begin gait training on the treadmill 1. Describe science-based methods Improving patient and family knowledge about BEFORE over ground gait training commences. the risk for disability and making appropriate diagnosing sports concussion. L earning Objectives 2. Identify science-based strategies for plans are part of good clinical practice. However, To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, return to play. misinformation can have negative consequences and performance, the learner should be able to achieve 3. Reflect on the issues pertaining to on patient motivation, compliance, and the the following objectives: relationship of the provider with patient and science on repetitive concussion, 1. Recognize the need for gait recovery family. Providers should know the limitations second-impact syndrome (SIS) and after stroke. of outcomes predictions made either on the chronic traumatic encephalopathy 2. Apply evidence-based protocols to (CTE). basis of clinical knowledge and experience and available research. Methods will be described the retraining of gait after stroke. to communicate outcome predictions framed in 3. Describe the basic elements of Approaches to Neural Regeneration: appropriate degrees of certainty and uncertainty ESTT and its application in an acute Implications for Neurorehabilitation in ways that are generally understandable and rehabilitation setting meaningful. 10:30 am – 12:00 pm World Report on Disabilities 2011 Course Director: Krish Sathian, MD, PhD, L earning Objectives To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, Atlanta VA Medical Center, Atlanta, GA and performance, the learner should be able to achieve 10:30 am – 12:00 pm the following objectives: C ourse Director: Katherine Seelman, PhD, Faculty: Randy Trumbower, PT, PhD, Arthur University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA English, PhD, Shan Yu, PhD, Nicholas Boulis, MD, 1. Describe the strengths and PhD, Atlanta VA Medical Center, Atlanta, GA; Ravi limitations of brain injury Faculty: John Stone, PhD, Barry Willer, PhD, Bellamkonda, MD, Georgia Institute of Technology, rehabilitation outcome prediction State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, based on clinical judgment or Atlanta, GA statistical modeling. NY; Venus Ilagan, President, Rehabilitation This is a timely area of research since concepts 2. Discuss the best methods for reading International, Manila, PH; Fofi Constantinidou, of neural regeneration pertain to neurologic and evaluating published reports of PhD, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, CY rehabilitation and are only recently been prediction models. The WHO report on disability took six years uncovered. Much work is still pending publication, 3. Describe recommended methods and the contributions of countless profession- underscoring the cutting-edge nature of this line for translating clinical experience als and consumers in many different countries. of research. Discussion between basic scientists and statistical models into and clinicians will highlight the challenges of understandable and meaningful Slated for release in the summer of 2011, this translation from bench to bedside, and ways to prognostic statements to patients is the first presentation of the report at a increase the probability of success. and families. conference of professionals. This World Report L earning Objectives on Disabilities will be of considerable interest To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, to clinicians, researchers and policy makers. and performance, the learner should be able to achieve the following objectives:

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L earning Objectives 1. Differentiate traditional functional Variations in Inpatient TBI To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, clinical assessments currently utilized Rehabilitation by Age: Patients, and performance, the learner should be able to achieve in the clinical setting from technology Treatments, Outcomes the following objectives: driven mobility outcomes, which 1. Describe and understand the process create quantifiable measures in 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm whereby the WHO Report on rehabilitation medicine and research. Course Director: Susan Horn, PhD, Institute for Disability was created and the logic 2. Describe the utility of technology Clinical Outcomes Research, Salt Lake City, UT behind this process. to create quantifiable mobility 2. Describe the primary recommenda- outcome and relate how they can be Faculty: Murray Brandstater, MD, PhD, Loma tions of the WHO Report on Disability utilized to describe biomechanical Linda University Medical Center, Department and the implications for rehabilitation mechanisms that lead to improved of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Loma services in the U.S. and other coun- functional performance. Linda, CA; David Ryser, MD, Intermountain Medical tries. 3. Identify key technologically driven Center Neuro Specialty Rehabilitation Unit, Salt 3. Describe the types and range of mobility outcome measures that Lake City, UT; Marcel Dijkers, PhD, FACRM, rehabilitation services perceived as can be fully integrated into routine Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, Department of evidence based by the WHO and its clinical and research settings affiliated organizations throughout alongside traditional measures Rehabilitation Medicine, New York, NY the world. to direct treatment options and As the number of elderly people admitted accurately measure changes in to inpatient rehabilitation after TBI (rather Special EventS function. than dying in acute care or discharged directly S CI-SIG Luncheon Meeting to a nursing home) is growing, stakeholders 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Collaborative Research Network need a better understanding of the nature and ACR M Membership Meeting Development: Prism Adaptation for outcomes of rehabilitation for this age group. 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm This symposium aims to achieve that through Spatial Neglect systematic comparisons with three younger age ARSN Membership Meeting 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm groups, using data from a study whose design 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Course Director: Kimberly Hreha, OTR/L, Kessler and number of subjects offers a significant improvement over previous research in this area. Technology to Advance Mobility Foundation Research Center, West Orange, NJ The database addresses: Severity of illness and Outcomes in Rehabilitation Research Faculty: Peii Chen, PhD, Anna Barrett, MD, injury, comorbid conditions, and polypharmacy Robin Hedeman, OTR, MHA, Kessler Institute for as statistical controls; Rancho Scale, GCS, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm GOS, FIM, and DRS along with cognitive level Rehabilitation, West Orange, NJ Course Director: Karen J. Nolan, PhD, Kessler and psychosocial characteristics; Premorbid Foundation Research Center, West Orange, NJ, Be part of an initiative to advance rehabilitation levels of functioning, medical conditions, level University of Medicine and Dentistry of New of right hemisphere stroke survivors. Specific of independence, and other prior co-morbid Jersey, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ evidence of increased stroke health care costs conditions. and burden of care associated with spatial L earning Objectives Faculty: Gail F. Forrest, PhD, Kessler Foundation neglect, as well as the resulting effect of reducing To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, Research Center, West Orange, NJ & University the potential benefit of other rehabilitative and performance, the learner should be able to achieve of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, The interventions will be presented. Attendees can the following objectives: New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ; Sue contribute to a database on the feasibility and 1. Describe how the TBI PBE study applicability of this treatment method. Ann Sisto, PT, MA, PhD, Stony Brook University, addresses comprehensive TBI Stony Brook, NY Clinicians/researchers will assist in developing rehabilitation care in order to guidelines, to provide a more comprehensive determine those treatments that are This session underscores the confines of and standardized way for the treatment of spatial associated with better outcomes for traditional clinical measures commonly utilized neglect impairments. Collaborative partnerships specific types of patients. for measuring changes in mobility, and introduces will develop. Clinicians/researchers can also 2. Describe differences by age groups rehabilitation researchers and clinicians to current assist in developing a procedures manual. in patient characteristics, severity of technology-driven measures to advance mobility illness and injury, comorbidities, and outcomes in rehabilitation. L earning Objectives To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, functioning of TBI patients during We will demonstrate the utility of technology- and performance, the learner should be able to achieve rehabilitation and after discharge. based quantifiable mobility outcomes and explain the following objectives: 3. Describe differences by age groups how these measures can be fully integrated into 1. Recognize patient demographics and in patient characteristics, severity of routine clinical and research settings. The direct characteristics and the impact of illness and injury, comorbidities, and benefits to patient care will be demonstrated post-stroke spatial neglect. functioning of TBI patients during and attendees will gain a usability template for 2. Recognize the evidence supporting rehabilitation and after discharge. combining technology with traditional clinical specific rehabilitative interventions to measures, the combination of which optimizes improve function in stroke survivors patient care and outcomes. with spatial neglect. L earning Objectives 3. Reflect on the major translational To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, obstacles to systematic spatial and performance, the learner should be able to achieve neglect treatment research. the following objectives: www.acrm.org/annual-conference American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine — American Society of Neurorehabilitation 15 Preliminary schedule Frd i ay, October 14, 2011

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: little training in or exposure to this mode of MD, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD delivery. This symposium will give clinicians and Translatng Research into Clinical This session presents two examples of new, hot Practice researchers an opportunity to become familiar with three different tele-health interventions that research in nanomedicine with implications for rehabilitation. 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm span simple to sophisticated technologies and C ourse Director: Martin Grabois, MD, FACRM, that target different impairments and consumer L earning Objectives groups. Baylor College of Medicine, Physical Medicine and 1. Describe possibilities for Rehabilitation, Houston, TX Rehabilitation professionals today agree that, using nanoparticles to image whenever possible, healthcare consumers should pathophysiology in blood vessels. Faculty: R. Norman Hardin, MD, Rehab Institute be offered an evidence-based treatment for their 2. Describe use of nanoparticles for of Chicago, Chicago, IL; Sri Vasudevan, MD, condition. Unfortunately, practical issues, such as targeted drug delivery to the nervous University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, access to a medical center where the appropriate system. WI expertise resides, often stand in the way making 3. Discuss the limits of available these efficacious interventions widely available. nanotechnologies. This topic is widely discussed and diagnosed. The three projects will offer models for finding It is vital to understand the pathophysiology ways to deliver evidence-based treatments that Evaluation and Treatment of Mild of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome if one is promote their widespread dissemination. A to understand its evaluation and treatment. common concern about tele-health interventions Traumatic Brain Injury using Regulated This will be addressed in detail with multiple is that the relationship between the care provider Exercise possible theories addressed. The evaluation and and health care consumer will be adversely 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm its classification has recently been updated. A affected by the distance between the two Course Director: Barry Willer, PhD, State more comprehensive and specific classification individuals. Ehde will present data that addresses will be presented based on recent research for this concern in her presentation, as well as University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY utilization in the clinical and research diagnosis discuss variables that influence the quality Faculty: John Leddy, MD, State University of of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. The of the relationship between the care provider New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and consumer. Tele-health interventions raise is in evolution with new proposed treatments questions about treatment fidelity and outcomes. Presenters will describe the use of an exercise which have questionable effectiveness and cost Bombardier will discuss ways to monitor stress test to evaluate the physiologic condition efficacy. This program will address the evidence therapeutic process and outcome remotely. of individuals with mTBI. Presenters will provide basis studies on treatment especially based video examples of actual assessments and on the proposed pathophysiology of Complex L earning Objectives demonstrate even the subtle aspects of symptom Regional Pain Syndrome. New treatments will To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, evaluation Presenters will describe how a be explored with critiques. and performance, the learner should be able to achieve the following objectives: threshold of exercise tolerance is determined and L earning Objectives 1. Describe how to adapt an existing how a prescription for exercise based treatment To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is developed. Presenters will describe how an and performance, the learner should be able to achieve exercise stress test can assist with differential the following objectives: pain intervention for tele-health delivery in consumers with acquired diagnosis, including the characteristic responses 1. Describe how recent research is central nervous system (CNS) injury. of those with cervicogenic headache, depression, changing clinical practice of Complex vestibular issues and visual disturbance. Regional Pain Syndrome. 2. Describe how a successful Presenters will describe the primary predictors motivational interviewing approach of outcomes. 2. Recognize the current etiology of to physical activity promotion can Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. be conducted via telephone, as well L earning Objectives 3. Describe current concepts for the as how key process and outcome To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, evaluation and treatment of Complex variables can be monitored. and performance, the learner should be able to achieve the following objectives: Regional Pain Syndrome. 3. Describe a tele-health intervention for producing persistent improvement 1. Discuss the purpose of exercise Making Evidence-Based Treatments in real-world use of the more- testing for individuals with mild Accessible via Tele-Health affected arm in consumers with traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and be chronic, mild to moderate upper able to conduct such an assessment. 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm extremity hemiparesis after stroke. 2. Identify the threshold of exercise C ourse Director: Gitendra Uswatte, tolerance of individuals with mTBI PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Medicine at the Nanoscale: and be able to prepare an exercise- Birmingham, AL based prescription for patients with Implications for Neurorehabilitation mTBI who are suitable for such Faculty: Charles Bombardier, PhD, Dawn Ehde, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm treatment. PhD, University of Washington, Seattle, WA; Course Director: Gang Bao, PhD, Georgia 3. Recognize which symptoms relate to Robert Teasell, MD, University of Western Ontario, Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA mTBI and which symptoms may be London, Ontario, CN related to other causes. Faculty: Ravi Bellamkonda, PhD, Georgia Institute Tele-health is one of the new frontiers in of Technology, Atlanta, GA; Michael Weinrich, healthcare. Yet, rehabilitation professionals have

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Patient Engagement in Acute and Medicine, Miami, FL MA; Michael Paasche-Orlow, MD, MA, MPH, Post-Acute TBI Rehabilitation Department of Medicine, Boston University Faculty: David Kushner, MD, University of Miami School of Medicine, Boston, MA; Robert H. 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm School of Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Friedman, MD, Department of Medicine, Boston C ourse Director Ronald Seel, PhD, Shepherd Miami, FL; Kenneth Peters, MS,CCC-SLP, University University School of Medicine, Boston, MA; Center, Atlanta, GA of Miami School of Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Miami, FL; Stacy Thomashaw-Eroglu, Stan Ducharme, PhD, Department of Physical Faculty: Flora Hammond, MD, Rehabilitation MS,CCC-SLP, University of Miami School of Medicine and Rehabilitation, Boston University Hospital of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN; Susan Horn, Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Miami, School of Medicine, Boston, MA; Jane Wierbicky, PhD, International Severity Information Systems, FL; Perless Melissa, MS,CCC-SLP, University RN, New England Regional SCI Center, Boston Inc., Salt Lake City, UT; William Garmoe, PhD, of Miami School of Medicine, Rehabilitation Medical Center, Boston, MA; Judi Zazula, MS, ABPP-Cn, National Rehabilitation Hospital, Medicine, Miami, FL; Douglas Johnson-Greene, OTR/L, New England Regional SCI Center, Boston PhD MPH,ABPP, University of Miami School of Washington, DC Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Miami, FL Medical Center, Boston, MA; David Rosenblum, MD, New England Regional SCI Center, Gaylord There is virtually no research on engagement in The purpose is to compare efficacy of the TBI rehabilitation population so this new data Hospital, Wallingford, CT; Steve Williams, MD, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) New England Regional SCI Center, Boston Medical using PBE studies will appeal to both clinicians with Progressive Resistance Therapy (PRT) to and researchers alike. Traditional Dysphagia Therapy (TDT) for treatment Center, Boston, MA Providing information on patient engagement of feeding tube dependent dysphagia in acute Self care can impact the onset and severity in acute rehabilitation and associated factors stroke patients during inpatient rehabilitation. of secondary conditions following spinal cord will allow clinicians to develop a cognitive dysfunction (SCD). Pressure ulcers can be framework about engagement specific to: a) Stepping-Out: Psychosocial and prevented through patient education. Depression normative expectations of patient engagement Functional Impact of a 12-Week Home- can be successfully managed if treatment is in TBI rehabilitation; b) the longitudinal course Based Physical Activity Program After received. Nonetheless, persons with SCD do not of engagement; c) what levels of engagement Brain Injury generally receive the necessary follow up care become problematic and adversely impact C ourse Director: Stephanie Kolakowsky-Hayner, which could promote self-management behaviors. outcomes; and d) identifying associated risk factors that are amenable to treatment. Likewise, PhD, CBIST, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Although a promising strategy, few telereha- researchers may use information presented to Rehabilitation Research Center, San Jose, CA bilitation interventions have been evaluated to evaluate the value of engagement measures identify successful, low-cost approaches; such a Faculty: Stephanie Kolakowsky-Hayner, PhD, and design testable interventions that address system could bring not only substantial long-term engagement and associated factors. CBIST, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San cost savings, but also, enhanced quality of life Jose, CA, Jerry Wright, MS, CBIST, Santa Clara for people with SCD. L earning Objectives Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA, Kimbely Care Call is an innovative telerehabilitation To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, and performance, the learner should be able to achieve Bellon, BSW, CBIS, Santa Clara Valley Medical intervention designed to empower and motivate the following objectives: Center, San Jose, CA, Jeffrey Englander, MD, people with SCD to improve their skin care and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, mental health. The system does not replace but 1. Define engagement in rehabilitation rather supplements a clinician’s role. and describe a wide range of factors CA, Tamara Bushnik, PhD, Rusk Institute for that may potentially impact patient Rehabilitation, New York, NY Care Call could help significant numbers of people engagement. using a low risk, low-cost approach for long-term Fatigue is present in a high percentage of 2. Identify typical levels of patient patient monitoring and service provision across community-based individuals with TBI. Physical multiple settings. engagement in SLP, OT and PT, the activity and exercise interventions can positively extent that engagement improves impact many of the ongoing fatigue-related E xcessive Central Fatigue Limits Motor over time, and which factors are issues and improve QOL. A replicable protocol Function of Cancer Survivors with most associated with engagement. will be presented. Fatigue Symptom 3. Discuss at what levels of engagement that clinicians should E fficacy of “Care Call” C ourse Director: Guang Yue, PhD, Associate become concerned about adverse Telerehabilitation Intervention for Professor, Cleveland Clinic, Biomedical effects on outcomes and potential Persons with Spinal Cord Dysfunction: Engineering/Rehab Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio strategies to improve engagement in Randomized Controlled Trial the acute rehabilitation setting. Faculty: Ela Plow, PhD, Cleveland Clinic, Course Director: Alan Jette, PhD, PT, New Biomedical Engineering/Rehab Medicine, Oral Presentation of Scientific Papers England Regional SCI Center, Boston Medical Cleveland, Ohio; Mellar Davis, MD, Cleveland & Deborah L. Wilkerson Award Winner Center, Boston, MA, Health & Disability Research Clinic, Biomedical Engineering/Rehab Medicine, Institute, Boston University School of Public Cleveland, Ohio 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Health, Boston, MA A majority of cancer survivors are with diminished Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Faculty: Bethlyn Houlihan, MSW, MPH, New motor abilities. Fatigue has the greatest impact Efficacy in Acute Stroke Tube England Regional SCI Center, Boston Medical on quality-of-life in cancer survivors. Mechanisms Dependent Dysphagia Center, Boston, MA; Pengsheng Ni, MD, MPH, underlying cancer-related fatigue (CRF) are not C ourse Director: David Kushner, MD, University well known. 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mechanism plays a more dominant role in CRF 1. Recognize the perspective of during typical daily motor activities. Saturday caregivers of individuals with spinal E mpowerment/Engagement: October 15, 2011 cord injury (SCI) as it relates to their Front-line Clinicians Enhance the caregiving roles and activities. Research Process 2. Recommend needed services and John Stanley Coulter Lecture: TBA supports for formal and informal Course Director: Julie Gassaway, MS, RN, caregivers of people with SCI. Institute for Clinical Outcomes Research, Salt 8:00 am – 9:00 am 3. Describe the role of caregivers Lake City, UT This distinguished lectureship was created to to support community living and participation for individuals with SCI. Faculty: Gale Whiteneck, PhD, Craig Hospital, honor John Stanley Coulter, MD in celebration of his many contributions to rehabilitation. President Englewood, CO from 1923 to 1926, he also served as the treasurer Life and Death in the Aging Brain after The purpose is to describe how to engage front- and as editor of the Archives of Physical Medicine a TBI line clinicians in the research process, provide and Rehabilitation. To be named the Coulter details of how clinical champions held the Lecturer is to be recognized for professional 9:30 am – 11:00 am interest of their peers to participate in research achievements that have contributed significantly Course Director: Cynthia HarrisonFelix, PhD, data collection over an extended period of time, to the field of rehabilitation. Craig Hospital, Englewood, CO and will describe the mechanism designed by clinicians to capture details about daily care Faculty: Wayne Gordon, PhD, Chari Hirshson, processes they thought relevant to post-discharge Spinal Cord Injury and Caregiving: PhD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, outcomes. Who Needs Help? NY; Flora Hammond, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine, Rehabilitation Hospital of Results of the Citicoline Brain Injury 9:30 am – 11:00 am Indiana, Indianapolis, IN Treatment (COBRIT) Trial C ourse Director: Susan Charlifue, PhD, Craig Hospital, Englewood, CO C ourse Director: Thomas Novack, PhD, All clinicians who work with individuals who Faculty: Line Beauregard, PhD, Laval University, sustain a TBI will gain a greater understanding University of Alabama at Birmingham, Physical of the importance of age at injury, medical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Birmingham, AL Quebec, QC, Canada; Kathryn Boschen, PhD, comorbidities, and risk factors associated with University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; Faculty: Ross Zafonte, MD, Harvard Medical sustaining a TBI as an older adult. Discussion Tamara Bushnik, PhD, Sara Guilcher, BSc, MSc, of future projects about the long term outcomes School, Cambridge, MA; Beth Ansel, PhD, National MSc (PT), Rusk Institute for Rehabilitation of sustaining a traumatic brain injury in the Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, Medicine, New York, NY; Tara Jeji, MD, MBA, older adult population, with the possibility of Bethesda, MD; Sureyya Dikmen, PhD, University of Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation, Toronto, ON, developing prevention and/or treatment studies Washington, Seattle, WA; Tessa Hart, PhD, Moss Canada will be of interest to researchers. A collaborative Rehabilitation Research Institute, Philadelphia, PA; discussion to identify priorities and directions for Joe Ricker, PhD, University of Pittsburg, Pittsburg, When a person sustains a traumatic injury, future research will be mutually beneficial to all PA; Dale Hesdorffer, PhD, Columbia University, the initial focus of clinicians and researchers attendees. is on the injured individual and his/her health New York, NY; Keith Atkins, PhD, Harborview and emotional needs. The needs of the family, L earning Objectives Medical Center, Seattle, WA; Kim Boase, BA, To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, of necessity, often are minimized, resulting in and performance, the learner should be able to achieve University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD; Bizhan family members potentially feeling unprepared the following objectives: Aarabi, MD, University of Texas Dallas, Dallas, to assume caregiving activities. When caregivers 1. Describe the life expectancy after TBI TX; Carlos Marquez de la Plata, PhD, Virginia are unable to cope effectively with all role responsibilities, their health and well being, in the general population as well as Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA; Nancy the older adult population. Hsu, Psy.D, Semmes-Murphey Clinic, Memphis, TN as well as that of the care recipient may be jeopardized. 2. Describe the long-term perspective of older adults who survive a TBI. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a This symposium highlights the issues facing medication administered acutely to improve caregivers from their own perspective and will 3. Identify directions for prevention and outcome following TBI. A broad selection of help illustrate where rehabilitation professionals treatment planning. outcome measures was used at 1, 3, and 6 can focus their efforts to better equip caregivers months after injury. The outcome measures are to manage the extensive responsibilities they Military Rehabilitation Research: combined to generate a global statistic that may face when their family members return to generate maximum yield from the data collection Implications for Military and Civilian the community. The symposium identifies gaps Rehabilitation Practice while maximizing the potential for detecting in social support networks available to caregivers meaningful differences between groups. and offers suggestions to address those gaps. 9:30 am – 11:00 am L earning Objectives C ourse Director: Mary Vining Radomski, PhD, Special Event To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, OTR/L, Sister Kenny Research Center, Minneapolis, President’s Reception and Henry B. and performance, the learner should be able to achieve MN Betts Awards Gala the following objectives: 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Faculty: Lt Col. John Scherer, PhD, US Army See page 8 or the website for more information. 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18 2011 ACRM-ASNR Annual Conference oCtober 11 – 15, 2011 // Atlanta Georgia Preliminary Program Saturday, October 15, 2011 and Rehabilitative Medicine Research Program, 2. Examine the relationship of these Rehabilitation, Ann Arbor, MI Fort Detrick, MD; MAJ Sarah Goldman, PhD, profiles to psychiatric, quality of life, and community integration outcomes. L earning Objectives OTR/L, CHT, Army Office of the Surgeon General, To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, Rehabilitation & Reintegration Division, Falls Recovery of Overground Locomotion and performance, the learner should be able to achieve Church, VA; Douglas Cooper, PhD, Brooke Army via Targeted Robotic Gait Training in the following objectives: Medical Center, San Antonio, TX; Linda Resnik, Rats with SCI 1. Describe developments in a novel PT, PhD, OCS, Brown University/Providence VA NIDRR ARRT Fellow: Nathan Neckel, PhD, technology that can be used by Medical Center, Providence, RI; Jason Wilken, Georgetown University, Neuroscience Department, individuals with severe motor disabilities to communicate. MPT, PhD, Center for the Intrepid/Brooke Army Washington, DC Medical Center, San Antonio, TX; Leighton 2. Describes two novel interventions that have been developed to address Chan, MD, MPH, Center for Neuroscience and L earning Objectives To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, issues of training and focus in Regenerative Medicine/NIH, Bethesda, MD and performance, the learner should be able to achieve teaching individuals with severe This session will be of interest to rehabilitation the following objectives: motor disabilities to use their brains clinicians and researchers because participants 1. Discuss robotic gait training as a to directly control a computer will: Receive an update regarding military popular treatment option. interface. rehabilitation research including current 2. Describe gains in device poorly 3. Define study factors that are current mechanisms and priorities for funding; Learn transferred to overground walking. barriers to the adoption of brain- details of multiple lines of military rehabilitation 3. Describe animal studies with novel computer interfaces as practical, day- research currently underway and how this work training patterns can help improve to-day technologies. is relevant to civilian clinical practice; Exchange robotic gait training. Screening for Traumatic Brain Injury: ideas with military rehabilitation researchers; A Comparison of Two Distinct Get information on how civilian researchers can Substance Use in Young Adults with collaborate with military researchers. Pediatric-onset Spinal Cord Injury Approaches NIDRR ARRT Fellow: Yelena Goldin-Lauretta, L earning Objectives NIDRR ARRT Fellow: Miriam Hwang, MD, PhD, To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Chicago, IL, PhD, Clinical Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation and performance, the learner should be able to achieve Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI Postdoctoral Fellow, Mount Sinai School of the following objectives: Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, New York, NY 1. Describe military rehabilitation L earning Objectives research entities/structures, funding To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, L earning Objectives and performance, the learner should be able to achieve To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, mechanisms, research priorities, and the following objectives: and performance, the learner should be able to achieve examples of military rehabilitation the following objectives: studies now underway. 1. Discuss risk-taking behaviors 1. Examine conceptual and theoretical 2. Discuss critical success factors including substance abuse that may be associated with the incident that issues related to TBI screening for military-civilian research approaches, gain insight into the collaborations. resulted in spinal cord injury (SCI) in children/adolescents. application and outcome differences 3. Determine potential relevance of TBI screening tools of current military rehabilitation 2. Describe SCI and its complications that may lead to substance use as a 2. Describe the limitations and identify research to civilian rehabilitation directions for future exploration and practice. method to cope with the physical and psychological changes associated application of TBI screening methods. with SCI in this population. NIDRR Fellows Presentations 3. Describe substance use in young Exercise After Stroke: Clinical Models, 9:30 am – 11:00 am adults with pediatric onset SCI Cardiometabolic Health & Community that may affect the psychosocial Translation Relationship of Pre-injury Coping outcomes of these individuals on Outcomes in Adults with Mild throughout adulthood. 9:30 am – 11:00 am Traumatic Brain Injury 4. Describe factors associated with C ourse Director: Richard Macko, MD, Veterans NR IDR ARRT Fellow: Kacey Maestas, PhD, Baylor substance use that will enable Affairs Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, College of Medicine, Department of Physical clinicians caring for children/ MD Medicine and Rehabilitation, Brain Injury Research adolescents with SCI to counsel them regarding the substance use and Center, TIRR Memorial Hermann, Houston, TX Fa culty: Christine MacDonell, CARF, potential associations with negative Aging Services and Medical Rehabilitation, L earning Objectives outcome in their transition into Washington, DC; Alexander Dromerick, MD, adulthood. To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, National Rehabilitation Hospital and Georgetown and performance, the learner should be able to achieve the following objectives: Toward a Practical Brain-Computer University School of Medicine, Washington, Interface for Individuals with Severe DC; Mary Stuart, PhD, University of Maryland, 1. Identify pre-injury coping profiles Motor Disabilities among adults with mild traumatic Baltimore County, Catonsville, MD; Marilyn brain injury (mTBI). NIDRR ARRT Fellow: Stefanie Blain, PhD, MacKay-Lyons, PhD, Dalhousie University, Halifax, University of Michigan, Physical Medicine and NS, Canada

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The facilitation of research by Commission Gain insight into the return-on-investment in samples are selected, the dynamics of acute on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities activity-based therapy programs and the long term rehabilitation that may enhance these outcomes (CARF) accredited sites presents an enormous maintenance needs. This session is designed to are unknown. Speculation includes enhanced opportunity to prospectively analyze and improve give attendees a better understanding of activity- medical management of common comorbidities systems level stroke rehabilitation care. The based therapy programs, the interventions used, of this patient group may facilitate recovery and possibility that CARF could galvanize real world intended beneficiaries, and intended benefits. outcome. However, there is a paucity of data research to improve stroke care in an ongoing Empirical evidence to support benefits of activity- regarding the frequency and nature of the medical fashion may be the most important tool that based therapy programs, including improvements complexities of persons with DOCS. Further, no the new CARF standards enact. Targeted areas in health and wellness will be presented. established guidelines exist about their long-term for health research, common outcomes and medical management. language, consideration to ethnic and geographic L earning Objectives To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, The purpose of Part 1 of this symposium series disparities, and long-term clinically relevant and performance, the learner should be able to achieve is to present data from the same three separate tracking become possible, but only if this initiative the following objectives: multi-center studies examining in greater detail is properly harnessed by clinical researchers and the complex medical needs of persons with health services investigators. 1. Recognize what comprises an activity-based therapy program, DOCS. Discussion regarding long-term medical L earning Objectives the interventions used, intended management systems of care with comments To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, beneficiaries, and intended benefits. from a stakeholder panel. and performance, the learner should be able to achieve the following objectives: 2. Describe the empirical evidence Although evidenced based guidelines do not to support benefits of activity- exist for this patient group, practitioners are 1. Describe the International CARF based therapy programs, including increasingly being called on to manage these mission and the new standards for improvements in health and patients acutely and long-term. In the absence of medical rehabilitation of stroke. wellness. guidelines, Part 2 of this symposium, slated for 2. Recognize the role of facilitating 3. Recognize the obstacles to Saturday, October 15 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, is an research including new approaches formal validation studies, such as educational series of the complex comorbidities, to rehabilitative care and risk factor randomized clinical trials. shared treatment approaches, and case studies modification. 4. Reflect on the return-on-investment from both the civilian and military/veteran 3. Recognize the importance of in activity-based therapy programs populations. prevention of physical inactivity and as well as the efforts required to L earning Objectives physical deconditioning to vascular maintain any gains in neuromotor To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, health, physical, and cognitive functioning attained. and performance, the learner should be able to achieve function after stroke. Develop the following objectives: possible strategies for addressing 1. Describe common medical this new standard to optimize health Part 1: Medical and Behavioral Complexity of Persons with Disorders comorbidities of persons with and function for stroke survivors disorders of consciousness. across the continuum of care. of Consciousness 2. Compare and contrast medical 4. Recognize the invigorated CARF 11:15 am – 12:45 pm comorbidities in veteran versus emphasis on long-term care of stroke Course Director: Risa Nakase-Richardson, PhD, civilian populations with disorders of as a chronic disease model, and consciousness. develop strategies for community James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, FL translation and tracking to optimize 3. Identify common reasons for Fa culty: Johanna Tran, MD, James A. Haley continuity of care and outcomes. re-hospitalization for persons with Veterans Hospital, Tampa, FL; John Whyte, MD, disorders of consciousness. 5. Conceptualize the partnerships and protocols that could produce PhD, FACRM, Moss Rehabilitation Research sustainable vehicles for ongoing Institute, Elkins Park, PA; Robert Brunner, MD,, Measuring the Impact of Cognitive health and wellness of stroke Spain Rehabilitation Hospital, UAB, Birmingham, Deficits in the Real World survivors at the community level. AL; Joseph Giacino, PhD, FACRM, Spaulding 11:15 am – 12:45 pm Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, MA; Stuart Course Director: Deirdre Dawson, PhD, OT Reg Activity-Based Therapies in Spinal Yablon, MD, Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation, (ON), University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, CN Cord Injury Dallas, TX; Kathleen Kalmar, PhD, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, Edison, NJ; David Cifu, Faculty: Carolina Bottari, PhD, University of 11:15 am – 12:45 pm MD, National PM&R Services, Veterans Health Montreal, Montreal, QC, CN; Yael Goverover, PhD, C ourse Director: Michael Jones, PhD, Shepherd Administration, Washington, DC OT, New York University, New York, NY Center, Atlanta, GA There is growing evidence that persons with The importance of using ecologically valid Faculty: Candace Tefertiller, DPT, ATP, NCS, disorders of consciousness referred for inpatient measures to assess and evaluate outcome Craig Hospital, Denver, CO; Eric Harness, Project rehabilitation improve in cognitive, motor and in adults with acquired brain injury will be Walk, Carlsbad, CA; Paula Denison, Rehabilitation behavioral domains. Although rehabilitation highlighted. Information about three innovative Institute of Michigan, Detroit, MI assessments that measure aspects of complex everyday life performance and provide information about cognitive impairments that interfere with this performance will be provided. Discussion

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about the clinical and research utility (in adults 2. Describe family members’ Part 2: Medical and Behavioral with acquired brain injury and multiple sclerosis) perceptions of survivors’ safety Complexity of Persons with Disorders of assessments of everyday life performance will risk behavior on 121 activities in of Consciousness be facilitated. the home and community including primary environmental risk and 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm L earning Objectives C ourse Director: Lawrence Horn, MD, Wayne To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, protective factors. and performance, the learner should be able to achieve 3. Discuss the use of safety measure State University, School of Medicine, Detroit, MI the following objectives: data, identified risk factors, and Faculty: Brian Greenwald, MD, Mount Sinai 1. Recognize the issues related survivor functioning for treatment planning and harm prevention School of Medicine, New York, NY; Mary to limited ecological validity of Himmler, MD, Rocco Armonda, MD, Walter Reed standardized neuropsychological strategies. assessments. Army Medical Center, Washington, DC; Marissa McCarthy, MD, Risa Nakase-Richardson, PhD, 2. Describe three assessments of real- Updating the Neurological world behavior that provide insight Classification for Prognosis in James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, into clients’ cognitive impairments Traumatic SCI FL; Stuart Yablon, MD, Baylor Institute of and abilities. Rehabilitation, Dallas, TX; Flora Hammond, MD, 3. Consider the relevance of these 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN C ourse Director: Ralph Marino, MD, assessments to clinical and/or There is growing evidence that persons with research settings. MS, FACRM, Thomas Jefferson University, disorders of consciousness referred for inpatient Philadelphia, PA rehabilitation improve in cognitive, motor and New Advances in Assessing Safety Faculty: Daniel Graves, PhD, FACRM, Baylor behavioral domains. Although rehabilitation Risk Following Traumatic Brain Injury samples are selected, the dynamics of acute College of Medicine, Houston, TX; John Steeves, rehabilitation that may enhance these outcomes 11:15 am – 12:45 pm PhD, ICORD, Vancouver, BC, Canada; M.J. are unknown. Speculation includes enhanced C ourse Director: Ronald Seel, PhD, Shepherd Mulcahey, PhD, OTR/L, Shriners Hospitals for medical management of common comorbidities Center, Atlanta, GA Children, Philadelphia, PA of this patient group may facilitate recovery and outcome. However, there is a paucity of data Faculty: Stephen Macciocchi, PhD, ABPP, Data will be presented from several longitudinal regarding the frequency and nature of the medical Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA; Craig Velozo, databases: Sygen, SCI Model Systems, EMSCI. complexities of persons with DOCS. Further, no University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Faculty includes experts on the reliability of established guidelines exist about their long-term the neurological exam in adults and children. medical management. Safety risk is an area of concern for the entire Participants will help design a study to improve interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. This accuracy of prognosis after SCI. The purpose of Part 1 of this symposium, slated session provides synthesized empirical data for Saturday, October 15 11:15 am – 12:45 pm, on the perceptions of family members who L earning Objectives is to present data from the same three separate To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, multi-center studies examining in greater detail observe survivors after return to the home and performance, the learner should be able to achieve and community on a wide range of activities the following objectives: the complex medical needs of persons with DOCS. otherwise unavailable to clinicians. The session will include discussion regarding 1. Describe the effect on prognosis long-term medical management systems of care The lack of a standardized safety measure of changes to the classification of with comments from a stakeholder panel has limited the data collection efforts of TBI SCI that have been proposed (e.g., rehabilitation researchers. This lack of data limits different definition for incomplete, Although evidenced based guidelines do not researchers’ ability to target causal factors in separating light touch and pin prick exist for this patient group, practitioners are experimental interventions that might reduce preservation). increasingly being called on to manage these patients acutely and long-term. In the absence risk and injuries among persons with TBI. We 2. Compare the reliability and validity of will present data on scales that measure safety of guidelines, Part 2 of this symposium is an components of the neurological exam educational series of the complex comorbidities, risk specific to individual impairments such as in adults and children. attention, physical functioning, impulsivity, and shared treatment approaches, and case studies judgment that are most often linked with safety 3. List three modifications to the current from both the civilian and military/veteran risk after TBI. classification of SCI that could populations. improve the prognostic validity of the Insurers are also keenly aware of the need to classification. L earning Objectives improve safety risk to appropriately provide for To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, supervision resources and often express interest and performance, the learner should be able to achieve in improved assessment. The prognostic data the following objectives: presented to validate the safety risk measure will 1. List four common medical be of interest to providers and clinicians alike. comorbidities in severe TBI. L earning Objectives 2. Describe how alertness and cognition are influenced by medical comorbidi- 1. Define safety, risk and harm and ties for persons with severe TBI. discuss components of a theoretical model of safety risk following 3. 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Principals of Community Based including use of social media and techniques Residential Care for Persons with TBI to engage consumers from diverse populations. 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm L earning Objectives To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, C ourse Director: Nathan Zasler, MD, Tree of and performance, the learner should be able to achieve Life Services, Inc., Richmond, VA the following objectives: Faculty: Michael Martelli, PhD, Tree of Life 1. Describe the concept of engaged Services, Inc., Richmond, VA scholarship and give 2 examples of how it can be applied in The session will provide information on the long- rehabilitation research. term community management of persons with TBI 2. Describe 2 uses of technology to and address challenges that are commonplace engage consumers in rehabilitation but unfortunately not necessarily well addressed research. in the neurorehabilitation literature. Attendees 3. Describe 2 techniques that can will gain tools to facilitate more effective long- be used to implement engaged term management of persons with TBI once in scholarship with diverse populations. community. L earning Objectives Special Event To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, ACR M Board of Governors Meeting and performance, the learner should be able to achieve 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm the following objectives: 1. Describe methods for maintaining motivation and hope in long-term community based care of persons with TBI. 2. Describe the effects of aging with neurodisability including cognitive and physical impairment progression in long-term community based care of persons with TBI. 3. Recognize the ethical issues related to management of risk in the context of maximizing in long term community based care of persons with TBI.

Implementing Engaged Scholarship in Rehabilitation Research 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm C ourse Director: Angelle Sander, PhD, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Fa culty: John Morris, Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA; Lisa Hannold, North Florida/South Georgia VA Medical Center, Gainesville, FL; Anthony Lequerica, Kessler Foundation Research Center, West Orange, NJ This session will assist rehabilitation researchers in promoting knowledge translation through the process of engaged scholarship and provide rehabilitation researchers with practical tips on how to engage consumers in the research process. Rehabilitation researchers will learn how technology can be used to engage consumers,

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B izhan Aarabi, MD Kathryn Boschen, PhD Peii Chen, PhD University of Texas Dallas University of Toronto Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Dallas, TX Toronto, ON, CN West Orange, NJ Beth Ansel, PhD Carolina Bottari, PhD Kathleen Chlan, BA National Center for Medical Rehabilitation University of Montreal Shriners Hospitals for Children Research Montreal, QC, CN Chicago, IL Bethesda, MD Nicholas Boulis, MD, PhD David Cifu, MD Atlanta VA Medical Center National PM&R Services Rocco Armonda, MD Atlanta, GA Veterans Health Administration Walter Reed Army Medical Center Washington, DC Washington, DC Murray Brandstater, MD, PhD Loma Linda University Medical Center Leonardo G. Cohen MD Teresa Ashman, PhD Loma Linda, CA National Institute of Neurological Disorders New York University Langone Medical Center and Stroke New York, NY Barbara Bregman, PhD Bethesda, Maryland Georgetown University Keith Atkins, PhD Washington, DC Fofi Constantinidou, PhD Harborview Medical Center University of Cyprus Seattle, WA David Brienza, PhD Nicosia, CY University of Pittsburgh Deborah Backus, PT, PhD Pittsburgh, PA Douglas Cooper, PhD Emory University Brooke Army Medical Center Atlanta, GA Neil Brooks, PhD San Antonio, TX Rehab Without Walls Gang Bao, PhD Milton Keynes, UK Kristen Dams-O’Connor, PhD Georgia Institute of Technology Mount Sinai School of Medicine Atlanta, GA Robert Brunner, MD New York, NY Spain Rehabilitation Hospital, UAB Anna Barrett, MD Birmingham, AL Mellar Davis, MD Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Cleveland Clinic West Orange, NJ Cathrin M. Buetefisch MD Cleveland, OH West Virginia University School of Medicine Jonathan F. Bean, MD, MS, MPH Morgantown, West Virginia Deirdre Dawson, PhD, OT Reg (ON) Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital University of Toronto Boston, MA Helen Burstin, MD, MPH Toronto, ON, CN The National Quality Forum Beauregard, PhD Line Washington DC Gerben DeJong, PhD Laval University National Rehabilitation Hospital Quebec, QC, CN Tamara Bushnik, PhD, FACRM Washington, DC Rusk Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine Ravi Bellamkonda, MD, PhD New York, NY Paula Denison Georgia Institute of Technology Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Atlanta, GA Andrew J. Butler, PhD Detroit, MI Emory University Kimbely Bellon, BSW, CBIS Atlanta, GA Roberta DePompei, PhD, MA Santa Clara Valley Medical Center University of Akron San Jose, CA Guthrie Byard, MPH Akron, OH Courage Center Marc Blackman, MD Minneapolis, MN Anne Deutsch, RN, PhD, CRRN Washington DC Veterans Administration Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Medical Center Joshua Cantor, PhD Chicago, IL Washington, DC Mount Sinai School of Medicine New York, NY Michael DeVivo, PhD Stefanie Blain, PhD University of Alabama Birmingham University of Michigan Leighton Chan, MD, MPH Birmingham, AL Ann Arbor, MI Center for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine/NIH Marcel Dijkers, PhD, FACRM Kim Boase, BA Bethesda, MD Mount Sinai School of Medicine U niversity of Maryland New York, NY Baltimore, MD Susan Charlifue, PhD Craig Hospital Charles Bombardier, PhD Englewood, CO University of Washington Seattle, WA

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S ureyya Dikmen, PhD Robert H. Friedman, MD Stephen M. Haley, PT, PhD University of Washington Boston University School of Medicine Boston University Seattle, WA Boston, MA Boston, MA Bruce Doblin, MD Barbara Gage, PhD Flora Hammond, MD University of California at Los Angeles Research Triangle Institute Indiana University, School of Medicine/ Los Angeles, CA Washington, DC Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana Indianapolis, IN Alexander Dromerick, MD William Garmoe, PhD, ABPP-Cn Georgetown University School of Medicine National Rehabilitation Hospital Lisa Hannold , PhD Washington, DC Washington, DC North Florida/South Georgia VA Medical Center Stan Ducharme, PhD Julie Gassaway, MS, RN Gainesville, FL Boston University School of Medicine Institute for Clinical Outcomes Research Boston, MA Salt Lake City, UT R. Norman Hardin Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Pamela Duncan, PhD, PT, FAPTA, FAHA Joseph Giacino, PhD, FACRM Chicago, IL Duke University Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Durham, NC Boston, MA Eric Harness Project Walk Dorothy Edwards, PhD Ann Glang, PhD Carlsbad, CA University of Wisconsin Western Oregon University Madison, WI Monmouth, OR Cynthia Harrison-Felix, PhD Craig Hospital Dawn Ehde, PhD Yelena Goldin-Lauretta, PhD Englewood, CO University of Washington Mount Sinai School of Medicine Seattle, WA New York, NY Tessa Hart, PhD, FACRM Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute Jeffrey Englander, MD Maj. Sarah Goldman, PhD, OTR/L, CHT Philadelphia, PA Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Army Office of the Surgeon General San Jose, CA Falls Church, VA Robin Hedeman, OTR, MHA Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Arthur English, PhD David Good, MD West Orange, NJ Atlanta VA Medical Center Pennsylvania State University Atlanta, GA Hershey, PA Allen W. Heinemann, PhD, ABPP (RP), FACRM Nicholas Evans, MHS Wayne Gordon, PhD, ABPP-Cn, FACRM Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Shepherd Center Mount Sinai School of Medicine Chicago, IL Atlanta, GA New York, NY Dale Hesdorffer, PhD Linda Ewings-Cobb, PhD Yael Goverover, PhD, OT Columbia University University of Texas New York University New York, NY Houston, TX New York, NY Mary Himmler, MD Michael Ferrara, PhD Martin Grabois, MD Walter Reed Army Medical Center University of Georgia Baylor College of Medicine Washington, DC Athens, GA Houston, TX Chari Hirshson, PhD Roger A. Fielding, PhD James E. Graham, PhD Mount Sinai School of Medicine Tufts University University of Louisville New York, NY Boston, MA Louisville, KY Lawrence Horn, MD Nancy Flinn, PhD, OTR/L Daniel Graves, PhD, FACRM Wayne State University, School of Medicine Courage Center Baylor College of Medicine Detroit, MI Minneapolis, MN Houston, TX Susan Horn, PhD Gail F. Forrest, PhD Brian Greenwald, MD Institute for Clinical Outcomes Research Mount Sinai School of Medicine University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Salt Lake City, UT Jersey, Newark, NJ New York, NY Gillian Hotz, PhD Jennifer French Sara Guilcher, BSc, MSc, MSc (PT) Miami Children’s Hospital Rusk Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine Neurotech Network Miami, FL Tampa, FL New York, NY Bethlyn Houlihan, MSW, MPH Boston Medical Center Boston, MA

Faculty subject to change. Watch www.acrm.org for the latest.

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K imberly Hreha, OTR/L David Kushner, MD Marissa McCarthy, MD Kessler Foundation Research Center University of Miami School of Medicine James A. Haley Veterans Hospital West Orange, NJ Miami, FL Tampa, FL Nancy Hsu, PsyD John Leddy, MD Lisa McGuire, PhD Semmes-Murphey Clinic State University of New York at Buffalo Center for Disease Control and Prevention Memphis, TN Buffalo, NY Atlanta, GA Jane Huggins, PhD Anthony Lequerica, PhD Perless Melissa, MS, CCC-SLP University of Michigan Kessler Foundation Research Center University of Miami School of Medicine Ann Arbor, MI West Orange, NJ Miami, FL Miriam Hwang, MD, PhD Alexander Libin, PhD, MS L. Stephen Miller, PhD Shriners Hospitals for Children MedStar Health Research Institute University of Georgia Chicago, IL Washington, DC Athens, GA Venus Ilagan Stephen Macciocchi, PhD, ABPP Tiffany Mitchell, BS Rehabilitation International Shepherd Center Mount Sinai School of Medicine Manila, PH Atlanta, GA New York, NY Tara Jeji, MD, MBA Christine MacDonell John Morris, PhD Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation CARF, Aging Services and Medical Shepherd Center Toronto, ON, CN Rehabilitation Atlanta, GA Washington, DC Alan M. Jette, PhD, MPH, PT M.J. Mulcahey, PhD, OTR/L Boston Medical Center Marilyn MacKay-Lyons, PhD Shriners Hospitals for Children Boston, MA Dalhousie University Philadelphia, PA Halifax, NS, CN Douglas Johnson-Greene, PhD, MPH, Risa Nakase-Richardson, PhD ABPP Richard Macko, MD James A. Haley Veterans Hospital University of Miami School of Medicine Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care System Tampa, FL Miami, FL Baltimore, MD Nathan Neckel, PhD Michael Jones, PhD Kacey Maestas, PhD Georgetown University Shepherd Center Baylor College of Medicine Washington, DC Atlanta, GA Houston, TX Holly DeMark Neumann, MPP Kathleen Kalmar, PhD Jim Malec, PhD, FACRM Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute Indiana University School of Medicine/ Chicago, IL Edison, NJ Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana Indianapolis, IN Pengsheng Ni, MD, MPH Amol Karmarker, PhD, OTR Boston University School of Public Health University of Texas Medical Branch Ralph Marino, MD, MS, FACRM Boston, MA Galveston, TX Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Karen J. Nolan, PhD Kwang-Youn Kim, PhD Kessler Foundation Research Center Northwestern University Victor Mark, MD West Orange, NJ Chicago, IL University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL Thomas Novack, PhD Stephanie Kolakowsky-Hayner, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham CBIST Carlos Marquez de la Plata, PhD Birmingham, AL Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Virginia Commonwealth University San Jose, CA Richmond, VA Randolph J. Nudo, PhD Landon Center on Aging Walter Koroshetz, MD Michael Martelli, PhD Kansas City, KS NIH/NINDS Tree of Life Services, Inc Bethesda, MD Richmond, VA Kenneth J. Ottenbacher, PhD, OTR University of Texas Medical Branch John Krakauer, MD Yuka Matsuzawa, PsyD Galveston, TX Johns Hopkins Hospital Mount Sinai School of Medicine Baltimore, MD New York, NY Michael Paasche-Orlow, MD, MA, MPH Boston University School of Medicine James Krause, PhD Karen McCain, PT, DPT, NCS Boston, MA Medical University of South Carolina University of Texas Southwestern Medical Charleston, SC Center Kenneth Peters, MS, CCC-SLP University of Miami School of Medicine Dallas, TX Miami, FL www.acrm.org/annual-conference American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine — American Society of Neurorehabilitation 25 FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS

B eth Pharo, PT Sunil Sen-Gupta, MD, MPH Keith Tansey MD, PhD Shepherd Center George Washington University Emory University Atlanta, CA Washington, DC Atlanta, GA Ela Plow, PhD Mark Sherer, PhD, ABPP-Cn, FACRM Edward Taub, PhD Cleveland Clinic Baylor College of Medicine University of Alabama at Birmingham Cleveland, OH Houston, TX Birmingham, AL Mary Vining Radomski, PhD, OTR/L Erin Simunds, MSPT H. Gerry Taylor, PhD Sister Kenny Research Center Courage Center Case Western Reserve Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN Cleveland, OH Linda Resnik, PT, PhD, OCS Chantele Singleton, MS Robert Teasell, MD Brown University/Providence VA Medical Boston University University of Western Ontario Center Boston, MA London, ON, CN Providence, RI Sue Ann Sisto, PT, MA, PhD Candace Tefertiller, DPT, ATP, NCS Joe Ricker, PhD Stony Brook University Craig Hospital University of Pittsburg Stony Brook, NY Englewood, CO Pittsburg, PA Patricia Smith, PT, DPT, NCS Stacy Thomashaw-Eroglu, MS, CCC-SLP Thanassis Rikakis, PhD University of Texas University of Miami School of Medicine Arizona State University Southwestern Medical Center Miami, FL Tempe, AZ Dallas, TX Bonnie Todis, PhD David Rosenblum, MD Suzanne Snyder, MBA, PT, CPUM Western Oregon University Gaylord Hospital Carolinas Rehabilitation Momouth, OR Wallingford, CT Charlotte, NC Johanna Tran, MD W. Zev Rymer, MD, PhD Sharon Sonenblum, PhD James A. Haley Veterans Hospital Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Georgia Institute of Technology Tampa, FL Northwestern University Atlanta, GA Chicago, IL Randy Trumbower, PT, Ph Lisa Spielman, PhD Atlanta VA Medical Center David Ryser, MD Mount Sinai School of Medicine Atlanta, GA Intermountain Medical Center New York, NY Salt Lake City, UT Theodore Tsaousides, PhD Stephen Sprigle, PhD, PT Mount Sinai School of Medicine Angelle Sander, PhD Georgia Institute of Technology New York, NY Baylor College of Medicine Atlanta, GA Houston, TX Lyn Turkstra, PhD David Staten, PhD University of Wisconsin Krish Sathian, MD, PhD South Carolina State University Madison, WI Atlanta VA Medical Center Orangeburg, SC Atlanta, GA Gitendra Uswatte, PhD John Steeves, PhD University of Alabama at Birmingham Lee Saunders, PhD ICORD Birmingham, AL Medical University of South Carolina Vancouver, BC, CN Charleston, SC Sridhar V. Vasudevan, MD Donald G. Stein, PhD University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Lt Col. John Scherer, PhD Emory University School of Medicine Milwaukee, WI US Army Medical Research Material Command Atlanta, GA Fort Detrick, MD Craig Velozo, PhD, OTR John Stone, PhD University of Florida Manon Schladen, MSE, PMP, EdS State University of New York at Buffalo Gainesville, FL MedStar Health Research Institute Buffalo, NY Washington, DC Lawrence Vogel, MD Mary Stuart, PhD, ScD Shriners Hospitals for Children Ronald Seel, PhD University of Maryland Chicago, IL Crawford Research Institute, Shepherd Center Baltimore, MD Atlanta, GA Shari Wade, PhD Hari Sundaram, PhD Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Katherine Seelman, PhD Arizona State University Cincinnati, OH University of Pittsburgh Tempe, AZ Pittsburgh, PA

Faculty subject to change. Watch www.acrm.org for the latest.

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R obert Wagenaar, PhD Guang Yue, PhD Boston University Cleveland Clinic Boston, MA Cleveland, OH Michael Weinrich, MD Ross Zafonte, MD National Institutes of Health Harvard Medical School Bethesda, MD Cambridge, MA Neil Weissman, MD Nathan Zasler, MD MedStar Health Research Institute Tree of Life Services, Inc Washington, DC Richmond, VA Gale Whiteneck, PhD, FACRM Judi Zazula, MS, OTR/L Craig Hospital Boston Medical Center Englewood, CO Boston, MA John Whyte, MD, PhD, FACRM Kathy Zebracki, PhD Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute Shriners Hospital Elkins Park, PA Sacramento, CA Jane Wierbicky, RN Sheila Zimmet, BSN, JD Boston Medical Center Georgetown University Medical Center Boston, MA Washington, DC Jason Wilken, MPT, PhD Carolyn Zollar, JD Center for the Intrepid/ American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Brooke Army Medical Center Association San Antonio, TX Washington, DC Barry Willer, PhD State University of New York at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Steve Williams, MD Boston Medical Center Boston, MA Carolee Winstein, PhD, PT, FAPTA University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Steven L. Wolf, PhD, PT, FAPTA, FAHA Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, GA David W. Wright, MD Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, GA Jerry Wright, MS, CBIST Santa Clara Valley Medical Center San Jose, CA Stuart Yablon, MD Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation Dallas, TX Keith Yeates, PhD Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus, OH Shan Yu, PhD Atlanta VA Medical Center Atlanta, GA

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Statement of Need Interprofessional exchange, interaction, and cooperation are the ACRM-ASNR aims to offer continuing educa- cornerstones of optimal patient care. Educational interventions that promote tion credits for everyone on the rehabilitation interprofessional learning and collaboration are needed to advance clinical team. Applications are pending with the fol- and scientific research and its subsequent translation to clinical practice. lowing accrediting bodies. Once applications The 2011 ACRM-ASNR Joint Educational Conference will bring together national and international experts, across multiple specialties, with the are approved, the total number of credits common goal of sharing current and future research as well evidence-based available for each specialty will be posted interventions relevant to health care professionals in physical medicine and here. A single processing fee ($60) entitles rehabilitation. attendees to any/all certifications. L earning Objectives NEW! Online Delivery of To support the attainment of knowledge, competence, and performance, the learner should be able to achieve the following objectives: CME/CE/CEU Certificates I n addition to more certifications, 2011 attend- 1. Identify current and future research in rehabilitation medicine. ees gain 24/7 access from their computer to 2. Discuss recent research findings and their potential impact on the submit course evaluation forms and download clinical care of rehabilitation patients. certificates. No more standing in line to sign rosters, or waiting for proof of attendance. 3. Apply evidence-based knowledge and skills to enhancing patient care. 4. Identify strengths and weaknesses in the evidence base for treatment C ontinuing Education approaches to rehabilitation medicine. Attendees of the 2011 Joint Educational Conference of the 5. Understand fundamental issues in ethics, cultural diversity, and American Congress of Rehabilitation evidence-based practice as applied to rehabilitation medicine. Medicine and the American Society for Neurorehabilitation (ACRM- Intended Audience This activity is intended for physiatrists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, rehabilitation nurses, psychologists, Faclty u : Please visit Author Services rehabilitation case managers, rehabilitation counselors, disability specialists, www.acrm.org/author-services for and other professionals serving the field of rehabilitation medicine. CME/CEUs requirements and forms.

Physician Continuing Medical Education A i ccred tation Statement: Education is accredited by the ACCME to Faculty Disclosure Statement: This activity has been planned and provide continuing medical education for As a sponsor accredited by the ACCME, implemented in accordance with the physicians. it is the policy of the Elsevier Office of Essential Areas and policies of the Continuing Medical Education (EOCME) Accreditation Council for Continuing Designation Statement: The to require the disclosure of anyone who Medical Education (ACCME) through the Elsevier Office of Continuing Medical is in position to control the content of an joint sponsorship of the Elsevier Office Education designates this live activity for a education activity. All relevant financial of Continuing Medical Education, the maximum of 27.75 AMA PRA Category 1 relationships with any commercial American Congress of Rehabilitation Credits™. Physicians should claim only the interests and/or manufacturers must be Medicine (ACRM), and the American credit commensurate with the extent of disclosed to participants at the beginning Society for Neurorehabilitation (ASNR). their participation in the activity. of each activity. The Elsevier Office of Continuing Medical

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Registered Nurse/Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy Continuing Speech-Language-Hearing Therapy Nurse Continuing Education Education Continuing Education 33.3 Contact Hours 27.75 CEUs 2.75 CEUs Dannemiller is a provider approved Dannemiller is an American Occupational Elsevier Inc./Journal of Fluency Disorders by the California Board of Registered Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved (JFD) is approved by the Continuing Nursing, Provider Number 4229. This Provider of continuing education. Education Board of the American activity is designated for 33.3 contact AOTA does not endorse specific Speech-Language-Hearing Association hours. course content, products, or clinical (ASHA) to provide continuing education RNs outside California must verify with procedures.” “The assignment of AOTA activities in speech-language pathology their licensing agency for approval of this CEUs does not imply endorsement of and audiology. course. specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.” Physical Therapy Continuing AOTA CEUs: 2.75 (27.75 Contact Hours) Education

APPROVED PROVIDER of 27.75 CEs CONTINUING EDUCATION by The American Occupational Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy Therapy Association, Inc. Psychology Continuing Education 27.75 APA Credits Case Manager Continuing Education This Conference is approved for Other Continuing Education Credits 27.75 CEUs a maximum of 27.75 hours of Applications for CEUs are being made to Commission for Case Manager continuing education. APA Division 22, the following accreditation organizations. Certification Rehabilitation Psychology is approved by Certificates will be awarded to those the American Psychological Association participants who attend the conference, to sponsor continuing education sign the session rosters, and complete Rehabilitation Counselor Continuing for psychologists. APA Division 22 an evaluation form. The number of Education maintains responsibility for this program continuing education units (CEUs) 27.75 CEUs and its content. awarded will be based upon the number Certified Rehabilitation Counselor DIVISION OF REHABILITATION of conference hours attended and the Certification PSYCHOLOGY requirements of the specific accrediting organizations. Division 22/American Psychological Disability Management Specialist Association Continuing Education 27.75 CEUs Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission

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Pre-Conference Session Fees A dtten ee Type Pre-Registration Early Bird Regular On-Site June – July 15 July 16 – Aug 31 Sept 1 – Oct 11 Oct 12 – End Member $ 95 $145 $195 $245 Non-Member $145 $195 $245 $295 Student/Resident/Fellow $ 45 $ 55 $ 65 $ 95 Early Career $ 55 $ 65 $ 75 $ 95

Annual Conference Registration Fees A dtten ee Type Pre-Registration Early Bird Regular On-Site June – July 15 July 16 – Aug 31 Sept 1 – Oct 11 Oct 12 – End Member $495 $595 $655 $795 Non-Member $645 $745 $805 $945 Student/Resident/Fellow $150 $150 $150 $205 Early Career $150 $150 $150 $205 For professionals during the first 2 years after completion of post-graduate studies Day Registration $250 $295 $350 $395

Special Event Fees Pre-Registration Early Bird Regular On-Site June – July 15 July 16 – Aug 31 Sept 1 – Oct 11 Oct 12 – End Chautauqua Included in Included in Included in Included in Conference Fee Conference Fee Conference Fee Conference Fee Brucker Intl Luncheon $25 $25 $25 $25 Welcome Reception Included in Included in Included in Included in Conference Fee Conference Fee Conference Fee Conference Fee Stroke Luncheon with Guest Speaker $25 $25 $25 $25 BI-ISIG Meeting Included in Included in Included in Included in Conference Fee Conference Fee Conference Fee Conference Fee SCI-SIG Luncheon with Guest Speaker $25 $25 $25 $25 President’s Reception/Gala (Georgia Aquarium) $50 $60 $70 $80 Outcomes Measurement Networking Group Included in Included in Included in Included in Conference Fee Conference Fee Conference Fee Conference Fee

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Plan now to attend the ACRM-ASNR 2011 Annual Conference at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. This annual conference draws rehabilitation researchers and clinicians from more than 20 countries with a welcoming ambiance suited to seasoned and early career professionals alike. Attendees enjoy exceptional continuing education programs with productive networking opportunities.

Oct ober 11 – 15, 2011 / Hyatt Regency / Atlanta, GEORGIA

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