Spinal Cord Injuries

SPINAL CORD INJURIES

Main Conference

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San Francisco - Thursday, May 15
7:00 a.m.	Main Conference Registration • Check-In • Exhibits
8:00	Cultural Diversity Issues Among Individuals with SCI Jose R. Maldonado, MD, FAPM, FACFE
9:00	An Update on Clinical Trials in SCI Daniel P. Lammertse, MD
10:00	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
10:45	Predicting Ambulation in Individuals with SCI Akshat Shah, MD
11:30	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
12:00 p.m.	Lunch Break
1:00	Exhibits
1:30	Upper Extremity Pain and Injury: Interdisciplinary Approaches for Prevention and Treatment Kendra Betz, MSPT, ATP
2:15	Sleep Disturbances in Individuals with SCI Jamie Zeitzer, PhD
3:00	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
3:30	Sexuality and SCI Michael E. Dunn, PhD
4:30	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
5:00	Adjourn


San Francisco - Friday, May 16 During each Concurrent Session, five topics are presented simultaneously in separate rooms. Sessions are limited in size. Choices are assigned in the order received. Indicate your selections on the Registration Form.
8:00 a.m.	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #1
#11	Update on Alternative Therapies for Individuals with SCI Theresa M. Chase, ND, RN, CNS
#12	How to Document to Support LOS and Achieve Goals for Individuals with SCI Carole Adler, BA, OTR/L, ATP
#13	Neuroimaging and SCI Daniel P. Lammertse, MD
#14	Relating Treatment Considerations to the ASIA Assessment: A Problem-Solving Approach Darrell Musick, BS, PT
#15	Techniques to Adapt Interventions for Bariatric Individuals with SCI Kelly Johnson, MSN, RN, CRRN, CNAA, BC Laura A. Shaubach, DPT, ATP
9:30	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
10:00	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #2
#21	Selected Joint Mobilizations and Soft Tissue Techniques for the Dysfunctional Shoulder: An Interactive Session Kim Ratner, BS, PT
#22	Functional Outcomes by Level of Injury Carole Adler, BA, OTR/L, ATP
#23	Autonomic Dysfunction: Impact on Blood Pressure, Temperature Regulation and Response to Exercise Theresa M. Chase, ND, RN, CNS Kelly Johnson, MSN, RN, CRRN, CNAA, BC
#24	Spasticity Management Steven Kirshblum, MD
#25	Pregnancy and Parenting for Individuals with SCI Judi Rogers, OTR/L
11:30	Product Demonstration and Box Lunch in Exhibit Hall (Box Lunch - Reservations required,click here for description)
1:00 p.m.	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #3
#31	Gait and Orthotic Progression for persons with SCI Darrell Musick, BS, PT
#32	Wound Care: A Team Approach Michael Berlly, MD Beverly Jacksich, MS, RN, CWOCN Susan Porter, OTR/L
#33	Training the New Nurse in Rehabilitation Kelly Johnson, MSN, RN, CRRN, CNAA, BC
#34	ADL Interventions for the Individual with Tetraplegia Gabriella Stiefbold, OTR, ATP
#35	Emergent Conditions in SCI: Case Studies of Acute Abdomen, Myocardial Infarction, Malignant Hyperthermia and Baclofen Withdrawal Kelly Mowrey, MS, RN, ANP-C, CNRN
2:30	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
3:00	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #4
#41	C-6 and C-7 Mobility Progression and Treatment Considerations Darrell Musick, BS, PT
#42	Outpatient Management for Individuals with SCI Douglas Ota, MD
#43	Shifting the Power: Using Dialogue in SCI Patient Education Theresa M. Chase, ND, RN, CNS
#44	Dual Diagnosis - SCI and TBI: Medical Treatment and Therapeutic Interventions Steven Kirshblum, MD Gabriella Stiefbold, OTR, ATP
#45	Respiratory Management of the Tetraplegic Patient: Case Studies and Techniques Stephen L. McKenna, MD Kelly Mowrey, MS, RN, ANP-C, CNRN Sandra Wong, BA, RCP
4:30	Adjourn


San Francisco - Saturday, May 17
8:00 a.m.	Understanding the New Coverage and Documentation Policies for Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Devices Mark R. Schmeler, PhD, OTR/L, ATP
8:45	Melding Rehabilitation into the ICU: Case Scenarios Stephen L. McKenna, MD
9:45	Refreshment Break
10:15	Bariatric Individuals with SCI: Prevention, Treatment Issues and Long Term Management Michael Berlly, MD
11:00	Community Reintegration for Individuals with SCI Theresa M. Chase, ND, RN, CNS - Moderator Suzy Kim, MD Dan Maycln, PhD Peter D. Poullos, MD
11:45	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
12:15 p.m.	Conference Summary and Evaluation
12:30	Adjourn

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