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  • Sunday, Oct 26th
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM  
    IC20: Future Trends in Mobile Rehabilitation (mRehab): Designing and Implementing Technology-supported Interventions for Remote Rehabilitation
    Location:  ROOM: Williford C >>> DIRECTIONS: Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Williford C is the third room on your right.
    Moderator: Mike Jones, PhD – Shepherd Center
    Corresponding Presenter: John T. Morris, PhD, FACRM (he/him/his) – Shepherd Center
    Presenter: David J. Reinkensmeyer, PhD – University of California Irvine
    Presenter: Amanda R. Rabinowitz, PhD – Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
    Presenter: Raeda K. Anderson, PhD (she/her/hers) – Shepherd Center
    Presenter: Dalise T. Robinson, MA-CCC/SLP – Shepherd Center
    Presenter: Jacob Cartwright, B.Sc., MS. – Shepherd Center
    Presenter: Brad Willingham, PhD – Shepherd Center
    Panelist: Alex W.K. Wong, PhD, DPhil – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab/Northwestern University
    Panelist: Karen M. Tamley (she/her/hers) – Access Living
    Non-presenting author: Deborah Backus, PT, PhD (she/her/hers) – Shepherd Center
    Non-Presenting Contributor: George H. Collier, PhD (he/him/his) – Shepherd Center
    TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceBig DataClinical PracticeMachine LearningStrokeTelehealth
  • Monday, Oct 27th
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM  
    IC4: Rehabilitation for Functional Neurological Disorder--the Works
    Location:  ROOM: Waldorf Room >>> DIRECTIONS: Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Waldorf is the first room on your left.
    Corresponding Presenter: Victor W. Mark, MD (he/him/his) – University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Presenter: Nicole Mannion, MA, OTR/L – Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Presenter: Eva Keatley, PhD (she/her/hers) – Johns Hopkins University
    Presenter: Jennifer L. Freeburn, MS, CCC-SLP (she/her/hers) – Massachusetts General Hospital
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseBrain InjuryClinical PracticeMeasurementTelehealth
  • Monday, Oct 27th
    4:30 PM - 5:45 PM  
    LaunchPad (A Rehabilitation Technology Innovation Competition)
    Location:  ROOM: Waldorf Room >>> DIRECTIONS: Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Waldorf is the first room on your left.
    Moderator: Raeda K. Anderson, PhD (she/her/hers) – Shepherd Center
    Judge: Brad Willingham, PhD – Shepherd Center
    Judge: Elena V. Donoso Brown, n/a – Duquesne University
    TelehealthTechnology
  • Monday, Oct 27th
    4:40 PM - 4:48 PM  
    LaunchPad ARWell & ARWell PRO by Augment Therapy - Augmented Reality Therapeutic Technology for clinic, hospital, telehealth, home
    Location:  ROOM: Waldorf Room >>> DIRECTIONS: Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Waldorf is the first room on your left.
    Presenter: Amy Pratt, PT, MPT (she/her/hers) – Augment Therapy Inc
    TelehealthTechnology
  • Monday, Oct 27th
    4:45 PM - 5:45 PM  
    Active and Passive Digital Health Technology Measurements in People with Physical Disabilities 1207
    Location:  ROOM: Continental Ballroom B DIRECTIONS: Lobby Level: From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed right toward the FedEx Office. At the Fed Ex Office, turn right and proceed past the ACRM Registration Desk and into the Continental Foyer. Continental B Lobby is directly adjacent to the center section of the Continental Ballroom.
    Corresponding Presenter: Zijian Huang – University of Pittsburgh
    Presenter: Alex W.K. Wong, PhD, DPhil – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab/Northwestern University
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Dan Ding, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Pittsburgh
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Michele Polfuss, PhD, RN, APNP-AC/PC, FAAN (she/her/hers) – University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
    Virtual OptionMeasurementSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeTechnologyTelehealth
  • Monday, Oct 27th
    4:45 PM - 5:45 PM  
    Tele-exercise to Improve Cardiometabolic Health for People with Mobility Disabilities 1192
    Location:  ROOM: Private Dining Room #5 >>> DIRECTIONS Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed right and then right again after the stairs. PDR #5 is located at the end of the corridor on the left.
    Corresponding Presenter: Yumi Kim (she/her/hers) – Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Presenter: Byron Lai, n/a (he/him/his) – Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Children’s Hospital of Alabama
    Presenter: Jereme D. Wilroy, PhD – University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Hui-Ju (Zoe) Young, n/a – University of Alabama at Birmingham/National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD)
    Non-Presenting Contributor: Younguk Kim – The University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Non-Presenting Contributor: James Rimmer, n/a – University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Presenter: Bright Larsen – UAB
    Non-presenting author: Robert Oster, PhD
    Clinical PracticePediatric RehabilitationTelehealth
  • Tuesday, Oct 28th
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  
    SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM: Beyond Chatbots: Harnessing AI for Chronic Disease Management and Rehabilitation SS2
    Location:  ROOM: Continental A/B/C Ballroom/Plenaries DIRECTIONS Lobby Level: From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed right toward the Fed Ex office. At the Fed Ex Office, turn right and proceed past the ACRM registration desk to the Continental Foyer and Ballroom.
    Presenter: Mojtaba Khaliji – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Presenter: Md Refat Uz Zaman Sajib (he/him/his) – Department of Health & Kinesiology, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Presenter: Chung-Yi Chiu, CRC, LPC – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Virtual OptionArtificial IntelligenceBehavioral Health SciencesMachine LearningNeurodegenerative DiseaseTechnologyTelehealth
  • Tuesday, Oct 28th
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM  
    ASCENT! Achieving Equity Through Socioculturally-informed, Digitally-enabled Cancer Pain Management (An Innovative Model of Cancer Pain Management for Rural And/or Hispanic Oncology Patients) 1168
    Location:  ROOM: Conference Room 4E >>> DIRECTIONS Fourth Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Room 4E is to the left just past the Pullman Boardroom.
    Presenter: Andrea L. Cheville, M.D. (she/her/hers) – Mayo Clinic
    Presenter: Jane T. Hein, P.T. (she/her/hers) – Mayo Clinic
    Corresponding Presenter: Lina Daus, PT, DPT (she/her/hers) – Mayo Clinic
    Pain RehabilitationBehavioral Health SciencesCancer RehabilitationTechnologyTelehealth
  • Tuesday, Oct 28th
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM  
    Overcoming Challenges in Stroke Rehabilitation by Integrating AI and Technology Throughout the Care Continuum 1209
    Location:  ROOM: Joliet Room >>> DIRECTIONS Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed right. Turn right at the Marquette Foyer. The Joliet Room is located at the end of the hall on your left.
    Presenter: Talya K. Fleming, MD, FAAPMR – JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
    Presenter: Qinyin Qiu, PhD (she/her/hers) – Rutgers School of Health Professions, Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science
    Corresponding Presenter: Mee Eriksson, n/a (she/her/hers) – NeuroTechR3, Inc.
    Presenter: Natalia Noce – Rutgers School of Health Professions
    Presenter: Amanda Gross – NeuroTechR3, Inc.
    StrokeArtificial IntelligenceClinical PracticeMachine LearningNeuroplasticityTechnologyTelehealth
     CE: OT and PT credit only
  • Tuesday, Oct 28th
    2:45 PM - 3:45 PM  
    Digital Self-management Interventions: Empowering Individuals with Neurological Disorders to Manage Secondary Conditions and Daily Life Participation 1196
    Location:  ROOM: Conference Room 4F >>> DIRECTIONS Fourth Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Room 4F is to the left beyond the Pullman Boardroom.
    Corresponding Presenter: Alex W.K. Wong, PhD, DPhil – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab/Northwestern University
    Presenter: Bridget Kraus, PhD, MOT, OTR/L – University of Missouri-Columbia
    Presenter: Kerri A. Morgan, PhD OTR/L – Washington University
    MeasurementBehavioral Health SciencesSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeTelehealth
  • Tuesday, Oct 28th
    2:45 PM - 3:45 PM  
    The past and Future of Connected Sensor Technologies in Rehabilitation 1188
    Location:  ROOM: Joliet Room >>> DIRECTIONS Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed right. Turn right at the Marquette Foyer. The Joliet Room is located at the end of the hall on your left.
    Corresponding Presenter: Michelle R. Rauzi, PT, DPT, ATC, PhD (she/her/hers) – Department of Veterans Affairs
    Presenter: Rachael B. Akay, PT, DPT (she/her/hers) – University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
    Presenter: Denise Gobert, PT, PhD, NCS – Texas State University
    TechnologyBehavioral Health SciencesCardiopulmonary RehabilitationCross CuttingLimb CareMilitary and Veterans AffairsPain RehabilitationTelehealth
  • Tuesday, Oct 28th
    4:15 PM - 4:30 PM  
    Building Emotional Self-awareness Teletherapy (BEST) for Psychological Health in Service Members and Civilians with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
    Location:  ROOM: Buckingham Room >>> DIRECTIONS: Lobby Level >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed right toward the FedEx Office. Turn right just before the FedEx Office and continue down the corridor. Turn right before the Continental Foyer. The Buckingham Room is located to your right, just before the Men's Room.
    Presenting Author: Dawn M. Neumann, PhD – JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
    Non-presenting Author: Treven PIckett, PsyD, ABPP – Walter Reed
    Non-presenting Author: Jie Ren, PhD – Indiana University
    Non-presenting Author: Flora M. Hammond, MD – Indiana University School of Medicine
    Brain InjuryBehavioral Health SciencesMilitary and Veterans AffairsTelehealth
  • Tuesday, Oct 28th
    4:30 PM - 4:45 PM  
    Efficacy of Tele-exercise to Promote Empowered Movement with Spinal Cord Injury (TEEMS): An Online Group Exercise Program
    Location:  ROOM: Continental A Ballroom DIRECTIONS Lobby Level: From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed right toward the Fed Ex office. At the Fed Ex Office, turn right and proceed past the ACRM registration desk to the Continental Foyer and Ballroom.
    Presenting Author: Laura A. Baehr, PT, DPT, PhD (she/her/hers) – Drexel University
    Non-presenting Author: Martha Childress, OTD – Drexel University
    Non-presenting Author: June Maloney, PT, DPT – Drexel University
    Non-presenting Author: Jim Morrison – Drexel University
    Non-presenting Author: Shivayogi V. Hiremath, PhD (he/him/his) – Temple University
    Non-presenting Author: Michael Bruneau, PHD, FACSM, ACSM EP-C, NASM CPT – Drexel University
    Non-presenting Author: Margaret Finley, PT, PhD – Drexel University
    Spinal Cord InjuryLifestyle MedicineTelehealth
  • Tuesday, Oct 28th
    4:45 PM - 5:00 PM  
    Occupational Therapy Health Self-management Program for Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study
    Location:  ROOM: Waldorf Room >>> DIRECTIONS: Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Waldorf is the first room on your left.
    Presenting Author: Yoko E. Fukumura, PhD, OTR/L – University of Southern California
    Non-presenting Author: Alix G. Sleight, PhD, OTR/L – University of Southern California
    Behavioral Health SciencesCancer RehabilitationHealth Services ResearchLifestyle MedicineTelehealth
  • Tuesday, Oct 28th
    5:00 PM - 5:15 PM  
    Health Information Seeking Among Women with Spinal Cord Injury
    Location:  ROOM: Continental A Ballroom DIRECTIONS Lobby Level: From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed right toward the Fed Ex office. At the Fed Ex Office, turn right and proceed past the ACRM registration desk to the Continental Foyer and Ballroom.
    Presenting Author: Susan Robinson-Whelen, PhD (she/her/hers) – TIRR Memorial Hermann / Baylor College of Medicine
    Non-presenting Author: Taylor Eldridge – Sam Houston State University
    Non-presenting Author: Alice Ahn – Sam Houston State University
    Non-presenting Author: Chelsea Ratcliff – Sam Houston State University
    Non-presenting Author: Heather B. Taylor, PhD (she/her/hers) – TIRR Memorial Hermann
    Non-presenting Author: Rosemary B. Hughes, PhD, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Montana
    Spinal Cord InjuryConsumer EngagementHealth Services ResearchTechnologyTelehealth
  • Tuesday, Oct 28th
    5:00 PM - 5:15 PM  
    Hypnotic Cognitive Therapy for Chronic Pain in Spinal Cord Injury: A Pilot Trial 4226
    Location:  ROOM: Continental C Ballroom >>> DIRECTIONS: Lobby Level >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed right toward the FedEx Office. Continue past ACRM Registration and into the Continental Foyer. Continental C Lobby is located near the far end of the ballroom complex.
    Presenting Author: Charles H. Bombardier, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Washington
    Non-presenting author: M. Elena Mendoza, PhD – University of Washington
    Non-presenting author: Pavithra A. Thomas, MA – University of Alabama, Birmingham
    Non-presenting author: Jason K. Barber, Barber, MS – Department of Neurological Surgery, UWSOM
    Non-presenting author: Mark P. Jensen, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Washington
    Pain RehabilitationSpinal Cord InjuryTelehealth
  • Tuesday, Oct 28th
    7:15 PM - 8:00 PM  
    Fireside Chat: The Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation: Challenging traditional academic publishing models through community engagement to foster humanism and advance disability health equity (Location 1)
    Location:  ROOM: Salon A >>> DIRECTIONS Lower Level >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left through the corridor. Turn left and Salon A is located at the far end.
    Presenter: Sarah Blanton, PT, DPT – Emory University
    Aging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationArtificial IntelligenceBig DataCaregiver Needs & Related ResearchClinical PracticeMeasurementMachine LearningNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticityPain RehabilitationRehabilitation Treatment Specification SystemTechnologyTelehealth
  • Wednesday, Oct 29th
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  
    Advancing the Development of a Metacognitive Intervention to Enhance Everyday Memory and Participation in Multiple Sclerosis Using the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) Framework 2550
    Location:  ROOM: Private Dining Room #2 >>> DIRECTIONS: Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left past Williford and Astoria. PDR #2 is located to the left in the small corridor.
    Presenter: Meirav Rosenfeld, MSc., OTR/L (she/her/hers) – Department of Occupational Therapy, New York University
    Presenter: Yael Goverover, PhD, FAOTA, FACRM – New York Univeristy
    Clinical PracticeNeurodegenerative DiseaseTelehealth
  • Wednesday, Oct 29th
    1:15 PM - 2:15 PM  
    Changes in Occupational Engagement After Lifestyle Modification-based Occupational Therapy Interventions with Long COVID Symptoms: a Feasibility and Pilot Study 1217
    Location:  ROOM: Conference Room 4A >>> DIRECTIONS Fourth Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Room 4A is at the end of the corridor, after taking a right just before Room 4-D.
    Presenter: Janice Tona, PhD, OTR, FAOTA – University at Buffalo
    Corresponding Presenter: Sue Ann Sisto, PT, MA, PhD, FACRM – University at Buffalo
    COVID-19InternationalTelehealth
  • Wednesday, Oct 29th
    1:15 PM - 2:15 PM  
    Clinician Driven Research: Providing Home Exercise Program Data Back to Clinicians via Dashboards
    Location:  ROOM: Conference Room 4C >>> DIRECTIONS Fourth Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Room 4C is at the end of the corridor, just beyond 4D
    Corresponding Presenter: Raeda K. Anderson, PhD (she/her/hers) – Shepherd Center
    TechnologyBig DataBrain InjuryCOVID-19MeasurementSpinal Cord InjuryTechnologyTelehealth
  • Wednesday, Oct 29th
    1:15 PM - 2:15 PM  
    Empowering Caregivers: Using Industry 4.0 Technology to Safeguard the Most Vulnerable Seniors from Falls in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, and Memory Care Facilities
    Location:  ROOM: Private Dining Room #7 >>> DIRECTIONS Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed right and then right again after the stairs. PDR #7 is located at the end of the corridor on the left.
    Presenter: Jeff Leismer, PhD – VibeTech
    Aging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationArtificial IntelligenceBig DataCaregiver Needs & Related ResearchClinical PracticeMeasurementMachine LearningNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticityPain RehabilitationRehabilitation Treatment Specification SystemTechnologyTelehealth
     CE: OT and PT credit only
  • Thursday, Oct 30th
    10:30 AM - 10:45 AM  
    A Positive Spin: Large Language Models Can Help Directors Evaluate Programs Through Their Patients' Own Words
    Location:  ROOM: Conference Room 4G >>> DIRECTIONS Fourth Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Turn left at the Pullman Boardroom. Room 4G is at the end of the corridor.
    Presenting Author: Leah R. Flaherty, PsyD – Allegheny Health Network
    Non-presenting Author: Kendra H. Oliver, Ph.D, M.P.S. (she/her/hers) – Responsible Data Science, Office of the Provost, University of Pittsburgh
    Artificial IntelligenceBehavioral Health SciencesClinical PracticeComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicinePain RehabilitationTelehealth
  • Thursday, Oct 30th
    10:30 AM - 10:45 AM  
    Concept Development of “user Involvement” in Using Digital Technologies in Stroke Rehabilitation: Application of Hybrid Model 4235
    Location:  ROOM: Williford B >>> DIRECTIONS: Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Williford B is the second room on your right.
    Author: Ann Marie Hestetun-Mandrup (she/her/hers) – Oslo Metropolitan University
    Non-presenting author: Minna Pikkarainen – Oslo Metropolitan University
    Non-presenting author: Anne Catrine T. Martinsen (she/her/hers) – Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, Oslo Metropolitan University
    Non-presenting author: Hong-Gu He – Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (NUS Nursing), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
    StrokeTechnologyTelehealth
  • Thursday, Oct 30th
    10:45 AM - 11:00 AM  
    From Efficiency to Profitability to Improved Clinical Outcomes: Why Hybrid Telerehab Is a Win-win for Clinics and Patients 2725
    Location:  ROOM: Williford A >>> DIRECTIONS: Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Williford A is the first room on your right.
    Presenter: Abby McInturf, n/a – Band Connect
    Corresponding Presenter: Rachel Heyl, PT, MEd, SCS, OMT-C, AT Ret – Bon Secours Mercy Health -Cincinnati
    TechnologyAthlete Development & Sports RehabilitationMeasurementTelehealth
  • Thursday, Oct 30th
    11:00 AM - 11:15 AM  
    Intense Task-oriented Telehealth-only Outpatient OT & PT Achieves 2X MCID/MDC Gains on Timed up & Go, 5X Sit to Stand, Fugl-meyer Assessment-upper Extremity, & Motor Activity Log in Chronic Stroke
    Location:  ROOM: Conference Room 4G >>> DIRECTIONS Fourth Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Turn left at the Pullman Boardroom. Room 4G is at the end of the corridor.
    Presenting Author: Kristin Nuckols, OTD, MOT, OTR/L (she/her/hers) – Imago Rehab
    Non-presenting Author: Micaela Galley, MOT, OTR/L, CSRS – Imago Rehab
    Non-presenting Author: John Paul Bonadonna, OTD, OTR, CSRS, LSVT-BIG – Imago Rehab
    Non-presenting Author: Julie Shane – Imago Rehab
    Clinical PracticeStrokeTechnologyTelehealth
  • Thursday, Oct 30th
    11:00 AM - 11:15 AM  
    The Role of Artificial Intelligence on Telehealth Adoption and Integration
    Location:  ROOM: Williford B >>> DIRECTIONS: Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Williford B is the second room on your right.
    Presenting Author: Thierry Lienou, OTD, ATP – Howard University
    Presenting Author: Jaleshia Washington – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
    TelehealthTechnology
  • Thursday, Oct 30th
    11:15 AM - 11:30 AM  
    Telerehabilitation: Opportunities and Barriers to Optimize Health Service Delivery in Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders 1858
    Location:  ROOM: Private Dining Room #1 >>> DIRECTIONS: Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left past Williford and Astoria. PDR #1 is located to the left in the small corridor.
    Presenting Author: Aliza Kurtz – Kean University
    Non-presenting Author: Anthony Rua – Kean University
    Non-presenting Author: Cassidy Cardis – Kean University
    Non-presenting Author: Juliana Lefano – Kean University
    Non-presenting Author: Leena Atieh – Kean University
    Non-presenting Author: John J. Lee, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS (he/him/his) – Kean University
    Presenting Author: Carla S. Enriquez, PT, PhD, DPT, MS, OCS (she/her/hers) – Kean University
    Health Services ResearchTelehealth
  • Thursday, Oct 30th
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  
    Leveraging Behavioral Science to Enhance Outcomes for Older Adult Populations with Complex Disability 1170
    Location:  ROOM: Conference Room 4C >>> DIRECTIONS Fourth Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Room 4C is at the end of the corridor, just beyond 4D
    Corresponding Presenter: Kimberly J. Waddell, PhD, MSCI, OTR/L (she/her/hers) – University of Pennsylvania
    Presenter: Michelle R. Rauzi, PT, DPT, ATC, PhD (she/her/hers) – Department of Veterans Affairs
    Behavioral Health SciencesAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationNeurodegenerative DiseaseStrokeTelehealth