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10th Annual Current Concepts in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Overview 
 

Nearly 18,000 individuals in the U.S. sustain a traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) each year. Additionally, while non-traumatic SCI can be difficult to track, it is estimated to be roughly the same amount as traumatic injuries per year. The care of persons with SCI requires an interdisciplinary approach across the continuum of care. Providers should be aware of current evidence and care techniques for both traumatic and non-traumatic SCI across the continuum from initial injury, medical complications, many phases of rehab, and community reintegration. The 8th Annual Current Concepts in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation will introduce and review a variety of topics relevant to persons with SCI. Topics will focus on areas important to all team members, throughout the continuum of care. Current Concepts in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation will address, through lectures and discussion, the treatments and strategies employed at the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute. Conference goals are in line with the missions of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute to advance health, expand knowledge, and improve care through research, teaching rehabilitation services, and medical care.

Learning Objectives 

  1. Be able to identify, assess and implement intervention/refer to appropriate services for issuesrelated bowel, bladder, and sexual health post spinal cord injury.
  2. Utilize local and national resources for funding, equipment, etc. for patients and caregivers aswell as updated clinician guidelines.
  3. Recognize the differences in care patients will require at various age ranges when they acquirean SCI, as well as how patients age with a spinal cord injury.
  4. Identify and demonstrate basic wheelchair skills needed to increase community access andindependence.
  5. Practice transfer training techniques unique to SCI patients.6.Experiment with setup and design strategies to maximize the ability to functionally use awheelchair in the home.

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Program Schedule

7:30 - 7:45 a.m.      Sign-in (Continental Breakfast)  

7:45 - 8:00 a.m.      Introductions/Agenda    Course Directors: Dr. A Harrington, Dr. R Hibbs, Dr. E Stanley

8:00 - 9:30 a.m.      Pelvic Health and the SCI Patient    Dr. A Garver, Dr. S Dipietro, Dr. E Sandoval, Dr. M Cody

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.    SCI Resources: Where do we go for help? A case-based presentation    Dr. R Hibbs, L Perella, Dr. C Vail
                                 Additional SCI Resources

10:30 - 10:45 a.m.  Break 

10:45 - 11:45 a.m.  Managing SCI throughout the Lifespan    Dr. A Harrington, Dr. J Gallagher, Dr. B Russell, Dr. A Zuzniak

11:45 - 12:30 p.m.  Lunch (provided)

12:30 - 1:15 p.m.    Round Tables    Moderator: Dr. E Stanley
                                 1. Parenting
                                 2. Nutrition
                                 3. Travel
                                 4. Advocacy
                                 5. Smart home tech
                                 6. Outcomes based on SCI level

1:30 - 4:00 p.m.     Breakout Sessions/Hands On Learning    Moderator: Dr. L Worobey
                                1. Wheelchair Skills
                                2. ADL Bathroom
                                3. Transfer Training