Rehab Symposium 2026 Registration Information

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7:00 Registration

8:00 Palliative Approach to the Complex Medical Patient
Kathleen Grimm, MD

9:00 BREAKOUT SESSION 1
A. Kidney Transplant Goals and Quality of Life
Jon Von Visger, MD

B. Pathophysiology of Concussion
John Leddy, MD, FACSM, FACP, FAMSSM

10:00 BREAKOUT SESSION 2
A. Lifting the Pressure and Managing Wounds With an Interdisciplinary Team
Lynn Kordasiewicz, MSN, ANP, B-C WOCN

B. Innovative Problem Solving for the Complex Discharge
Angela Jocoy, PT; Jessica Geiger, PT, DPT; and Rachael Ponichtera, MS OTR/L

C. Unlocking Resilience: Harnessing Polyvagal Theory & Vagus Nerve Toning for Nervous System Regulation
Kathryn Bowman, OTR/L and Sorren Christie, COTA

11:00 BREAKOUT SESSION 3
A. Exercise Prescription for the Patient with Cardiopulmonary Involvement
Pamela Bartlo, PT, DPT, CCS

B. Applying Dual Tasking in Post-Stroke Upper Limb Rehabilitation-A Clinical Case Example
Adrianna Brown, MS, OTR/L

12:00 LUNCH AND VENDOR FAIR

1:00 BREAKOUT SESSION 4
A. From Bedrest to Better Outcomes: The Case for Early Mobility in the ICU
Brent Wilkey, PT, DPT, Geriatric Certified Specialist

B. Complex Wheelchair Prescription Lab
Julie Buono, PT and Julie Fellows, PT, DPT

2:00 Patient Perspective Panel
Lisa Keenan-Uschold, PhD, Chief Clinical Psychologist

3:00 Post-Test/Certificates/Dismissal