Rehab Symposium 2026 Registration Information
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


