PHYSIOTHERAPY & REHABILITATION NEWS

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As low as $295 student, resident $595 ACRM member, $695 non-member

WHAT: The ACRM 91st Annual Conference, Progress in Rehabilitation Research (PIRR) offers NONSTOP CONTENT for brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, pain, cancer and pediatric rehabilitation. SEE THE CONFERENCE at-a-glance

THE Largest interdisciplinary conference in the world for rehabilitation research

WHERE: INTERCONTINENTAL, TORONTO CENTRE AND THE METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE // 225 Front Street West, Toronto, Canada

WHEN: 7 – 11 October 2014

PIRR IN A NUTSHELL: PIRR brings together an interdisciplinary mix of rehabilitation professionals from around the world to learn about cutting-edge research and its translation into clinical practice to IMPROVE LIVES of those with disabling conditions.

PIRR has two parts:

1) Pre-and Post-Conference (7, 8 and 11 October) and

2) the CORE Conference (9 – 11 October)

NONSTOP CONTENT

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Anyone and everyone interested in the latest and greatest rehabilitation research — especially:

Administrators

Bioengineers

Biomechanists

Case Managers

Clinical Epidemiologists

Clinical researchers

Neurologists

Neuropsychologists

Occupational Therapists

Physiatrists

Physical Therapists

Physicians

Professors/Teachers

Psychiatrists

Psychologists

Recreational Therapists

Rehabilitation Nurses

Rehabilitation Psychologists

Rehabilitation/academic researchers

Speech-Language Pathologists

Student/postdoctoral Fellows

All rehabilitation professionals who need to know about cutting-edge research and the very latest in evidence-based practice.

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MORE THAN A CONFERENCE . . .

Continuing Education in 11 disciplines
Pre- and post-conference in-depth Instructional Courses
NONSTOP content in 7 practic areas
Plus dozens of additional interdisciplinary topics
350+ Scientific Papers & Poster Displays

. . . IMPROVING LIVES

BUNDLE OF SAVINGS — ACRM WORLD PASS

The ACRM WORLD PASS bundles the CORE conference plus luncheons, gala & more for HUGE savings.

From $795 (Member) and $995 (Nonmember) INCLUDES ALL of these favorites:

Core conference registration (9 – 11 October: more than 100 educational symposia, 300+ papers and posters)
CME/CEU credits in your choice of 11 disciplines
Tickets to TWO lunch programs of your choice
Henry B. Betts Awards Gala ticket
DVD with PowerPoint slides of core conference symposia and instructional courses

Purchased separately, this would cost $1,400+

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Why attend? See the trailer… STARRING 2013 ATTENDEES

Watch this annual conference preview — Approved for all audiences.

“What a great production! Brought back memories of a great conference.” —Sue Ann Sisto … “Wow!!! Ready for the Oscars, I’d say! Very nice work.” —Jennifer Bogner … “Terrific! Beautifully edited. Well done. I want to go to the ACRM conference right now.” —Doug Katz

COME GROW WITH ACRM . . .

ACRM is the only international organization bringing rehabilitation researchers and providers from all diagnostic specialties together to network and learn from each other.

Hear about cutting-edge rehabilitation research from top investigators
Bring back evidence-based knowledge and best practices
Explore innovative technologies
Engage with an interdisciplinary, global community of colleagues

SIZE MATTERS

In 2013, ACRM celebrated its largest conference ever. Thanks to the hard work of the ACRM Program Committee and an astounding number of high-quality program submissions, this year’s conference is even LARGER.

Increased content scope = Education in 7 PRACTICE AREAS under one roof
Inclusive interdisciplinary focus = Strong value for the WHOLE rehab TEAM – CME/CEU Credits available in 11 disciplines
Expanded pre- and post-conference program = 26 courses for in-depth learning
TWO two-day courses = Cognitive Rehabilitation Training or Preventing & Reversing Vascular Disease
3X more exhibitors = More opportunities to see the latest technologies and services
90% more scientific papers and posters = more evidence-based content
More symposia (108 courses over 3 days) = Outstanding value!

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE 2014 PROGRAM COMMITTEE

It is through the leadership of Program Committee Chair, Mike Jones and Chair-Elect, Pamela Roberts and the hard work of the committee that ACRM offers this exceptional educational program. Meet the 2014 Program Committee >>>

“If you are participating with ACRM for the first time, welcome to the family. If you are returning to the Conference, welcome home.”

— Mike Jones, PhD, FACRM
Program Committee Chair

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PROGRESS IN REHABILITATION RESEARCH NOW OFFERS NONSTOP CONTENT FOR PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION

Thanks to the efforts of the new ACRM Pediatric Networking Group, this year’s annual conference in Toronto will deliver NONSTOP content for Pediatric Rehabilitation. Read more >>>

TWO NEW ACCREDITATIONS FOR DIETICIANS AND HEALTH CARE EXECUTIVES

ACRM aims to provide high-caliber, evidence-based educational programming for the whole rehabilitation team. This year, Continuing Education Credit will be available in your choice of 11 disciplines, including credit for dieticians and health care executives.

CONTENT FOCUS EXPANDS TO INCLUDE CANCER REHABILITATION IN 2014

The newly formed ACRM Cancer Rehabilitation Networking Group is off and running and is bringing TWO pre-conference Instructional Courses to Toronto, on Wednesday, 8 October 2014. Watch also for nonstop cancer rehabilitation content from this dynamic group during the core conference.

Instructional Courses for Cancer Rehabilitation:

Cancer Rehabilitation: An Update and Discussion of Future Care
Cancer Rehabilitation: Utilization of Inpatient Rehabilitation for the Oncology Patient

BRUCKER INTERNATIONAL LUNCHEON SPEAKER ANNOUNCED

The ACRM International Networking Group announced the speaker of this year’s Brucker International Luncheon, Donald T. Stuss, PhD, C Psych, ABPP-CN. Dr. Stuss is founding president and scientific director of the Ontario Brain Institute and will present, Completing the Circle between Science and Rehabilitation: The Ontario Brain Institute Story.

http://www.acrm.org/meetings/2014-annual-conference/