13th World Congress for Neurorehabilitation 2024

13th WORLD CONGRESS FOR NEUROREHABILITATION

Effects of low intensity focused ultrasound stimulation combined with functional electrical stimulation on upper extremity motor symptoms in Parkinson disease

Neuromodulation

Poster walk 2

Poster presentation

This session will explain techniques used for neuromodulation and some of the latest evidence related to effects of neuromodulation on a wide range of outcomes such as activities of daily living, bladder function and speech and language in neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s Disease, stroke and spinal cord injury.<br/><br/>
 
Dr. Naaz Desai, PT, PhD is a Parkinson Canada funded Post-doctoral Fellow at Krembil Research Institute-University Health Network, Toronto. Dr. Desai has extensive experience in applying functional electrical stimulation in spinal cord injury and holds patents related to these devices.  She also has an expertise in brain stimulation techniques for assessment and treatment in neurological conditions. She has received various awards for her research, including the Geoff Fernie Impact Award and a Canadian Institutes of Health Research Scholarship for her Doctoral studies. She is an invited expert on the Canadian Spinal Cord Injury practice guideline panel and represents the Canadian Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Association at the WHO’s World Rehabilitation Alliance.

Neuromodulation – Stimulating brain and nerve pathways to improve neurorehabilitation outcomes

The World Congress of Neurorehabilitation is pleased to present a free afternoon forum for People With Lived Experience at the Vancouver Convention Centre.  The session will also be available by videoconference.  Registration is required.  World experts will describe the latest research that has the potential to impact care for people living with neurological conditions. Our clinicians will also discuss strategies to improve physical and mental health, and to lessen the effects of aging with a chronic health condition.  People living with a neurological condition such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury may find this forum of interest.  Family and carers, and supporting non-profit organizations are also welcome. 

Unaccredited programme

Meeting room 19 & 20

New breakthroughs in neurorehabilitation -  a free forum for people with lived experience 

Patient forum

Patient forum session

Exhibition hall A & B

Poster walk

Dr Naaz Desai

Engagements

Wed, 22 May

Fri, 24 May