Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine
Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine focuses on restoring function, improving participation and maximising quality of life for children with acute or chronic disabilities. The session draws pediatric physiatrists, physical and occupational therapists, speech therapists, rehabilitation nurses and pediatricians to explore evidence-based rehabilitation strategies, assistive technologies and team-based care models. Presentations will cover early rehabilitation after brain injury, spasticity management (including botulinum toxin and focal treatments), orthotic and mobility device prescription, and school reintegration plans that support participation. Emphasis will be placed on goal-directed therapy, family-centred rehabilitation planning and intensity/dosing of therapy to achieve measurable gains.
Translational talks will highlight advances in neuromodulation, robotic-assisted gait training, virtual-reality therapy and telerehabilitation platforms that extend therapy access to remote families. Workshops will provide practical templates for goal setting using the SMART framework, outcome measurement (GMFM, PEDI, COPM) and strategies to embed rehabilitation goals into school Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Sessions in Pediatric Physical Medicine Conference will discuss spasticity clinics, multi-disciplinary scoliosis care, and strategies to prevent deconditioning in children with chronic illness. Panels will address workforce development—training, mentorship and capacity building—to expand rehabilitation services in low-resource settings. Participants will receive clinical bundles: therapy dose calculators, device-prescription checklists, caregiver training modules and transition plans for adolescents moving to adult rehab services.
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Key Topics Covered
Early Neurorehabilitation & Brain Injury Recovery
- Intensive early therapy models, cognitive and motor retraining strategies
- Family training and home-program implementation for continuity of care
- Botulinum toxin protocols, focal treatments and orthotic adjuncts
- Assessment tools for tone and functional goal-setting approaches
Assistive Technology & Mobility Support
- Mobility device prescription pathways, wheelchair seating and orthotic strategies
- Robotic-assisted training and virtual-reality adjuncts for intensive rehabilitation
Systems, School Integration & Workforce Development
- Embedding rehab goals into IEPs, school-based therapy models and reintegration plans
- Training modules, mentorship frameworks and teletherapy to address workforce gaps
Clinical Impact & Practical Takeaways
Faster Functional Gains
Early, intensive and goal-directed rehabilitation shortens time to meaningful functional milestones.
Improved Mobility & Participation
Assistive devices combined with therapy restore independence and increase school participation.
Better Spasticity Control
Focal interventions and orthotic strategies reduce pain and improve movement quality.
Sustainable Services
Tele-rehab and mentorship expand rehabilitation capacity where specialist teams are limited.
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