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2–3 Meeting Highlights 

5 ATLANTA Offers Something for Everyone 

7 Plenary Sessions 

8 International Symposium 

9 The Use, Misuse, and Abuse 

of Prescription Opioids 

A Day-Long Focus on Managing Opioids 

and Limiting Risk 

51 Networking Receptions 

& Member Events 

52 Networking Receptions 

53 AAPM&R Job Fair 

54 State Society Meetings & Alumni Receptions 

55 Foundation for PM&R Meetings & Events 

59 ISPRM Meetings 

11 Member Councils 

13 Preconference Courses 

14–15 Coding and Billing Workshop 

16–17 Hands-On Diagnostic Musculoskeletal 

Ultrasound: In-Depth Introduction to Uses 

and Techniques 

18–19 Optimizing Outcomes for Patients With 

Spasticity: Improving Assessment 

and Maximizing Intervention Options 

21 Educational Program 

24 Accreditation 

24 CME Credit Designation 

27 Track Offerings At-A-Glance 

35 Courses and Workshop Listings by Track 

35 Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Track 

38 Neurological Rehabilitation Track 

(TBI, Stroke, SCI) 

40 Practice Management & Leadership Track 

42 General Rehabilitation Track 

(includes neuromuscular medicine, pediatric 

rehabilitation, and medical rehabilitation) 

45 Pain and Spine Medicine Track 

48 Resident Program 

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61 Technical Exhibition 

64 Product Theaters 

67 Corporate Support 

& Recognition 

71 General Information 

74 Hotel & Travel 

77 Registration 

Information & Form 

The photos on the following pages are courtesy of Kevin C. Rose 

and the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau: 1 (Peaches & Pears, High 

Museum of Art), 5 (Martin Luther King, Jr., Arcade Facade), 7 (Olympia at the 

Promenade II Courtyard, Midtown), 11 (Phoenix Rising at Woodruff Park), 

22 (Georgia World Congress Center), 23 (Tulips on the Capitol Lawn), 

30 (Georgia Aquarium), 31 (Dogwoods in Bloom), 32 (Piedmont Park), 33 

(Georgia Aquarium), 42 (Confederate Carving, Stone Mountain Park), 44 and 

45 (High Museum of Art), 47 (Promenade, Downtown), 52 (Buckhead Georgian 

Estate), 53 (Lichtenstein Sculpture, High Museum of Art), 54 (Georgia World 

Congress Center), 55 (Tulips on the Capitol Lawn), 57 (Inman Park Home), 

59 (Flat-Iron Building, Downtown), 62 and 63 (Georgia Aquarium), 69 (Martin 

Luther King, Jr., Arcade Facade), 74 (Phoenix Rising at Woodruff Park), 

75 (Piedmont Park), 78 (Georgia World Congress Center), 79 (Tulips on the 

Capitol Lawn), 80 (Martin Luther King, Jr., Childhood Home), 81 (Phoenix Rising 

at Woodruff Park), 82 (Flat-Iron Building, Downtown) 83 (Promenade, Midtown), 

84 (Margaret Mitchell House), and 85 (Night View, Downtown). 

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Table of Contents

Renowned speakers and 

blockbuster topics! 

Several renowned speakers will address blockbuster 

themes that cut across the specialty at the 2012 

Annual Assembly: 

RAY 

BAKER, MD 

THOMAS 

BYRD, MD 

DENNIS 

BRAMBLE, 

PHD 

IRENE DAVIS, 

PHD, PT 

SCOTT 

HUCKABEE 

ELIZABETH 

ARENDT, MD 

left, Flat-iron Building Downtown, ATLANTA 

RAY BAKER, MD 

Interdisciplinary Pain Treatment 

Programs: Are They Successful? 

Policies & Politics Impacting Spine Care 

Interventional “Controverse Z’s” 

DENNIS BRAMBLE, PHD 

Running Injuries and Barefoot Running: 

A Natural Solution to Injuries? 

SCOTT HUCKABEE 

The Use, Misuse, and Abuse 

of Prescription Opioids: Pain 

Medicine and the Law 

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THOMAS BYRD, MD 

Presentation, Progression, and Treatment 

of Femoroacetabular Impingement 

in Athletes 

Physical Exam of the Hip: 

Distinguishing Intra-Articular 

and Extra-Articular Pain 

IRENE DAVIS, PHD, PT 

Running Injuries and Barefoot Running: 


Mechanical Interventions in the 

Treatment of Osteoarthritis 

Running Analysis 

ELIZABETH ARENDT, MD 

Patellofemoral Disorders

Meeting Highlights 

AAPM&R 2012 ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 

Get on Board 

for Atlanta 

The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) 

invites you to attend this year’s premier meeting for PM&R physicians: 

the AAPM&R 2012 Annual Assembly, November 15–18 in Atlanta, GA. 

The AAPM&R Annual Assembly is the largest annual 

gathering of physiatrists. Sessions come in a variety of 

educational formats including large, didactic courses and 

small group sessions. Plus, earn up to 26 AMA PRA 

Category 1 Credits TM all in one place! 

• Residents will find targeted educational programming 

and social networking opportunities created specifically for 

them (see page 48). The AAPM&R Annual Assembly is the 

largest annual gathering of PM&R residents. Look for the R 

next to sessions and workshops. 

Don’t miss the unique features of this year’s meeting: Take a look through the pages that follow to see all that 

• More spaces are available in ticketed workshops this year’s Annual Assembly has to offer. Registration 

throughout the day. Purchase your ticket early to experience 

a small-group learning environment. Limited attendance 

information begins on page 78 or register online now 

at www.aapmr.org. See you in Atlanta! 

allows participants to learn procedures and skills pertinent 

to the physiatrist such as physical examinations, manual 

medicine, electromyography, and ultrasound. Many workshops 

also include hands-on instruction. 

• Join your ISPRM colleagues for a day-long International 

Symposium on Friday, November 16 to explore multi-national 

issues in PM&R. (See page 8). 

• Day-long focus on managing opioids and limiting 

risk on Friday, November 16. The focused day will take 

learners on a practical journey through opioid management 

and will be immediately relevant to practice and patient care. 

Hear from public and professional keynote speakers about 

the risks and benefits of using opioids. (See page 9). 

• Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Electromyographer? 

Grab your favorite cocktail and find out! This unique event 

showcases experts in the field of EMG who are challenged in 

a format similar to the popular game show. (See page 52). 

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AAPM&R Helps You 

Navigate MOC 

Recognizing that members need an uncomplicated way to 

navigate and meet the ABPMR Maintenance of Certification 

(MOC) requirements, your Academy (AAPM&R) has 

developed a series of resources that meet the different 

requirements of MOC: 

Part I: 

Part II: 

Pass Board Exams and Maintain State Licensure 

Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment 

Part III: Re-Certification Exam 

Part IV: Practice Improvement Projects 

NEW! Unsure about what the MOC requirements are and 

what you need to meet when? Access the Personalized MOC Plan 

on the Academy Web site for an overview of the MOC 

requirements, and to gauge your progress and see suggestions 

for where you should be in meeting MOC requirements. 

Visit www.aapmr.org today and enter MOC in the search bar. 

All Academy tools available to help you meet 

MOC requirements can be found on the Academy’s 

online education platform acadeME ® 

(www.me.aapmr.org).


Atlanta Offers 

Something for 

Everyone 

Whether you’re a history buff, nature enthusiast, or a foodie looking for a great restaurant, 

Atlanta, GA, site of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 

(AAPM&R) 2012 Annual Assembly, November 15-18, offers something for everyone. 

Atlanta boasts mild 

temperatures in November. 

The Atlanta Botanical 

Gardens encompasses 15 

The Assembly takes place in 

downtown Atlanta at the Georgia 

World Congress Center. Nearby 

sites include Centennial Olympic 

Park where you can view the 

interactive Fountain of Rings 

and the Georgia Aquarium, the 

world’s largest aquarium. 

Venture beyond downtown for 

unique historical and cultural 

destinations. Tour the civil rights 

museum at the Martin Luther King, 

Jr., National Historic Site, see 

Dr. King’s childhood home, visit 

his memorial, and survey the 

Ebenezer Baptist Church where 

he was a pastor. The Jimmy 

Carter Presidential Library 

& Museum highlights his 

presidential years and his 

peace efforts around the world. 

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acres of natural beauty, 

including walking trails and 

a conservatory. Zoo Atlanta, 

minutes from downtown, 

features giant pandas and 

elephants, as well as giraffes 

that visitors can feed. 

This year marks the 75th 

anniversary of the writing 

of “Gone with the Wind.” 

The home where Pulitzer 

Prize-winning author 

Margaret Mitchell wrote this 

famed novel is listed on the 

National Register of Historic 

Places and offers tours 

and programming. 

Martin Luther King, Jr., Arcade Facade 

Meeting Highlights

Plenary Sessions 

Plenary sessions at the Annual Assembly bring all meeting registrants 

together to focus on common threads that connect all physiatrists before 

breaking out for more tailored learning throughout the day. 

600 Presidential Address–Challenges and Health Care–an Alternative Perspective 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER, MD 

Thursday, November 15: 9:30 am–11 am 

This session will bring all members together for the official Opening, featuring 

a lecture by Pulitzer Prize winner Charles Krauthammer, MD. Considered by the 

Financial Times to be the most influential commentator in America, Charles 

Krauthammer is well recognized for his bold, original writing on politics. 

Dr. Krauthammer is an active and respected contributor to today’s political 

thought through a syndicated column he has for the Washington Post and a monthly 

essay for TIME magazine. Dr. Krauthammer will provide us with his perspective on 

the efforts to redesign the health care system, and he will share with us his personal story. 

601 Perspectives of Pain 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: SCOTT FISHMAN, MD 

Friday, November 16: 9:30 am–10:30 am 

The Perspectives of Pain Plenary Session will take learners on a journey through the 

human side of pain management. Learners will explore the impact of pain management 

on patients and families. The audience will be exposed to the challenges and 

opportunities of prescribing opioids and will walk away understanding how they 

can treat pain and bend the abuse curve. 

602 Forty-Fourth Walter J. Zeiter Lecture and Awards Ceremony 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: TO BE ANNOUNCED THIS SUMMER ON WWW.AAPMR.ORG 

Saturday, November 17: 9:30 am–11 am 

Half of this session is set aside for the Walter J. Zeiter Lecture. Walter J. Zeiter served 

as executive director of AAPM&R for 20 years. The lectureship is awarded annually in 

his honor to a physiatrist who shares Dr. Zeiter’s qualities of statesmanship, scholarship, 

executive leadership, and warm friendship. In this session, AAPM&R, the Foundation 

for PM&R and the American Board of PM&R also honor distinguished achievements in 

physiatry. The Academy’s award recipients, including the 2012 Zeiter lecturer, will be 

announced this summer on www.aapmr.org. 

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Olympia, at the Promenade II Courtyard Midtown 

Meeting Highlights

International Symposium 

Friday, November 16 

AAPM&R welcomes the members of the International Society for Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) 

to our 2012 Annual Assembly. With the ISPRM presence at this year’s meeting, AAPM&R will be offering an 

International Symposium chaired by William Micheo, MD. 

International Symposium 

7:30 am–9 am 

322 International Developments in PM&R Research 

Level: Intermediate 

M. Franceschini, MD (ITALY); W. Frontera, MD, PhD (USA); 

F. Gimigliano, MD (ITALY); M. Imamura, MD, PhD (BRAZIL) 

This session will present recent advances in PM&R research from 

an international perspective. The experience of distance courses 

on clinical research using the Harvard Medical School and School 

of Public Health curriculum will be presented. Also, research 

trends in European rehabilitation centers, with particular emphasis 

on robotics, will be discussed. 

11 am–12:30 pm 

323 Implementation of International Classification of Functioning, 

Disability and Health (ICF) in PMR Practice 


C. Gutenbrunner, MD, PhD (GERMANY); 

F. Kohler, MD (AUSTRALIA); J. Melvin, MD (USA); 

M. Riberto, MD (BRAZIL); G. Stucki, MD, MS (GERMANY) 

This course presents information on the ICF as an international 

standard, its international implementation, and explores the status 

of its implementation in US PM&R practices. 

1:30 pm–3 pm 

324 Strengthening Medical Rehabilitation Across the Continuum: 

Difference Around the World? 


A. Esquenazi, MD (USA); A. Giustini, MD (ITALY); 

J. Guzman Gonzalez, MD (MEXICO); 

M. Imamura, MD, PhD (BRAZIL); 

A. Ward, MD, FRCP (UNITED KINGDOM) 

The session will explore the difference and similarities in the 

physical and rehabilitation medicine clinical practice paradigm 

across the world. Presentations will review the models currently 

in use in Great Britain, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States as 

well as the proposed work currently in development across the 

European Union. The session will be followed by a panel 

interaction with the audience. 

3:30 pm–5 pm 

325 Disaster Relief 


D. Kaelin, MD (chair) (USA); J. Li, MD (co-chair) (CHINA); 

C. O’Connell, MD, FRCPC (CANADA); J. Randle, MD (USA); 

Y. Tuakli-Wosornu, MD, MPH (USA) 

This 90 minute course will educate the participant on rehabilitation 

topics as they relate to disaster relief efforts internationally. It will 

include disaster rehabilitation preparedness, acute phase rehab 

strategies and long term rehab follow up. Examples of recent 

natural disaster rehab responses will be given. 

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A Day-Long Focus on Managing Opioids and Limiting Risk 


As part of the pain and spine medicine track, several sessions will address managing long-acting 

and extended release opioids; improving patient care and safety while minimizing risk 

PM&R physicians take the lead per capita for opioid prescribing. This fact highlights the tremendous pressure on 

PM&R physicians to ensure safe and effective prescribing patterns. Further, it highlights the need for the specialty 

of PM&R to minimize risks to patients and practices. Hear from keynote speakers about how to effectively manage 

clinical and practice issues around pain management, specifically long-acting and extended-release opioids. 

Speakers include pain experts, law enforcement officials, and attorneys who manage risk. 

7:30 am–9 am 

506 The Use, Misuse, and Abuse of Prescription Opioids: 

Pain Medicine and the Law 


Richard Bonfiglio, MD; John Lichtenstein, JD; 

Scott Fishman, MD; Scott Huckabee 

Physiatrists are increasingly involved in the management of individuals 

with acute and chronic pain including the use of controlled substances 

like opioids. The risks of prescribing these medications include 

patients taking the medications inappropriately, becoming addicted, 

or diverting or selling the prescribed medicines. Prudent physicians 

routinely prescribing controlled substances for pain patients must 

be concerned with the potential of being investigated by police, the 

medical board, the DEA and local prosecutors. This course will present 

strategies for developing safe practices and maintaining compliance 

with regulations. 

9:30 am–10:30 am 

601 Plenary Session: Perspectives of Pain 

Scott Fishman, MD 

This session will take learners on a journey through the human 

side of pain management. Learners will explore the impact of pain 

management on patients and families. Learners will be exposed to the 

challenge and opportunities of prescribing opioids and will walk away 

understanding how they can treat pain and bend the abuse curve. 

11 am–12:30 pm 

508 The Use, Abuse, and Misuse of Prescription Opioids: 

Practical Solutions 


James W. Atchison, DO; Richard Bonfiglio, MD; 

Mark Rubenstein, MD; Matthew Smuck, MD 

This session focuses on office and patient management. Speakers 

will describe methods to reduce opiate misuse by outlining the 

characteristics of both good and bad clinical practices. 

1:30 pm–3 pm 


Safe Use of Extended-Release/Long-Acting Opioids 

Level: Basic 

James W. Atchison, DO; Brian Bruel, MD, MBA 

This course will discuss the clinical activity behind responsible 

opioid prescribing in a physiatry practice. A detailed discussion on 

the pharmacology of opiate medications will include side effects, 

drug interactions, mechanism of action and tolerance. Concepts of 

dose titration, incomplete-cross tolerance, and opioid rotation will 

be reviewed. 

3:30 pm–5 pm 


Determining Who is a Candidate for Extended-Release/ 

Long-Acting Opioid Therapy and Managing Risk 

Level: Basic 

Michael J. Brennan, MD; Steven Stanos, DO 



This course will discuss the clinical activity behind responsible opioid 

prescribing in a physiatry practice. The basic tenants of rationale opioid 

prescribing will be reviewed: effective patient evaluations, developing 

a sound treatment plan, utilizing appropriate screening tools, and risk 

management. The benefits vs. risks of prescribing ER/LA opioids will 

be reviewed.

Find Your Clinical Home 

Impact the specialty and network 

alongside other physiatrists who do 

what you do. 

Join a Council Now! 

Visit www.aapmr.org < “Councils & Member Services” < “Your Member Profile” to update 

your member profile and enroll today for free! Member Councils are a benefit of AAPM&R membership. 

Questions? Call the Academy at (877) 277-6799. 

AAPM&R Member Councils provide members: 

Community: Find patient referrals, get advice, share your knowledge, and interact with Academy 

members who share your clinical interests. Council members interact in person and online on 


PhyzForum (www.phyzforum.org). 

Influence: Voice your opinion on everything from Annual Assembly courses to legislation. 

Council members have a unique opportunity to comment on Academy priorities and share their ideas. 

Tailored Resources: Access information relevant to your practice. Council members receive 

a quarterly information letter as well as resources and information tailored to their area of expertise. 

Impact: Volunteer for activities related to your clinical area and work with other physiatrists to advance 

the specialty. Joining a Council also helps the Academy find you when we seek a content expert.

Member Councils 

YOU ARE 

CORDIALLY 

INVITED 

What: Each Member Council holds a business meeting at the Annual Assembly. It’s a great opportunity to connect 

face-to-face with peers who share similar interests to network, influence, and learn. The business meetings are in-person 

opportunities to network with your peers, speak directly with your Council leaders, discuss the current activities of the Council, 

and vote in the Council Executive Committee elections. 

Why: The PM&R specialty is broad. Finding focus and an avenue to discuss topics that matter the most to you is simplified 

when you are a part of a Member Council. Plus, your involvement helps provide direction regarding the goals and focus of the 

Academy. Member Councils offer a unique mix of professional development and specialty advancement opportunities. 

Who: You! All current and prospective Council members are encouraged and welcomed to attend. 

When: 

Central Nervous System Rehabilitation Council 

Friday, November 16, 5 pm–6 pm 

Medical Rehabilitation Council 


Musculoskeletal Medicine Council 

Friday, November 16, 12:30 pm–1:30 pm 

Pain Medicine/Neuromuscular Medicine Council 

Friday, November 16, 12:30 pm–1:30 pm 

Pediatric Rehabilitation/Developmental 

Disabilities Council 



Where: The Council business meetings will be held in the Georgia World Congress Center. 

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Phoenix Rising, Woodruff Park

PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION 

Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation 

Care for the Medically Complex Patient 

Team approach patient care with 

other Mayo Clinic specialists 

More than 50 physiatrists and 

400 therapists, nurses, psychologists 

38,000 PM&R patients in 2011 

Newly renovated 38 bed inpatient 

rehabilitation unit 

National Institute on Disability and 

Rehabilitation Research Traumatic Brain 

Injury Model System Center 

Ten CARF programs 


SATELLITE SYMPOSIA 

Post Acute Care Policy and Reimbursement 

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Preconference 

Courses 


Preconference Courses 

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CODING & BILLING 

Coding & Billing Workshop 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13–WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Hilton Atlanta 

This is a PM&R-specific, day and a half workshop designed to educate physiatrists, physicians’ office 

managers, and procedural coders about the latest coding and billing issues that have an effect on PM&R 

practices. The sessions will focus on correct coding of services and procedures to assist practices in 

securing appropriate reimbursement for physician and practice services from third-party payers and 

others. This will be achieved through the use of lectures, clinical vignettes, attendee participation, 

and question and answer sessions. 

Learning Objectives 

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Utilize and appropriately apply recent changes to CPT codes in 2011- 2012 

that relate to physiatric practice 

• Recognize issues related to Medicare payments for physicians at teaching hospitals 

and for residents 

• Properly utilize the Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes and documentation guidelines 


• Distinguish and apply new codes for electromyography and nerve conduction studies done on 

the same day, autonomic nerve function testing, evoked potentials, facet injections, 

and transforaminal and SI injections 

• Apply techniques for accurately coding interventional procedures 

• Appropriately utilize and apply ICD-9-CM and learn about the new changes that will take 

place when ICD-10 replaces ICD-9 codes 

• Integrate into practice upcoming changes and transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 

• Effectively appeal denied insurance claims 

PM&R-Specific Coding Manual Now Available From AAPM&R 

Your Academy is happy to offer the new AAPM&R 2012 Coding Manual. 

This is an educational practice management tool designed to help 

physiatrists receive correct reimbursement through proper coding. 

The 2012 Coding Manual has the most up-to-date coding changes related 

to PM&R and features insightful notes that will help ensure proper coding. 

What you will find in the AAPM&R 2012 Coding Manual: 

• Complete section on appropriate coding for EMG and NCS 

done on the same day 

• Comprehensive section on Evaluation and Management Codes 

• New section on Physician Quality Report Systems 

• Expanded procedure definitions and descriptions 

New this year, the AAPM&R 2012 Coding Manual is available in two formats: 

printed copy or an electronic PDF file. Download an order form at 

www.aapmr.org/codingManual. 

CODING MANUAL 

Price: $120 for AAPM&R members 

(non-member price is $150). 

PM&R SPECIFIC 

Members Save 20% 

To order download an order form at 

www.aapmr.org/codingManual


CODING & BILLING 

LIMITED ATTENDANCE 

Registration for the course is limited and available 

on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration 

fee includes a course book, breaks, continental 

breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks, and CME 

credit processing. 

ACCREDITATION 

The American Academy of Physical Medicine and 

Rehabilitation is accredited by the Accreditation 

Council for Continuing Medical Education 

(ACCME) to provide continuing medical 

education for physicians. 

DESIGNATION OF CREDIT 


Rehabilitation designates this live activity for a 

maximum of 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. 

Physicians should claim only the credit 

commensurate with the extent of their 

participation in the activity. 

COURSE DIRECTOR 

Scott Horn, DO 

FACULTY 

Scott Horn, DO 

Sandra Soerries, CPC, CPC-H 

Barry Smith, MD 

Agenda 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13: 1 PM–5:30 PM 

Registration (Noon–1 pm) 

Lecture topics include: 

Understanding the CPT and RUC process 

ICD-9 and Intro to ICD-10 

Coding in Teaching Hospitals 

Coding and Electrodiagnostic Testing 

and In-office Procedures 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14: 8 AM–5:15 PM 

Continental Breakfast (7:30–8 am) 


E/M Coding: Office Visits, Consults, Inpatient, Other Settings 

Coding and Billing for Interventional Procedures 

Surviving the Audit 

Incident-To Billing for Physician Services and Therapies 

Hands-On Coding Scenarios 

Faculty and topics subject to change. 

To view a complete agenda, visit www.aapmr.org. 


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MSK ULTRASOUND 

Hands-On Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: 

In-Depth Introduction to Uses and Techniques 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13–WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Atlanta Marriott Marquis 

New in 2012, this course will examine the hip, foot, and ankle in addition to the shoulder! This introductory course 

is designed for the clinician who wishes to become more familiar with the function of diagnostic musculoskeletal 

ultrasound, its limitations, and its capabilities. Through didactic, interactive, and over six (6) hours of hands-on 

portions, clinicians will learn the basics of performing a diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound of various body 

parts in both upper and lower limbs. Participants will be exposed to both normal- and abnormal-appearing 

structures, the principles of interventional ultrasound, and ways to integrate this modality into practice. 

Additional topics include purchasing an ultrasound machine and coding and billing. Upon completion 

of this course, attendees will have a solid skill set to readily implement into their practices. 



• Explain the physics and basic workings of an ultrasound machine 


• Develop the ability to identify and discriminate basic structures of an 

ultrasound examination 

• Define the indications, advantages, and disadvantages of ultrasound imaging 

• Develop a methodical approach when examining body regions using diagnostic 

musculoskeletal ultrasound 

• Recognize how current research in diagnostic and interventional 

applications is improving physiatric practice and patient care 


John Cianca, MD 

FACULTY 

Luis Baerga-Varela, MD 

Amit Bhargava, MD 

Joanne Borg Stein, MD 

Gary Chimes, MD, PhD 

Jerod Cotrill, DO 

Jon Finnoff, DO 

Brad Fullerton, MD 

Alfred Gellhorn, MD 

Bradly Goodman, MD 

Nelson Hager, MD, MS 

Keith Hardy, MD 

Troy Henning, DO 

Mark Hurdle, MD 

John Lesher, MD, MPH 

Srinivas Mallempati, MD 

Ken Mautner, MD 

Jeff Payne, MD 

Evan Peck, MD 

Scott Primack, DO 

Jeff Strakowski, MD 

Christopher Visco, MD 

In kind support for this course has been provided by Esaote, GE Healthcare, Terason, and Sonosite.


MSK ULTRASOUND 

Agenda 




fee includes a course book, continental 

breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks, and 

CME credit processing. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 

Physicians who have an interest in learning and 

incorporating musculoskeletal ultrasound into 

their practices. Physicians who have attended this 

course previously may also benefit from the 

additional anatomical areas that have been added 

this year: hip, foot, and ankle. 




MSK Ultrasound Basic Physics, Knobology, and Ergonomics 

Imaging Conventions, Tissue Differentiation, and Artifacts 

The Shoulder: Normal Anatomy as Seen With Ultrasound 

The Shoulder: Sonographic Examination Demonstration 

The Shoulder Scanning Lab: Normal Anatomy and Artifacts 

Understand the Technique for Holding and Manipulating the 

Transducer to Achieve Optimal Images 

Shoulder Pathology 

Billing, Coding, and Documentation 

ACCREDITATION 









maximum of 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. 




DRESS CODE 

Participants should wear clothing that allows 

them to serve as “subjects.” Sweat suits, shorts, 

T-shirts, and tank tops would be appropriate for the 

hands-on portion of this course. The anterior and 

lateral hip will be scanned, please be prepared 

with clothes that will comfortably expose this area 

during the course. Participants may also want 

to bring a light jacket or sweater as the meeting 

rooms can get cool. 

Get 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14: 8 AM–5 PM 

Breakfast (7:30–8 am) 


The Hip: Normal Anatomy As Seen With Ultrasound 

The Hip: Sonographic Examination Demonstration 

Hip Scanning Lab: Normal Anatomy and Artifacts 

Hip Pathology 

The Ankle and Foot: Normal Anatomy As Seen 

With Ultrasound 

Ankle and Foot Sonographic Examination Demonstration 

Ankle and Foot Scanning Lab: Normal Anatomy 

and Artifacts 

Ankle and Foot Pathology 

Tap Into Experience: Purchasing an Ultrasound Machine 

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SPASTICITY 

Optimizing Outcomes for Patients With Spasticity: 

Improving Assessment And Maximizing 

Intervention Options 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13–WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Atlanta Marriott Marquis 

This day and a half course geared toward a basic to intermediate level audience will highlight the practical 

assessment and comprehensive treatment of spasticity and related disorders. A faculty of expert clinicians 

will lead discussions and interactive sessions focused on teaching and updating skills for assessment and 

management of spasticity. This year’s course will include new formats to address patient assessment. It will 

involve more hands-on sessions and techniques for ultrasound-guided injection of botulinum toxins and 

neurolytic agents, such as anesthetics and phenol, and intrathecal baclofen management. 



• Define the role of non-pharmacologic physical modalities and surgery in optimizing outcome 

for patients with the upper motor neuron syndrome 


• Describe the role of oral medications in spasticity management 

• Compare and contrast various botulinum toxin stereotypes 

• Demonstrate ability to inject various limb and cervical muscles using a stimulation model 

• Describe techniques to evaluate upper limb function when assessing patients for the need 

for chemodenervation 

• Apply the steps in performing neurolysis (using anesthetics, phenol, and alcohol) 

• Differentiate between the clinical factors that determine the need for phenol/alcohol 

vs. botulinum toxin therapy 

• Identify and locate anatomic landmarks for neurolysis of musculocutaneous, obturator, 

sciatic, and tibial nerves 

• Demonstrate the use of ultrasound to improve targeting of muscles for focal chemodenervation 

• Describe ways to evaluate the lower limb to improve gait in patients with an upper 

motor neuron syndrome 

• Formulate a plan to evaluate patients for the appropriateness of an intrathecal baclofen pump 


Thomas Watanabe, MD 

FACULTY 

Katharine Alter, MD 

Alan Freeman, MD 

Elie Elovic, MD 

Alberto Esquenazi, MD 

John Harrell, MD 

Darryl Kaelin, MD 

Mary Anne Keenan, MD 

John Lin, MD 

Nathaniel Mayer, MD 

John McGuire, MD 

Michael Munin, MD 

Patricia Nance, MD 

Michael Saulino, MD


SPASTICITY 




fee includes a course book, continental breakfast, 

lunch, refreshment breaks, and CME processing. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 

This course has been developed for those 

physicians looking to incorporate the latest 

treatments for the spasticity populations they serve. 

This course has been updated since it was last 

offered in 2010. Physicians who have attended the 

course previously will find new content, especially 

related to medications and surgical options. 

ACCREDITATION 









maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. 




Agenda 




Oral Spasmolytic Agents: Past, Present, 

and Future 

What’s Different Among the Various 

Botulinum Toxin Products? 

Research In Spasticity Management: 

Adding to and Reading the Literature 

Question & Answer 

Get 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13: CONTINUED 

The Role of Orthopedic Procedures for Persons 

With Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome 

Functional Evaluation of the Lower Limb 

Developing and Managing a Spasticity Clinic 


WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14: 8 AM–6 PM 

Breakfast (7:30–8 am) 


Functional Evaluation of the Upper Limb 

Intrathecal Baclofen: Patient Selection and Evaluation 

Clinical Pearls: Chronic Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy 


Overview of Nerve Blocks for Focal Spasmolytic 

Procedures 

Workshop: Nerve Identification via Surface Stimulation 

Clinical Pearls: Maximizing Outcomes of Focal 

Spasticity Management 

Assessing and Treating Cervical Dystonia 

The Role of Ultrasound in Chemodenervation 

Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks 


Hands-On Breakout Sessions: 

• Less Commonly Injected Muscles 

• Cervical Injections 

• Ultrasound 

• Intrathecal Baclofen 



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www.carolinasrehabilitation.org/difference 

There is a difference. 

Photo: Jesse Lieberman, MD (right) with patient. 

The difference is the quality of care we provide at Carolinas Rehabilitation. Located in 

Charlotte, NC, Carolinas Rehabilitation is one of the largest rehabilitation providers 

in the nation, offering inpatient and outpatient services for brain injury, spinal cord 

injury, stroke and other neurological impairments, oncology, musculoskeletal, sports 

medicine and more. Our awards, qualifications and programs are evidence of the 

high quality of care we provide: 

» Most board-certified physiatrists in the Southeast 

» TBI Model System for more than 10 years 

» Academic teaching hospital with a five year ACGME accreditation 

» Represent all major subspecialties in PM&R 

» Involved in numerous research studies and clinical trials 

» Brain Injury Fellowship offered 

» Most CARF accredited programs in the region 

» Largest inpatient stroke rehabilitation center in the Southeast 

» One of the first 100 PSOs in the nation to operate the EQUADR SM 

network for quality reporting 

Visit us at booth 623 for more information.

Educational 

Program 


Educational offerings at the AAPM&R 2012 Annual Assembly will refresh your 

knowledge and help you tackle the challenges of health care. Plus, earn up to 

26 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM . Use the information on the following pages 

to plan your schedule and find courses of interest. A listing of courses by track 

is available on pages 35–47. 

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Plan Your 

Schedule 

? 

Need Help Planning Your Schedule? 

Access the Annual Assembly Itinerary Builder at 

www.aapmr.org. Available in July, this helpful tool allows 

you to review course descriptions, create a schedule, and 

print a personalized itinerary to bring to the meeting. 

Take advantage of targeted programming 

All attendees can attend a variety of open sessions available 

throughout the day—no ticket necessary, no additional fee. 

• Open sessions on specific PM&R themes: Each open 

session is 90 minutes long and organized around a single 

theme. They may include several speakers, panel discussions, 

or group discussions. Some courses are in the form of 

clinical pearls or incorporate scientific paper presentations 

with several short clinical pearl presentations from the 

same topic area. 

• Best Research Presentations: These 60–minute 

educational sessions include the top reviewed abstracts 

in each topic area. The sessions are designed to facilitate 

discussion on current research and methodology 

of commonly themed posters. 

Get hands-on learning throughout the day 

Based on attendee feedback, more ticketed workshops have 

been added throughout the day. These small group learning 

environments allow participants to engage in procedures and 

skills pertinent to the physiatrist, such as physical examination, 

manual medicine, electromyography, and ultrasound. 

How to get a workshop ticket: For admittance to a workshop, 

you will be required to show a ticket. Workshop tickets 

are available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis 

to registered attendees and must be purchased in advance. 

Register early for workshops of interest to guarantee your 

spot, as they usually sell out prior to the early bird deadline. 

Each attendee may pre-register for three (3) workshops and 

must rank their choices on the registration form. See page 79 

in the registration section for details. 


Pansies on the Lawn, Georgia World Congress Center; 

Right: Tulips on the Capitol Lawn 

! 

Access Course Handouts Online 

Before the meeting, a link to course handouts will 

be e-mailed to all registered attendees so that 

registrants can access/print the course handouts 

prior to the start of the conference. 

In addition, all meeting registrants will receive a 

CD-ROM of course handouts onsite with the 

meeting materials. AAPM&R requests that all 

faculty provide copies of their handouts. 

Gather with your peers during plenary sessions 

Plenary sessions are designed to bring all meeting 

registrants together to focus on common threads that 

connect all physiatrists before breaking out for more tailored 

learning throughout the day. Plenary sessions are open 

to all attendees—no ticket necessary, no additional fee. 

See page 7 to read about the exciting sessions and 

keynote speakers planned for this year’s Assembly. 

Scientific Posters 

The Academy will host two general poster viewing sessions: 

Friday, November 16, 12:30 pm–1:30 pm and Saturday, 

November 17, 1 pm–2 pm. During these general Scientific 

Poster Presentations, all lead presenters will be available at 

their posters in the Poster Hall located within the Exhibit Hall. 

These viewing sessions are designed not just for general 

poster viewing, but also to facilitate one-on-one discussion 

with presenters regarding current research, results, 

and methodologies.

Find 

Topics of 

Interest 

Not sure which workshops or open sessions are right for 

you? The Annual Assembly includes a variety of topics 

to meet the individual needs of PM&R professionals. 

The AAPM&R Program Planning Committee has divided 

the program into topic areas and knowledge levels to 

help you find courses that fit your interests. 

Educational tracks 

Reorganized Session Tracks: Session tracks were 

reorganized this year in order to better align with 

Academy members and their interests. 

• Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine 

• Neurological Rehabilitation (includes TBI, stroke, SCI) 

• Practice Management and Leadership 

• Pain and Spine Medicine 

• General Rehabilitation (includes neuromuscular 

medicine, pediatric rehabilitation, and medical 

rehabilitation) 

See What’s Hot NOW! 

Get an inside look at PM&R Knowledge NOW and learn what’s hot NOW! 

Thursday, November 15 at 3:30 pm 

Blockbuster themes 

Look for multiple courses in the track listings (including 

plenary sessions) that cover these special themes at the 

2012 Annual Assembly: 

• Managing Opioids and Limiting Risk 

• Cartilage Disorders 

• Disorders of Consciousness 

• Controversies in Pain and Spine Medicine 

• International topics 

Knowledge levels 

Sessions have been designated on pages 35-47 as: 

• Basic: introductory and assumes no or minimal prior 

knowledge of the concepts presented 

• Intermediate: moderate complexity designed to update 

or advance current knowledge and skills; assumes prior 

knowledge of the topic presented 

• Advanced: cutting-edge, state-of-the-art information; 

assumes a high level of prior knowledge, skill, 

and competency 

AHA/AMRPA offerings 

The AHA Section for Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation 

(AHA) and American Medical Rehabilitation Providers 

Association (AMRPA) collaborated with the AAPM&R 

Program Planning Committee to create educational offerings 

in the Practice Management and Leadership track. They are 

302 (pg. 40), 303 (pg. 40), 307 (pg. 40) and 309 (pg. 40). 

This session will provide an update on the development of the PM&R Knowledge NOW initiative and show you how to use this 

new online resource that is in the process of becoming the specialty’s go-to practicing curriculum for PM&R physicians. 

Learn how to apply it to your everyday practice including navigating through ABPMR’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC). 

This session will also include presentations on emerging trends in the three most-searched topics on PM&R Knowledge NOW. 


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Meet Your CME 

Requirements 

Maintenance of Certification (MOC) 

The American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 

(ABPMR), via its Maintenance of Certification (MOC) 

program, requires board certified physicians to complete a 

minimum of 300 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits by the end 

of their 10–year MOC cycle. The educational sessions offered 

at the AAPM&R 2012 Annual Assembly will help physicians 

meet this ABPMR MOC requirement. For more information 

about MOC, visit the ABPMR Web site (www.abpmr.org). 

Accreditation 

The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 

is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing 

Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical 


The Program Planning Committee (PPC) of the AAPM&R 

Medical Education Committee (MEC) developed the educational 

program this year in accordance with the ACCME Essentials 

for developing continuing medical education. Educational topics 

were selected on the basis of evaluation from previous 

educational offerings, advice from the AAPM&R Member 

Councils, and the expert opinion of PPC. In every session, the 

level of information, modes of presentation, and learning 

objectives were developed to meet the needs of physiatrists. 

Educational sessions that are appropriate for other physicians 

and health care professionals are designated accordingly. 


The educational content for the AAPM&R 2012 Annual 

Assembly is composed of courses and workshops. Each of 

these individual sessions has specific learning objectives that 

session directors, along with the help of their faculty in most 

cases, have created to communicate the desired outcomes 

for learners. Individual learning objectives for each session 

will be included in the Official Program, provided to all 

attendees onsite. In addition to providing learning objectives 

for each individual educational session, the AAPM&R PPC 

has also developed global learning objectives for the entire 

meeting. When planning and determining the educational 

content and structure of the 2012 Annual Assembly, PPC 

determined the following overall learning objectives 

for this year’s Annual Assembly. 

As a result of participating in the Annual Assembly, 

participants will be able to: 

1. Practice evidence-based, informed physiatric care 

2. Demonstrate the application of current techniques, 

procedures, and research in the PM&R field 

3. Apply knowledge to guide clinical decisions in 

practice and treatment of patients 

4. Become more involved in advocacy issues related 

to physical medicine and rehabilitation 

5. Utilize appropriate models and guidelines, including 

coding and billing; patient management and 

documentation; risk management; marketing; 

outcomes assessment to improve physician practice; 

and quality of patient care 

6. Discuss the latest advances in technology 

and equipment for patient care 

7. Incorporate effective strategies to enhance working 

in interdisciplinary teams 

8. Improve communication skills and strengthen 

professional relationships 

CME Credit Designation 

US Physicians: The American Academy of Physical Medicine 

and Rehabilitation designates this live activity for a maximum 

of 26 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should 

claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their 


Educational open sessions, workshops, and Best Research 

Presentations will be available for AMA PRA Category 1 

Credits as noted in the Official Program. One credit is 

awarded for each hour of participation in designated 

activities. Only registered attendees may receive credit; 

guests and exhibitors are not eligible to receive CME credit. 

General viewing of scientific posters is not designated for 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.


International Physicians: The American Medical Association 

(AMA) has determined that physicians who are not licensed in 

the United States but who participate in this CME activity are 

eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. 

Health Care Professionals: The Academy is not accredited to 

offer credit for nurses and other health care professionals. 

To determine if activities offered are acceptable for your 

licensing or certification needs, please contact the relevant 

organizations directly. 

Let ME help you meet and 

track your continuing medical 

education requirements. 

Faculty CME for Presenters: The Academy will award 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM for participation as a 

faculty member at the 2012 Annual Assembly. Faculty may 

be awarded two (2) AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits for 

each hour of original presentation at an educational session. 

Faculty may not claim simultaneous credit as physician 

learners for their presentations; however, they may claim 

participant credit for other sessions they attend as learners. 

Credit may only be claimed once for repeated presentations. 

Faculty CME credit can be claimed via a post-conference 

evaluation as required by ACCME. Instructions on how to 

claim Faculty CME will be provided within your registration 

materials upon check-in at the registration desk. 

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educational resource for PM&R 

physicians. ME is available 24 hours 

a day, 7 days a week so you don’t 

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Education Made Easy. On acadeME ® (ME) you can earn 

CME credits and take care of all the administrative duties 

that come with managing your education: 

• Automatically report CME credits to the American Board Ð 

of PM&R simply by completing an AAPM&R CME activity Ð 

on ME (board-certified users only). 

• Keep track of your credit history through a free 

online transcript 

• Find Academy resources to meet requirements for 

Maintenance of Certification, as mandated by the 

American Board of PM&R. 

• Bonus benefit for Academy members: Add CME credit 

earned through other organizations to your transcript 

and the Academy will report those credits to the 

American Board of PM&R. 

Annual Assembly attendees can claim CME credit 

on ME within one year of the live event. 

Cityscape; Left: Capitol Building, 

Detail 

Educational Program

• Editorials 

• Focused reviews 

• Point-counterpoint debates 

• Comprehensive reviews 

• Original research 

• Case studies 

• Ethical legal discussions 

PM&R is the official scientific journal of the American Academy 

of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. I invite you to submit your 

research for consideration to this exciting new publication. Submission of 

manuscripts is encouraged from physiatrists, physicians and researchers in 

related disciplines, and other multidisciplinary rehabilitation professionals. 

PM&R is a monthly, peer-reviewed scholarly publication advancing 

education and impacting the specialty of physical medicine and 

rehabilitation through the timely delivery of clinically relevant and 

evidence-based research and review information. PM&R emphasizes 

principles of injury, function, and rehabilitation, and is designed to be 

relevant to researchers and practitioners in a variety of medical and 

surgical specialties and rehabilitation disciplines. Article categories that 

are available for submission include original research, clinical reviews, 

and case reports. The specific criteria for each can be found at 

www.pmrjournal.org. 

Now accepted 

in Medline/ 

PubMed 

I encourage you to contribute your best work to PM&R. For online 

manuscript submission details: www.pmrjournal.org. 

Sincerely, 

Stuart M. Weinstein, MD 

Editor-in-Chief 

PM&R - The journal of injury, function and rehabilitation 

PM&R Senior Editorial Board 

Venu Akuthota, MD 

University of Colorado 

Aurora, CO 

Editor-in-Chief: 

Stuart M. Weinstein, MD, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 

Sun G. Chung, MD, PhD 

Seoul National University Hospital 

Seoul, South Korea 

Jan Lexell, MD, PhD 

Lund University Hospital 

Lund, Sweden 

David Chen, MD 

Northwestern University 

Feinberg School of Medicine 

Chicago, IL 

Michael Fredericson, MD 

Stanford University 

Stanford, CA 

Heidi Prather, DO 

Washington University School of Medicine 

St. Louis, MO 

M. Elizabeth Sandel, MD 

The Permanente Medical Group 

Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation 

Center and Hospital 

Vallejo, CA 

Ross Zafonte, DO 

Harvard/Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital 

Boston, MA 

www.pmrjournal.org

Tracks-At- 

A-Glance 


Use the information on the following pages to plan your schedule and find 

courses of interest. A listing of courses by track is available on pages 35-47. 

MUSCULOSKELETAL 

AND SPORTS MEDICINE 

234658998T0990 

GENERAL 

REHABILITATION 

234658998T0990 

NEUROLOGICAL 

REHABILITATION 

PAIN AND SPINE 

MEDICINE 

234658998T0990 

234658998T0990 

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 

& LEADERSHIP 

234658998T0990 

RESIDENT PROGRAM 

Wednesday and Thursday, 

November 14–15 

INTERNATIONAL 

SYMPOSIUM 

Friday, 234658998T0990 

November 16 

Tracks-At-A-Glance 

Key to Session Designations 

• W: Workshop sessions are designated with “W” before session numbers and include a ticket symbol T in this program. 

• 123: Any session with a three-digit number that is not preceded by “W” is an open session focused on a single PM&R theme. 

• indicates sessions that may be of particular interest to resident attendees. 

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WEDNESDAY, November 14 THURSDAY, November 15 

2 pm – 3:30 pm 

7:30 am – 9 am 

9:30 am – 11 am 


700 Securing the Physiatric Position 

That Is Right for You, Part 1 

3:45 pm – 5 pm 


701 Securing the Physiatric Position 

That Is Right for You, Part 2 



W101 

Platelet-Rich Plasma in 

Regenerative Injection 

Therapy: Advanced 

Ultrasound-Guided Techniques 

T 

102 Advanced Applications of 

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound 

W103 

Diagnostic and Therapeutic 

Taping Techniques of 

the Upper and Lower 

Limb - Introduction and 

Demonstration T 

PLENARY SESSION 

600 Presidential 

Address–Challenges 

and Healthcare– 

an Alternative Perspective 

Keynote speaker: 

Charles Krauthammer, MD 

See page 7 for 

details. 

NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION 

W201 

W202 

Peripheral Nerve Examination 

Including Scapular Winging 

(Part 1) T 

Incorporating Upper Limb 

Robots in Clinical Practice T 

203 Arriving at the Optimal Lower 

Limb Orthotic Prescription in 

Neurological Conditions 


Sculptural Staircase, Marriott Hotel 

Key to Session 

Designations 

• W: Workshop sessions are 

designated with “W” before 

session numbers and include 

a ticket symbol T in this program. 

• 123: Any session with a three-digit 

number that is not preceded 

by “W” is an open session focused 

on a single PM&R theme. 

• indicates sessions that may 

be of particular interest to 

resident attendees. 

Note: Dates and times are subject to change. 

Visit www.aapmr.org for course descriptions. 

Final dates, times, locations, faculty, and learning 

objectives will be provided in the Official Program, 

distributed onsite. 


& LEADERSHIP 

301 Update on CARF Opportunities 

for Accreditation - Brain Injury 

Programs, Pain Rehabilitation 

Programs, Independent 

Evaluation Services, and More 

GENERAL REHABILITATION 

401 The Doubling of Limb Loss 

in America: Promoting 

Excellence in the Physiatric 

Care for Individuals at Risk for 

Limb Loss and Those Living 

With Limb Loss 

W402 

Chinese Therapeutic 

Exercises: A Cognitive and 

Kinesthetic Approach T 

PAIN AND SPINE MEDICINE 

501 The Year’s 10 Best Papers 

in Spine Care

THURSDAY, November 15 continued 

11:15 am – 12:45 pm 

1:45 pm – 3:15 pm 3:30 pm – 5 pm 







W104 

The Five-Minute Hand 

and Wrist Evaluation T 

W108 

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound 

of the Hip T 

110 The Year’s 10 Best Papers 

in Musculoskeletal Medicine 

W105 

Diagnostic and Therapeutic 

Taping Techniques II - 

Practical Application T 

109 Mechanical Interventions in 

the Treatment of Osteoarthritis 

W111 


Therapy for Arthritis T 

3:30 pm–5:30 pm 

W106 

Ultrasonography of the Hip 

Girdle: Diagnostic Evaluation 

and Injection Guidance T 

107 Common Topical, Oral, and 

Injectable Medications Used in 

the Treatment of Osteoarthritis 

 


W202 

W204 

Incorporating Upper Limb 

Robots in Clinical Practice T 

Localization of Lesions in the 

Upper Limb (Part 2) T 


222 Rehabilitation of Persons With 

Disorders of Consciousness I 


& LEADERSHIP 

303 Medicare Administrative 

Contractor (MAC) and 

Recovery Auditor (RA) 

Reviews/Denials: Will This 

Torture Ever End? 


206 Rehabilitation of Persons With 

Disorders of Consciousness 2 


& LEADERSHIP 

304 2012 IRF Compliance and 

Quality Metrics Including 

Tactics for Success 

305 See What’s Hot NOW! 

205 Aging With Neurologic 

Disabilities: What We Know 

and What We Have Left 

to Learn 


& LEADERSHIP 

302 Washington Update for 2012: 

The Year in Review and 

Implications of the 

2012 Election 


403 Practical Update in 

Neuromuscular Disease 

320 Hot Topics in Practice 

Management 


404 Electromyographer Beware! 

EMG and Neuromuscular Traps 

in Your Waiting Room 

405 Rehabilitation and Palliative 

Medicine—Separated at Birth? 

406 Functional Gait Disorders in 

Children: Walkin’ the Walk 


321 Hot Topics in Practice 

Management 


408 Transitioning Children With 

Disabilities: How to Not Drop 

Adolescents and Young Adults 

Into the Abyss 

409 Controversial Topics in 

Electromyography 

W407 

Acupuncture for Physical 

Medicine and Rehabilitation T 

3:30 pm–5:30 pm 




502 Regenerative Therapies 

for Spine Pain 

503 Applying New Ultrasound 

Technologies to Soft Tissue 

Pain: Research and Clinical 

Applications 

W504 

Low Back Pain: Clinical Evaluation 

and Fluoroscopic Evaluation T 


702 Spinal Injection Procedures 

for Residents–Part 1 

505 Conventional and Innovative 

Injections for the Treatment 

of Myofascial Pain 


703 Spinal Injection Procedures 

for Residents–Part 2 

Cathedral of St. Philip 

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FRIDAY, November 16 

7:30 am – 9 am 9:30 am – 10:30 am 

11 am – 12:30 pm 

INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM 

322 International Developments 

in PM&R Research 




601 Perspectives of Pain 


details. 


323 Implementation of ICF 

in PM&R Practice 



112 The Throwing Athlete’s 

Shoulder: Adolescent to Adult 

W113 

W114 

W125 

Kinesiology Taping of the 

Spine T 

Running Analysis T 

Platelet-Rich Plasma in 


Therapy: Techniques and Uses 

in Musculoskeletal Medicine 

T 


W115 

W116 

Physical Examination 

Maneuvers to Assess 

the Hip-Spine Connection T 

Kinesiology Taping of the 

Upper Extremity T 

133 Nadler/PASSOR Award 

Presentations and Lecture 


208 Respiratory Dysfunction and 

Optimal Management After 

SCI 

207 Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury 

for the Adult Provider 

W209 

Techniques for Managing 

Physical Agitation in the 

Patient With Brain Injury T 


Georgia Aquarium 


& LEADERSHIP 

306 Code Green: Sudden 

Insurance Denial of Inpatient 

Care and How to Challenge It 


410 Rehabilitation After Organ 

Transplantation: Program 

Design, Consultation, and 

Management 

W411 

Ultrasound Guidance for 

Chemodenervation: Focus on 

Lower Limb/Trunk T 



of Prescription Opioids: 


W210 

W211 

Ultrasound Guidance for 

Chemodenervation Therapy: 

Focus on Upper Limb, Head, 

and Neck T 

Chemical Neurolysis With 

Phenol for Spasticity T 

11 am–Noon 

801 Best Neurological 

Rehabilitation Research Poster 

Presentations 


& LEADERSHIP 

307 Quality and Accountability 

for Value in Medical 

Rehabilitation: The Quality 

Measurement Perspective 


412 Updates in Electromyography: 

What’s New in Testing 

W507 Trigger Point Injections 

and Acupuncture: 

A Hands-On Approach T 




Practical Solutions

FRIDAY, November 16 

1:30 pm – 3 pm 3:30 pm – 5 pm 3:30 pm – 5 pm cont. 




324 Strengthening Medical 

Rehabilitation Across the 

Continuum: Differences Around 

the World? 



117 Running Injuries and Barefoot 

Running: A Natural Solution to 

Injuries? 

325 Disaster Relief 



118 Controversies in the Treatment 

of Cartilage Disease and 

Osteoarthritis 

W407 

Acupuncture for Physical 

Medicine and Rehabilitation 

417 Management of the Diabetic 

Foot 

W418 

Lower Limb Sensory Nerves: 

How to Minimize Technical 

Difficulties T 

419 Pediatric Research 

and Clinical Pearls 


212 Diffusion Tensor Imaging, 

Functional MRI, and Motor 

Response After a Stroke 

213 Managing Obesity With 

Exercise After Spinal Cord 

Injury 


214 Bone Health in Persons With 

Spinal Cord Injury 


& LEADERSHIP 




Determining Who is a Candidate 

for Extended-Release/ 

Long-Acting Opioid Therapy 

and Managing Risk 


& LEADERSHIP 

308 Focus on the Role of 

Rehabilitation in the Reduction 

of Readmission for CHF, MI, 

and COPD: Physiatry Has an 

Important Role to Play 

309 The Changing Role of the 

Rehab Physician in New 

Delivery System Models 


413 Advances in Combat-Related 

Amputation Care and Limb 

Salvage 

414 What’s New in Pediatric 

Rehabilitation Research: 

10 Articles You Shouldn’t Miss 

W415 

W416 

Ultrasound and Nerve 

Stimulator-Guided Botulinum 

Toxin Injections to Salivary 

Glands T 

Radial Neuropathy: 

Axonopathies and 

Myelinopathies T 




Safe Use of Extended-Release/ 

Long-Acting Opioids 

310 Acute Inpatient Rehab: 

Individualized Care in the 

Emerging Health Care 

Environment 

311 Demystifying Evidence-Based 

Medicine for Use in Everyday 

Physiatric Practice 

31 


Designations 

















Dogwoods in Bloom 



SATURDAY, November 17 

7:30 am – 9 am 9:30 am – 11 am 

11:30 am – 1 pm 



119 Exercise Is Medicine: How 

Physiatrists Can Add Exercise 

to the Treatment Plan 

W120 Evaluation and Management 

of the Child and Adolescent 

Athlete: A Practical Approach 

T 

W121 Physical Examination 

of the Hip: Distinguishing 

Intra-Articular and 

Extra-Articular Pain T 


W215 Waveform Identification in 

Clinical Electromyography – 

Common Waveforms (Part 1) 

T 

216 Controversies in Stroke 

Rehabilitation 


602 Plenary Session: 

Forty-Fourth Walter 

J. Zeiter Lecture and 

Awards Ceremony 


details. 



W122 Entrapment Neuropathies 

of Foot and Ankle: Diagnosis 

and Non-Operative 

Interventions T 

123 The Presentation, 

Progression, and Treatment 

of Femoroacetabular 

Impingement in Athletes 

W124 Ultrasound Imaging of 

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 

(TOS) T 

W125 Platelet-Rich Plasma 

in Regenerative Injection 

Therapy: Techniques and 

Uses in Musculoskeletal 

Medicine T 

11 am–Noon 

802 Best Musculoskeletal Research 

Poster Presentations 


Piedmont Park Running Path 


& LEADERSHIP 

313 Advocacy Workshop: 

A Hands-On Introduction to 

Help You Become an Effective 

Advocate for Your Patients, 

Your Profession, and Yourself 


420 Pediatric Torticollis: 

Etiology, Therapeutic and 

Pharmacologic Interventions, 

and Surgical Management 

W421 

Ulnar Nerve Electrodiagnostic 

Techniques to Localize 

Entrapment Site T 


W511 Manual Medicine Treatment 

of Upper Cervical Dysfunction 

and Associated Headache T 

512 Interventional Controverse Z’s 


W217 Waveform Identification in 

Clinical Electromyography— 

Less Common Waveforms and 

Recruitment (Part 2) T 

218 A Review of the Evidence 

of Neuropharmacology in 

Cognition, Function, 

and Behavior After Traumatic 

Brain Injury 


& LEADERSHIP 

314 Patient Satisfaction: 

Make a Hit, Don’t Take a Hit 


422 Pediatric Cardiac Rehabilitation: 

The Impetus, Indications, and 

Implementation 



of Sacroiliac, Pelvis, 

and Piriformis Dysfunction T 

520 Policies and Politics Impacting 

Spine Care

SATURDAY, November 17 

2:15 pm – 3:45 pm 4 pm – 5:30 pm 





126 The Physiatric Approach to the 

Spectrum of Pre-Arthritic Hip 

Disorders 

128 Musculoskeletal Medicine 

for Indigent Populations: 

Why, When, Where, and How? 

127 Patellofemoral Disorders 


129 Operative vs Non-Operative 

Management of ACL Injury: 

Considerations for the 

Development of Cartilage 

Degradation 

219 Nutrition and the Brain: The Role 

and Evidence for Supplements 

and Nutraceuticals 

W111 Regenerative Injection 

Therapy for Arthritis T 

4 pm–6 pm 


& LEADERSHIP 

315 Physiatrists Meet the Payors— 

Let’s Talk! 


223 Neurological Rehabilitation 

Podium Presentations 


& LEADERSHIP 


423 Polypharmacy, Potentially 

Inappropriate Prescribing, 

and PM&R 

424 Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery: 

Functional, Neurocognitive, and 

Behavioral Outcomes 

425 Evidence-Based Clinical 

Interventions for Early Detection 

and Treatment of Breast 

Cancer-Related Physical 

Impairments 

W426 

Anatomic Localization 

for Needle Electromyography 

316 Comparative Effectiveness 

Research in Rehabilitation— 

Next Steps for Clinical 

Practice Based on 

Practice-Based Evidence 

in Hip Fracture, Stroke, and 

Traumatic Brain Injury 


W427 

Gait in Lower Motor Neuron 

Disease T 

428 CP (Cerebral Palsy)…or Not CP? 

429 Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation 

and Treatment Issues 


Designations 












of Sacroiliac, Pelvis, 


514 Interdisciplinary Pain Treatment 

Programs: Are They Successful? 


515 Pain Syndromes in Women: 

Factors to Consider 

516 Interlaminar vs. Transforaminal 

Epidural Steroid Injections 










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SUNDAY, November 18 

8 am – 9:30 am 9:45 am – 11:15 am 



130 Adaptive Sports Medicine: 

The Adaptive Athlete, Advances 

in Adaptive Technology, 

and Unique Challenges in 

Regulating Competition 

131 Evaluation and Management 

of Hand Arthritis 


220 Pressors, Depressers, 

Suppressors, and Impressors: 

Rehabilitation in the Neuro ICU 


& LEADERSHIP 

317 Top 10 Medico-Legal Issues 

Facing Physiatric Practices: 

Threats or Opportunities? 



132 Musculoskeletal 

Complications of Pregnancy 


221 Sensory Impairments 

After TBI-Related Trauma: 

What Every Clinician 

Should Know 


& LEADERSHIP 

318 Avoiding Being Sued for 

Malpractice 


431 Rehabilitation of the Critically 

Ill: In the ICU and Beyond 



430 The Important Role of 

Rehabilitation in Bone Marrow 

Transplant Patients 


517 Horses and Zebras: 

Tales From PM&R Clinics 


518 The Role of Interventional 

Physiatry for the Treatment 

of Pain in Cancer Patients: 

519 Topical Analgesics: 

FDA-Approved Topical 

Products for Neuropathic 

Pain, Osteoarthritis, 

Musculoskeletal Conditions, 

and Nutraceuticals. Do They 

Work? What’s the Evidence? 

Fulton Central Library, Detail

For a complete description of each course, visit the Annual Assembly section of www.aapmr.org. 

TRACK: MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE 

This track includes topics relevant to musculoskeletal medicine, including sports and 

recreational activities as well as traumatic and overuse injuries. Courses focus on evaluation, 

diagnosis, and management of common musculoskeletal injuries, spanning the population 

from pediatrics to adolescents to geriatrics. Attendees will learn evidence-based clinical 

information and management techniques that can be incorporated into their practices. 

Thursday, November 15 

7:30 am–9 am 

W101 Platelet-Rich Plasma in Regenerative Injection Therapy: 

Advanced Ultrasound-Guided Techniques T 

Level: Advanced 

Boquing Chen, MD, PhD; Mohammad Dorri, MD; 

Gerard Malanga, MD; Todd Stitik, MD 

102 Advanced Applications of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound 


Nelson Hager, MD, MS; Scott Primack, DO; Jeffrey 

Strakowski, MD; Christopher Visco, MD 

W103 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Taping Techniques of the Upper 

and Lower Limb—Introduction and Demonstration T 

Level: Basic 

Scott Hainz, DC ; Anthony Margherita, MD; 

Andrew Sherman, MD 

9:30 am–11 am 

600 Presidential Address—Challenges and Health Care— 


David L. Bagnall, MD; Charles Krauthammer, MD 

11:15 am–12:45 pm 

W104 The Five-Minute Hand and Wrist Evaluation T 

Level: Basic 

Keith Bengtson, MD; Jeffrey Brault, DO 

W106 Ultrasonography of the Hip Girdle: Diagnostic Evaluation 

and Injection Guidance T 


Keith Hardy, MD; Garrett Hyman, MD, MPH; 

Yung Lee, DO; Brandon Messerli, DO; 

Evan Peck, MD 

107 Common Topical, Oral, and Injectable Medications 

Used in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis 

Level: Basic 

Joseph Ihm, MD; Christopher Visco, MD 

1:45 pm–3:15 pm 

W108 Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of the Hip T 


Alexander Martinez, MD; Peter Moley, MD; 

Jeffrey Strakowski, MD; Christopher Visco, MD 

109 Mechanical Interventions in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis 


Irene Davis, PhD, PT; Lauren Elson, MD; 

William Micheo, MD; Neil Segal, MD, MS, CSCS 

3:30 pm–5 pm 

110 The Year’s 10 Best Papers in Musculoskeletal Medicine T 

Level: Basic 

Jonathan Finnoff, DO; Ken Mautner, MD; Joel Press, MD; 

Heidi Prather, DO 

Musculoskeletal 

and Sports Medicine 

W105 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Taping Techniques II 

—Practical Application T 


Scott Hainz, DC; Anthony Margherita, MD; 

Andrew Sherman, MD; Katherine Travnicek, MD 

Check out the sessions 

and workshops in this track 

on cartilage disorders. 

Get 

n Board: 

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3:30 pm–5:30 pm 

W111 Regenerative Injection Therapy for Arthritis T 


Joanne Borg-Stein, MD; Brad Fullerton, MD; 

Gerard Malanga, MD 

Cathedral of St. Philip 






7:30 am–9 am 

112 The Throwing Athlete’s Shoulder: Adolescent to Adult 

Level: Basic 

Bryan Conrad, PhD; Kevin Farmer, MD; 

Brian Krabak, MD, MBA; Kevin Vincent, MD, PhD; 

Jason Zaremski, MD 


Techniques and Uses in Musculoskeletal Medicine 


Mohammad Dorri, MD; Lawrence Lai, MD; 

Benjamin Levy, MD; Gerard Malanga, MD; 

Anthony Meram, DO; Salvador Portugal, DO; 

W113 Kinesiology Taping of the Spine 

Level: Basic 

Maria Cole, OTR/L; Laura Kelly, DPT; 

Darren Rosenberg, DO 

W114 Running Analysis 

Level: Basic 

Irene Davis, PhD, PT; Lauren Elson, MD 

9:30 am–10:30 am 



11 am–12:30 pm 

133 Nadler/PASSOR Award Presentations and Lecture 

Level: Basic 

Venu Akuthota, MD; Joel Press, MD 

W115 Physical Examination Maneuvers to Assess 

the Hip-Spine Connection 


Micheal Ellenberg, MD; Devyani Hunt, MD; 

E. Blair Meyer, MD DO; Heidi Prather, ; Monica Rho, MD; 

Chi-Tsai Tang, MD 

W116 Kinesiology Taping of the Upper Extremity 

Level: Basic 



1:30 pm–3 pm 

117 Running Injuries and Barefoot Running: 


Level: Basic 

Dennis Bramble, PhD; Irene Davis, PhD, PT; 

Rosalyn Nguyen, MD 

3:30 pm–5 pm 

118 Controversies in the Treatment of Cartilage Disease 

and Osteoarthritis 

Level: Basic 

Joanne Borg-Stein, MD; Paul Lento, MD; Ken Mautner, MD 

Saturday, November 17 

7:30 am–9 am 

119 Exercise Is Medicine: How Physiatrists Can 

Add Exercise to the Treatment Plan 

Level: Basic 

Elizabeth Frates, MD; Joseph Ihm, MD; Edward Phillips, MD; 

Robert Sallis, MD; Rita Tomás, MD, MS 

W120 Evaluation and Management of the Child and Adolescent 

Athlete: A Practical Approach 


William Micheo, MD; Gerardo Miranda, MD; 

Edwardo Ramos, MD 

W121 Physical Examination of the Hip: Distinguishing Intra-Articular 

and Extra-Articular Pain 

Level: Basic 

J.W. Thomas Byrd, MD; Ken Mautner, MD 

9:30 am–11 am 

602 Plenary Session: Forty-Fourth Walter J. Zeiter Lecture 

and Awards Ceremony 

Speaker TBA this summer on www.aapmr.org. 

11 am–12 pm 

802 Best Musculoskeletal Medicine Research 


Level: Basic 

11:30 am–1 pm 

W122 Entrapment Neuropathies of Foot and Ankle: 

Diagnosis and Non-Operative Interventions 


Ji Hye Hwang, MD, PhD; Dennis Kim, MD; 

Se Won Lee, MD; Mooyeon Oh-Park, MD, MS; Taeim Yi, MD




11:30 am–1 pm continued 

123 The Presentation, Progression, and Treatment 

of Femoroacetabular Impingement in Athletes 

Level: Basic 

Tom Bradbury, MD; J.W. Thomas Byrd, MD; 

Ken Mautner, MD 

W124 Ultrasound Imaging of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) 


Katharine Alter, MD; Frank Colarusso, DO; Anthony Lee, MD; 

Scott Primack, DO; Benjamin Sucher, DO 


Techniques and Uses in Musculoskeletal Medicine 



Benjamin Levy, MD; Gerard Malanga; Anthony Meram, DO; 

Salvador Portugal, DO 

2:15 pm–3:45 pm 

126 The Physiatric Approach to the Spectrum 

of Pre-Arthritic Hip Disorders 


Devyani Hunt, MD; Heidi Prather, DO; Monica Rho, MD; 


127 Patellofemoral Disorders 

Level: Basic 

Elizabeth Arendt, MD; Lauren Elson, MD; 

Michael Fredericson, MD 

4 pm–5:30 pm 

128 Musculoskeletal Medicine for Indigent Populations: 

Why, When, Where, and How? 

Level: Basic 

Karen Gottlieb, RN, MBA; Michael Khadavi, MD; 

Gregory Worsowicz, MD, MBA 

129 Operative vs Non-Operative Management of ACL Injury: 

Consideratons for the Development of Cartilage Degradation 


Kevin Farmer, MD; Daniel Herman, MD, PhD; 

Kevin Vincent, MD, PhD 

Get 

4 pm–6 pm 

W111 Regenerative Injection Therapy for Arthritis 




Sunday, November 18 

8 am–9:30 am 

130 Adaptive Sports Medicine: The Adaptive Athlete, Advances 

in Adaptive Technology, and Unique Challenges 

in Regulating Competition 


Cheri Blauwet, MD; Rory Cooper, PhD; Arthur De Luigi, DO 

131 Evaluation and Management of Hand Arthritis 

Level: Basic 

Keith Bengtson, MD; Jeffrey Brault, DO; 

n Board: 

Bryan Ganter, MD; Mary Jurisson, MD; Michael Turner, MD 

9:45 am–11:15 am 

132 Musculoskeletal Complications of Pregnancy 

Level: Basic 

Jaclyn Bonder, MD; Colleen Fitzgerald, MD; 

Lynette Santos, MD; Kelly Scott, MD 

Cityscapes at Dawn 



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TRACK: NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION 

This track highlights the latest information on spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), 

stroke, and other neurological conditions including associated co-morbidities, impairments, 

and disabilities. Courses focus on recent pharmacological advances; the evidence base 

for appropriate evaluation and management of patients with disorders of consciousness; 

the effects of aging in individuals with central nervous system disorders; management of 

agitation; metabolic and respiratory complications in SCI; and both ultrasound and stimulation 

techniques to enhance the effectiveness of neurolysis for spasticity. Attendees will learn new 

skills and management techniques for central nervous system disorders, based on scientific 

evidence and established clinical practice that can be incorporated into their specific practices. 

Neurological Rehabilitation 

Cityscape at sundown; Right: Cathedral of St. Philip, Detail 


7:30 am–9 am 

W201 Peripheral Nerve Examination Including 

Scapular Winging (Part 1) 


Gerald Herbison, MD 

W202 Incorporating Upper Limb Robots in Clinical Practice 


Lauri Bishop, DPT; Jaclyn Glosser, MS, OTR/L; 

Hermano Krebs, PhD; Lisa Rivera, MS, OTR/L; 

Joel Stein, MD 

203 Arriving at the Optimal Lower Limb Orthotic 

Prescription in Neurological Conditions 


Alberto Esquenazi, MD; Nathaniel Mayer, MD 

9:30 am–11 am 




11:15 am–12:45 pm 

W204 Localization of Lesions in the Upper Limb (Part 2) 



W202 Incorporating Upper Limb Robots in Clinical Practice 





205 Aging With Neurologic Disabilities: What We Know 

and What We Have Left to Learn 


Elie Elovic, MD; Ed Hurvitz, MD; Christina Kwasnica, MD 

1:45 pm–3:15 pm 

222 Rehabilitation of Persons With Disorders 

of Consciousness I 


Michael Ajluni, MD; Lawrence Horn, MD; 

Risa Nakase-Richardson, PhD 

3:30 pm–5 pm 

206 Rehabilitation of Persons With Disorders 

of Consciousness 2 


Michael Ajluni, MD; Brian Greenwald, MD; 

Lawrence Horn, MD; John Whyte, MD, PhD 


7:30 am–9 am 

207 Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury for the Adult Provider 


Glendaliz Bosques, MD; Meredith Bourque, PT; 

Kaitlin MacDonald, MOT, OTR/L; Cynthia Ward, PsyD 

9:30 am–10:30 am 



11 am–12 pm 

801 Best Neurological Rehabilitation Research 


Level: Basic

TRACK: NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION 

11 am–12:30 pm 

208 Respiratory Dysfunction and Optimal Management 

After SCI 


Robert Brown, MD 

W209 Techniques for Managing Physical Agitation in the 

Patient With Brain Injury 

Level: Basic 

Kritis Dasgupta, MD 

W210 Ultrasound Guidance for Chemodenervation Therapy: 

Focus on Upper Limb, Head, and Neck 


Katharine Alter, MD; Zachary Bohart, MD; John 

Lesher, MD, MPH; John Lin, MD; Stephen Nichols, MD; 

MaryKatharine Nutini, DO; Ib Odderson, MD, PhD 

W211 Chemical Neurolysis With Phenol for Spasticity 

Level: Basic 

Stephen Kishner, MD 

1:30 pm–3 pm 

212 Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Functional MRI, 

and Motor Response After a Stroke 


Andrew Butler, PhD 

213 Managing Obesity With Exercise After Spinal Cord Injury 


David Dolbow, PT, PhD; David Gater, MD, PhD, MS; 

Ashraf Gorgey, PT, PhD 

3:30 pm-5 pm 

214 Bone Health in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury 


David Chen, MD; Brent Edwards, PhD; Thomas 

Schnitzer, MD, PhD; Karen Troy, PhD 


7:30 am–9 am 

W215 Waveform Identification in Clinical Electromyography 

—Common Waveforms 

(Part 1) 



Get 

216 Controversies in Stroke Rehabilitation 


Alexander Dromerick, MD; Joel Stein, MD; 

n Board: 

Joshua Willey, MD, MS; Richard Zorowitz, MD 

9:30 am–11 am 




11:30 am–1 pm 

W217 Waveform Identification in Clinical Electromyography—Less 

Common Waveforms and Recruitment (Part 2) 



218 A Review of the Evidence of Neuropharmacology in Cognition, 

Function, and Behavior After Traumatic Brain Injury 


Flora Hammond, MD; Darryl Kaelin, MD; 

John Whyte, MD, PhD 

2:15 pm–3:45 pm 

219 Nutrition and the Brain: The Role and Evidence 

for Supplements and Nutraceuticals 


Cathy Levenson, PhD; Maulik Purohit, MD; Ross Zafonte, DO 

4 pm–5:30 pm 

223 Neurological Rehabilitation Research Podium Presentations 

Level: Basic 


8 am–9:30 am 

220 Pressors, Depressers, Suppressors, and Impressors: 

Rehabilitation in the Neuro ICU 


Samir Belagaje, MD 

9:45 am–11:15 am 

221 Sensory Impairments After TBI-Related Trauma: 

What Every Clinician Should Know 


Daniel Coelho, MD; Neera Kapoor, DO; Nathan Zasler, MD 

Neurological Rehabilitation 

Look for the two-part series on 

Disorders of Consciousness 

on Thursday afternoon. 

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TRACK: PRACTICE MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP 

This track supports and educates physiatrists in the administrative, advocacy, and regulatory 

aspects of their careers and provides information to help in their professional development. 

A broad range of PM&R topics are included. Many courses will help you wade through the 

morass of regulatory requirements needed for reimbursement. You will learn how 

evidence-based medicine can help you in your daily practice, and how best to relate 

to insurance companies and attorneys. You will become a more effective patient advocate 

and improve your patient satisfaction scores. 

Practice Management 

& Leadership 


7:30 am–9 am 

301 Update on CARF Opportunities for Accreditation—Brain Injury 

Programs, Pain Rehabilitation Programs, Independent 

Evaluation Services, and More 


Christine MacDonell 

9:30 am–11 am 




11:15 am–12:45 pm 

302 Washington Update for 2012: The Year in Review 

and Implications of the 2012 Election 


Rochelle Archuleta, MSHA, MBA; Martha Kendrick, JD; 

Peter Thomas, JD; Carolyn Zollar, JD 

1:45 pm–3:15 pm 

303 Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) and Recovery 

Auditor (RA) Reviews/Denials: Will This Torture Ever End? 


Bruce Gans, MD; Peter Thomas, JD; Carolyn Zollar, JD 

320 Hot Topics in Practice Management 

Level: Basic 

321 Hot Topics in Practice Management 

Level: Basic 


7:30 am–9 am 

306 Code Green: Sudden Insurance Denial of Inpatient Care 

and How to Challenge It 

Level: Basic 

Arthur Gershkoff, MD; Harry Schwartz, MD 

9:30 am–10:30 am 



11 am–12:30 pm 

307 Quality and Accountability for Value in Medical Rehabilitation: 

The Quality Measurement Perspective 


Dexanne Clohan, MD; Judith Tobin, PT, MBA; Carolyn 

Zollar, JD; Richard Zorowitz, MD 

1:30 pm–3 pm 

308 Focus on the Role of Rehabilitation in the Reduction 

of Readmission for CHF, MI, and COPD: Physiatry 

Has an Important Role to Play 

Level: Basic 

Matthew Bartels, MD, MPH; Marni Hillinger; 

R. Samuel Mayer, MD 

3:30 pm–5 pm 

304 2012 IRF Compliance and Quality Metrics Including 

Tactics for Success 


Richard Riggs, MD; 

Pamela Roberts, PhD, MSHA, OTR/L, CPHQ 

305 See What’s Hot NOW! 

Level: Basic 

Keith Robinson, MD 

309 The Changing Role of the Rehab Physician in New Delivery 

System Models 

Level: Basic 

Gerben DeJong, PhD; Valinda Rutledge, MS; Susanne Sonik


TRACK: PRACTICE MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP 

3:30 pm–5 pm 

310 Acute Inpatient Rehab: Individualized Care in the Emerging 

Health Care Environment 

Level: Basic 

Eileen Hartranft, PT, MBA; Peggy Seminara, RN, MHA; 

Thomas Watanabe, MD 

311 Demystifying Evidence-Based Medicine for Use in Everyday 

Physiatric Practice 

Level: Basic 

Thiru Annaswamy, MD, MA; Joseph Hornyak, MD, PHD 


7:30 am–9 am 

313 Advocacy Workshop: A Hands-On Introduction to Help You 

Become an Effective Advocate for Your Patients, 

Your Profession, and Yourself 

Level: Basic 

Dexanne Clohan, MD; Robert Goldberg, DO; 

Bryan O’Young, MD; Paul Pipia, MD; Gregory 

Worsowicz, MD MBA; Sam Wu, MD, MA, MPH, MBA 

9:30 am–11 am 




11:30 am–1 pm 

314 Patient Satisfaction: Make a Hit, Don’t Take a Hit 

Level: Basic 

Dexanne Clohan, MD; Joeseph Stillo, MD, PhD 

2:15 pm–3:45 pm 

315 Physiatrists Meet the Payors—Let’s Talk! 

Level: Basic 

Douglas Wayne, MD 

Get 

n Board: 

41 


4 pm–5:30 pm 

316 Comparative Effectiveness Research in Rehabilitation—Next 

Steps for Clinical Practice Based on Practice-Based Evidence 

in Hip Fracture, Stroke, and Traumatic Brain Injury 

Level: Basic 

Flora Hammond, MD; Susan Horn, PhD; 

Hilary Siebens, MD; Richard Zorowitz, MD 


8 am–9:30 am 

317 Top 10 Medico-Legal Issues Facing Physiatric Practices: 

Threats or Opportunities? 

Level: Basic 

Rick Abrams, JD; Donald Moy, JD; Bryan O’Young, MD; 

Sam Wu, MD, MA, MPH, MBA 

9:45 am–11:15 am 

318 Avoiding Being Sued for Malpractice 


Richard Bonfiglio, MD; Richard Katz, MD; 

John Lichtenstein, JD; Sridhar Vasudevan, MD; 

James Young, MD 

Architectural Details, Downtown 

Practice Management 

& Leadership

TRACK: GENERAL REHABILITATION 

This track includes a blend of general medical rehabilitation topics such as amputee 

rehabilitation and osteoporosis, as well as geriatric rehabilitation. Focused sessions on 

pediatric rehabilitation are also included in this educational track, as well as 

electromyography with neuromuscular medicine. Instructors discuss disabilities 

and disease processes while addressing clinical evaluation, treatment programs, 

and research related to specific areas of interest. Attendees will be able to apply techniques 

and use information to treat common disabilities that may be managed over the life span. 

General Rehabilitation 


7:30 am–9 am 

401 The Doubling of Limb Loss in America: Promoting 

Excellence in the Physiatric Care for Individuals 

at Risk for Limb Loss and Those Living With Limb Loss 


Roberta Cone, PsyD; David Crandell, MD; Scott 

Cummings, PT, CPO; Robert Goldman, MD; Danielle 

Melton, MD; Bruce Pomeranz, MD; Terrence Sheehan, MD; 

Stephen Wegener, PhD 

W402 Chinese Therapeutic Exercises: A Cognitive 

and Kinesthetic Approach T 

Level: Basic 

Lidian Chen, MD; Yihuang Gu, MD; Jun Hu, MD; 

Jianan Li, MD; Bryan O’Young, MD; Qiang Tang, MD; 

Yunchuan Wu, MD; Juntao Yan, MD 

9:30 am–11 am 




11:15 am–12:45 pm 

403 Practical Update in Neuromuscular Disease 


W. David Arnold, MD; Gregory Carter, MD, MS; 

Erik Ensrud, MD; Dorothy Tolchin, MD, EdM 

405 Rehabilitation and Palliative Medicine—Separated at Birth? 

Level: Basic 

Andrea Cheville, MD, MSCE; Theresa Gillis, MD; 

Kerry Tobias, DO 

406 Functional Gait Disorders in Children: Walkin’ the Walk 


Leslie Antiel, DPT; Bridget Biggs, PhD; Sherilyn 

Driscoll, MD; Joline Skinner, MD 

3:30 pm–5 pm 

408 Transitioning Children With Disabilities: How to Not Drop 

Adolescents and Young Adults Into the Abyss 

Level: Basic 

Rosalind Batley, MD; Brad Dicianno, MD; Jason 

Edinger, DO; Amy Houtrow, MD, MPH 

409 Controversial Topics in Electromyography 


Randall Braddom, MD; Jeffrey Strakowski, MD; 

Jay Weiss, MD; Lyn Weiss, MD 

3:30 pm–5:30 pm 

W407 Acupuncture for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation T 

Level: Basic 

Alice Fann, MD, PhD; Wei Huang, MD, PhD; 

Michael Lee, MD, MHA; Yong-Tae Lee, MD; 

Jongbae Park, KMD, PhD; Paul Thananopavarn, MD 

1:45 pm–3:15 pm 

404 Electromyographer Beware! 

EMG and Neuromuscular Traps in Your Waiting Room 


Anthony Chiodo, MD; Andrew Dubin, MD; 

Chiawen Lucy Liang, MD; Shawn Jorgensen, MD 


7:30 am–9 am 

410 Rehabilitation After Organ Transplantation: 

Program Design, Consultation, and Management 

Level: Basic 

Jeffrey Cohen; Steven Stiens, MD; 

Mark Young, MD, MBA, FACP



W411 Ultrasound Guidance for Chemodenervation: 

Focus on Lower Limb/Trunk T 


Katharine Alter, MD; Zachary Bohart, MD; 

John Lesher, MD, MPH; John Lin, MD; Stephen 

Nichols, MD; MaryKatharine Nutini, DO; 

Ib Odderson, MD, PhD 

9:30 am–10:30 am 



11 am–12:30 pm 

412 Updates in Electromyography: What’s New in Testing 


Faye Chiou-Tan, MD; James Gilchrist, MD; 

Gary Goldberg, MD 

1:30 pm-3 pm 

413 Advances in Combat-Related Amputation Care 

and Limb Salvage 


Ryan Blanck, CPO; Paul Pasquina, MD; 

Terrence Sheehan, MD; Joseph Webster, MD 

414 What’s New in Pediatric Rehabilitation Research: 

10 Articles You Shouldn’t Miss 

Level: Basic 

Susan Apkon, MD; Amy Houtrow, MD, MPH; 

Stacy Suskauer, MD 

W415 Ultrasound and Nerve Stimulator-Guided Botulinum Toxin 

Injections to Salivary Glands T 

Level: Basic 

Katarzyna Ibanez, MD; Heakyung Kim, MD; 


W416 Radial Neuropathy: Axonopathies and Myelinopathies T 


Faren Williams, MD, MS; Channarayapatna Sridhara, MD 

Get 

n Board: 

43 


3:30 pm–5 pm 

417 Management of the Diabetic Foot 

Level: Basic 

Samuel Bierner, MD, MRM; Clinton Faulk, MD; 

Robert Goldman, MD; Mary Catherine Spires, MD 

W418 Lower Limb Sensory Nerves: How to Minimize Technical 

Difficulties T 


Channarayapatna Sridhara, MD; Faren Williams, MD, MS 

419 Pediatric Research and Clinical Pearls 


David Pruitt, MD 

3:30 pm–5:30 pm 

W407 Acupuncture for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation T 

Level: Basic 


Michael Lee, MD; Yong-Tae Lee, MD, MHA; 

Jongbae Park, KMD, PhD; Paul Thananopavarn, MD 


7:30 am–9 am 

420 Pediatric Torticollis: Etiology, Therapeutic and Pharmacologic 

Interventions, and Surgical Management 


Fernando Burstein, MD; Elizabeth Moberg-Wolff, MD; 

Anne Pleva, PT 

W421 Ulnar Nerve Electrodiagnostic Techniques to Localize 

Entrapment Site T 


Faren Williams, MD, MS; Channarayapatna Sridhara, MD 

9:30 am–11 am 




Marriott Staircase, Detail; Left: 

Confederate Carving, Stone Mountain 

Park, Detail 

General Rehabilitation




11:30 am–1 pm continued 

422 Pediatric Cardiac Rehabilitation: The Impetus, Indications, 

and Implementation 


Orlin Marquez, RN, BSN, MBA; Andrea 

Miller, RN, BSN, MS, C-PNP; Annalia Polemitis, PT, CCS; 

Maurice Sholas, MD, PhD; Joshua Vova, MD 

2:15 pm–3:45 pm 

423 Polypharmacy, Potentially Inappropriate 

Prescribing, and PM&R 


Heidi Cantrell, PharmD, BCPS; Andrew Geller, MD; 

Wilawan Nopkhun, MD; Dale Strasser, MD; Nathan Zasler, MD 


8 am–9:30 am 

430 The Important Role of Rehabilitation in Bone Marrow 

Transplant Patients 


Arash Asher, MD; Jack Fu, MD; Amir Steinberg, MD 

9:45 am–11:15 am 

431 Rehabilitation of the Critically Ill: In The ICU and Beyond 


Dale Needham, MD, PhD; Elliot Roth, MD; Gayle Spill, MD 

General Rehabilitation 

424 Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery: Functional, Neurocognitive, 

and Behavioral Outcomes 


Lynn Chapieski, PhD; Daniel Curry, MD; Rochelle Dy, MD; 

Aloysia Schwabe, MD; Angus Wilfong, MD 

425 Evidence-Based Clinical Interventions for Early Detection and 

Treatment of Breast Cancer-Related Physical Impairments 


Ann Berger, PhD, APRN; Naomi Lynn Gerber, MD; Kathryn 

Schmitz, PhD, MPH; Michael Stubblefield, MD 

W426 Anatomic Localization for Needle Electromyography 


Steve Geiringer, MD 

4 pm–5:30 pm 

W427 Gait in Lower Motor Neuron Disease T 



428 CP (Cerebral Palsy)…or Not CP? 

Level: Basic 

Kat Kolaski, MD; Elizabeth Moberg-Wolff, MD; 

Maria Ocasio-Silva, MD 

429 Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation and Treatment Issues 


Samuel Bierner, MD, MRM; Donna Graves, MD; 

Anjali Shah, MD


TRACK: PAIN AND SPINE MEDICINE 

This track addresses education pertaining to spine medicine and the broad field of pain 

medicine (including acute and chronic pain issues). Courses and workshops in this track 

focus on evidence-based clinical evaluation, interventional and non-interventional treatment, 

and rehabilitation. Attendees will learn how to incorporate evidence-based guidelines into 

their own practices, understand underlying relevant basic science and translational research, 

and learn about new and emerging developments in the areas of pain and spine medicine. 

This year this track includes a day-long focus on managing opioids and limiting risk. 

Sessions are listed below and on page 9. 


7:30 am–9 am 

501 The Year’s 10 Best Papers in Spine Care 

Level: Basic 

Susan Dreyer, MD; Bradly Goodman, MD; 

Matthew Smuck, MD 

3:30 pm–5 pm 

505 Conventional and Innovative Injections for the Treatment 

of Myofascial Pain 


Benjamin Bieber, MD; Alex Moroz; Wayne Stokes, MD; 

Zahava Traeger, MD 

9:30 am–11 am 




11:15 am–12:45 pm 

502 Regenerative Therapies for Spine Pain 


George Pasquerello, DO; Gwendolyn Sowa, MD, PhD; 

Alison Stout, DO; Lee Wolfer, MD 

1:45 pm–3:15 pm 

503 Applying New Ultrasound Technologies to Soft Tissue Pain: 

Research and Clinical Applications 


Naomi Lynn Gerber, MD; Jay Shah, MD; 

Siddhartha Sikdar, PhD 


7:30 am–9 am 

506 The Use, Misuse, and Abuse of Prescription Opioid: 



Richard Bonfiglio, MD; Scott Fishman, MD; 

Scott Huckabee; John Lichtenstein, JD 

W507 Trigger Point Injections and Acupuncture: 



Benjamin Bieber, MD; Alex Moroz, MD; Wayne Stokes, MD; 

Zahava Traeger, MD 

9:30 am–10:30 am 



Pain and Spine Medicine 

W504 Low Back Pain: Clinical Evaluation 



Omar El Abd, MD; Sarjoo Bhagia, MD; Amit Bhargava, MD; 

Michael DePalma, MD; Michael Frey, MD 

Pick sides as we spotlight 

controversies in Pain and 

Spine Medicine 

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11 am–12:30 pm 

508 The Use, Abuse, and Misuse of Prescription Opioids: 

Practical Solutions 


James W. Atchison, DO; Mark Rubenstein, MD; 

Matthew Smuck, MD 

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TRACK: PAIN AND SPINE MEDICINE 

Friday , November 16 

1:30 pm–3 pm continued 


Safe Use of Extended-Release/Long-Acting Opioids 

Level: Basic 

James W. Atchison, DO; Brian Bruel, MD, MBA 

3:30 pm–5 pm 


Determining Who Is a Candidate for Extended-Release/ 

Long-Acting Opioid Therapy and Managing Risk 

Level: Basic 

James W. Atchison, DO; Michael J. Brennan, MD; 

Steven Stanos, DO 


7:30 am–9 am 

W511 Manual Medicine Treatment of Upper Cervical Dysfunction 

and Associated Headache T 

Level: Basic 

James Atchison, DO; Adam Berliner, DO; 

David Kennedy, MD; Max Shokat, DO 

512 Interventional Controverse Z’s 


Ray Baker, MD; Richard Kendall, DO; Matthew Smuck, MD 

9:30 am–11 am 




11:30 am–1 pm 

W513 Manual Medicine Treatment of Sacroiliac, Pelvis, 


Level: Basic 


Carlos Placer, MD; Max Shokat, DO 

514 Interdisciplinary Pain Treatment Programs: 

Are They Successful? 


Ray Baker, MD; John Loeser, MD; Steven Stanos, DO; 

Alison Stout, DO 

4 pm–5:30 pm 

515 Pain Syndromes in Women: Factors to Consider 


Armando Miciano, MD; Mila Mogilevsky, DO; 

Devi Nampiaparampil, MD; Jonas Sokolof, DO 

516 Interlaminar vs. Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections 


Michael DePalma, MD; Janna Friedly, MD; 

David Kennedy, MD; Joshua Rittenberg, MD; 

Alison Stout, DO 


8 am–9:30 am 

517 Horses and Zebras: Tales From PM&R Clinics 


Michael Saulino, MD, PhD; Michael Furman, MD, MS 

9:45 am–11:15 am 

518 The Role of Interventional Physiatry for the Treatment 

of Pain in Cancer Patients 


Devi Nampiaparampil, MD; Jonas Sokolof, DO 

519 Topical Analgesics: FDA-Approved Topical Products 

for Neuropathic Pain, Osteoarthritis, Musculoskeletal 

Conditions, and Nutraceuticals. Do They Work? 

What’s the Evidence? 


Joseph Audette, MD; Steven Stanos, DO 

Pain and Spine Medicine 

520 Policies and Politics Impacting Spine Care 


Ray Baker, MD; Matthew Smuck, MD 

2:15 pm–3:45 pm 

W513 Manual Medicine Treatment of Sacroiliac, Pelvis, 


Level: Basic 



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Promenade, Downtown 


Resident Program 

With approximately 500 residents attending each year, the AAPM&R Annual Assembly is the largest annual 

gathering of PM&R residents. Balancing the clinical with the practical, the Annual Assembly is an excellent 

opportunity for residents in PM&R programs to learn more about the specialty and AAPM&R. The resident 

registration fee allows entry to the entire meeting: 

• Attend all open courses in each educational 

track, as well as four sessions designed 

exclusively for residents. 

• Participate in the Best Research 

Presentations and the popular Job Fair. 

• Network at the Welcome Reception, Residents’ 

Reception, and President’s Reception. 

• Learn about becoming an active AAPM&R 

member during the Resident and Fellow Town 

Hall Meeting. 

• And more! 


Resident Itinerary Builder 

New this year, the Program Planning Committee has 

identified certain sessions that they believe will be of 

particular interest to resident attendees. These sessions 

will have an R symbol listed next to the title. This is meant 

to assist residents with customizing their own schedule 

and making the most of their time at the Annual Assembly; 

however, as always, residents are welcome at all Annual 

Assembly sessions. 

Wednesday, November 14 

2 pm–3:30 pm 

700 Securing the Physiatric Position That Is Right for You, 

Part 1 

• Where do you start? Using AAPM&R job search 

resources to begin your search 

• The captivating vita—how to stand out on paper 

• Polishing your pitch—how to stand out in person 

3:45 pm–5 pm 

701 Securing the Physiatric Position That Is Right for You, 

Part 2 

• The recruiter’s perspective: What do practices, hospitals, 

and other employers need in today’s market? 

• Hiring trends 

• PM&R needs 

• What do established physiatrists look for in future Get partners? 

• Practice pitfalls & pearls—parting advice 


1:45 pm–3:15 pm 

702 Spinal Injection Procedures for Residents, Part 1 

• Review current health care reform issues as they 

relate to spine interventions 

• Understand the indications for basic lumbar and cervical 

procedures and different levels of evidence in the literature 

• Local and systemic risks associated with basic spinal 

procedures and how they can be avoided 

3:30 pm–5 pm 

703 Spinal Injection Procedures for Residents, Part 2 

• Basic techniques for basic lumbar procedures 

• Review how proper indications and techniques improve 

outcomes and decrease risks 

• Discuss the importance of ongoing research and opportunities 

available to become active in standards, research, and advocacy 

Resident Housing 

Complete your resident-focused Assembly experience by 

staying with your colleagues at the Hilton Atlanta! AAPM&R 

has scheduled the Residents’ Reception, Job Fair, Resident 

Town Hall Meeting, and more at the Hilton—making it the 

most convenient and reasonable accommodation option for our 

resident attendees! 

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Resident Events 

Job Fair 

Wednesday, November 14: 6 pm–9 pm 

HILTON ATLANTA 

Attend “Securing the Physiatric Position That is Right for You” 

(see page 48) on Wednesday afternoon; then make personal 

connections at AAPM&R’s popular Job Fair. Meet nearly 90 

employers in a variety of practice types and settings from 

around the world. Turn to page 53 for Job Fair tips and details 

on what to bring to the event. The Job Fair is held one day prior 

to the Annual Assembly. Please make your hotel and travel 

reservations with this in mind. 

Resident and Fellow Town Hall Meeting 

Friday, November 16: 6 pm–7 pm 


All AAPM&R resident members are invited and encouraged to 

attend this annual event. As the largest gathering of PM&R 

residents in the country, the AAPM&R Annual Assembly offers 

a unique opportunity for resident members to meet and share 

experiences with PM&R residents from across the country. 

This town hall meeting will be moderated by the elected board 

of the AAPM&R resident community. Have your questions 

about the specialty answered, learn how to survive each year 

of residency, and find tips on establishing your practice after 

residency—all from a community of your peers. You do not want 

to miss this event! 

Residents’ Reception 



This exclusive annual event gives residents the opportunity 

to network with each other during a casual cocktail reception. 

The reception also offers a great way to meet medical 

student attendees. The Annual Assembly resident and 

medical student registration fees include admittance 

to the Residents’ Reception. 

Chief Residents Meeting 

Saturday, November 17: 5:30 pm–6:30 pm 

GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER 

Are you wondering how other chief residents operate at their 

PM&R residencies? This is a wonderful opportunity to not only 

meet your counterparts from various PM&R residencies, but 

also to share perspectives and learn from each other. 


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Networking 

Receptions 

Welcome Reception 

Thursday, November 15: 5 pm–7 pm 


The Welcome Reception is the perfect place to start the 

Annual Assembly, by greeting old friends and meeting with 

our industry partners. Held in the Exhibit Hall, the reception 

provides an ideal opportunity to socialize and preview this 

year’s array of products and services. Guests and children 

must be registered for admittance to this event. Refer to the 

registration form (pages 87–88). 

Academy Events 

Academy events at the Annual Assembly 

offer a chance to connect with Academy 

leaders and colleagues. 

AAPM&R Town Hall Meeting 

Friday, November 16: 4:15 pm–5:15 pm 


This meeting is another way to make an in-person 

connection with AAPM&R during the Annual Assembly. 

This is the members’ time to meet face to face with the 

AAPM&R Board of Governors, who set aside this time to 

answer questions and hear ideas and feedback. 



Residents’ Reception 



This annual event gives residents the opportunity to network 

with each other during a casual cocktail reception. The reception 

also offers a great way to meet medical student attendees. 

The Annual Assembly resident and medical student registration 

fees include admittance to the Residents’ Reception. 

President’s Reception 

Saturday, November 17: 7 pm–8:30 pm 

ATLANTA MARRIOTT MARQUIS 

Attend this closing event to review your favorite moments 

of the week. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your friends, 

colleagues, and new acquaintances while enjoying hors 

d’oeuvres, drinks, and entertainment. Guests and children 

must be registered for admittance to this event. Refer to the 

registration form (pages 87–88). 

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Electromyographer? T 

Friday, November 16: 6 pm–7:30 pm 

ATLANTA MARRIOTT MARQUIS 

This session will provide an entertaining demonstration on 

electrodiagnostic knowledge and clinical pearls, as experts 

are challenged by moderator Jeffrey Strakowski, MD, in the 

format of the popular television game show. The $25 fee 

includes two (2) drink tickets at the event. You can register for 

this session on the Annual Assembly registration form. 

AAPM&R Business Meeting 

Saturday, November 17: 1 pm–2 pm 


All AAPM&R Fellows are invited and encouraged to attend 

the annual business meeting to vote on nomination 

recommendations, to approve the Membership Roster, review 

2012 activities; and preview 2013 Academy initiatives. 

Support of the President’s Reception has 

been provided by



Job Fair 

AAPM&R Job Fair 

Wednesday, November 14: 6–9 pm 


Audience: Physicians at all stages of their careers 

are encouraged to attend. 

Plan to attend the Academy’s popular Job Fair. 

Take advantage of the opportunity to meet face-to-face 

with more than 85 employers from around the world. 

Make long-lasting impressions and network with representatives 

from institutions that are looking to fill open positions. 

Employers are divided geographically at the Job Fair into the 

following regions: East, West, Midwest, South, National, and 

International. Visit www.aapmr.org for a list of employers 

participating in the Job Fair. This list will be updated as 

organizations register so check back often. 

Helpful tips for attendees: 

• The Job Fair is held one day prior to the Annual 

Assembly. Please make your hotel and air travel reservations 

with this in mind. 

• There is no additional registration fee or process; 

attendees should wear the badges provided with their 

registration packet for the Annual Assembly. 

• Interviews may be conducted at the Job Fair so 

applicants should be prepared with at least 25 copies of their 

curricula vitae. 

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Employers: Bring your recruiting message to the Job Fair! 

Interact with more than 600 people seeking the exchange 

of information with employers. Your company’s participation 

can provide an efficient and cost effective way to recruit 

employees. Secure your space before the early-bird deadline 

of August 24 and save $150! Employers may also reserve 

a Job Fair interview room for $50 per hour. 

For more information on the Job Fair, or to reserve a table as 

an employer, please contact AAPM&R at (847) 737–6008 

or careerservices@aapmr.org. You can also download an 

application at www.aapmr.org/career/Documents/ 

AA_JobFair_Application.pdf. 

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& Member Events



PM&R SOCIETY MEETINGS Thursday, November 15 

American Association of Chinese Rehabilitation Physicians Annual Meeting 

Central Society of PMR: KU, MU, & Washington U Alumni Reception 

Florida Society of PM&R Meeting 

Maryland Society of PM&R Reception 

Philippine American Physiatrist Association (PAPA) Annual Meeting 

Virginia Society of PMR Annual Meeting 

7 pm — 9 pm 

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm 

7 pm – 9 pm 

7 pm – 9 pm 

7 pm – 10 pm 

7 pm – 9 pm 



ALUMNI RECEPTIONS Friday, November 16 

Alumni Reception, Nassau University Medical Center 

Casino Night for Friends and Alumni of DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan 

Emory University 

Harvard Medical School/Spaulding Rehabilitation 

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Department of Rehabilitation 

Faculty, Alumni, and Resident Reception 

Mayo Clinic Alumni Association Reception 

Medical of Wisconsin, Department of PM&R 

Medstar National Rehabilitation Network Alumni & Friends Reunion 

MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio/Case Western Reserve University Faculty, 

Resident & Alumni Reception 

New York Presbyterian The University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell Alumni Reception 

New York University Langone Medical Center - Rusk Institute Reunion 

Pittsburgh Alumni Reunion (UPMC, Mercy, and St. Francis) 

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago/Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Alumni Reception 

Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital Alumni Reception 

Stanford Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Alumni Reception 

Temple/Moss Alumni Gathering 

The Ohio State University Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual Reunion Reception 

UAB PM&R Alumni Reception 

University of Kentucky Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Alumni & Friends Reception 

University of Michigan Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation AAPMR Annual Assembly Reception 

University of Washington Alumni Reception, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine 

VA GLAHS Multi-Campus PM&R Residency Program/UCLA Affiliated 

7 pm – 8 pm 

8 pm – 11 pm 

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7 pm – 10 pm 

Community Network Meeting Saturday, November 17 

African American Physiatrists 

11 am – NOON

Foundation for PM&R 

FPM&R Board of Directors Meeting 

Wednesday, November 14: 12:30 pm–3:30 pm 

Donor Appreciation Reception 

– NEW! “Proof of the Pudding” Debate 

Friday, November 16: 6 pm–7:30 pm 

A highlight of this year’s event will be the “Proof of the 

Pudding” Debate, featuring Drs. Susan Garstang and Benoy 

Benny, with Dr. George Kevorkian serving as moderator. 

Topic will be, “Should Performance of Interventional Spine 

Procedures Be Part of the Core Training for PM&R Residency 

Training Programs?” Special recognition will also be given to 

Foundation donors and supporters for the year, and the 2012 

Rehabilitation Champion Award recipient will be introduced. 

Presentation of FPM&R Awards and Grants 


The recipient of the 2011 Scott F. Nadler PASSOR 

Musculoskeletal Research Grant, Venugopal Akuthota, MD, 

will present results, followed by critique and discussion. 

Saturday, November 17: 9:30 am–11 am 

The 2012 Rehabilitation Champion, Richard Materson ERF 

New Investigator Awards, Mid-career Investigator Award, 

Scott F. Nadler PASSOR Musculoskeletal Grant and Gabriella 

E. Molnar-Swafford Pediatric PM&R Research Grant winners 

will be announced at this time. 

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Rehab 5K Run/Walk & Roll 

Saturday, November 17: 7 am 

This is an annual fundraising event. Register online with 

your Annual Assembly registration, or download and mail in 

the registration form from the foundation Web site at 

www.foundationforpmr.org. Registration will also be available 

onsite in the foundation booth in the Exhibit Hall. 

Foundation Exhibit Booth 

Ongoing throughout the Assembly 

(Thursday, 5 pm–8 pm; Friday, 9 am–3 pm; 

Saturday, 9 am–2 pm) 

The Foundation information and fundraising booth will be 

located in the Exhibit Hall. Stop by to meet members of our 

Board of Directors, and check our Donor Wall to view the 

names of our many supporters. Attendees may also register 

for the Rehab 5k event at the booth, and preregistered 

participants can pick up their race packets. 

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You don’t want to miss this 

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so please arrive early. 

Be sure to also visit 

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Update on the Next Accreditation System 

(ACGME) and Milestone Development Process 

Saturday, November 17: 2 pm-4 pm 


Attend this session for an update on the upcoming ACGME 

accreditation changes, which will be phased in over the next 

two years with full implementation expected by 2014. The 

“next accreditation system” will include a totally new process 

of institutional and program review and a greater focus on key 

outcome measures. Part of this new process will include the 

use of milestone assessment for every resident that will 

document the achievement of specific skill sets in all aspects 

of the ACGME competencies. A PM&R working group has 

spent the last year developing the initial drafts of these 

milestones. A description of this process as well as an 

introduction to several of these draft milestones will be 

presented. This session will be interactive and allow ample time 

for feedback regarding the draft milestones, and the process 

for eventual implementation. 

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Who should attend: PM&R program chairs, PM&R program 

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Inpatient Satellite and Outpatient Symposia Rehabilitation 

at AAPM&R 

• Post Acute Care Policy and Reimbursement 

Care for the Medically Complex Patient 

• Bringing the Social Media Revolution to HealthCare 

Workshops and Sessions 

Team approach patient care with 

other Mayo Clinic specialists 

Mayo Clinic is honored to have several 

Mayo Clinic employees who are AAPM&R members 

More than 50 physiatrists and 

serving as faculty at the 2012 Annual Assembly. 

400 therapists, nurses, psychologists 

Please note: Visit www.aapmr.org for the most up-to-date 

information about the schedule of events. 

38,000 PM&R patients in 2011 

Also, tickets are required for Workshops, but Sessions 

are open to all attendees. 

Newly renovated 38 bed inpatient 

rehabilitation unit 

405. Rehabilitation and Palliative Medicine – 

National Institute Separated on Disability At Birth? and 

Rehabilitation Research Traumatic Brain 

W104. The Five-Minute Injury Hand Model and Wrist System Evaluation Center 

406. Functional Gait Disorders Ten CARF in programs Children: 

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of Hand Arthritis 

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ISPRM Meetings 

AAPM&R is pleased to be hosting the Interim Board 

Meeting of the International Society of Physical and 

Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) at this year’s AAPM&R 

Annual Assembly. The following ISPRM meetings are 

planned for ISPRM delegates. 

Delegate Meetings 

Wednesday, November 14: 1 pm–4 pm 


Saturday, November 17: 2 pm–5 pm 


The 7 th World Congress of International Society 

of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 

(ISPRM 2013) 

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Flat-Iron Building, Downtown 


The largest pediatric inpatient rehab facility in 

the U.S. is at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. 

• Three board-certified pediatric physiatrists 

• ACGME-accredited fellowship in pediatric rehabilitation medicine 

• CARF-accredited in pediatric brain injury and pediatric specialty programs 

• Day rehab program and nine outpatient locations 

• Only on-site, hospital-based pediatric orthotics and prosthetics lab in Georgia 

Children’s Rehabilitation Associates 404-785-3800 

Comprehensive Rehabilitation Inpatient Unit (CIRU) 404-785-2274 

Day Rehabilitation Program 404-785-3300 

Outpatient Rehabilitation 404-785-7100 

Orthotics and Prosthetics 404-785-3229 

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Three hospitals • 17 neighborhood locations • 700,000+ patient visits per year 

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Technical 

Exhibition 


The Technical Exhibition at the AAPM&R Annual Assembly is largest gathering 

of companies displaying products and services specifically for PM&R physicians. 

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2012 

Technical 

Exhibition 

Complete your Annual Assembly experience by 

visiting the Exhibit Hall. 

The Technical Exhibition at the AAPM&R Annual Assembly 

is the largest gathering of companies displaying products 

and services specifically for PM&R physicians. Experience 

state-of-the-art treatments, compare products, attend 

demonstrations, and have questions answered by 

representatives from more than 150 companies 

from around the world. 

Technical Exhibition Hours 


5 pm–7 pm 

(Official Opening/Welcome Reception in Hall) 


9 am–3:30 pm 

(Coffee service, breaks, lunch for purchase in Hall) 


9 am–2 pm 

(Coffee service, breaks, lunch for purchase in Hall) 

! 

Help Grow the Technical Exhibition 

Tell us which companies you’d like to see in the Exhibit Hall. 

Call (773) 588-4692 or e-mail exhibits@aapmr.org. 

Visit the Exhibit Hall for these exciting events 


Hammerhead Shark, Georgia Aquarium; Right: 


and services: 

• New in 2012! Poster presentations will be displayed 

in a section of the Exhibit Hall. 

• Thursday evening, very popular Welcome Reception 

in Exhibit Hall for all attendees from 5–7 pm. 

• Morning and afternoon refreshment breaks 

(Take advantage of the extended break times 

allowing for more interaction between companies 

and attendees.) 

• Lunch for purchase on Friday and Saturday. 

• E-Mail Access Stations (see page 72) 

• The Exhibit Hall provides attendees with up-to-date 

information on products and services to improve 

patient care. Revenue from the hall helps offset some 

of the costs of the meeting. Please take the time to 

have meaningful conversations with exhibitors so they 

find value in attending our meeting.


2012 Exhibitors 

(as of 5/10/12) 

AAPM&R thanks all exhibitors. Your participation enhances the Annual Assembly by showcasing information 

and services that add value to the practice of PM&R physicians—and improve patient care. 

Activas 

Addison Health Systems Write Pad 

Admar Neuro Diagnostic 

Instruments, Inc. 

Aegis Sciences Corporation 

Allard USA 

Allergan* 

Ambu Inc. 

American Association of Neuromuscular 

& Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) 

American Board of PM&R 

American Medical Association 

American Registry for Diagnostic 

Medical Sonography (ARDMS) 

Ameritox 

Anatomical Concepts 

Andante Medical Devices Inc. 

Aspen Medical Products 

Automated HealthCare Solutions 

Avanir Pharmaceuticals* 

Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation 

Bio-Oil 

Bioness* 

Bose Corporation 

Cadwell Laboratories 

CareFusion 

Carolinas Rehabilitation 

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Rehab 

Community Outreach 

Cleveland Clinic 

CNS Therapeutics 

Codman 

Covidien - Mallinckrodt 

Custom Compounding Centers 

Cytonics Corporation 

Demos Medical Publishing 

DePuy Mitek 

Diagnostic Instruments 

DJO Global 

Dominion Diagnostics 

Ekso Bionics 

The Electrode Store 

Elsevier 

Emory University School of Medicine 

Enemeez 

Esaote 

Faith Medical Inc 

Foundation for PM&R 

Frequency Specific Seminars 

GE Healthcare - Ultrasound 

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network 

Harvest Technologies 

HealthSouth Corporation 

Hocoma, Inc. 

Infinite Therapeutics 

Innovative Neurotronics, Inc. 

Intronix Technologies Corporation 

IPSEN* 

ISPRM13 

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 

Jari Electrode Supply 

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation 

Kimberly-Clark Healthcare 

Lilly USA* 

Linear Medical Solutions 

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 

LympheDIVAS 

Mayo Clinic 

MediServe 

Medtronic* 

Merz Pharmaceuticals* 

Millennium Laboratories 

MossRehab 

MOTOmed with FES Ergometer 

National Rehabilitation Hospital 

Natus Medical Incorporated 

NeMus USA (ElectraMed) 

Nihon Kohden America 

North American Spine Society 

Otto Bock HealthCare 

PainSolutions Management Group 

Penn State Hershey Rehab Hospital 

Pentec Health 

Physician Life Care Planning 

Physician Partners 

Physicians RX Network 

Primal Pictures ltd 

Purdue Pharma LP* 

Restorative Therapies 

Richard Wolf Medical Instruments 

Corporation 

Rochester Electro-Medical Inc 

The Roho Group 

RS Medical 

Sanofi* 

Sarapin - High Chemical 

Serola Biomechanics Inc. 

Sheperd Center 

Solstice Neuroscience 

SonoSite 

Spaulding Rehabilitation Network 

SSM Rehabilitation Hospital 

Terason 

Therapy Motions 

Thorlo Inc. 

Tibion 

TIRR Memorial Hermann 

Treloar & Heisel Inc 

Ultrasonix Medical Corporation 

Uniform Data System 

*Industry Relation Council (IRC) participants (see page 69 to learn more). 


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Product Theaters 

Martin Luther King Arcade, ATLANTA 

Photo Courtesy of Atlanta Convention Visitors Bureau 


at the Annual Assembly 

AAPM&R allows companies to provide informational programs to meeting attendees. Attendees have the 

opportunity to hear expert presentations, experience demonstrations of new technologies, learn how 

products are used in patient care, and more. 


Breakfast 7:30—8:45 am 


Breakfast 7:30—8:45 am 


Breakfast 7:30 8:45 am 

Lunch 12:50—1:40 pm 

Lunch 12:35—1:25 pm 

(as of 4/5/12) * 


Breakfast and lunch are provided by AAPM&R for attendees during scheduled Product Theaters. There can be up to three 

(3) sessions running simultaneously each day. (Attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis; advance registration 

is not allowed or accepted.) 

* Product Theaters (Please consult the Official Program for Product Theaters scheduled after this date 

as there are numerous slots available. Sessions may be running concurrently.) 

Upper Limb Spasticity & Cervical 

Dystonia Overview 

Thursday, November 15: 12:50–1:40 pm 

GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER, C108–C109, 1ST FLOOR 

Presented by Allergan, Inc. 


Intrathecal Delivery Principles 

Thursday, November 15: 12:50–1:40 pm 

GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER, C110, 1ST FLOOR 

Presented by Medtronic, Inc.


The Art & Science of Treating Adults 

With Blepharospasm or Cervical Dystonia 

Friday, November 16: 12:35–1:25 pm 


Presented by Merz Pharmaceuticals 

TBD 

Friday, November 16: 12:35–1:25 pm 

GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER, C108–C109, 1ST FLOOR 

Presented by Lilly USA, LLC 

Changing the Paradigm: 

Improving the Patient Experience 

With New Technology 

Friday, November 16: 12:35 – 1:25 pm 


Presented by Medtronic, Inc. 

Note: AAPM&R does not endorse or promote any products or services presented during the Product Theaters. 

Product Theaters are promotional in nature, and, therefore, no CME is offered. Sessions must comply 

with standards established by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Office of Inspector 

General (OIG). 

Exhibitors: Expand your meeting experience by hosting a Product Theater. 

Visit www.aapmr.org to download a Product Theater application or call (847) 737-6048. 

Technical Product Theaters Exhibition 

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SynchroMed ® II 

Stands the 

Test of Time 

More than 1 billion 

patient-hours of drug 

delivery provided by 

SynchroMed® devices 

each year.* 

Register Now: www.aapmr.org 

professional.medtronic.com 

*Approximately 122,000 implanted devices x 8760 patient-hours per year. 

SynchroMed® II Drug Infusion System Brief Summary: Product technical manuals and the appropriate drug labeling must be reviewed prior to use for detailed disclosure. Indications: US: Chronic 

intraspinal (epidural and intrathecal) infusion of preservative-free morphine sulfate sterile solution in the treatment of chronic intractable pain, chronic intrathecal infusion of preservative-free ziconotide 

sterile solution for the management of severe chronic pain, and chronic intrathecal infusion of Lioresal® Intrathecal (baclofen injection) for the management of severe spasticity; chronic intravascular 

infusion of floxuridine (FUDR) or methotrexate for the treatment of primary or metastatic cancer. Outside of US: Chronic infusion of drugs or fluids tested as compatible and listed in the product labeling. 

Contraindications: Infection; implant depth greater than 2.5 cm below skin; insufficient body size; spinal anomalies; drugs with preservatives, drug contraindications, drug formulations with pH ≤3, use 

of catheter access port (CAP) kit for refills or of refill kit for catheter access, blood sampling through CAP in vascular applications, use of Personal Therapy Manager to administer opioid to opioid-naïve 

patients or to administer ziconotide. Warnings: Non-indicated formulations may contain neurotoxic preservatives, antimicrobials, or antioxidants, or may be incompatible with and damage 

the system. Failure to comply with all product instructions, including use of drugs or fluids not indicated for use with system, or of questionable sterility or quality, or use of non-Medtronic 

components or inappropriate kits, can result in improper use, technical errors, increased risks to patient, tissue damage, damage to the system requiring revision or replacement, and/or 

change in therapy, and may result in additional surgical procedures, a return of underlying symptoms, and/or a clinically significant or fatal drug under- or overdose. Refer to appropriate drug 

labeling for indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, dosage and administration information, screening procedures and underdose and overdose symptoms and methods of management. 

Physicians must be familiar with the drug stability information in the product technical manuals and must understand the dose relationship to drug concentration and pump flow rate before prescribing 

pump infusion. Implantation and ongoing system management must be performed by individuals trained in the operation and handling of the infusion system. An inflammatory mass that can result in 

serious neurological impairment, including paralysis, may occur at the tip of the implanted catheter. Clinicians should monitor patients on intraspinal therapy carefully for any new neurological signs or 

symptoms, change in underlying symptoms, or need for rapid dose escalation. Inform patients of the signs and symptoms of drug under- or overdose, appropriate drug warnings and precautions regarding 

drug interactions, potential side effects, and signs and symptoms that require medical attention, including prodromal signs and symptoms of inflammatory mass. Failure to recognize signs and symptoms 

and seek appropriate medical intervention can result in serious injury or death. Instruct patients to notify their healthcare professionals of the implanted pump before medical tests/procedures, to return 

for refills at prescribed times, to carry their Medtronic device identification card, to avoid manipulating the pump through the skin, to consult with their clinician if the pump alarms and before traveling or 

engaging in activities that can stress the infusion system or involve pressure or temperature changes. Strong sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI), such as short wave (RF) diathermy and MRI, can 

negatively interact with the pump and cause heating of the implanted pump, system damage, or changes in pump operation or flow rate, that can result in patient injury from tissue heating, additional 

surgical procedures, a return of underlying symptoms, and/or a clinically significant or fatal drug underdose or overdose. Avoid using shortwave (RF) diathermy within 30 cm of the pump or catheter. Effects 

of other types of diathermy (microwave, ultrasonic, etc.) on the pump are unknown. Drug infusion is suspended during MRI; for patients who cannot safely tolerate suspension, use alternative drug delivery 

method during MRI. Patients receiving intrathecal baclofen therapy are at higher risk for adverse events, as baclofen withdrawal can lead to a life threatening condition if not treated promptly and effectively. 

Confirm pump status before and after MRI. Reference product labeling for information on sources of EMI, effects on patient and system, and steps to reduce risks from EMI. Precautions: Monitor patients 

after device or catheter replacement for signs of underdose/overdose. Infuse preservative-free (intraspinal) saline or, for vascular applications, infuse heparinized solutions therapy at minimum flow rate if 

therapy is discontinued for an extended period of time to avoid system damage. EMI may interfere with programmer telemetry during pump programming sessions. EMI from the SynchroMed programmer 

may interfere with other active implanted devices (e.g., pacemaker, defibrillator, neurostimulator). Adverse Events: Include, but are not limited to, spinal/vascular procedure risks; infection; bleeding; tissue 

damage, damage to the system or loss of, or change in, therapy that may result in additional surgical procedures, a return of underlying symptoms, and/or a clinically significant or fatal drug underdose 

or overdose, due to end of device service life, failure of the catheter, pump or other system component, pump inversion, technical/programming errors, or improper use, including use of non-indicated 

formulations and/or not using drugs or system in accordance with labeling; pocket seroma, hematoma, erosion, infection; post-lumbar puncture (spinal headache); CSF leak and rare central nervous system 

pressure-related problems; hygroma; radiculitis; arachnoiditis; spinal cord bleeding/damage; meningitis; neurological impairment (including paralysis) due to inflammatory mass; potential serious adverse 

effects from catheter fragments in intrathecal space, including potential to compromise antibiotic effectiveness for CSF infection; anesthesia complications; body rejection phenomena; local and systemic 

drug toxicity and related side effects; potential serious adverse effects from catheter placement in intravascular applications. Lioresal® is a registered trademark of Medtronic, Inc. USA Rx Only Rev 0911 

UC201204910 EN © 2012 Medtronic, Inc. Printed in USA.

Corporate 

Support & 

Recognition 


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& Recognition 

Thank you to our corporate supporters. 

AAPM&R gratefully acknowledges the companies listed below for their support in 2012 (as of May 15, 2012). 

This support allows AAPM&R to carry out its mission of advancing the specialty and greatly assists our development 

of activities and products for our members. A complete list of supporters for 2012 will appear in the Official Program 

distributed to attendees onsite at the Annual Assembly. 

Please note: Some companies below have provided educational grants. In these cases, the dollar amount for the grant 

has been included in determining the level of support; however, these companies have not received the associated 

values for the levels. This has been done for compliance reasons. 

Platinum Level 


& Recognition 

Gold Level 

Silver Level 

For information on becoming a supporter, please contact AAPM&R at (847) 737-6048 or corporatesupport@aapmr.org.


& Recognition 

Corporate Supporters 

Ability Rehab Associates 

Advanced Physical Medicine 

& Rehabilitation 

Allard USA, Inc 

Allergan, Inc* 

Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc* 

Bioness* 

Cadwell Laboratories 

Carolinas Medical Rehabilitation 

Carolinas Rehabilitation 

Carpal Doctors, LLC 

Center for Spinal Disorders 

Endo Pharmaceuticals* 

GE Healthcare 

Horizon Pharma* 

IPSEN* 

Johns Hopkins Medical Institute 

Lilly USA, LLC* 

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital 

Mayo Clinic 

Medtronic, Inc.* 

Merz Pharmaceuticals* 

Miller Medical Communications 

MossRehab 

National Rehabilitation Hospital 

OA Centers for Orthopaedics 

Ochsner Health System 

Pain and Disability Evaluation, LLC 

Pain Management Service of the Fox 

Valley, SC 

Pfizer, Inc.* 

Pioneer Spine and Sports Physicians 

PRISM 

Purdue Pharma, LP* 

Rockford Spine Center 

Saint Francis Hospital 

and Medical Center 

Sanofi Biosurgery* 

Serola Biomechanics 

SonoSite, Inc. 

Industry Relations Council 

TIER 1 

Allergan, Inc. 

Medtronic, Inc. 

TIER 2 TIER 3 

IPSEN 

Lilly USA, LLC 

Merz Pharmaceutical 

Purdue Pharma, LP 

The Academy appreciates the generous support of its contributors. 

Thanks to those organizations that provided support in 2012. 

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Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital 

and Network 

Sports Medicine and Performance 

Enhancement Center 

Terason 

The B.A.C.K. Center 

The Orthopaedic and Sports 

Medicine Center 

Treloar & Heisel 

Union Medical, LLC 

UPMC 

VA Pudget Sound Health Care System 

Western Reserve Spine and Pain 

Institute 

*Industry Relation Council (IRC) participants. 

TIER 4 

Avanir Pharmaceuticals 

Bioness 

Endo Pharmaceuticals 

Horizon Pharma 

Pfizer, Inc. 

Sanofi Biosurgery 

Martin Luther King, Jr., Arcade 

Facade; Left: Cityscape at Sundown 


& Recognition

The Marianjoy Medical Group 

Exceptional Care... 

Compassionate Service 

For 40 years, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital 

has been a trusted source for exceptional and 

compassionate care. The Marianjoy Medical 

Group has been an integral part of our 

success, providing leadership and medical 

management of our inpatient, subacute 

and outpatient rehabilitation programs. 

Marianjoy is seeking physicians 

dedicated to exceptional care, 

research, service excellence and 

outstanding patient satisfaction. 

Why do we offer a free belt? We do so because once you see the quality 

& benefits of our belt you’ll be inclined to re-order from us in the future. 

Applicable ONLY to new health professionals who are ordering for the 

first time. Available in sizes S, M, L, or XL. Request online at: 

www.SerolaBelt.com/FreeSample 

Dr. Noel Rao 

Chief Medical Officer 

Vice President Medical Affairs 

Director Residency Program 

For more information, please 

visit Marianjoy.org. 

www.Marianjoy.org 

26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 • 1-800-462-2366 

Stop by our booth #608 at the 2012 Annual Assembly & Technical 

Exhibition in Atlanta, GA, during November 15-18, 2012. 

InpatIent • OutpatIent • Subacute • phySIcIan clInIcS 

Wheaton • Downers Grove • Oakbrook Terrace • Oak Park • Palos Heights

General 

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ADA Statement 

AAPM&R conferences are ADA compliant. We strive to take 

the appropriate steps required to ensure that no individual 

with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated, or 

otherwise treated differently. Individuals requiring special 

assistance must contact the AAPM&R Meetings & 

Conventions Department for further information and make 

the appropriate notation on the registration form. All requests 

for special accommodations under ADA must be made 

allowing enough time for evaluation and appropriate action 

by AAPM&R. 

Attire 

Semi-casual business wear is recommended for the 

Annual Assembly. We suggest you dress comfortably and 

have a jacket or sweater available in case you find the 

meeting rooms too cold. 

General Disclaimer 

By virtue of participation, meeting registrants grant to the 

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, its 

representatives, and employees the right to take photographs 

of them in connection with the 2012 AAPM&R Annual Assembly. 

It is agreed that AAPM&R may use such photographs of registrants 

with or without the registrant’s name and for any lawful purpose, 

including (for example) such purposes as publicity, illustration, 

advertising, and Web content. 

Guest/Accompanying 

Person 

The guest/accompanying person registration features 

admittance to the Welcome Reception, President’s Reception, 

and Exhibit Hall. The cost per person is $70 before September 

19 or $85 afterward. Please make the proper notation and 

include payment on registration form on page 87–88. 


Fulton Central Library, Detail 

Audio Taping 

Most of the educational program will be recorded and 

available for purchase as a multi-media DVD. The DVD will 

include the live audio recordings and the course handouts. 

Use the meeting registration form to order your copy today 

and receive the discounted price of $189, a savings of $90! 

The DVD will sell post-show $279. Note: The DVD does not 

offer CME credit. 

Children 

and Infant 

Policy 

All children over the age of 5 who wish to attend Academy 

functions must be registered for the Annual Assembly. 

Children 12 and over are invited into the Exhibit Hall Friday 

and Saturday and must be accompanied by a registered 

attendee. Under no circumstances are children allowed 

on the Exhibit Hall floor during the hours of set up and tear 

down. For the safety of all attendees, infants and children 

are prohibited from attending any educational session. 

Registration for children over age 5 is $20 per child. 

Please make the proper notation and include payment on 

the registration form (see pages 87). 

Internet Access 

GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER: 

Laptop and PDA users should have no trouble accessing the 

Internet at the Georgia World Congress Center thanks to a wireless 

network installed throughout the facility. Wireless Internet Zones are 

located in the common areas of the convention center, including all 

restaurants and eateries. The Internet is $15 for 24-hours (rates 

are subject to change). E-Mail Access Stations will be positioned 

throughout the convention center for those who are not bringing a 

computer to the meeting. 

ATLANTA MARRIOTT MARQUIS: 

Attendees and guests can purchase Internet for their guest 

rooms and public areas for $14.95 a day (rates subject to change). 

HILTON ATLANTA: 

Attendees and guests can purchase Internet for their guest rooms 

and public areas for $12.95 a day (rates subject to change). 

Letter of Invitation 

to Obtain Visa 

AAMP&R looks forward to welcoming our international colleagues 

to the 2012 Annual Assembly in Atlanta, Georgia. For those 

colleagues who will need to obtain a visa, please know that while

On-site Registration Schedule 

Georgia World Congress Center 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 

1 PM–7 PM 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 

7 AM–5 PM 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 

6:30 AM–7 PM 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 

7 AM–5:15 PM 

we are unable to intervene with either the US Embassy abroad 

or with the State Department on a participant’s behalf, we will 

offer a letter of invitation to assist. Please contact customer 

service at info@aapmr.org and be sure to include the following 

information, in addition to any specific information required for a 

United States visa in your home country: 

• Full name, including designation or degree 

• Institution or hospital 

• Complete mailing address 

• E-mail address 

• Phone number 

• Fax number 

• Date of paper presentation and paper title (if applicable) 

• Identify if you are attending the conference as a 

participant or as an exhibitor 

• Passport number 

• Date of birth 

• Gender 

New rules from the Department of Homeland Security for 

entering the United States have gone into effect regarding 

e-Passports and visas. For information on obtaining a 

Temporary US Visa in order to attend the Annual Assembly, 

please refer to http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html 

and make an appointment with the US Embassy or Consulate. 

We highly recommend AAPM&R Annual Assembly attendees 

review the typical visa processing timelines within their home 

country, as it could take several months to receive a visa due to 

increasing delays in securing visas to the United States. 

Lunch Vouchers 

AAPM&R offers a networking program to help reduce 

attendee lunch expenses. Participating exhibitors will 

distribute a limited amount of food vouchers that can be 

applied toward lunch or refreshment during scheduled 

luncheon breaks on Friday, November 16, and/or Saturday, 

November 17. 

AAPM&R will also provide vouchers to each attendee 

at registration that can be used to offset the price 

of lunch on either day. Food and beverage options 

may be purchased at cash and carry stations 

throughout the Exhibit Hall on Friday 

and Saturday. 

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Medical Equipment 

Requests 

Attendees and guests who require special medical equipment 

during the course of the Annual Assembly are encouraged to 

order such equipment in advance. Scootaround is the 

preferred vendor of AAPM&R for Academy events. 

Scooter and wheelchair rentals are available by contacting 

Scootaround Inc. at their toll-free hotline: (888) 441-7575. 

Registration Information 

To register for the Annual Assembly, please complete the 

registration form on pages 87–88 and include appropriate 

payment, or register online at www.aapmr.org. The Annual 

Assembly registration fee includes admission to all sessions 

(except limited attendance workshops), refreshment breaks, 

admission to the Exhibit Hall, vouchers toward a lunch on 

Friday or Saturday, Job Fair attendance, admittance to the 

Welcome and President’s Receptions, course handouts on 

CD-ROM, and CME credit processing. 

REGISTRATION DEADLINES 

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 

Deadline for discounted registration fees 

Friday, October 12, 2012 

All registrations received via mail and fax must be postmarked 

by this date. 

Time Zone 

Atlanta is Eastern Standard Time (EST). 

Weather 

November in Atlanta is very pleasant with warmer, dry, sunny 

days and cool nights. Temperatures can range between 60 

degrees F° during the day, and 40 degrees F° at night. 

Up-to-date information is available at www.weather.com; 

search using zip code 30313 for Atlanta. 

Cathedral of St. Philip, Detail 

General Information

Hotel & Travel 


Phoenix Rising, Woodruff Park, Detail 

Annual Assembly 

Meeting Site 

All educational sessions, registration, scientific 

posters, and the Exhibit Hall will be located at: 

Georgia World Congress Center - Building C 

285 Andrew Young International Blvd, NW 

Atlanta GA 30313 

Both of our headquarter hotels are located next to each other 

in downtown Atlanta. Both hotels are a short 15 minute ride 

to Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. 

Accommodations 

The Annual Assembly educational sessions will take place at 

the Georgia World Congress Center one mile from the hotels. 

AAPM&R will supply continuous accessible shuttle service 

to and from the Congress Center from these two hotels 

throughout the Assembly. Otherwise there is an accessible 

pedestrian route which takes about 20 minutes. 

Hotels 

Atlanta Marriott Marquis 

265 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE 

Atlanta, GA 

877-622-3056 

Discounted Rate: $229 per night 

Hilton Atlanta 

255 Courtland Street, NE 

Atlanta, GA 

877-667-7210 

Discounted Rate: $209 per night 

The Hilton will be the site for the Job Fair and several resident events. 

In planning for the meeting, AAPM&R reserved a number of 

discounted hotel rooms (including ADA-accessible rooms at 

the group rate) at both hotels. The Academy works 

diligently to negotiate the lowest group rates at hotels 

that offer adequate meeting space, appropriate amenities— 

and opportunities to network with your colleagues. 

Reservations are made on a first-come, first served basis. 

The cutoff date for the discounted hotel rooms at both hotels 

is October 17, 2012; discounted rooms are subject to room 

and rate availability. 

Note: It is important to have attendees stay at the hotels blocked by 

AAPM&R in order to meet our contractual obligations and keep 

registration as low as possible. The Academy has instituted a one-night, 

non-refundable deposit policy for hotel rooms to ensure that Assembly 

attendees are able to secure a room at the host hotels. At the time of 

making your reservation you will be asked to provide a credit card for a 

one-night, non-refundable guest room deposit. 

Travel Agent 

WorldWide Travel Management, Inc., is the official travel 

partner for AAPM&R. Worldwide Travel Management 

charges a $25 transaction fee per ticket. Additional charges 

will occur when calling outside of the hours below. 

Phone: (800) 332-9433 or (773) 334-0900 

Contact: Jennifer or Colleen 

Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 am–5 pm CST

Hotel & Travel 

Flying 

Airport 

Hartsfield-Jackson 

Atlanta International Airport 

Transportation From the 

Airport to Atlanta 

Marriott Marquis/Hilton 

Atlanta 

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International 

Airport is just 12 miles from AAPM&R 

Headquarter Hotels. Taxi fare from the airport 

to the hotel is approximately $32 one-way. 

Driving 

To Atlanta Meeting 

Site by Car 

Traveling 75/85 South: Exit at 249A (Courtland 

Street). This is a one way street and the hotel is 

one block ahead on your left. 

Traveling 75/85 North: 

Exit at 249B (Peachtree Street). At first light, turn 

right on Peachtree Street. Next light, turn left on 

Ralph McGill Blvd. Next light, right on Courtland 

Street. The hotel is one block on your left. 

Train From the Airport 

by the Subway (MARTA): 

Take the train north and exit at Peachtree 

Center Station. Take the Harris Street 

escalator or follow the directions for 

Peachtree Center Mall. Take the walkway 

from the mall to the parking garage. Take 

the elevator to the street. Both hotels 

are located right on this street. 

For more information: 

http://www.itsmarta.com/ 

Traveling from East/West 

I-20: 

Take 75/85 North and follow directions for 

75/85 North. 

Atlanta Marriott Marquis current rates 

(subject to change) are: 

• Valet parking (per day or overnight): $32 per day, 

plus tax 

• Self parking – OFF-SITE (per day or overnight): 

$20 per day, plus tax 

Hilton Atlanta current rates (subject to change) are: 

• Self parking (per day or overnight): $21 per day, 

plus tax 

• Valet parking (per day or overnight): $28 per day, 

plus tax 

Georgia World Congress Center (subject to change) are: 

• $20–$25 per day, plus tax 

We suggest Yellow Lot for easy access to Building C. 


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Registration 


Save up to $310 by registering before the September 19 early bird deadline! 

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Registration Q&A 

Three ways to register for the Annual Assembly 

• Online. Visit www.aapmr.org to register now. 

• Via fax. Registrations with credit card payments can 

be faxed until October 12, 2012, to (847) 737-6001. 

• Via mail. Mail your completed registration form with 

payment by October 12, 2012, to the P.O. Box listed 

on the registration form. 

What educational sessions do I have to register for? 

Only preconference courses and ticketed workshops require 

additional registration fees. Each attendee may preregister 

for three (3) ticketed workshops. For the benefit of attendees, 

workshops have limited attendance to maintain the integrity 

of this learning experience. 

registration form for your records. After AAPM&R processes 

your registration, you will receive a letter or e-mail depending 

on your registration method, confirming your registration. 

Questions regarding your registration may be sent to 

registration@aapmr.org. 

Note: 

• One non-industry-related guest or accompanying person may be 

included on each form. The guest’s registration and fee must 

accompany that of the attendee. Guests are NOT eligible to 

receive CME credit. Guest registration fee includes admission 

to the Welcome and President’s Receptions, as well as the 

Exhibit Hall and Job Fair. 

• Children attending the Annual Assembly must be registered. 

Children under age 5 are free. Registration for children age 5 

and up is $20 per child. Refer to page XX for the Children and 

Infant Policy. 


What are the preconference courses? 

• Coding and Billing Workshop, November 13-14 

• Hands-On Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: 

In-Depth Introduction to Uses and Techniques, 

November 13-14 

• Optimizing Outcomes for Patients With Spasticity: 

Improving Assessment and Maximizing Intervention 

Options, November 13-14 

See pages 14–19 for detailed information, and use the form 

on pages 87–88 to register. 

What does my registration fee cover? 

Full Registration includes entry to all educational sessions, 

CME credit processing, refreshment breaks, food vouchers 

for lunch on Friday or Saturday, the Job Fair on Wednesday, 

Welcome Reception on Thursday, President’s Reception on 

Saturday, entrance to the Best Research Presentations 

Poster Hall, entrance to the Exhibit Hall, and course handouts 

on CD-ROM. This excludes ticketed workshops and 

preconference courses. 

Cancellation and Change Policy 

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the Academy 

national office customer service department: 

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 

Attention: Customer Service 

9700 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 200 

Rosemont, IL 60018 

Cancellations will not be accepted over the phone or via 

e-mail. Cancellations must be received on or post-marked 

by October 3, 2012 to qualify for a refund. There is a $150 

processing fee for all cancellations. All refund requests 

will be processed 7-14 days after notification is received. 

Refund requests will not be accepted after October 3, 2012. 

If you have questions, or need to make changes to your 

registration, contact Customer Service at (847) 737-6000. 

How do I register for the Annual Assembly? 

Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served 

basis. Complete all sections of the registration form and 

include proper payment. Each registrant must complete 

a separate registration form. Photocopies are acceptable 

for additional registrants. Download additional forms at 

www.aapmr.org. Please keep a copy of the completed

Workshop Registration Information 

How do I register for ticketed workshops? 

Use the ticketed workshop descriptions on page 79–86 to 

find workshops of interest. On the registration form, rank your 

first six (6) workshop choices in order of preference (1-6). 

You will be preregistered for up to three (3) of your 

highest-ranked, available workshops. Workshops are 

assigned on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt 

of paid registration; register early for best selection. 

Select Your 

Workshops 

Use these descriptions to find workshops 

of interest. Follow the instructions on this page 

to register and hold your spot in workshops. 

New This Year: 

• Workshops W201 & W204 are a series and attendees 

must register for both to participate. 

• Workshops W215 & W217 are a series and attendees 

must register for both to participate. 

• The registration fee for a series is $130 for early 

Note: 

registration and $160 after the early bird deadline. 

• Only physicians may register for workshops. 

• Workshop registration fees are $65 prior to September 19, 

and then increase by $15 when purchased after that date 

or onsite. 

• Additional workshop tickets may be purchased onsite subject 

to space availability. 

• Workshop tickets may not be exchanged or canceled after 

October 3, 2012. See Cancellation and Change Policy. 

• Workshops begin on Thursday, November 15 at 7:30 am (EST). 

Please make your travel plans accordingly. 

Get 

T – ticket required to attend 

R – recommended for residents 


7:30 am–9 am 

W101 Platelet-Rich Plasma in Regenerative 

Injection Therapy: Advanced Ultrasound- 

Guided Techniques 


Boquin Chen, MD, PhD; Mohammad Dorri MD; 

Gerard Malanga, MD; 

This advanced course will teach the technique of 

ultrasound-guided injections in phototherapy so attendees can 

incorporate its applications into their practices. The workshop 

will also incorporate new updates on ultrasound findings 

in PRP-able pathologies. 

W103 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Taping 

Techniques of the Upper and Lower 

Limb-Introduction and Demonstration 

Level: Basic 


Andrew Sherman, MD 

This workshop will introduce participants to different 

techniques used for the evaluation and management 

of disorders of the upper and lower extremities. Techniques 

of evaluation will be discussed, as will methods of static 

supportive taping or functional kinesiological taping. 

Live demonstrations will reinforce the techniques 

described during the workshop. 

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Thursday, November 15 continued 

7:30 am–9 am 

W202-01 Incorporating Upper Limb Robots in 

Clinical Practice T 


Lauri Bishop, DPT; Jaclyn Glosser, MS, 

OTR/L; Hermano Krebs, PhD; Lisa Rivera, 

MS, OTR/L; Joel Stein, MD 

A variety of robotic devices are now available for clinical use, 

but are unfamiliar to many clinicians. This workshop provides 

an opportunity to work with a variety of upper-limb clinical 

robotic devices with expert instruction, and then 

participate in a discussion of the merits and limitations 

of robot-aided therapy. 

This workshop is repeated on Thursday at 11:15 am. 

W204 

Localization of Lesions in the Upper Limb 

(Part 2) T 



Paresis of muscles will be demonstrated with multiple 

QuickTime video clips and the presenter’s own weakness 

of the upper limb. Alternative causes of upper limb 

weaknesses will be discussed with explanations of why 

muscle weakness of a given muscle can masquerade as 

muscle weakness of other muscles. 

11:15 am–12:45 pm 

W104 The Five-Minute Hand 

and Wrist Evaluation T R 

Level: Basic 

Keith Bengtson, MD; Jeffrey Brault, DO 


W402 Chinese Therapeutic Exercises: A Cognitive 

and Kinesthetic Approach T 

Level: Basic 

Lidian Chen, MD; Yihuang Gu, MD; Jun Hu, MD; 

Jianan Li, MD; Bryan O’Young, MD; Qiang Tang, MD; 

Yunchuan Wu, MD; Juntao Yan, MD 

This workshop will focus on an overview of Chinese 

therapeutic exercises. The most common Chinese therapeutic 

exercises including Tai Qi, Yi-Jin-Jing, and Ba-Duan-Jing will 

be demonstrated by leading practitioners from China and 

audience will be encouraged to participate in the exercises. 

7:30 am–9:30 am & 11:15 am–12:45 pm (Packaged) 

W201 Peripheral Nerve Examination Including 

Scapular Winging (Part 1) T 



Winging of the scapula will be demonstrated with multiple 

QuickTime video clips. Alternative causes of shoulder 

abduction and rotational weaknesses will be discussed with 

explanations of why trapeziums and stratus muscle weakness 

can masquerade as deltoid and spinatus muscle weakness. 

This workshop will provide a basic understanding of the hand 

and wrist anatomy and how to perform a physical evaluation 

for common conditions affecting the hand and wrist. 

W105 

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Taping 

Techniques II- Practical Application T 



Andrew Sherman, MD; Katherine Travnicek, MD 

This workshop will allow participants to gain in-depth 

knowledge and hands-on skills with diagnostic taping 

of the upper and lower limbs as well as beginning skills 

with kinesiological approaches. 

W106 Ultrasonography of the Hip Girdle: 

Diagnostic Evaluation and Injection 

Guidance T 


Keith Hardy, MD; Garrett Hyman, MD, MPH; 

Yung Lee, DO; Brandon Messerli, DO; 

Evan Peck, MD 

This course will describe the normal anatomy, ultrasound 

appearance, and common pathologic conditions of 

structures in the hip girdle. It will allow for hands-on 

practice with ultrasound imaging of the hip girdle. 

Injection technique will be discussed.


W202-02 Incorporating Upper Limb Robots 

in Clinical Practice T 





3:30 pm–5:30 pm 

W111-01 Regenerative Injection Therapy 

for Arthritis T 


Joanne Borg-Stein, MD; 

Brad Fullerton, MD; Gerard Malanga, MD 

A variety of robotic devices are now available for clinical use, 

but are unfamiliar to many clinicians. This workshop provides 

an opportunity to work with a variety of upper-limb clinical 

robotic devices with expert instruction, and then 

participate in a discussion of the merits and limitations 

of robot-aided therapy. 

This workshop is also offered on Thursday at 7:30 am. 

1:45 pm–3:15 pm 

W108 Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of the Hip T 


Alexander Martinez, MD; Peter Moley, MD; 

Jeffrey Strakowski, MD; Christopher Visco, MD 

This workshop will be a hands-on approach to applying 

musculoskeletal ultrasound to the hip. The hip is perhaps the 

most difficult area to master due to the depth of scanned 

structures. This workshop will help participants to identify 

common musculoskeletal structures of the hip, reinforce the 

approach to musculoskeletal ultrasound, and to practice their 

hands-on skills. 

W504 

Low Back Pain: Clinical Evaluation 



Sarjoo Bhagia, MD; Amit Bhargava, MD; 

Omar El Abd, MD; Michael Frey, MD 

The objective of this course is to learn how to take history 

and examination of low back pain and incorporate it into 

clinical practice. Practical techniques for examination and 

incorporating into practice will be discussed and presented, 

illustrating the “essentials” of examining the lower back. 

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This interactive hands-on workshop will educate the 

experienced clinician on specific methods for treatment 

of osteoarthritis with regenerative injection therapies. 

The optimal system of analysis and treatment planning 

will include physical exam and ultrasound evaluation and 

guidance for injection. A comprehensive regional approach 

to treatment of intra-particular and per-particular pain 

generators will be emphasized. Pre-and post-treatment 

protocols will be reviewed. 

This workshop is repeated on Saturday at 4 pm. 

W407-01 Acupuncture for Physical Medicine 

and Rehabilitation T 

Level: Basic 



Jongbae Park, KMD, PhD; 

Paul Thananopavarn, MD 

Opening remarks include a brief review of history, the 

current use of acupuncture by PM&R patients, and the 

need for clinicians’ guidance. Participants will then be divided 

into five groups to have interactive case discussions, 

acupuncture demonstration, and questions and answers 

led by faculty members of the workshop. Every 20 minutes, 

groups will rotate. 

This workshop is repeated on Friday at 3:30 pm. 

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7:30 am–9 am 

W125-01 Platelet-Rich Plasma in Regenerative 

Injection Therapy: Techniques and 

Uses in Musculoskeletal Medicine T 



Benjamin Levy, MD; Gerard Malanga, MD; 

Anthony Meram, DO; Salvador Portugal, DO; 

Todd Stitik, MD 

The procedure in platelet-rich plasma (PRP) involves collecting 

a concentrate of platelets from a patient’s blood and injecting it 

into an area of damaged tissue to initiate the process of repair. 

This course will teach the technique of phototherapy so attendees 

can incorporate its use into their practices. The workshop 

will also incorporate new updates on PRP application and 

ultrasound findings in PRP-able pathologies. 

This workshop is repeated on Saturday at 11:30 am. 

W113 

Kinesiology Taping of the Spine T 

Level: Basic 



Kinesiology taping is used worldwide by both professional and 

amateur athletes. Kinesiology tape provides support but also 

allows free movement and does not restrict joint movement like 

conventional athletic tape. Kinesiology taping is now recognized 

as a clinical method to reduce patients’ pain levels and improve 

function. This hands-on workshop will present evaluation and 

assessment of the use of kinesiology taping for the spine. 

Participants will learn the indications for use of kinesiology 

taping and understand how to properly apply kinesiology tape to 

improve patient outcomes, reduce pain, and improve function. 

W114 

Running Analysis T R 

Level: Basic 

Irene Davis, PhD, PT; Lauren Elson, MD 

The purpose of this workshop is to review normal running 

mechanics, describe common path mechanics, and discuss 

the association of these path mechanics with injury. Videos of 

normal and abnormal mechanics will be used to reinforce the 

principles being presented. 

W411 

Ultrasound Guidance for Chemodenervation: 

Focus on Lower Limb/Trunk T 



John Lesher, MD, MPH; John Lin, MD; Stephen 

Nichols, MD; MaryKatharine Nutini, DO; 

Ib Odderson, MD PhD 

The course will provide a brief, didactic overview of ultrasound 

techniques for chemodenervation including BoNT and nerve 

blocks. This course will provide clinicians with strategies and 

skills required to incorporate ultrasound into clinical practice. 

Small interactive group sessions will provide hands-on 

scanning opportunities. The goal is to increase physician 

expertise in ultrasound techniques required for 

chemodenervation procedures including neurotoxin 

injections, nerve blocks, and joint injections. 

W507 Trigger Point Injections and Acupuncture: 



Benjamin Bieber, MD; Alex Moroz, MD; 

Wayne Stokes, MD; Zahava Traeger, MD 

This workshop includes lectures on the physiology of pain, 

diagnostic tools to find trigger points, various injections for the 

treatment of trigger points, acupuncture and the treatment 

of pain, and the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound in combination 

with injections for the treatment of trigger points. 

Four tables will model acupuncture, diagnostic tools used to 

locate trigger points, injections for the eradication of trigger 

points, and the combination of trigger point injections and 

musculoskeletal ultrasound to combat trigger points. 

11 am–12:30 pm 

W115 Physical Examination Maneuvers to Assess 

the Hip-Spine Connection T R 


Michael Ellenberg, MD; E. Devyani Hunt, MD; 

Blair Meyer, MD; Heidi Prather, DO; Monica Rho, MD; 


This workshop will teach clinicians advanced physical 

examination skills to evaluate patients presenting with pain 

located in the low back, hip, and/or pelvis. Pain in this 

general region can oftentimes be difficult to diagnose, 

and the interplay between hip and spine motion is often


overlooked by clinicians. This workshop will introduce the 

use of advanced physical exam maneuvers such as the 

evaluation of movement impairments, assessment of hip 

anterior/posterior gliding, and testing of lumbopelvic motion. 

Hands-on, small group sessions will have participants practice 

the various physical examination maneuvers that are 

introduced throughout the course. 

W116 

Kinesiology Taping of the Upper Extremity 

Part 2 T 

Level: Basic 



Kinesiology taping is used worldwide by both professional 

and amateur athletes. Kinesiology tape provides support but 

also allows free movement and does not restrict joint movement 

like conventional athletic tape. Kinesiology taping is now 

recognized as a clinical method to reduce patients’ pain levels 

and improve function. This hands-on workshop will present 

evaluation and assessment of the use of kinesiology taping 

for the spine. Participants will learn the indications for use of 

kinesiology taping and understand how to properly apply 

kinesiology tape to improve patient outcomes, reduce pain, 

and improve function. 

W209 

Techniques for Managing Physical Agitation 

in the Patient With Brain Injury T R 

Level: Basic 

Suzanne Anders, MD; Noman Azeem, MD; Mindy 

Bixby, DO; Kritis Dasgupta, MD; Christopher Karam, 

DO; Megan Kelly, MS; Lisa Maddox, MD; Denny 

Wolfe, PhD; Michael Yochelson, MD 

Working with physically agitated patients is a major 

challenge in brain injury rehabilitation. This workshop will 

teach safe methods to deal with physical agitation in a 

hands-on format. Topics covered include safely approaching 

the patient, protecting the head from strikes, releases from 

chokes and other holds, walking safely with the patient, and 

takedowns to the wheelchair. 

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W210 

Ultrasound Guidance for Chemodenervation 

Therapy: Focus on Upper Limb, Head, 

and Neck T 



John Lesher, MD, MPH; John Lin, MD; 

Stephen Nichols, MD; MaryKatharine Nutini, DO; 

Ib Odderson, MD PhD 

This course will provide a brief, didactic overview of 

ultrasound techniques, procedural techniques for BoNT 

injections, and nerve blocks. The course will focus on 

strategies required to incorporate ultrasound into clinical 

practice. Small group sessions will provide hands-on scanning 

opportunities to increase physician expertise in ultrasound 

techniques for procedural guidance including neurotoxin 

injections, nerve blocks, and joint injections. 

W211 

Chemical Neurolysis With Phenol 

for Spasticity T R 

Level: Basic 

Stephen Kishner, MD 

This workshop will show the usage of phenol to treat spasticity. 

A comprehensive overview of phenol will be given. Specific 

indications and potential complications will be detailed. 

Many patterns of spasticity will be discussed and procedure 

techniques will be reviewed. 

1:30 pm–3 pm 

W415 Ultrasound and Nerve Stimulator 

Guided Botulinum Toxin Injections 

to Salivary Glands T 

Level: Basic 

Katarzyna Ibanez, MD; Heakyung Kim, MD; 


This workshop provides basic knowledge of ultrasound for salivary 

gland injections with botulinum toxin. It will review the anatomy 

and physiology of salivary glands and current studies on efficacy 

of botulinum toxin on drooling management. Attendees will have 

a hands-on practice to identify salivary glands with ultrasound. 

Video-demonstration on actual botulinum toxin injections 

to salivary glands will also illustrate the whole procedure. 

Promenade, Midtown; Left: 

Flat-Iron Building, Downtown 




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1:30 pm–3 pm 

W416 Radial Neuropathy: Axonopathies 

and Myelinopathies T R 


Channarayapatha Sridhara, MD 

Faren Williams, MD, MS; 

W407-02 Acupuncture for Physical Medicine 

and Rehabilitation T 

Level: Basic 



Jongbae Park, KMD, PhD; 

Paul Thananopavarn, MD 


The workshop will analyze the radial nerve electrodiagnostically. 

Given the proximity of the radial nerve to the humerus, 

it may be injured in traumatic injuries. The workshop will 

concentrate on the technical aspects of doing a radial nerve 

study and interpretation of data. By combining the clinical 

assessment with the electrodiagnostics, the physiatrist can 

make prognostic statements and recommendations for 

treatment to the referring physician. The latter can be 

invaluable in managing the patient. 

3:30 pm–5 pm 

W418 Lower Limb Sensory Nerves: 

How to Minimize Technical Difficulties T R 


Channarayapatna Sridhara, MD; 

Faren Williams, MD, MS 

This electrodiagnosis workshop will focus on the value of 

studying different lower extremity nerves when diagnosing 

lumbar radiculopathies versus lumbar-sacral plexopathies 

versus peripheral neuropathies. The technical challenges will 

be discussed with focus on how to minimize interference, and 

obtain meaningful, reproducible waveforms. Participants will 

have an opportunity to practice set up of these nerve studies 

on volunteer subjects. A discussion of the relevance to the 

diagnosis and prognosis will complete the workshop. 

After a brief review of history, the current use of acupuncture 

by PM&R patients, and the need for clinicians’ guidance, 

participants will be divided into five groups for interactive 

case discussions, acupuncture demonstration, and questions 

and answers led by faculty. 

This workshop is also on Thursday at 3:30 pm. 


7:30 am–9 am 

W120 Evaluation and Management of the Child 

and Adolescent Athlete: A Practical Approach T 


William Micheo, MD; Gerardo Miranda, MD; 

Edwardo Ramos, MD 

This workshop will discuss evaluation and management 

strategies specific to the child and adolescent athlete who 

presents with sports injuries. An interactive case based approach 

will be used to discuss principles of shoulder, back, knee and 

ankle injury management in this population including clinical 

assessment, rehabilitation strategies and appropriate referral for 

surgical intervention. Specific issues that will be addressed 

include the role of growth and development, muscle weakness 

and imbalance in the development of injury, neuromuscular 

deficits in this population and prevention strategies. 

W121 

Physical Examination of the Hip: 

Distinguishing Intra-Articular and 

Extra-Articular Pain 

Level: Basic 

J.W. Thomas Byrd, MD; Ken Mautner, MD 

The hip is a challenging area to examine and determine the 

source of pain with so many etiologies of pain, even beyond 

musculoskeletal issues. Dr. Tom Byrd will share his wisdom 

and physical examination skills and demonstrate how he 

approaches a patient with hip pain in his office. Participants 

will practice these examination skills on each other.


W421 

Ulnar Nerve Electrodiagnostic Techniques 

to Localize Entrapment Site T R 


Faren Williams, MD, MS; 

Channarayapatha Sridhara, MD 

W217 

Waveform Identification in Clinical 

Electromyography—Less Common 

Waveforms and Recruitment (Part 2) T R 



The ulnar nerve can be challenging to study electrodiagnostically 

due to multiple potential entrapment sites, and its involvement 

in peripheral neuropathies. The workshop will discuss the 

electrodiagnostic practice parameters for lunar nerve 

studies, and allow the participants time to actively learn how 

to perform these more detailed nerve conduction studies, and 

needle EMG. Interpretation of electro diagnostic data along 

with prognostic statements based on that information will be 

discussed, along with specific recommendations for the 

referring physician. 

W511 

Manual Medicine Treatment of Upper Cervical 

Dysfunction and Associated Headache T 

Level: Basic 


David Kennedy, MD; Max Shokat, DO 

Participants will perform a structural examination of the upper 

cervical segments to look for dysfunction of the segments 

and to perform muscle energy treatments for the upper 

cervical region. In addition, myofascial release and counter 

strain techniques for the region will be performed. 

7:30 am–9 am & 11:30 am–1 pm (Packaged) 

W215 Waveform Identification in Clinical 

Electromyography—Common 

Waveforms (Part 1) T R 



See W217 at the right. 

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Multiple wave form QuickTime video clips will be shown and 

the participants will select a single answer from a multiple 

choice of answers. This will be followed by a discussion of 

why one answer is the correct answer based on amplitude, 

duration, and rate and rhythm (firing pattern) of the potentials 

or discharges. 

11:30 am–1 pm 

W122 Entrapment Neuropathies of Foot and Ankle: 

Diagnosis and Non-Operative Interventions T 


Ji Hye Hwang, MD, PhD; Dennis Kim, MD; 

Se Won Lee, MD; Mooyeon Oh-Park, MD MS; 

Taeim Yi, MD 

Local peripheral nerve lesions (i.e. entrapment neuropathy, 

adhesive neuritis) are under-recognized etiologies for 

recalcitrant foot pain. Knowledge of clinical presentation, 

precise anatomy, faulty biomechanics, and orthotic 

design tailored to specific nerve lesions are essential for 

successful treatment of these conditions. Presenters will 

discuss the diagnostic clues for individual nerve lesions, 

simple and inexpensive interventions in office setting, and 

pearls in orthotic design to address biomechanical deficit 

and nerve lesions. They will also highlight the role of 

ultrasonography for diagnosis and treatment for common 

entrapment neuropathies of the foot and ankle. 

W124 

Ultrasound Imaging of Thoracic Outlet 

Syndrome (TOS) T R 


Katharine Alter, MD; Frank Colarusso, DO; 

Anthony Lee, MD; Scott Primack, DO; 

Benjamin Sucher, DO 

Infraclavicular thoracic outlet imaging protocols will be 

described and demonstrated. 

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Margaret Mitchell House 





Capitol Building, Detail 

Saturday, November 17 continued 

11:30 am–1 pm 

W125-02 Platelet-Rich Plasma in Regenerative 

Injection Therapy: Techniques and Uses 

in Musculoskeletal Medicine T 


Mohammad Dorri, MD; Gerard Malanga, MD; 

Anthony Meram, DO 

The procedure in platelet-rich plasma (PRP) involves 

collecting a concentrate of platelets from a patient’s blood 

and injecting it into an area of damaged tissue to initiate the 

process of repair. This course will teach the technique of 

phototherapy so attendees can incorporate its use into their 

practices. The workshop will also incorporate new updates on 

PRP application and ultrasound findings in PRP-able 

pathologies. 

This workshop is also on Friday at 7:30 am. 

W513-01 Manual Medicine Treatment of Sacroiliac, 

Pelvis, and Piriformis Dysfunction T 

Level: Basic 



Attendees at this hands-on workshop will learn structural 

examination skills to diagnose basic SI dysfunction, in 

nominate up slip dysfunction, and piriformis dysfunction, 

along with muscle energy treatments for each problem. 

Counter strain treatment for piriformis will also be performed. 

This workshop is repeated on Saturday at 2:15 pm. 

2:15 pm–3:45 pm 

W426 Anatomic Localization for Needle 

Electromyography T R 


Steve Geiringer, MD 

This session will review surface anatomy and 

muscle anatomy to facilitate easier needle 

exam during EMG. 

W513-02 Manual Medicine Treatment of Sacroiliac, 

Pelvis, and Piriformis Dysfunction 

Level: Basic 



Attendees at this hands-on workshop will learn structural 

examination skills to diagnose basic SI dysfunction, in 

nominate up slip dysfunction, and piriformis dysfunction, along 

with muscle energy treatments for each problem. Counter 

strain treatment for piriformis will also be performed. 

This workshop is also on Saturday at 11:30 am. 

4 pm–5:30 pm 

W427 Gait in Lower Motor Neuron Disease T R 



Multiple QuickTime video clips will be presented that 

demonstrate gait problems resulting from ankle, knee, and 

hip muscle weakness. Participants will be asked to identify 

the kinesiology and likely diagnosis. Discussion will be aimed 

at identifying why each patient has a specific problem rather 

than alternative suggestions. 

4 pm–6 pm 

W111-02 Regenerative Injection Therapy 

for Arthritis T 




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This interactive hands on workshop will educate the 

experienced clinician on specific methods for treatment 

of osteoarthritis with regenerative injection therapies. 

The optimal system of analysis and treatment planning 

will include physical exam and ultrasound evaluation and 

guidance for injection. A comprehensive regional approach 

to treatment of intra-particular and per-particular pain 

generators will be emphasized. Pre and post treatment 

protocols will be reviewed. 

This workshop is also on Thursday at 3:30 pm. 


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