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This inaugural course is designed to help rehabilitation clinicians/physicians, administrators, and researchers develop leadership skills necessary to build leadership capacity in rehabilitation medicine and research. Featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Gerben DeJong, and workshop leaders, Francie Schulwolf, from Sally Williamson & Associates, and Sarah L. Batts, and Alex Seblatnigg from Shepherd Center, the course will focus on helping individuals develop the confidence and assertiveness necessary to achieve greater personal success. Participants will be led to examine their own strength as a leader and define their leadership style. Ultimately, the course aims to significantly contribute to the goals of ACRM and advance leadership capacity in the field. dicine and research. Register Now. Reserve Your Room at the Hilton Atlanta.
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Why wait until the fall to start earning your Continuing Education credits? Join us in Atlanta, 23-26 April for the ACRM Training Institute at the Spring Meeting. Choose half-day, 1-day, or 2-day training opportunities and earn up to 14 CME/CEUs in your choice of 11 disciplines.
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There is still time to submit your proposal to present at the ACRM 2020 Conference, but you’ll need to hurry! The Call for Symposia Proposals has been extended ONLY through 25 February. Proposals will be accepted for 18-minute oral presentations, and scientific posters through 12 March. This is an outstanding opportunity to present your evidence-based knowledge to an international, interdisciplinary audience. Additionally, all abstracts of accepted papers and posters are eligible for publication in the ACRM scientific journal, Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — the most-cited journal in rehabilitation. Follow the link to review proposal guidelines and submit today.
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L300 Go is a functional electrical stimulation (FES) system that satisfies the productivity demands of today’s value-based healthcare system. Key aspects of the L300 experience have been dramatically improved with 3D motion detection, multi-channel stimulation, Bluetooth® programming and a home user mobile app.
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Save the dates and plan to attend the LARGEST interdisciplinary conference in the world for rehabilitation research. The ACRM 97th Annual Conference is coming to Atlanta, 21-24 October 2020, preceded by a Pre-Conference program of half-day, one-day, and two-day training sessions, 19-21 October. This year's program is still under development, but here is a sneak peek at just some of the powerhouse speakers coming this fall. Watch for registration opening next month with the best Early Bird rates of the year.
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The next Early Career Networking Group webinar, Dissemination in Action: Communicating Research in a Digital World, is coming 6 March from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST. Save the date and plan to join special guest speakers Karen Gutzman, MSLS and Patty Smith, MLIS, who will discuss how tracking research dissemination and impact has become increasingly important in our digital age. The speakers will provide a solid background on dissemination and demonstrate the practical applications of a variety of tools.
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You're invited! Many of the ACRM interdisciplinary special interest and networking groups and task forces are convening at the Spring Meeting in Atlanta, 23-26 April, and invite your participation. These groups are the heart and soul of ACRM — advancing the mission to improve lives as part of a dynamic and collaborative rehabilitation research community. Watch this column weekly as more meetings are scheduled and plan to attend!
THU/23 APR 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Brain Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group Cognitive Rehabilitation Task Force Meeting
THU/23 APR 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Brain Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group Prognosis Task Force Meeting
THU/23 APR 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM
BY INVITATION: Cognitive Rehabilitation 2nd Edition Manual Faculty Meeting
FRI/24 APR 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Early Career Development Course Task Force Meeting
FRI/24 APR 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
BY INVITATION: Membership Committee Meeting
FRI/24 APR 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Neurodegenerative Diseases Networking Group Business Meeting
FRI/24 APR 3:00 PM — 4:00 PM
Technology Networking Group Meeting
FRI/24 APR 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM
Stroke Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group Business Meeting
FRI/24 APR 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM
Limb Restoration Rehabilitation Networking Group Meeting
FRI/24 APR 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM
BY INVITATION: Program Committee Meeting
SAT/25 APR 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM
BY INVITATION: Partnership Committee Meeting
SAT/25 APR 3:00 PM — 5:00 PM
International Networking Group Meeting
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| | ACRM JOURNALS — ARCHIVES OF PM&R AND ARRCT |
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
One of the top articles from 2019, Factors Associated With Participation in Life Situations for Adults With Stroke: A Systematic Review by Ezekiel et al. identifies biopsychosocial factors associated with participation outcomes for adults with stroke and investigates factors associated with participation at different time points poststroke.
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ARRCT
The latest original research in ACRM's open access journal identifies patient characteristics on admission and daily events during hospitalization that could influence older medical inpatients walking activity during hospitalization.
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Getting your work published in a journal like the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (the Archives) or the Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation (ARRCT) is just the start. More than ever, it's important for your work to be published and also disseminated and cited. Social media is a powerful tool you can use to get more eyes on your work. Check out our social media platform for the ACRM journals to better help promote your work published in the Archives of ARRCT.
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| | ABOUT ACRM 2020 EXHIBITORS |
Watch this column weekly for a preview of the companies and organizations coming to the ACRM 2020 Annual Conference EXPO in Atlanta. Introducing the latest rehabilitation technologies, products, and services, the EXPO is a valuable extension to your learning experience. Contact Jenny Richard at jrichard@ACRM.org to learn about opportunities to exhibit with ACRM.
Tekscan, Inc.
BOOTH 419
Tekscan manufactures a range of pressure assessment and clinical/research evaluation tools. Our unique systems use thin, flexible, high-resolution sensors to observe gait abnormalities, determine orthotic/wheelchair cushion efficacy, identify potential ulceration areas, and more.
The Amputee Coalition
BOOTH 304
The Amputee Coalition is the leading national, donor-supported, non-profit organization serving the limb loss community. Our mission is to reach out to and empower those affected by limb loss to reach their full potential through education, support, and advocacy, and to promote limb loss prevention.
Biodex Medical Systems, Inc.
BOOTH 105
Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. believes in using science and technology to drive treatment innovation. Biodex rehabilitation devices advance progress in the weak or balance deficient, addressing neuromuscular evaluation, therapeutic exercise, gait training and range of motion. See our booth for ways to achieve better patient outcomes with technology.
Brain Education Strategies & Technology (BEST)
BOOTH 114
BEST provides tools to help manage and navigate day-to-day hurdles. We create practical apps, strategies, and training to help brain injury survivors and other groups dealing with executive function and self-regulation challenges. BEST strives to help users feel less frustrated, and more in control of their day — and ultimately their life.
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ISC — International Stroke Conference — Stop by the ACRM booth #450
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21 FEB
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HSRNG Dissemination & Implementation Research Task Force Meeting — Open to all ACRM members!
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26-29 FEB
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Annual NABIS Conference on Brain Injury — Stop by the ACRM Booth #19
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27 FEB
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Limb Restoration Rehabilitation Networking Group Leadership Meeting
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27 FEB
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SCI-ISIG Women's Health Task Force Meeting
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4-9 MAR
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14th ISPRM World Congress — Stop by the ACRM Booth #213
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26-29 MAR
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2020 AOTA Annual Conference — Stop by the ACRM Booth #1320
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ACRM Training Institute at Spring Meeting
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19-24 OCT
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ACRM 97th Annual Conference
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2020-2021
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Future ACRM Annual Conferences
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Watch this column weekly for announcements and key deadlines important to members who plan to present educational content at the ACRM 2020 Conference in Atlanta. For more information please visit the 2020 Call for Proposals webpage.
DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SUBMISSION
The ACRM Online Conference Program allows attendees to search for sessions of interest by topic based on the primary, secondary, and tertiary focus areas identified for each presentation during the submission process. Focus denotations are also essential to establish clear tracks by topic. Please take a moment to double-check your submissions to ensure the focus areas selected accurately reflect the content of your presentation.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINES
- FINAL DEADLINE 25 FEB: Symposia proposals due
11 FEB 12 MAR: Scientific Paper & Poster proposals
- 31 MAR: LaunchPad Competition Applications due
ACCEPTANCE/DECLINE NOTIFICATION DEADLINES
- 2 MAR Due to Instructional Course submitters
- 3 APR: Due to Symposia submitters
- 22 MAY: Due to Paper and Poster submitters
Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics
Cerebral palsy (CP) impacts motor functions such as balance, limits of stability and walking, and may also affect other functions such as attention and rhythm production. Motor and non-motor deficits lead to difficulties in daily life activities. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of a dance intervention on balance in adolescents with CP. The secondary objectives were to evaluate the effects of this intervention on walking speed, attention, and rhythm production.
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The Cantor Scholar Award is presented by the Brain Injury Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group (BI-ISIG) to a BI-ISIG member in recognition of outstanding research that is judged to be a significant contribution to the field of brain injury rehabilitation. The award is named in honor of Dr. Joshua B. Cantor, who was well known for his research on the effects of cognitive fatigue, sleep deprivation, and exercise on various aspects of life after TBI. Follow the link below to review the eligibility and nomination requirements and consider nominating a deserving colleague for this prestigious award. Self-nominations are also welcome. Nominations are due 2 March 2020.
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NIDILRR
The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) has opened a new funding opportunity for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) on Chronic Disease Management for People with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The grantee will conduct research at the intervention-development stage, to directly inform and shape the development of chronic disease management approaches for meeting the complex and varied health care needs of people with TBI. This grant opportunity closes on 10 April.
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A competitive grant opportunity seeks to fund high-quality projects to be led by BI-ISIG Task Force members and conducted as part of one or more of the BI-ISIG Task Forces. A minimum of $5,000 is available which may be allocated across one or multiple projects depending on the merit, scope, and requested budget. Eligible projects are expected to have a meaningful impact in the field of brain injury rehabilitation. Submit a completed Task Force Funding Form by 20 April 2020 to apply.
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The Journal of Neuropsychiatry
Persistent cognitive, somatic, and neuropsychiatric symptoms following mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) are influenced by posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), particularly in military patients. The authors evaluated the degree to which military service members with a history of mild TBI attributed posttraumatic symptoms to TBI versus PTSD.
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The SCI-ISIG Women's Health Task Force invites your participation in their upcoming meeting on Thursday, 27 February from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST. Participants will be joined by special guest, Roberta Carlin, MS, JD, who will discuss breast health access and women with disabilities. Dr. Carlin is the Executive Director of the American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD).
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In this Special Symposium, Dr. Lyn Jakeman will discuss the status of SCI-focused research at the National Institutes of Health, summarize input provided by key stakeholders on the research gaps identified at the SCI 2020 meeting, and present priorities for SCI research in the coming decade. This must-attend symposium will be of value to SCI researchers at all points on the career continuum, and will help align the efforts of the SCI research community with areas of need to advance the state of the science of SCI care, and maximize health and quality of life of people living with SCI. Plan to go? Book your hotel reservation here.
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More than two dozen participants joined this week's SCI-ISIG webinar, Implementation of Pressure Injury Prevention Best Practices, with guest speakers Carol Scovil and Dalton Wolfe. If you missed it, visit the ACRM Video Library to listen at your convenience. This free webinar is brought to you by the Secondary Complications and Aging Task Force. Participants engaged in an interactive presentation on practical strategies for using active implementation frameworks to implement best practices in rehabilitation setting.
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Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Determine trunk and shoulder muscle strength cutoff-points for functional independence and wheelchair skills, and verify the predictive capacity of relative and absolute peak torque in men with spinal cord injury (SCI).
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The Stroke ISIG is seeking nominations for the awarded Stroke Program lectureship, the American Stroke Association / ACRM Young Investigator Award in Post-Acute Stroke Rehabilitation. Nominations are due 15 March. This award recognizes an individual professional and ACRM member who demonstrates drive and commitment to furthering rehabilitation research in the area of post-stroke care, measurement, and/or stroke patient outcomes. The recipient will receive a plaque and $500 award, and will present on her/his work during the ACRM 2020 Annual Conference in Atlanta.
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Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States. Given stroke can affect all aspects of bodily function and abilities, multiple measurements and assessments are administered across disciplines. These measurements are critical in evaluating function and providing effective care for the stroke survivor. This 8-hour training course led by Maria Cecilia Alpasan and Veronica Rowe on 24 April will teach clinical knowledge of various standardized assessments required of all medical professionals to create effective goals for stroke patients and achieve functional outcomes.
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If you missed the webinar last week featuring Alexandra L. Terrill, PhD, and Paige Salinas, LCSW, CBIS, on issues pertinent to intimacy and sexuality after a stroke, listen to it now from the ACRM Video & Webinar Library. This webinar was brought to you by the Stroke ISIG Transitions & Continuity Task Force. READ MORE
Physical Therapy
Quantitative evaluation of upper extremity (UE) motor function is important in people with hemiparetic stroke. A depth sensor–based assessment of reachable work space (RWS) was applied to visualize and quantify paretic UE motor function. The objectives of this study were to examine the characteristics of RWS and to assess its validity, reliability, measurement error, and responsiveness in people with hemiparetic stroke.
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This half-day introductory course and demonstration will be held on Friday afternoon, 24 April at the ACRM Training Institute at the Hilton Atlanta. Developed for Clinical Directors, Directors of Therapy Services, Physical Therapists and Owners to provide an overview of the advances in virtual reality for healthcare, the course will introduce use cases and research into the benefits of immersive virtual environments for neurological rehabilitation. Leveraging real time data, programming functional goals and controlling the cognitive load experienced by patients for better outcomes will be discussed.
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Future Medicine
Parkinson's disease (PD) results in a complex deterioration of motor behavior. Effective pharmacological or surgical treatments addressing the whole spectrum of both motor and cognitive symptoms are lacking. The cumulative functional impairment may have devastating socio-economic consequences on both patients and caregivers. Comprehensive models of care based on multidisciplinary approaches may succeed in better addressing the overall complexity of PD.
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Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback (HRVB) together with Mindfulness and Positive Emotion is an integrative health care technique that forms the intervention called "Autonomic Self-Regulation" (ASR). This half-day Training Course on 24 April in Atlanta will consider the biologically harmful symptoms of chronic stress and how ASR reduces these symptoms. ASR empowers patients to self-regulate and restore attentional control. Live hands-on demonstration and didactics will provide a clear and thorough understanding of how ASR works. ASR is easy to learn and a well-tolerated and measurable method to safely and comfortably rehabilitate the Autonomic Nervous System.
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Journal of Physiotherapy Pain Association
Previous literature supports that using a graded exposure (GEXP) approach for managing patients with chronic nonspecific lower back pain (CNSLBP) may have more favorable clinical outcomes than graded activity (GA) and general exercise. However, this evidence is limited and of low quality.
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The Cancer Rehabilitation Networking Group is pleased to announce the formation of its new Pediatric Task Force. Its purpose is to advance evidence-based practice in rehabilitation to improve function and quality of life in pediatric cancer survivors from diagnosis to end of life. Lynn Tanner, PT and Maria Chang Swartz, PhD, MPH, RD, LD will Co-Chair the group and invite your participation. READ MORE
Physical Therapy
Decreased pectoralis minor muscle length is common after primary breast cancer treatment and can result in an abnormal position of the scapula. This position can contribute to shoulder pain and pathomechanics and can lead to problems such as impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tears, and frozen shoulder. Currently, there are limited reliable methods for measuring pectoralis minor length. The objective of this study was to examine the reliability and validity of measuring pectoralis minor length in women diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Save the date and plan to attend the official Brain Injury Association of America course designed to prepare participants to sit for the Certification Exam and join more than 7,000 Certified Brain Injury Specialists worldwide. The course will be offered on 24 and 25 April during the ACRM Training Institute at the Spring Meeting in Atlanta and qualifies for CME/CEU credit. The (optional) certification exam will be offered at the end of the course to those who pre-apply by 10 April to sit for the exam.
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In 2020, U.S. News & World Report updated its methodology for evaluating inpatient rehabilitation facilities. For the first time, U.S. News used data from CMS Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Compare, the American Hospital Association annual hospital survey, and other data sources to complement the expert opinions of physiatrists, which U.S. News measures annually. Ben Harder, head of the U.S. News data analysis team, will return to the ACRM Annual Conference this year to review the recent changes to his publication's public reporting program and discuss future directions now under consideration.
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The wheelchair is one of the most enabling technologies a clinician can provide. However, without proper selection and setup, the positive impact on quality of life can be compromised. Don't miss this essential skills training course for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physicians, and OT and PT students on 24 April in Atlanta. This hands-on workshop teaches the evidence behind key wheelchair setup modifications and provides practice making these adjustments on ultra-lightweight manual wheelchairs. Skills practice of wheelies and curbs to understand the impact of adjustments and improve clinicians' teach skills will be complemented by discussion of case examples.
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What used to be reserved for science fiction is now a reality in the exciting world of limb loss rehabilitation and restoration. On 25 April at the ACRM Training Institute, a multidisciplinary team of physiatrists, surgeons, pain specialists, rehabilitation therapists, and prosthetists will guide attendees in this full-day exploration of the innovations and trends currently changing the way healthcare practitioners practice. Participants will learn how to properly document, rehabilitate, and interpret the impact of these paradigm shifts. The course is open to all individuals with an interest in the care of persons with limb loss.
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The Arts & Neuroscience Networking Group (ANNG) is seeking nominations of qualified members to fill two open positions on the Executive Committee for Chair-Elect and Program Committee Liaison. Follow the link below to review the responsibilities of each position. Both officers will serve a two-year term. Self-nominations are encouraged. Those interested in either position should send their CV to ANNG Chair, Brian Harris at brian@medrhythms.com. The deadline to respond is 21 February.
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| | GERIATRIC NETWORKING GROUP |
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The Annual Conference Call for Proposals is open and we encourage you to submit your work, and to share the call for submissions with your staff and colleagues. The final deadline for symposia proposals has been extended through 25 February. Scientific posters and oral presentation proposals will be accepted through 12 March. If you are planning to submit a symposium proposal, and/or would like help to identify co-presenters, please contact Emily Nalder, Chair or Patricia Heyn, Chair-Elect of the Geriatric Rehabilitation Networking Group. Please follow the link for submission guidelines and submit.
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The ACRM Technology Networking Group (TNG) is delighted to announce the appointment of Sutanuka Bhattacharjya, PhD, MS, OTR/L to the TNG Executive Committee as secretary. Dr. Bhattacharjya is an assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Georgia State University. Please join us in welcoming her in this new leadership role. READ MORE
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The ACRM 2020 Call for Proposals continues and we need your measurement-focused submissions. Proposals for symposia will be accepted through 25 February and for oral presentations and scientific posters through 12 March. If your presentation will include measurement content, be sure your proposal is tagged with a focus on "Measurement." The Measurement Networking Group wants to highlight your work. If you already submitted a proposal, please double-check that you selected "Measurement" as the focus of your content. Follow the "Read More" link to return to the submission portal.
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The MNG Rehabilitation Measures Database (RMD) Task Force invites you to participate in a user survey to help guide on-going development to improve the RMD. The survey will be available through 7 February. Please follow the link to participate.
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The ACRM Health Services Research Networking Group (HSRNG) is excited to announce the formation of their first task force, the Dissemination & Implementation Research Task Force. The group is chaired by Dr. Addie Middleton and Dr. Adam Kinney with the mission of bolstering the rehabilitation field's capacity to promote the widespread adoption of evidence-based rehabilitation treatments by facilitating research collaboration. Please join their inaugural meeting on 21 February at 1:00 pm ET to learn more and get involved.
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