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DISABLED PEOPLE

WHO ARE THEY? CRIPPLED HANDICAPPED OR UNDISCOVERED GENIUSES?

Elena Polukhin, MD, PhD

Board Certified Physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

PART 2 Story of Stephen Larson

- part 1 appeared in the FEBRUARY issue of the N&V

In 1959, I was born to loving parents who fortunately had some experience in raising my three older siblings. Even so, having a son born without arms was a shock which required some level of support to come to terms with.

My mother and father required hope that their son would be able to flourish and lead a normal life. They sought out this support from a woman with a disability that they had recently learned of through the media. Dr. Anne Carlsen, superintendent of the Crippled Children's School at Jamestown North Dakota, had recently received the President's Trophy as Handicapped American of the Year. Dr. Carlsen had been born with partially developed arms and legs. She brought solace to my mother and suggested we contact a professor in Great Britain by the name of Dr. Mallenson who had written several books on the adjustment of children with congenital disabilities. Dr. Mallenson visited us when I was approximately 5 years of age and also referred us to Dr. Harold Wilke, a minister from White Plains, New York. Dr. Wilke was born without arms and used his feet to perform tasks. My parents derived significant comfort from these individuals and hope that their son had the potential to live independently and become economically self-sufficient.

Several members of our church asked my parents how they had sinned so grievously as to have a child born with such a defect. Our family doctor consoled my parents but informed them I would likely require institutionalization. My parents would have none of it. My saving grace was the fact that they were educated and not easily influenced by these individuals. They also did not view feet as unclean and allowed me to naturally develop their use. As a result, neural pathways between my brain and those sections of the spinal cord which control my feet have been well-established these past 47 years allowing me to perform most activities of daily living independently such as driving, writing, typing, cooking, fishing, bowling and the most important activity: giving and accepting love. I should also note that during my formative years, I was often held by my mother and father: critical to the physical and psychological development of children. My mother also read to me daily. Both encouraged me to participate in activities with my childhood friends in the neighborhood.

My psychological adjustment to disability was uneventful until the infamous “pickle” incident. The small town in which we lived was having a picnic. Prior to this event, I was mostly unaware of my differences or society’s response to it. I was seated at a table and chose to pick up a pickle with my right foot when the crushing stigma of my impairment overwhelmed me. I noted the reaction of those who observed me and perceived disgust, disapproval and rejection. I obviously overreacted but to a young child in his formative years, these perceptions were devastating because I internalized others' responses to me. Frankly, these same individuals knew me and my family and were probably only curious.

After this traumatic experience, I began to use the word “cannot” in response to all of my parents’ encouragements. My father worked with me closely during the formative years in manipulating objects with my toes and mastering daily activities such as picking up forks, cups etc. This continued for quite some time but finally, my abstinence so frustrated them that they forbid me to use this word again. This was a turning point as I had to confront obstacles and make the most of my abilities.

My brother Robin is four years my senior. His role in my development during childhood cannot be underestimated. He made every effort to involve me in activities with children in the neighborhood and emphasized what assets I brought to the group. He often defended me and directed me into positive activities. Other children looked up to him and my inclusion sent a direct message to them. Even when he was not present, his presence was implicit, positively affecting how others interacted with me.

Entering secondary school was a pivotal point in my life. The fact that we lived in a small town and my parents were well-known and respected made a huge difference. My father was a dentist and his inventiveness in developing accommodations for me helped school staff understand what I required. My parents also required secondary school staff to mainstream me in

nearly all activities except physical education. When necessary, staff was comfortable in communicating with my parents and did their best in meeting my educational needs. Activities were often modified to allow my participation. There were some important figures in my secondary education who cared for me, looked out for me and saw to it as best they could that I competed with my non-disabled peers from a level playing field.

The fact that I was partaking in mainstream activities allowed me to establish rapport with many of my peers, some of whom sought my counsel. To survive my childhood, I consciously developed relationships with large classmates with bad reputations. These “friends” protected me and retaliated against those who teased me. At times, this was a manipulation on my part but critical to my survival.

My parents also applied the same rigorous expectations of academic proficiency to me as they did my older, non-disabled siblings. There was always the expectation that I would attend college, work, be economically self-sufficient and live independently. A different scenario was never considered or articulated. From this context I made the most of the abilities and strove to develop mastery over my physical environment.

I attended an excellent private college that afforded me an excellent education. I was so self-conscious of my disability at that point that I did not allow myself to develop friendships with others even though it was offered me. I regret this but disability takes its tole. I graduated with a degree in psychology in 1981 and immediately pursued graduate work in rehabilitation counseling. I achieved my Masters in 1983 and have worked in the field of rehabilitation and administration ever since.

My first job after graduate school was in a community rehabilitation program for people with disabilities in southwestern Minnesota. Even though I was not in that community for long, I met my wife of the past 21 years. From this union, we have three wonderful children all of whom are non-disabled.

In my work, I see few people such as myself in leadership positions. I'm also aware that many institutions including our communities of faith, schools and health care system lack an adequate appreciation of the potential of people with disabilities. Without such insight, persons with disabilities may not receive the encouragement and opportunities necessary for them to fully develop their assets and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Richard Florida, the author of The Rise of the Creative Class, asserts that we must tap into the creativity of all Americans. I would suggest Americans with disabilities specifically, nearly 50 percent of whom are currently unemployed. By tapping into this underutilized pool, we will strengthen our communities, increase their diversity and enhance their economic competitiveness.

My life is difficult but I experience more than my share of joy. I wouldn't trade it for anything. I share my story with you because I am one of the lucky ones who happened to be endowed with an ideal constitution and nurturing environment. I am an American committed to sharing my gifts to improve the lives of persons with disabilities.

If you're interested in learning more about the potential of people with disabilities and how to best tap their creativity, please contact me at footjigger@.

Conclusion

This has been the story of Stephen Larson. Hopefully, this story will give you more hope, s it did in my case. We are happy to say that Stephen kindly agrees to work together with the Eastern European Medical Society and be an adviser in one of the most challenging programs. In collaboration with the DEED and MN State Rehabilitation Council we decided to run the pilot project of vocational rehabilitation for the Eastern European immigrants, and Stephen Larson will serve as a the project adviser- eems-. Enriching our communities through encompassing people from all walks of life will make us, Minnesotans and Americans, a stronger nation.

Rehabilitation International (RI)

Martin Grabois, ISPRM Treasurer

Founded in 1922, RI is a global network of people with disabilities, service providers, researchers, government agencies and advocates promotion and implementing the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities. RI is composed of over 700 member organizations in 93 nations, in all regions of the world.

RI maintains official relations with the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Labor Office (ILO), UNESCO, UNICEF, the UN Economic & Social Commission for Asia & the Pacific (UNESCAP), the Organization of American States (OAS), the European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe, and other international and regional organizations such as the International Disability Alliance (IDA), a coalition of eight global democratic organizations of people with disabilities.

RI and its members develop and promote initiatives to protect the rights of people with disabilities and improve habilitation and rehabilitation and other crucial services for people with disabilities. RI also works toward increasing international collaboration and advocates for policies and legislation recognizing the rights of people with disabilities and their families. We are excited that the UN General Assembly on December 13, 2006 adopted the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the first human rights treaty of the new century. RI is working on several initiatives to encourage countries to ratify and implement this important human rights treaty.

RI is a democratic organization governed by an Assembly – representing its member organizations – that meets annually to discuss the general policies of the organization. The present President is Mr. Michael Fox of Australia, and the Secretary General is Mr. Tomas Lagerwall, who is a native of Sweden. RI’s headquarters is based in New York City, New York, USA.

RI is a matrix organization with regional leadership in Africa, the Arab region, Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America as well as thematic commissions in particular fields of expertise, which assist in developing and expanding program activities in accordance with RI’s strategic goals. RI Commissions are:

➢ Education Commission

➢ Health and Function Commission

➢ International Commission on Technology and Accessibility (ICTA)

➢ Leisure, Recreation and Physical Activities Commission

➢ Policy and Services Commission

➢ Social Commission

➢ Work and Employment Commission

RI and its members have been key players in many issues affecting the international disability community, such as by advocating for services and facilities to children with disabilities since 1922, petitioning the League of Nationals to establish an office to oversee the collection of disability-related statistics in 1929, setting down a list of policies to govern use of the International Symbol of Access (ISA) in 1978, presenting the Charter for the Third Millennium to the world’s leaders in 1999, and the adoption of the Beijing Declaration on the Rights of People with disabilities in the New Century in 2000 to call for a human rights treaty for people with disabilities. In addition, as early as 1969, RI was actively promoting the concept of community-based rehabilitation (CBR), a wide-ranging policy of involving people with disabilities in the development of their communities, that has spread to more than 90 countries around the world.

RI has been a major force in disability advocacy in providing services including rehabilitation from the day of its founding. It was established – and today remains – a unique organization – both cross-disability and cross-disciplinary. As such, over the years, RI has provided a unique meeting ground for participants in a field that cuts across numerous disciplinary, ideological, and political divides.

Along the way, there have been four major names changes reflected changing social awareness towards disability. RI today brands itself as RI – Rights and Inclusion, while the legal name is Rehabilitation International.

The next meeting of RI will be the Regional Conference to be held October 20-26, 2007 in Djerba, Tunisia. You can contact into@djerba- for more information. The next World Congress will be held in Quebec, Canada August 19-28, 2008. Please contact fam@fse.ulaval.ca for more information.

To learn more about RI, its activities and work, and to become a member and be part of this global organization, please visit: or contact the RI Secretariat: RI, 25 East 21 Street, New York City, NY 10010, Telephone: +1 222 420 1500; Fax: +1 212 505 0871; E-mail: ri@.

Society of Rehabilitation Medicine (Singapore) – SRMS

Eng-Ching YAP, MD

Honorary Secretary Society of Rehabilitation Medicine (Singapore)

The SRMS was officially formed on 13 October 2005 and held its inaugural general meeting on 23 February 2006. It was formed with the objectives of uniting professionals in the specialty of Rehabilitation Medicine, promoting its development, and improving rehabilitation skills, education and research in Singapore. The Society's membership comprises ordinary members (fully qualified rehabilitation physicians), associate members (rehabilitation physicians in training) and affiliate members (allied health professionals). Presently, it has over 30 members, and its red and white logo with the map of Singapore in the  background is as below.

The Society meets regularly with a dinner-lecture series. The first event entitled "Early Days of Rehabilitation Medicine in Singapore" had as guest lecturer Dr Preima Doraisamy, one of the pioneering rehabilitation physicians in Singapore. This was followed by a more personal account on the same topic by Mrs Tan Eng Seng, whose late husband was former head of department at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, the first rehabilitation medicine center in Singapore.

Subsequent meetings had the following distinguished visiting lecturers:

- Dr Norman Broadhurst, Associate Professor, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia who lectured on "Evidence Based Rehabilitation and Treatment of Muscle Disorders"

- Dr David Cifu, Professor and Chairman, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Virginia Commonwealth University, and President-Elect of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation who lectured on "The Future of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation"

1st congress of electrodiagnostic medicine in peripheral nerve lesions

Farzaneh Torkan M.D

The 1st congress of electrodiagnostic medicine in peripheral nerve lesions was hold in IRAN organized by the Department of physical medicine, rehabilitation and electrodiagnosis of Shaheed beheshti medical university with collaboration of Iranian society of physical medicine and rehabilitation (ISPMR) ispmr.ir on 21 to 22 Dec. 2006.

The topics covered diagnosis, treatment (medical, surgical) and rehabilitation measures of peripheral nerve lesions. Twenty leaders in the field of peripheral nerve including: physiatrists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, orthopedists, hand surgeons , vascular surgeons and reconstructive, plastic surgeons was invited as key lecturers to present the updates about peripheral nerve in upper and lower limbs. In addition to oral presentation, 2 panels discussing "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome" and "Thoracic Outlet Syndrome" were organized to discuss these challenging topics.

About 160 participations from diverse disciplines including physiatry, orthopedics, neurosurgery, hand surgery, neurology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and also general practitioner participated in the congress.

Seyed mansoor rayegani M.D associate professor of PM&R was responsible as secretary of the congress.

Development of Rehabilitation Medicine in Brunei Darussalam

Victor Frederik Voerman, MD

In accordance with the theme of the coming ISPRM congress in Korea; ‘East meets West’, I am a Dutchman trying to set up rehabilitation services in Brunei Darussalam. The sultanate of Brunei is a small oil rich state between the Malaysian states Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo. I had never heard of this small country until a few years ago. After many years of building a life in The Netherlands, we (my wife and I and our five children) were looking for an international adventure. Purely coincidental we came in contact with this country called ‘haven of peace’ and ‘the land of hidden treasures’. After initial contact with the Government it was clear that they had decided to develop rehabilitation medicine already many years ago, however still no specialist had been employed so far.

Of course the road was not paved yet, so many hurdles had to be taken. After one year of many phone calls, emails, faxes and letters my wife and I went to Brunei for an interview. Bruneians are traders so their first offer was not worth looking at and I respectfully declined. After a few months they asked me how I could be persuaded and one and a half year later we were actually in Brunei.

Certainly you expect life to be different but a doctor is a doctor, isn’t it? Well, not exactly. My assignment consists of three parts. One is to make an overall plan for the development of PRM in Brunei, second is to advise on the structure of a department of PRM in the main Hospital (named RIPAS) in the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, and third is to start with PRM treatment and care. A major part of my job therefore is managerial and here comes the main difference between western and eastern culture. Even from a western perspective I tend to be rather quick and result driven. Brunei however is slow, very slow. Two words are the best guideline to do business here: patience and persistence.

A good example is that after six months we are still living in a hotel because the government has not been able to provide us with proper housing and the process of getting a private house under the Government is an extremely time consuming matter.

In the meantime I have finished my national plan and will be presenting it to the Ministry of Health. I have one ad hoc team operational doing neurological and neurosurgical patients. I am involved in a team doing cardiac rehabilitation in order to develop the program professionally. Other patients are treated less coordinated and a third (non-neurological) team will be established soon. Most therapists come from India, a few are Bruneians or Malay. The country is heavily understaffed regarding allied health professionals. Although the Government wishes to develop community based care, the huge increase of staff needed for this makes it not feasible in the near future. I have therefore chosen to start by using the available staff as efficiently as possible. My aim is to join the available and capable allied health staff, include nurses and develop one national rehabilitation centre. From this centre services can be further developed in the State Hospitals and Health Centres.

Inpatient rehabilitation is a main priority. Patients are discharged from the hospital once medically stable. Most of them are not able to come to the hospital for therapy. The public transportation is rudimentary, so almost all disabled people are depending on relatives for transportation. I have encountered many cases where the patient after stroke is lying at home all day with only a maid in the house for help. All we can do now is teach these maids or if possible the relatives how to do useful exercise.

An even greater difference which had not anticipated is the lack of drive to become ADL independent. While in Northern European countries ADL independence, especially regarding personal hygiene is highly valued, Bruneians seem to think differently. Most Bruneieans don’t like physical strain and prefer to be taken care off. In treatment they prefer alternative treatments like application of hot leaves, massage or vibrating chairs. A stroke patients son told me that he would bring his father to the rehabilitation department once he would be well again.

Most therapists are not acquainted with PRM thinking so an interesting path of education has been started. In the beginning many responded rather defensive and I learned that this was mainly because of fear. They were afraid that this western doctor was going to criticize them on their performance. Slowly however their curiosity grew. Especially after some patient sessions their enthusiasm brought about new ideas and initiatives.

Most of the other medical specialists are also unfamiliar with PRM so I have to put much effort into explaining and convincing. This is sometimes difficult but at least now they accept that a functional approach can be of benefit. I join the most important specialties on their rounds in the morning.

Officially there is no department of PRM yet. The structure will be chosen after my presentation at the Ministry. I hope to get the different departments of allied health professionals and the orthotics department (which unfortunately has no properly trained orthotist) joined in one department. I have spotted a perfect location for the rehabilitation centre, but again, this will have to be decided by the Ministry.

I will keep you posted!

Dr. Voerman can be contacted at v.voerman@

News & Views Editorial Board 2007

The ISPRM News & Views Editorial Board consists of:

Editors Nicolas Christodoulou - chrisfam@logosnet. & Werner Van Cleemputte - info@

Co-editors Gulseren Akyuz, Naoichi Chino, Sae-il Chun, Tae Mo Chungn, Joel DeLisa, Peter Disler, Martin Grabois, Alessandro Giustini, Jianan Li, Mark Lissens, John Melvin, William Micheo, Chang-il Park, Haim Ring, W. Peek T.S. Shafshak, Biering Sorensen, Gerold Stucki, Mark Young, M. Taslim Uddin, Anton Wicker

Please feel free to submit articles for the News & Views and to take part in our Editorial Board.

UPCOMING MEETINGS AND CONGRESSES

ISPRM World Congresses

• 4th Congress June 10 - 14, 2007 Seoul, Korea

• 5th Congress May 9 - 13, 2009 Istanbul, Turkey

• 6th Congress June, 4 - 9, 2011 San Juan, Puerto Rico

Congresses on:

• Stroke

• Neurology

• Spine

• Brain Injury

2007

• 41st Comprehensive Review Course in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (81.75 CME credits) of Baylor College of Medicine / The University of Texas Medical School PM&R Alliance, March 24 – April 1, Holiday Inn Select Hotel near Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas.  Info:  PMandR@bcm.edu

• 4th International Congress of the Cuban Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society, March 26-30, Havana, Cuba. Visit 07-08_01/conferences/pmrconf.shtml or contact jorge.martin@infomed.sld.cu

• 18th Israeli Medical Association World Fellowship International Conference, "Advanced Technologies in Medicine," April 11-15, Jerusalem, Israel.  Contact information:  imawf

• 13th National Congress of the Italian Medical Society of Paraplegia, 15-18 April, Udine, Italy, visit somipar.it

• 19th Annual Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review Course (80 CME credits) of Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Corporation (KMRREC), April 18-27, Westminster Hotel, Livingston, New Jersey. Info: cdavide@

• 7th International Symposium on Osteoporosis, "Translating Research into Clinical Practice," April 18-22, Washington, DC.  Contact: 

• 4th Symposium & Discussion Platform for Pain, Surgery and Rehabilitation aspects of Low Back Pain, 30 April- 3 May, Bodrum, Turkey. Visit:

• The 9th National Conference of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, May 18-22, Nanjing, China. Visit or contact ZHUKL60@ or lijianan@njmu.

• 45th Congresso SERMEF (Spanish Society on PM&R), May 22-25, Tarragona, Spain – Congress in Spanish only info: m.velazquez@

• Implementing the Evidence - 15th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. May 22- 25, Sydney, Australia. Info: AFRM@racp.edu.au

• ISSLS 2007, Annual Congress of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, 12-17 June, Hong Kong. Contact: issls@ –

• The Festival of International Conferences on Caregiving, Disability, Aging and Technology (FICCDAT), 16-19 June, Toronto, Canada – info read.jamie@TorontoRehab.on.ca

• 46th ISCoS Annual Scientific Meeting/10th NoSCoS Congress, June 27-July 1, 007, Reykjavik, Iceland.  Contact information:  sci-

• 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, July 29 - August 3, Vancouver, Canada. Visit: ispo.ca/congress

• World Spine IV, July 29-August 1, Istanbul, Turkey.  visit:  ws4.cfm

• MYOPAIN 2007, 7th International Congress on Myofascial Pain Syndrom and Fibromyalgia Syndrome, August 19-23, Washington, D.C. Visit:

• 9th Congress of European Federation for Research in Rehabilitation (EFRR) , 26 to 29 August, Budapest, Hungary. Theme: "Partnership in rehabilitation research"- Contact: Prof. Lajos Kullmann, l.kullmann@rehabint.hu

• 69th Annual Assembly of the AAPMR, 27-30 September, Boston, USA – visit

• American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, October 3-7, Washington, DC.  visit: 

• FASCIA 2007  First International Congress on Fascia Research: Basic Science and Implications for Conventional and Complementary Medicine, October 4-5, Boston MA. - visit

• Annual Congress SOFMER (French Society on PM&R), 4-6 October, Rennes, St Malo, France (lectures in French only) - contact gdekorvin@cpa-

• 5th International Course on the Hand. 21 - 25 October, Bodrum, Turkey. visit:

 

• First Arab-African Conference on Disability, October 24-26, Djerba, Tunisia, visit:  .tn

• The Best of Both Worlds: Partnerships in Rehabilitation 2007, hosted by Epworth Hospital and Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre, 14th-16th November, Melbourne, Australia. Visit

2008

• 1st World Congress on Pain, 17-22 August 2008, Glasgow, Scotland – visit iasp-

• 7th Mediterranean Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 18 - 21 September 2008, Potorose, SloveniaContact: Prof. Crt Marincek marincek.crt@mail.ir-rs.si

• European Congress on Surgery of the Elbow and the Shoulder– SECEC 2008, 18-20 September 2008, Brugge, Belgium – visit

• 5th Regional Central European Conference of the Int Soc for Prosthetics & Orthotics, 19-21 September 2008, Pontrose, Slovenia – visit ce-

• 70th Annual Assembly of the AAPMR, 20-23 November 2008, San Diego, USA –

• XXIII Congress of Latinamerican Society of Rehabilitation Medicine (AMLAR) - XII PM&R Meeting of Cono Sur - XI Meeting of Latinamerican Society of Paraplegia (SLAP), 27-30 October 2008, Punta Del Este, Uruguay. Contact: Hugo.Nunez@.uy - Visit: .uy

ISPRM Members can send us an email with their upcoming congresses for publication in this agenda

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President’s Cabinet

Chang-Il Park

President

Linamara Battistella

Past President

Joel DeLisa

President Elect

Gerold Stucki

Vice President

Leonard SW Li

Secretary

Jorge Lains

Assistant Secretary

Martin Grabois

Treasurer

John Olver

Assistant Treasurer

Honorary President

John L. Melvin

Haim Ring

Regional Vice Presidents

Nachum Soroker

Africa & Middle East

Satochi Miyano

Asia & Pacific

Joyce Bolanos de Rodriguez

Caribbean, Latin, Central

& South America

Christoph Gutenbrunner

Europe

Andrew Haig

North America & Canada

REPRESENTATIVES

National Societies

Jianan Li

Gulseren Akyuz

Individual Members

Alessandro Giustini

Abdullah Eyadeh

European Congress on Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 4 - 7 June 2008, Brugge, Belgium - visit

ISPRM Board Meetings organised during the ISPRM World Congress in Seoul, Korea

MARK YOUR AGENDA!!

Sunday, June 10 - Room #204

09.00 - 11.00 President’s Cabinet Meeting (on invitation only)

11.00 – 13.00 Executive Committee Meeting (on invitation only)

13.00 – 13.30 Light lunch for the above members

13.30 – 17.00 Board of Governors Meeting 1

19.00 Opening Reception of the Congress.

Wednesday, June 13 - Room #203

13.30 – 17.00 Board of Governors Meeting 2

19.00 Congress Banquet

Please book your travel itinerary according to this meeting schedule.

Book of Reports – Request for submission of reports

To the occasion of the ISPRM Board Meetings, we always have the book of reports ready with reports submitted by the members of the President’s Cabine, the Executive Committee and the Chairmen of the different Committees.

We therefore kindly request the members of the above delegates to submit their reports by April 30 so that the book of reports can be made ready in time for distribution during the Korea Board Meeting

Deadline for Report Submission: April 30 !

EuroSpine 2007, 2-5 October 2007, Brussels, Belgium

Heizel Congress Center – visit:

6th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back Pain, 7-10 November 2006, Barcelona, Spain. Visit

4th National Conference of the Bangladesh Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (BAPMRCON 2007), March 17-18, 2007. Dhaka Sheraton Hotel, Bangladesh. Contact: Mohd Taslim Uddin taslimuddin2006@

17th European Congress on Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation,

23 - 27 May 2010, Venice, Italy

First Asia and Oceania Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (AOCPRM), May 15-19, 2008, Nanjing, China. Info:

AMLAR 2008 3-6 November 2008 - including the meeting of the Latinoamerican Society of Paraplegia, Hilton Conrad Hotel and Convention Center, Punta del Este, Uruguay – Contact Hugo Nunez Bernadet anhunez@.uy

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