State of the Science Symposium

Sponsors

State of the Science Symposium

Virtual Reality Applications
for Advancing Rehabilitation

Presented by

The Center for Rehabilitation Science Research
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences 

Department of Rehabilitation, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

The University of Pittsburgh
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology

Human Engineering Research Laboratories
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences

With support from the Paralyzed Veterans of America

Friday, April 14, 2017
0730-1700
Sanford Auditorium
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Bethesda, Maryland

Opening Remarks
MG(ret) Richard W. Thomas, MD, DDS
President, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Video
Introduction to Virtual Reality and Its Application in Rehabilitation
Alison Pruziner, PT, DPT
Research Physical Therapist, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center 
Video
Presentation
Enhancing the Identification and Treatment of Combat-Related PTSD with Virtual Environments
Michael Roy, MD
Director, Division of Military Internal Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Video
Presentation
Virtual Reality and Serious Games for Rehabilitation of Balance, Mobility and Fitness of Persons Post-Stroke
Judith E. Deutsch, PhD
Director, RiVERS Lab, Rutgers University 
Video
Presentation
Measurement of Cognitive Function Using Gamified Assessments and Interventions
Sheryl Flynn, PhD
Co-Founder and CEO, Blue Marble Health 
Video
Presentation
Virtual Reality in Rehabilitation: Applications for Wheelchair Users
Brad Dicianno, MD
Medical Director and COO, Human Engineering Research Laboratories 
Video
Presentation
The Healing Power of Video Gaming
Steve Spohn
COO and Community Outreach Director, AbleGamers 
Video
Presentation
Driving Simulators as a Tool in Hemianopia Research and Rehabilitation
Alex Bowers, PhD
Associate Professor of Ophthamology, Harvard University
Video
Presentation
Control Within a Virtual Environment is Correlated Functional Outcomes When Using a Physical Prosthesis
Levi Hargrove, PhD
Associate Director, Center for Bionic Medicine, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Video
Presentation
Recovering Stereo Vision Through Virtual Reality
Dennis M. Levi, PhD
Professor of Optometry and Vision Science, University of California, Berkeley 
Video
Presentation
Balance Rehabilitation Through Virtual Environments
Emily Keshner, PhD
Professor and Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, Temple University
Video
Presentation
Expanding the Rehabilitation of Injured Service Members Using Immersive, Large-Scale Virtual Environments
Pinata Sessoms, PhD
Research Biomedical Engineer and Biomechanist, Naval Health Research Center 
Video
Presentation
Future Directions for Virtual Rehabilitation: Science and Clinical Care
Christopher A. Rábago, PT, PhD
Research Physical Therapist, Center for the Intrepid
Video
Presentation

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