Beyond rehabilitation: Orthopedics and physical therapy innovation, new technologies, and therapeutic approaches
SPECIALISATION AREA
Orthopedic Techniques
A ECM-accredited continuing education programme dedicated to the main areas of orthopaedics, featuring in-depth clinical and technical insights and new perspectives for professional practice.
DAILY PROGRAMME
09:15–09:45
Welcome coffee and registration
09:45–10:00
Opening remarks
ROOM
Green Earth
Lower Limb Focus
10:00–10:30
The evolution of foot orthoses: materials and technologies from sport to older age
Valter Iozzelli
10:30–11:00
The role of orthoses in knee rehabilitation protocols
Marco Chimenti
11:00–11:30
Functional phlebopathies and vasculopathies: the relationship between posture and venous system disorders
Guido Arpaia
11:30–12:00
Surgical treatment of flatfoot: indications and follow-up
Luisella Pedrotti
12:00–12:30
Additive manufacturing as a driver of innovation in orthopaedic techniques
Marco Zucchini
12:30–13:00
Static and dynamic baropodometry: testing protocols and data interpretation
Andrea Lauria
Upper Limb Focus
14:00–14:30
Upper limb prosthetics: from amputation to regained independence
Stefano Colaleo
14:30–15:00
Compression therapy in the treatment of upper limb lymphoedema
Elodie Stasi
15:00–15:30
Robotics in shoulder rehabilitation protocols
Stefano Capobianco
15:30–16:00
The role of orthoses in the conservative treatment of wrist and hand disorders
(TBD)
16:00–16:30
New frontiers in wrist and hand surgery
Julien Teodori
ROOM
Blue Ocean
Spine Focus
10:00–10:30
The challenge of our time: interdisciplinary approaches to low back pain (LBP)
Fabrizio Mancin
10:30–11:00
Innovation in spinal care: materials and technologies for the rehabilitation of trunk disorders
Luca Gualerzi
11:00–11:30
Postural analysis as a snapshot of systemic health
Andrea Lauria
11:30–12:00
Treating acute and chronic spinal pain with orthoses and electrotherapy
(TBD)
12:00–12:30
Technology and multidisciplinary approaches in scoliosis treatment
OTODI
12:30–13:00
Oncological reconstructive surgery
OTODI
Soft Skills
14:00–14:30
New models of community-based healthcare: the role of the general practitioner as coordinator within the care pathway
Alberica Mea
14:30–15:00
A psychological approach to patient care
Simona Bisconti
15:00–15:30
New approaches to communication in orthopaedics and healthcare: effective and modern communication
Marco Vallario
15:30–16:00
Artificial intelligence and medicine: an ally or a tool to be feared?
Lorenzo Carella
16:00–16:30
Sport and disability: stories of champions who go beyond every limit
Marco Dolfin
13:00–14:00
Networking lunch
A shared break for networking and discussion among professionals.
A continuing professional development programme accredited for ECM credits, dedicated to physiotherapy and rehabilitation, featuring clinical insights and new perspectives on patient care.
DAILY PROGRAMME
01
Respiratory and Cardiovascular Rehabilitation
BPCO and Heart Failure.
02
Pelvic floor focus
03
Paediatric rehabilitation
04
Lymphology focus
05
Sports rehabilitation and nutrition
Return to play and injury prevention.
06
Neurological rehabilitation
07
New models of care and patient management
Community-based healthcare, a psychological approach to patient care, and applications of artificial intelligence in medicine, exploring both opportunities and challenges.
