Description
The Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, in partnership with the Human Engineering Research Laboratories at the University of Pittsburgh has been conducting State-of-the-Science Symposia for over two decades. This opportunity educates patients and providers on state-of-the-art rehabilitative knowledge and interventions with a focus on the care of injured military Service Members. The symposium is made up of one-day workshops benefiting Veterans, military Service Members and their families, caregivers, clinicians, students, medical residents, community-based organizations, government agency personnel, and healthcare providers.Objectives of this Symposium: To provide participants with an overview regarding the current state and development of pathways to examine and develop effective rehabilitation strategies tailored to military personnel in resource-limited environments, focusing on addressing the unique challenges faced by service members in recovery, enhancing access to care, and promoting sustainable rehabilitation practices in deployment and post-deployment settings. Additionally, there will be a strong focus on alignment, synchronization and integration for future research and rehabilitation initiatives.