Neurorehabilitation Summit
Plan to attend! Oct. 25-26, 2012, in Rochester, Minn.
Renowned speakers will address neurological care for patients with brain disorders, spinal cord dysfunction and neurodegenerative diseases and discuss advancements in clinical practice, research and innovation throughout the care continuum. View video on YouTube. Faculty includes:

• Daniel Barry, M.D., Ph.D., 9th Sense Inc., South Hadley, Mass.
• Suzanne Groah, M.D., M.P.H., National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, D.C.
• Flora Hammond, M.D., Indiana University, Indianapolis
• Susan Harkema, Ph.D., University of Louisville/Frazier Rehab Institute, Louisville, Ky.
• Richard Harvey, M.D., The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago
• Steven Kirshblum, M.D., Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange, N.J.
• George Kraft, M.D., M.S., University of Washington, Seattle
• Linda Lorentzen, O.T./L, The ALS Association, MN/ND/SD Chapter, Minneapolis
• Raymond Onders, M.D., Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland
• Karl Sandin, M.D., M.P.H., Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, Minneapolis
• Jill Schultz, O.D., Bright Eyes Vision Clinic, Minnetonka, Minn.

Mayo specialists offer custom-fitted prostheses with microprocessor-controlled hip and knee joints that help patients with hip disarticulation and hemipelvectomy amputation due to tumors or traumatic injury walk again.

In Mayo's spinal cord injury program, patients with traumatic SCI and nontraumatic spinal cord dysfunction access coordinated, specialized care designed to help them achieve optimal levels of wellness, quality of life and re-entry into the community.

Head shape asymmetries tend to be easy to treat, but timing is essential. Treatment needs to occur while the skull is still rapidly growing and before the bones of a baby's skull have fused and the soft spots have closed.

Study examines the prevalence of mild and serious TBI in both sexes and all age groups
Researchers applied a refined system for classifying injuries caused by force to the head and found that the incidence of traumatic brain injury is likely greater than has been estimated by the CDC.

Diagnostic and Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
July 19-21, 2012, in Rochester, Minn.
Offered in collaboration with the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), this course includes lectures, live demonstrations and hands-on experiences. The course is appropriate for clinicians at the beginner and intermediate-advanced levels who evaluate and treat patients with musculoskeletal and neurological diseases.

Sept. 28-29, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz.
This on-site and webcast symposium highlights the epidemiology of concussion in sport; pathophysiology of concussion; sideline and outpatient clinical evaluation; standard and novel diagnostic strategies; and implementation of return-to-activity guidelines. Intended audience includes athletic trainers and directors, allied health professionals, and physicians.

22nd Annual Mayo Clinic Symposium on Sports Medicine
Nov. 9-10, 2012, in Rochester, Minn.
This case-oriented program provides an integrated approach to the injured athlete and includes case presentations, lectures and video demonstrations. Health care professionals with an interest in sports medicine and athletic trainers will find this program appropriate.

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