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American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR) 2016 Annual Assembly

October 20 - 23, 2016; New Orleans, Louisiana

October 20 - 23, 2016 New Orleans, Louisiana

AAPMR Factors Influencing Discharge After Stroke Identified The functional independence of a stroke patient admitted to acute rehabilitation could help physicians predict whether that patient will be sent home after discharge, report investigators.
Medscape Medical News, October 27, 2016
AAPMR Political Pundits Dish on Healthcare Weeks Before Election Political strategists and power couple Mary Matalin and James Carville drew laughs at a lively session at AAPMR as they discussed the effect the current political climate is having on health care.
Medscape Medical News, October 21, 2016
AAPMR Evidence-Based Outcomes Focus of AAPMR 2016 in the Big Easy Research results and hands-on learning will mingle with an appearance by a political power couple at the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly.
Medscape Medical News, October 17, 2016

Aggressive Rehab Safe After Knee Replacement High-intensity rehabilitation programs do not affect range of motion after total knee arthroplasty, report researchers, but surgeons are wary.
Medscape Medical News, Mar 9, 2016
AHA/ASA Issues First-Ever Stroke Rehabilitation Guidelines The new guidelines call for intensive multidisciplinary treatment of patients after a stroke and stress the importance of communication and coordination among those providing care.
Medscape Medical News, May 4, 2016
Powered Prosthetic Leg on the Horizon A new control system that includes electromyographic data makes walking and climbing stairs with an artificial leg easier and more natural, researchers say.
Medscape Medical News, Jun 9, 2015

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