February 2020
Patient Care

Mayo Clinic physiatrist Kristin L. Garlanger, D.O., describes traumatic and nontraumatic spinal cord injuries and new research advances and interventions in this episode of Simply PM&R Podcast.

Mayo Clinic physiatrist Jeffrey M. Thompson, M.D., discusses the behavioral shaping therapy (BeST) approach to functional movement disorders in this episode of Simply PM&R Podcast.
Research

Stem cell intervention, performed after standard surgery and physical and occupational therapy, restored some function in this patient.

Mayo Clinic researcher Christopher H. Evans, Ph.D., discusses the challenges encountered and progress made by investigators as they test this approach in individuals with osteoarthritis of the knee.

Education

May 2-3, 2020, in Rochester, Minn.
This course addresses the medical, functional and psychosocial needs of the critically ill patient. Participants will gain insight into rehabilitation feasibility and safety, and psychosocial elements of the intensive care unit patient.

May 13-15, 2020, in Rochester, Minn.
Designed for candidates preparing for the Part II examination in physical medicine and rehabilitation, this course uses didactic lecture, case vignettes and optional mock oral examinations.

Oct. 7-10, 2020, in Minneapolis
Focus includes the presentation of new data relating to frontotemporal dementias, including neuropsychology, neuroimaging, genetics, biofluid markers, molecular biology, neuropathology, animal models and treatment.

Nov. 6-7, 2020, in Rochester, Minn.
This course features evidence-based and cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment strategies for sports-related and musculoskeletal conditions. Expert lecturers will represent a spectrum of sports medicine fields and multiple educational formats.

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