13th Edition of International Conference on Neurology and Brain Disorders
October 19-21, 2026
Neurological Rehabilitation Therapists
Neurological rehabilitation therapists specialize in helping individuals recover and adapt to life following neurological events or injuries, such as strokes, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries. They use a combination of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language therapy to assist patients in regaining motor function, cognitive skills, and communication abilities. These specialists design individualized rehabilitation programs that focus on improving functional independence and promoting neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to reorganize and form new neural connections after injury. They work closely with other healthcare professionals, including neurologists, neurosurgeons, and neuropsychologists, to ensure comprehensive care and monitor progress throughout the rehabilitation process. Neurological rehabilitation therapists also educate patients and their families on coping strategies, assistive devices, and long-term management of neurological conditions. Their role extends to providing emotional and psychological support, addressing the challenges that patients face in adjusting to life after a neurological event. As advancements in rehabilitation techniques continue, these therapists incorporate new technologies such as virtual reality and robotic-assisted therapy to enhance recovery outcomes and accelerate functional gains.
Joe Sam Robinson
Mercer University, United States
Robert B Slocum
University of Kentucky HealthCare, United States
George Diaz
Memorial Healthcare Systems, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Managing healthcare transformation towards personalized, preventive, predictive, participative precision medicine ecosystems
Bernd Blobel, University of Regensburg, Germany
Title : Narrative medicine: A communication therapy for the communication disorder of Functional Seizures (FS) [also known as Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES)]
Robert B Slocum, University of Kentucky HealthCare, United States
Title : Atypical presentation of Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy in a 16-year-old female: A Case Report
George Diaz, Memorial Healthcare Systems, United States
Title : Nanoparticles passing the blood brain barrier to treat cancer, infection, and more
Thomas J Webster, Brown University, United States
Title : Transcranial painless neurorehabilitation scalp acupuncture electrical stimulation for neuroregulation of autism spectrum disorder
Zhenhuan Liu, Guangzhou University Chinese Medicine, China
Title : Effects of prenatal androgen exposure on Purkinje cell morphology in the cerebellum of female rats
Kiran Ghotra, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States