8TH ANNUAL JOHN AND ROSA CIFU LECTURE IN BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATIONANDSHELTERING ARMS INSTITUTE 3RD ANNUAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
Sponsored by: VCU Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: TBI Endowment fund, VCU Center for Rehabilitation and Science Engineering (CERSE)and Sheltering Arms Institute
John Leddy, MD
Dr. Leddy is a professor of Clinical Orthopaedics, Internal Medicine, and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He currently serves as the medical director of the University at Buffalo Concussion Management Clinic.
Dr. Leddy’s primary research interest is the investigation of the basic mechanisms of the disturbance of whole body physiology in concussion and how to help to restore the physiology to normal to help patients recover to safely return to activity and sport. He has published in the fields of orthopedics, sports medicine, physiology, nutrition, concussion and post-concussion syndrome.
Dr. Leddy is a professor of Clinical Orthopaedics, Internal Medicine, and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University at Buffalo Sch ool of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He currently serves as the medical director of the University at Buffalo Concussion Management Clinic.
12:00 – 1:00 pm – Quality Improvement and Research Platform Presentations – SAI Room 1019
3:00 – 4:30 pm – Cifu Lecture, Presented by Dr. John Leddy, MD:” “Concussion management: Physiology informs evaluation and treatment”– SAI Room 1019
4:45 pm – Poster Presentations – SAI Lobby or Bridge Garden
5:30 pm – Reception – posters remain available for viewing
6:00 pm – Awards and Conclusion
Title: Characterizing relationships between physical activity behaviors and quality of life measures among female Veterans
2. Charmi Kanani, MDA, MBA
Title: Understanding Role of Social Risk Factors & Social Determinants of Health on Rehabilitation Outcomes
3. Christina Smith, PT,DPT/ Physical Therapy
Title: To robot or not to robot: Rehabilitative or compensatory treatment models after SCI
4. Jennifer Miller. SLPD, CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS / Speech-Language Pathologist
Title: Clinical application of the Test of Masticating and Swallowing Solids in inpatient rehabilitation: Barriers, facilitators, and impact on diet advancement
