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Detailed Program

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7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
  1. Registration

    Friday, January 30 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM



8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
  1. Welcome Remarks

    Friday, January 30 8:15 AM - 8:30 AM



8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
  1. Concussion - Fact and Fiction

    Friday, January 30 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

    Speakers


    Concussion are very common but, as with anything that is poorly understood, there is a lot of misinformation out there. We will review some of the facts and myths around concussions and their recovery.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  1. Concussion and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

    Friday, January 30 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Speakers


    Coming Soon

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  1. Morning Break and Sponsor Exhibit Viewing

    Friday, January 30 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM



11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  1. “HAL: open the pod bay door!”  Artificial Intelligence and Traumatic Brain Injury

    Friday, January 30 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Speakers


    Artificial intelligence has created a shift in the information availability, diagnosis and treatment possibilities of people with TBI’s. But is it safe? Is it necessary? What are the advantages and pitfalls? This presentation will examine some of the controversies and potentials of using AI in TBI.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  1. Networking Lunch and Sponsor Exhibit Viewing

    Friday, January 30 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM



1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  1. Workshop 1 : Clinical Pearls in the Assessment and Management of Persistent Headaches Following Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury

    Friday, January 30 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Speakers


    This workshop will provide clinical pearls for clinicians from all disciplines to assist in the assessment of patients presenting with ongoing headaches following concussion/mild traumatic brain injury.  The workshop will provide pearls to help members of the health care team identify the factors promoting and perpetuating the headaches and to identify if patients are receiving optimal treatment in terms of non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management.

  2. Workshop 2 : Therapy for Brain-Body-Mind Interface Disorders

    Friday, January 30 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Speakers


    This workshop will provide an overview of physiotherapy and psychotherapy for brain-body-mind interface disorders with a focus on functional movement disorder (FMD). It will explore how therapy is based on understanding mechanism and explore how strategies for FMD and brain injury rehabilitation may coincide and differ.

  3. Workshop 3 : When the Evidence Conflicts: A Legal Q&A on Brain Injury

    Friday, January 30 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Speakers


    When the Evidence Conflicts: A Legal Q&A on Brain Injury offers an open, interactive discussion on the challenges that arise when medical information, patient presentation, and legal expectations do not fully align. This session provides healthcare providers with the opportunity to ask a legal expert about navigating complex brain-injury cases, including situations involving uncertain diagnoses, conflicting assessments, unusual behaviours, or evolving technologies such as AI. Through a broad exploration of common points of tension between clinical findings and legal processes, this presentation aims to enhance understanding, support clearer communication, and promote effective collaboration between the medical and legal communities.

2:00 PM - 2:05 PM
  1. Transition Time

    Friday, January 30 2:00 PM - 2:05 PM



2:05 PM - 3:05 PM
  1. FND: Challenging Dualism in Healthcare

    Friday, January 30 2:05 PM - 3:05 PM

    Speakers


    This presentation provides an overview of functional neurological disorder from clinical recognition to recovery.

3:05 PM - 3:30 PM
  1. Afternoon Break and Sponsor Exhibit Viewing

    Friday, January 30 3:05 PM - 3:30 PM



3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  1. Workshop 1: Managing Post Traumatic Headache Clinical Pearls in the Assessment and Management of Persistent Headaches Following Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury

    Friday, January 30 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

    Speakers


    This workshop will provide clinical pearls for clinicians from all disciplines to assist in the assessment of patients presenting with ongoing headaches following concussion/mild traumatic brain injury.  The workshop will provide pearls to help members of the health care team identify the factors promoting and perpetuating the headaches and to identify if patients are receiving optimal treatment in terms of non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management.

  2. Workshop 2: Movement Disorders

    Friday, January 30 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

    Speakers


    This workshop will provide an overview of physiotherapy and psychotherapy for brain-body-mind interface disorders with a focus on functional movement disorder (FMD). It will explore how therapy is based on understanding mechanism and explore how strategies for FMD and brain injury rehabilitation may coincide and differ.

  3. Workshop 3: Legal Perspectives in Brain Injury Cases

    Friday, January 30 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM



    Coming Soon.

4:30 PM - 4:35 PM
  1. Transition Time

    Friday, January 30 4:30 PM - 4:35 PM



4:35 PM - 4:45 PM
  1. Closing Remarks

    Friday, January 30 4:35 PM - 4:45 PM



Conference Date

January 30, 2026 All times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Conference Location

BMO Education and Conference CentreToronto Western Hospital
60 Leonard Ave,
Toronto, ON

Information

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