Detailed Program
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Concussion - Fact and Fiction
Friday, January 30 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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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.
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Concussion and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
Friday, January 30 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Coming Soon
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“HAL: open the pod bay door!” Artificial Intelligence and Traumatic Brain Injury
Friday, January 30 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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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.
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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
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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.
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Workshop 2 : Therapy for Brain-Body-Mind Interface Disorders
Friday, January 30 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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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.
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Workshop 3 : When the Evidence Conflicts: A Legal Q&A on Brain Injury
Friday, January 30 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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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.
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FND: Challenging Dualism in Healthcare
Friday, January 30 2:05 PM - 3:05 PM
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This presentation provides an overview of functional neurological disorder from clinical recognition to recovery.
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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
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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.
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Workshop 2: Movement Disorders
Friday, January 30 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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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.
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Workshop 3: Legal Perspectives in Brain Injury Cases
Friday, January 30 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Coming Soon.
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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