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Presenters: Gabrielle Rapisarda, M.S., CCC-SLP, CBIS and Gabrielle Fregeau, PT, DPT
Summary: Mild or moderate COVID-19 lasts about two weeks for most people. But in some others, the long-term effects of COVID-19 can cause lingering health problems and wreak havoc for months. An understanding of Long COVID and the impact rehabilitation can have on one’s recovery can guide healthcare professionals in clinical decision-making and ultimately improve one’s quality of life.
Presenters: Jillian Gordon MS, OTR/L, CBIS and Emily Lertzman COTA, CBIS
Summary: Changes in sexual health are common after brain injury despite the topic being seldom discussed. An increase in awareness and education by healthcare professionals of this sensitive are can help individuals with brain injury improve sexual health and dysfunction, intimacy, relationships and overall quality of life.
Presenters: Claire McGrath, PhD, ABPP and Tiffany Channing, PsyD
Summary: Following a stroke, individuals may experience physical, sensory, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional impairments. When stroke patients do not receive adequate support for the psychological effects of stroke, it can hinder recovery and reduce one’s motivation to pursue rehabilitation. An increased focus on psychological care following a stroke can improve one’s recovery and improve overall quality of life.