7th International Symposium on Gait and Balance in Multiple Sclerosis

项目摘要 多发性硬化症是年轻人最常见的慢性、非创伤性神经疾病，影响 美国有超过40万人，全球有250万人。大多数多发性硬化症患者都有 步态和平衡障碍通常是多发性硬化症最严重的后果，限制了 独立性，导致跌倒，并降低生活质量。步态国际研讨会的目标 和多发性硬化症的平衡，是为了增强对步态和平衡损害的知识和意识 神经科医生、理疗师、理疗师、职场人士中的多发性硬化症患者 治疗师和其他与多发性硬化症患者一起工作的人，并探索和传播关于 康复干预措施可能会增加这一人群的流动性。这是通过半天的时间实现的 年度会议，包括数据驱动的演示和海报会议。 每年的研讨会都有一个特定的焦点。前几年的重点是生物标志物、干预措施、结果 测量、认知、跌倒和感官贡献。我们正在为第七届研讨会寻求支持，该研讨会将 将于2017年9月8日和9日在俄勒冈州波特兰举行。2017年的研讨会将重点关注 “多发性硬化症的神经可塑性和康复”研讨会的第一个晚上是海报招待会。本次活动 提供了一个展示和讨论与多发性硬化症步态和平衡相关的新研究成果的机会，如 以及在轻松的社交环境中进行联网、科学讨论和思想交流。以下是 Day完全致力于介绍神经可塑性和运动学习对 多发性硬化症的康复治疗早上首先介绍神经可塑性的概念及其测量 拥有先进的成像技术。然后是关于运动学习的演讲，总体上和 中风，那里是研究最多的地方。下午的重点是多发性硬化症，并包括演讲。 关于多发性硬化症的功能和结构脑可塑性以及多发性硬化症的运动训练，随后介绍了 优化概念与临床护理的整合。演讲将由有经验的研究人员和 来自世界各地的临床医生，他们在多发性硬化症的步态和平衡方面以及在神经可塑性和 康复。为了优化观众的参与、分享和学习，时间表允许有充足的时间 在每次演讲结束时提出问题、评论和讨论，并有机会 在海报会议上和用餐时与同事建立联系。此外，主讲嘉宾将包括 被邀请参加第二个晚上的晚宴，这将是一个机会，继续讨论在 更小和更亲密的小组，为了优化传播，其中一位演讲者将发表演讲 在会议的第一天白天对患有多发性硬化症的人。

Project Summary Multiple Sclerosis is the most common chronic, non-traumatic neurological disorder of young adults, affecting more than 400,000 people in the United States and 2.5 million people worldwide. Most people with MS have impairments of gait and balance and these are often the most disabling consequences of their MS, limiting independence, causing falls, and reducing quality of life. The objective of the International Symposium on Gait and Balance in Multiple Sclerosis, is to enhance knowledge and awareness of gait and balance impairment in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) among neurologists, physiatrists, physical therapists, occupational therapists and others who work with people with MS, and to explore and disseminate information about rehabilitation interventions that may increase mobility in this population. This is achieved through a 1½ day annual meeting that includes data-driven presentations and a poster session. Each year's symposium has a specific focus. Prior years have focused on biomarkers, interventions, outcome measures, cognition, falls, and, sensory contributions. We are seeking support for the 7th symposium which will be held on September 8th and 9th, 2017, in Portland, Oregon. The 2017 symposium will focus on “Neuroplasticity and Rehabilitation in MS.” The first evening of the symposium is a poster reception. This event offers an opportunity for presenting and discussing new research findings related to gait and balance in MS, as well as for networking, scientific discussions, and exchange of ideas in a relaxed social setting. The following day is dedicated entirely to presentations on the contributions of neuroplasticity and motor learning to rehabilitation in MS. The morning starts with an introduction to concepts of neuroplasticity and its measurement with advanced imaging technologies. This is followed by presentations about motor learning, in general and in stroke, where there is the most research. The afternoon focuses specifically on MS and includes presentations on functional and structural brain plasticity in MS and motor training in MS, followed by case presentations to optimize integration of concepts into clinical care. Presentations will be given by accomplished researchers and clinicians from around the world with expertise in gait and balance in MS and in neuroplasticity and rehabilitation. To optimize audience participation, sharing and learning, the schedule allows ample time for questions, comments and discussion at the conclusion of each presentation, and there are opportunities for networking with colleagues at the poster session and over meals. In addition, the featured speakers will be invited to attend a dinner on the second evening, which will serve as a chance to continue discussion within a smaller and more intimate group, and, to optimize dissemination, one of the speakers will give a presentation to people with MS in the daytime on the first day of the meeting.