The document outlines the agenda for the Annual Scientific Session and General Meeting of the Section on Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation scheduled for May 1, 2015, at the Hilton Toronto Hotel. It features multiple presentations by experts on various topics, including concussion management, complementary medicine, chronic pain, and electrodiagnosis of nerve injuries. Additionally, it includes details about registration, hotel accommodations, and travel discounts for attendees.

1. Annual Section on Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Scientific Session & Annual General Meeting
Friday, May 1st
, 2015
Hilton Toronto Hotel
7:45AM – 8:00AM Introduction and Registration
Dr. David Berbrayer Chair, Section on Physical Medicine &
Rehabilitation, Dr. H. Amani Vice-Chair, Section on Physical
Medicine & Rehabilitation and Dr. G. Ko Co-Chair, Physical
Medicine & Rehabilitation Scientific Meeting
8:00AM – 9:00AM “Update on Concussion and its Consequences”
Dr. Charles H. Tator, CM, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS
Professor of Neurosurgery, University of Toronto; Division of
Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital; Senior Scientist,
Toronto Western Research Institute; Project Director, Canadian
Sports Concussion Project, Krembil Neuroscience Centre;
Founder, ThinkFirst Canada; and Board Member, Parachute
Canada
Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Apply current diagnostic criteria to the concussion spectrum of disorders
2. Prescribe treatment appropriately for these conditions
3. Incorporate injury prevention principles into practice
9:00AM – 10:00AM “‘The Blood and Guts’ of Complementary Medicine for the
Physiatrist”
Dr. Gordon Ko, MD, CCFP (EM), FCFP, FRCPC
Medical Director - Fibromyalgia and Interventional PM&R clinics at
the Canadian Centre for Integrative Medicine and Sunnybrook
Health Sciences Centre; Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine &
Rehabilitation, University of Toronto
Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss the history, mechanisms and evidence for Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) regenerative
therapy
2. Identify appropriate patients for PRP and Prolotherapy
3. Learn about Functional Medicine and its application for chronic disease management
10:00AM – 11:00AM "Chronic Pain Assessment and Management: Teaching our
Patients how to Recognize and Treat Their Painful
Conditions"
Dr. Hillel Finestone, MDCM, FRCPC
Director of Stroke Rehabilitation Research and Physiatrist at the
Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital, Ottawa; Electromyographer at the
Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre; Associate Professor,
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Ottawa
Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Identify pain risk factors and apply them to the treatment of patients experiencing chronic
musculoskeletal pain.
2. Cite the literature on stress and wound healing.

2. 3. Implement effective clinical methods that enhance pain-related doctor–patient
communication, including the Pain Explanation and Treatment Diagram (PETD).
11:00AM – 12:00PM "Electrodiagnosis and Prognosis of Peripheral Nerve
Traumatic Injuries"
Dr. Lawrence Robinson, MD, FABPMR
John and Sally Eaton Chair in Rehabilitation Science; Professor
and Division Director, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,
University of Toronto
Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Review the principles of localization of peripheral nerve traumatic lesions.
2. Discuss the optimal timing and techniques of electrodiagnostic studies.
3. More accurately establish prognosis for traumatic nerve injuries.
The Section on Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual General Meeting will
be held after the Adam Linton luncheon beginning at 2:00PM.
Agenda
1. Minutes AGM 2014 and business arising
2. OMA contract and details negotiations
3. Current OMA status negotiations and section impact
4. Section meetings summary
5. Medical Assembly
6. Proposal fee
7. Annual scientific program
8. Medical legal update – Dr. Tepperman
9. President's update and board meetings
10. Other business
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the
Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Canada, approved by the Canadian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is required for all meetings.
Registration forms must be received by April 17th.
You may register online at www.oma.org/agm or by completing the form below.
 Yes, I will attend the Section on Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Scientific Session
 Yes, I will attend the Section on Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual General
Meeting
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________________
** Please fax form to Constituency Services at 416.340.2244 **
Hotel Reservations: To reserve a room at the Hilton Toronto Hotel,please telephone 416.869.3456 or
1.800.267.2281 and note you are with the OMA conference. Reservations will be accepted on a space-available
basis only.
Information on travel discounts with Porter and Via can be accessed via the following link: www.oma.org/Advantages
These discounts can be accessed on your own or as an OMA member,you also have access to Corporate Traveller,
who can assistwith all aspects ofbooking your business trip. Please contactCraig Buchanan at1.877.573.7958,or
craig.buchanan@corporatetraveller.ca.