This two-day Conference will provide the clinician with evidence based utilization of electrophysical agents (EPAs) including neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), electro-pain modulation (TENS), functional electrical stimulation (FES), and ultrasound. This will be accomplished through a combination of lecture and hands-on workshop sessions aimed at identifying the indications for and evidence-based use of these electrophysical agents. Day 1 will consist of lectures addressing the physiologic basis and biophysical properties of EPAs including current best evidence for use, administration, parameter selection, and integration of EPAs into the complete patient care plan. Techniques to be demonstrated and practiced during Day 2 workshops will include NMES for muscle training and strengthening including functional clinical applications to a variety of musculoskeletal diagnoses, identification of proper dosing with NMES, use and progression of FES in various populations, selection and rationale for use of electropain modulation and ultrasound. All speakers are internationally recognized for their clinical utilization, research, and peer-reviewed publications in the respective EPAs.

1. I IBRAMED
INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE
“Advances in Physical Agents”
February
26th - 27th, 2015
MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER
Miami Beach, FL USA

2. I IBRAMED INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
CONFERENCE VENUE
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
CONFERENCE DATES
February 26th – 27th, 2015
CONFERENCE TOPIC
Advances in Electro-Physical Agents: A Evidenced-Based Approach
to Clinical Utilization
CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION
This two-day Conference will provide the clinician with evidence
based utilization of electrophysical agents (EPAs) including
neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), electro-pain
modulation (TENS), functional electrical stimulation (FES), and
ultrasound. This will be accomplished through a combination of
lecture and hands-on workshop sessions aimed at identifying the
indications for and evidence-based use of these electrophysical
agents. Day 1 will consist of lectures addressing the physiologic
basis and biophysical properties of EPAs including current best
evidence for use, administration, parameter selection, and integration
of EPAs into the complete patient care plan. Techniques to be
demonstrated and practiced during Day 2 workshops will include
NMES for muscle training and strengthening including functional
clinical applications to a variety of musculoskeletal diagnoses,
identification of proper dosing with NMES, use and progression of
FES in various populations, selection and rationale for use of electro-
pain modulation and ultrasound. All speakers are internationally
recognized for their clinical utilization, research, and
peer-reviewed publications in the respective EPAs.

3. FEBRUARY 26th - 2015
7:30 am to 8:30 am: REGISTRATION
8:30 am to 9:00 am: Conference Opening - Dr. James Bellew, PT
9:05 am to 10:00 am: Dr. Sam Lee, PT (USA)
Physiology of Muscle Stimulation
10:00 am to 10:30 am: COFFEE BREAK
10:35 am to 11:30 am: Dr. James Bellew, PT (USA) - Advances in NMES
11:35 am to 12:30 am: David Draper, ATC (USA) - Ultrasound
12:30 pm to 1:40 pm: LUNCH
1:45 pm to 2:40 pm: Dr. Therese Johnston, PT (USA) - FES Principles
2:45 pm to 3:40 pm: Dr. Richard Liebano, PT (BRAZIL) - Electrical Stim in Pain
3:40 pm to 4:20 pm: COFFEE BREAK
4:25 pm to 5:25 pm: Dr. Thiago Fukuda, PT (BRAZIL) - Functional NMES

FEBRUARY 27th - 2015
8:30 am to 10:00 am: Workshop 1 - Dr. James Bellew, PT (USA) NMES
Workshop 2 - David Draper, ATC (USA) Ultrasound
Workshop 3 - Dr. Sam Lee, PT (USA) Muscle Stim
10:00 am to 10:30 am COFFEE BREAK
10:35 am to 12:05 pm: Workshop 1 - Dr. James Bellew, PT(USA) NMES
Workshop 2 - David Draper, ATC (USA) Ultrasound
Workshop 3 - Dr. Sam Lee, PT (USA) Muscle Stim
12:05 pm to 1:55 pm: LUNCH
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm: Workshop 4 - Dr. Sam Lee, PT (USA)
Dr. Richard Liebano, PT (BRAZIL) Pain
 Workshop 5 - Dr. James Bellew, PT (USA)
Dr. Thiago Fukuda, PT (BRAZIL) NMES
Workshop 6 - Dr. Therese Johnston,PT (USA) FES
3:30 pm to 4:00 pm: COFFEE BREAK
4:05 pm to 5:35 pm: Workshop 4 - Dr. Sam Lee, PT (USA)
Dr. Richard Liebano, PT( BRAZIL) Pain
Workshop 5 - Dr. James Bellew, PT (USA)
Dr. Thiago Fukuda, PT (BRAZIL) NMES
Workshop 6 - Dr. Therese Johnston, PT (USA) FES
5:45 pm to 6:30 pm: CONFERENCE CLOSING

PROGRAM

4. Dr. James Bellew, PT (USA)
Dr. James Bellew is an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at
the University of Indianapolis, USA. He has published more than
50 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and abstracts in the areas
of exercise training, balance, and muscle physiology and is the
co-author of the textbook Modalities for Therapeutic Intervention
5th ed. by FA Davis Co. His research encompasses the use of
Electrotherapeutic waveforms, muscle physiology, and control of
balance in older adults. He teaches in the areas of clinical medicine,
therapeutic modalities, and human physiology. He serves as a
manuscript reviewer for The Journal of Pediatric Physical Therapy,
The Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Journal
of Geriatric Physical Therapy, The Journal of Women’s Health
Physical Therapy, The Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, and
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. He is a regular presenter and
speaker and is routinely sought nationally and internationally for
consultation regarding clinical applications of Electotherapeutic
agents.
Dr. Thiago Fukuda, PT (BRAZIL)
Specialist (post-graduate) in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy
at Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo -
ISCMSP; MSc and PhD (Doctorade) in Sciences at Experimental
Surgery Program, Federal University of Sao Paulo - UNIFESP.
Physical therapist and Associate Professor of the Musculoskeletal
Rehabilitation Postgraduation - ISCMSP and Graduate Professor at
São Camilo University - CUSC. Head of the Knee, Hip, and Sports
Traumatology Group - ISCMSP. Winner of the EXCELLENCE IN
RESEARCH AWARD for the best paper published in 2010 and
EXCELLENCE IN CLINICAL INQUIRY in 2011 in the Journal of
Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT). More than 30
national and international publications with emphasis in Orthopedics
and Traumatology Rehabilitation, acting on the following topics:
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), ACL Reconstruction, Knee
and Hip Surgery Rehabilitation, Laser therapy and Dosimetry, NMES,
Electroanalgesy, Pulsed Short Waves, Tissue Repair, Combined
Therapy, Osteoarthritis, Tendinopathy and Electromyography.
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5. Dr.Therese E. Johnston, PT (USA)
Therese E. Johnston, PT, PhD, MBA is Assistant Professor in the
Department of Physical Therapy at the University of the Sciences,
Philadelphia, PA, USA. She is also a Research Associate at Shriners
Hospitals for Children and is on Scientific Staff. Dr. Johnston received
her BA from the University of Pennsylvania, her MBA in Health
Administration from St. Joseph’s University, her MS in Physical
Therapy from Arcadia University, and her PhD in Physical Therapy
from Temple University. Her research interests include interventions
to improve the health, fitness, and function of children and adults with
spinal cord injury or cerebral palsy, with a special focus on the use of
functional electrical stimulation (FES) for walking and health benefits.
Dr. Johnston has published over 40 articles in peer reviewed journals
and has presented nationally and internationally on these topics. She
has written book chapters for 4 textbooks with topics including the
use of FES for patients with neurologic diagnoses, pediatric spinal
cord injury, and the development of an implanted FES system. Dr.
Johnston is currently conducting studies with FES cycling for adults
with spinal cord injury to examine changes in bone and muscle and
the effects of FES cycling for children with cerebral palsy. She is a
member of the American Physical Therapy Association (Neurology,
Pediatric and Research sections) and the American Congress of
Rehabilitation Medicine (Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group
secretary and FES task force chair). Dr. Johnston performs scientific
grant reviews for different funding agencies and serves as a reviewer
for many scientific journals.
wwDr. Sam Lee, PT (USA)
Assistant Professor Department of Physical Therapy University of
Delaware. He has over 75 publications, articles and research papers
and more than 125 International presentations and courses. He has
received many Honors/Awards including Researcher of the month of
the College of Health Sciences, University of Delaware,January 2012.

6. Dr.Richard Eloin Liebano, PT (BRAZIL)
Richard E. Liebano, PT, MSc, PhD is a full professor at Universidade
Cidade de São Paulo in São Paulo, Brazil. Dr. Liebano received his
degree in Physical Therapy from Pontifícia Universidade Católica
de Campinas. He is Certified in Orthopedics and Sports Physical
Therapy and Masters in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His
PhD in Sciences was received from Universidade Federal de São
Paulo. In 2009, he did his postdoctoral fellowship in Physical Therapy
and Rehabilitation Science at The University of Iowa, USA, under
supervision of Professor Kathleen Sluka. He has been teaching
electrophysical agents for Physical Therapy students during 12 years
and his researches are performed in this area where he has more
than 40 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts published. He regularly
acts as reviewer for the following scientific journals: Brazilian Journal
of Physical Therapy, The Journal of Pain, Lasers in Surgery and
Medicine, Photomedicine and Laser Surgery, Physical Therapy &
Research, American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation,
Physical Therapy, Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, Expert Review
of Neurotherapeutics, International Journal of Sports Medicine, Pain,
and others. Dr. Liebano lives in São Paulo, Brazil and acts as advisor
for Masters and PhD students.
David Draper, ATC (USA)
David Draper – University of Brigham, EUA
He is a professor and researcher in the department of exercise
sciences at Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA. He has over
100 publications and over 300 presentations around the World. He co-
authored a book with Dr. Ken Knight entitled, “Therapeutic Modalities,
“The Art and Science.”
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7. Registration fees includes: Conference Lectures - Up to 4 different workshops
for a total of a maximum of 11.5 Hours.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
PARITICIPANT Full Conference PT / PTA Full Conference STUDENT
“Early Bird” On or Before 01/20/2015 $275 $150
“Regular” On or Before 02/25/2015 $325 $190
“On-Site” 02/26/2015 $375 $230
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I IBRAMED
INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE
“Advances in Physical Agents”
February 26th - 27th, 2015
MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER
Miami Beach, FL USA