The 8th International Days of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation opened Friday at Oran University Hospital, attracting more than 400 specialists, both national and international, in this field.
The event, organized by the Observatory of Disability, Rehabilitation and Health Ethics (OHRES) and the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department (MPR) of Oran University Hospital, aims to promote exchanges and to offer continuing education to professionals in the sector.
Professor Khaled Layadi, president of these days, highlighted the holistic aspect of physical medicine and rehabilitation, which encompasses physical, cognitive, psychological and social dimensions. This interdisciplinary specialty brings together a wide variety of professionals, including doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, neuropsychologists and psychologists. The days will allow for enriching discussions and practical workshops for participants.
Themes covered include neurorehabilitation, spasticity, cerebral palsy and functional rehabilitation of neurological pathologies, such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and spinal cord injuries, frequently caused by road accidents. Raising awareness of the psychological and social impacts of disabilities, both for patients and their families, as well as the costs linked to care, is also one of the main objectives of this event.
The event also covers specific topics such as rehabilitation of childhood pathologies and podiatry. Several communications are on the program, notably on “Postural control: fundamental notions”,
“Adapted physical activity in chronic neurological pathologies” and “Rehabilitation strategies in Parkinson’s disease”. These days aim to encourage the training of young professionals and strengthen the skills of practitioners in this essential area of rehabilitation.
