About the conference
“Rehabilitation Everywhere and for Everyone" is a groundbreaking conference exploring technology's transformative role in revolutionizing rehabilitation. Spread over two days, professionals, researchers, and innovators will delve into the latest advancements.
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Day 1 features immersive workshops at the TechnoRehabLab, showcasing VR, the metaverse, and low-cost tech solutions, ensuring inclusivity.
Day 2's keynote lectures focus on technology-supported rehabilitation (both assessment and therapy), offering insights across various domains and emphasizing improved outcomes worldwide.
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The perfect occasion to network with experts, explore innovative workshops, and gain insights to elevate your practice. Don't miss your chance to shape the future of global rehabilitation – reserve your spot today!
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DAY 1
Programme
10:30- 11:00
Lecture by prof. dr. Bruno Bonnechère
The goal of this introductory lecture on technology-supported rehabilitation is to provide you with an overview of innovative technologies such as virtual reality, robotics, and wearable sensors, highlighting their transformative impact on rehabilitation practices and patient care.
10:00
Registration
Tea, coffee and networking
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11:00-12:00
CLINIC 1: TechnoRehabLab by prof. dr. Bruno Bonnechère
Experience firsthand the cutting-edge technology of our TechnoRehabLab. Our facility offers a range of innovative rehabilitation tools, including serious games, balance games, gait robotics, and virtual reality opportunities. Immerse yourself in interactive experiences that enhance rehabilitation outcomes and explore the latest advancements in technology-supported rehabilitation.
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LUNCH
12:00-13:00
13:00-14:00
CLINIC 2: Intro in Metaverse by Bart Molemans
Step into our clinic where we delve deep into the metaverse and its applications in healthcare. From virtual reality therapy sessions to gamified exercises, we harness the power of the metaverse to revolutionize rehabilitation outcomes and empower patients on their journey to recovery.
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14:00-15:00
CLINIC 3: Intro in VR and 360° by Joachim Gregoor
We immerse you in the world of virtual reality (VR) and 360° experiences. You will see how to use low-tech solutions to create impactful immersive technology adaptations for rehabilitation, ensuring accessibility and effectiveness for all patients.
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15:00-16:00
CLINIC 4: Low Cost Technology 4 Everyone by Team Innovation in Care
We explore the potential of low technology, including mHealth solutions, for rehabilitation. Dive deep into innovative apps designed to promote active and healthy lifestyles in older adults, assist individuals with disabilities in mastering daily activities, and prepare children for medical procedures. Our clinic offers a hands-on experience with these tools, demonstrating their effectiveness in enhancing rehabilitation outcomes and improving quality of life for
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16:00-17:00
NETWORK RECEPTION
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Programme
DAY 2
Rehabilition for everyone
OpenTeleRehab, an open access mobile health to increase rehabilitation
Martin Jacobs - Humanity & Inclusion (Belgium)
STASISM: Serious Games for Everyone
Dr. Anna Kushnir - Elita Rehabilitation Center (Ukraine)
TechnoRehabLab: an opportunity to increase rehabilitation services in Africa?
Prof. dr. Bruno Bonnechère - UHasselt (Belgium)
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12:00
Integration of Technology in Psychiatry
​Keeping a close watch on mental health: opportunities and challenges related to wearable implementation
Dr. Nele De Witte - Thomas More (Belgium)
Exploring the intersection of technology and psychiatry
Prof. Dr. Martin Desseils - Université de Namur (Belgium)
Tech-Driven Evaluation of Body Representation in Autistic Adults
Joanna Mourad - UHasselt (Belgium)
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Clinical Applications
Unsupervised robot-assisted therapy: from the clinic to the home
Dr. Giada Devittori - ETH (Switzerland)
On-demand cueing improves freezing of gait in people with Parkinson’s disease during a home-based randomized controlled trial
Dr. Pieter Ginis - KUL (Belgium)
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16:30
17:00
9:30
Our partners
LEADING IN INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY IN REHABILITATION
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