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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Registration Hours
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Registration Hours
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Spasticity X: Momentum Lab - Day 1
7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
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Spasticity X- Bagels, Bacon, and Brainstorming (invite only)
Location: 102 ABC
Presenter:
Gerard E. Francisco, MD (he/him/his)
– McGovern Medical School/UT Health Houston
Presenter:
Rajiv N. Reebye, FRCPC, MD
– University of British Columbia, Canada
Presenter:
Alberto Esquenazi, MD
– Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Sponsored By
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
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Welcome Remarks & Speaker Introductions
Location: 209 ABC
Presenter:
Gerard E. Francisco, MD (he/him/his)
– McGovern Medical School/UT Health Houston
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
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A Pathophysiology-based Definition of Spasticity
Location: 209 ABC
Presenter:
Sheng Li, MD, PhD (he/him/his)
– University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston
9:20 AM - 9:40 AM
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Is Spasticity a Movement Disorder
Location: 209 ABC
Presenter:
Bo Biering-Sørensen, MD
– Copenhagen, Denmark
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM
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New Proposed Definition and Term for Spasticity
Location: 209 ABC
Presenter:
Gerard E. Francisco, MD (he/him/his)
– McGovern Medical School/UT Health Houston
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
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Q&A / Break
Location: 209 ABC
10:40 AM - 10:45 AM
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Speaker Introductions
Location: 209 ABC
Presenter:
Sheng Li, MD, PhD (he/him/his)
– University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston
10:45 AM - 11:05 AM
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Spasticity and Motor Synergy in Post-stroke Stiff-knee Gait
Location: 209 ABC
Presenter:
James Sulzer, PhD
11:05 AM - 11:25 AM
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Visual Inspection of Spastic Gait
Location: 209 ABC
Presenter:
Sheng Li, MD, PhD (he/him/his)
– University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston
11:25 AM - 11:45 AM
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Instrumented Gait Analysis
Location: 209 ABC
Presenter:
Alberto Esquenazi, MD
– Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, USA
11:45 AM - 12:05 PM
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Neuro-orthopedic Management of Spastic Knee Gait
Location: 209 ABC
Presenter:
Thierry Deltombe, MD
– Yvoir,Belgium
12:05 PM - 12:15 PM
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Q&A
Location: 209 ABC
Presenter:
Sheng Li, MD, PhD (he/him/his)
– University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
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Spasticity X Lunch & Learn: Developing a Spasticity Treatment Plan: A Case-Based Dialogue
Location: 102 ABC
Presenter:
Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD
– UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
Presenter:
Shivani Gupta, DO
– Advocate Christ Medical Clinic. Chicago, IL
Sponsored By
1:30 PM - 1:35 PM
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Speaker Introductions
Location: 209 ABC
Presenter:
Rajiv N. Reebye, FRCPC, MD
– University of British Columbia, Canada
1:35 PM - 1:55 PM
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Assessing Muscle Architecture Through Ultrasonography
Location: 209 ABC
Presenter:
Rajiv N. Reebye, FRCPC, MD
– University of British Columbia, Canada
1:55 PM - 2:15 PM
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Ultrasonography as a Predictor of Response to Spasticity Interventions
Location: 209 ABC
Presenter:
Mirko Filippetti
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM
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Lesion Characteristics and Structural Disconnectome in Predicting Spasticity in Stroke Patients
Location: 209 ABC
Presenter:
Stefania Spina
2:35 PM - 2:55 PM
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Surface EMG Application in Spasticity: From Established Practice to Advanced Uses
Location: 209 ABC
Presenter:
Salvatore Facciorusso
2:55 PM - 3:05 PM
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Q&A and Speaker Introductions
Location: 209 ABC
Presenter:
Rajiv N. Reebye, FRCPC, MD
– University of British Columbia, Canada
3:05 PM - 3:30 PM
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Break
Location: 209 ABC
3:30 PM - 3:35 PM
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Speaker Introductions
Location: 209 ABC
Presenter:
Alberto Esquenazi, MD
– Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, USA
3:35 PM - 3:55 PM
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Clinical Implications of Metabolomics and Proteomics Analysis in Children with Cerebral Palsy Exposed to Botulinum Toxin-A
Location: 209 ABC
Presenter:
Huiying Qiu, SPT
– Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University
3:55 PM - 4:15 PM
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High-Frequency Electrical Motor Block
Location: 102 ABC
Presenter:
Jayme Knutson, PhD
– The MetroHealth System/CWRU
4:15 PM - 4:35 PM
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Riluzole for Treating Spasticity in Patients with Chronic Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Location: 209 ABC
Presenter:
Maeve Cotinat
4:35 PM - 4:55 PM
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Robot-assisted Therapy in the Management of Adults with Spastic Paresis: Evidence & Experience
Location: 209 ABC
Presenter:
Salvatore Facciorusso
4:55 PM - 5:05 PM
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Q&A
Location: 209 ABC
Presenter:
Alberto Esquenazi, MD
– Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, USA
5:05 PM - 5:10 PM
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Summary Day 1
Location: 209 ABC
Presenter:
Gerard E. Francisco, MD (he/him/his)
– McGovern Medical School/UT Health Houston
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Spasticity X Welcome Reception
Location: Lobby Lounge - 1st floor
Sponsored By
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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RFPD Sub council Meeting
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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RFPD Sub council Meeting
Location: 204
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Residents and Fellow Program Directors and Coordinators Workshop Day 1
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Residents and Fellow Program Directors and Coordinators Workshop Day 1
Location: Ballroom B 3rd Floor
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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RFPD Reception
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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RFPD Reception
Location: Outdoor Terrace - 3rd Floor
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