The Paralympic Athlete: Managing musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiovascular complications

Saturday, February 21, 2026

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM AST

Location: 209 ABC

Course Director(s)

Ana V. Cintron, MD, FAAPMR

Assistant Professor
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine

Speaker(s)

Isabel C. Borras, MD

Physiatry Section chief
VA Caribbean Healthcare System
Asdrubal E. Rivera-Dones, MD

Resident Physician PGY-3
San Juan VA Hospital

Brief Session Description : Approach to the para-athlete’s needs regarding training, injury prevention and management will vary according to the athlete’s unique impairment. This course discusses the approach to sports injuries based on impairment, considerations to be taken in the athlete with neuromuscular conditions, and the cardiovascular complications which may be encountered.