Douglas Weiss, PT, DPT is a licensed physical therapist with 29 years of experience across    rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, home health, pediatrics, industrial therapy, and corporate settings. In 2005, he founded two outpatient clinics on Oahu, Island Neuro Rehab and Hawaii Kai Physical Therapy, specializing in balance, orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. Driven by a passion for helping active older adults maintain independence, he launched a personal training business in 2016.  Throughout his career, Dr. Weiss has helped thousands of clients improvefunction and mobility while educating physical therapists, occupational therapists, assistants, trainers and students. He has served as a lecturer, instructor, and clinical educator for multiple universities. His mission is to help people preserve their ability to walk for as long as possible through innovative rehabilitation and professional education based on the Neuroplastic approach.

LEARNING OUTCOME:

After attending this workshop, participants will be able to describe the functional, cognitive, and psychosocial consequences of TBI and SCI and their implications for rehabilitation; evaluate commonly used functional outcome measures in neurorehabilitation and their role in assessing recovery and guiding clinical decision-making; and analyze rehabilitation strategies aimed at improving functional outcomes and quality of life following TBI and SCI.