Agenda
37th Annual APMFR Convention & V SOCILAR Congress
August 27–29, 2026 | The Royal Sonesta San Juan, Puerto Rico
NOTA: Los eventos y espacios pueden cambiar durante el evento. Room assignments are subject to change.
37th APMFR Convention & V SOCILAR Congress Schedule
| Time | Track A: Sports Medicine Querube Ballroom |
Track B: Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnosis Azucenas Ballroom |
Track C: Spinal Cord Injury Palmar C Ballroom |
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| 7:00 am | Registration & Continental Breakfast Lobby/Preciosa Ballroom |
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| 8:00 am | Welcome & General Announcements Querube Ballroom |
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| 8:15 am | Plenary Session Impact of Research & Future of PM&R Walter Frontera, MD (PR) – Querube Ballroom |
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| 9:00 am | Evaluation, Prevention & Management of High-Performance Sports Injuries William Micheo, MD (PR) |
ALS – Diagnosis & New Treatments Brenda Deliz Roldán, MD (PR) |
Acute & Subacute Management of SCI Joanne Delgado, MD (USA) |
| 9:30 am | Rehabilitation & Interventions for Complex Athletic Injuries Luis Baerga, MD (PR) |
Evaluation & Management of Complex Neuropathies in Adults Kathya Ramos, MD (PR) |
Advances in Neuromodulation (Botulinum Toxin) Ana Ortiz, MD (PR) |
| 10:00 am | Emerging Technologies in Performance & Recovery Francisco Bentz, MD (DR) |
Challenging Cases in Electrodiagnostic Study Anelys Torres, MD |
Diving-Based Rehabilitation for SCI Patients Eduardo Nadal, MD (PR) |
| 10:30 am | ☕ Coffee Break & Exhibitor’s Hall Preciosa Ballroom |
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| 11:00 am | Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Workshop Juan Rojas, MD (MX) Gerardo Miranda, MD (PR) Martín Roldán, MD (PR) |
Diagnosis of Rare Myopathies Edwardo Ramos, MD (PR) |
Rehabilitation in Incomplete SCI Eduardo Nadal, MD (PR) |
| 11:30 am | Use of PRP in Sports Medicine Francisco Bentz, MD (DR) |
Accurate Diagnosis of Polyneuropathies in Childhood Edicson Ruiz Ospina, MD (COL) |
Point–Counterpoint: Stem Cells in SCI Eduardo Nadal, MD (PR) Lorena Berna, MD (CHL) Joanne Delgado, MD (USA) |
| 12:00 pm | Sideline Ultrasound: Acute Sports Injuries Gerardo Miranda, MD (PR) |
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Evaluation & Management Alexandra Montalvo, MD (PR) |
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| 12:30 pm | 🍽 Lunch Palmar A/B Ballroom |
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| 1:30 pm | Plenary Session PM&R & Strategies to Increase Infrastructure of Rehabilitation Services Juan Manuel Guzmán, MD (MX) – Querube Ballroom |
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| 2:15 pm | Return to Sport: Key Factors in Medical Decision Making Gerardo Miranda, MD (PR) Querube Ballroom |
Ultrasound & Electro Diagnostics Carmen López, MD Luis Baerga, MD Valeria Lozada, MD (PR) Azucenas Ballroom |
SOCILAR Research Group Exclusive for SOCILAR members – not open to public Palmar C Ballroom |
| 2:45 pm | Use of PRP in Sports Medicine Francisco Bentz, MD (DR) |
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| 3:45 pm | Discussion & Closing | Discussion & Closing | Discussion & Closing |
| 4:00–6:00 pm | 🎉 Poster Session & Meet & Greet Preciosa Ballroom |
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7.0 CME Credits
| Time | Track A: Pediatric Rehabilitation Palmar C Ballroom |
Track B: Brain Injury Azucenas Ballroom |
Track C: Pain Management Querube Ballroom |
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| 7:00 am | Continental Breakfast Preciosa Ballroom |
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| 8:00 am | General Announcements Querube Ballroom |
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| 8:15 am | Plenary Session Rehabilitation as Global Health Priority: WHO’s Vision & Latin America Impact Marta Imamura, MD (BRA) – Querube Ballroom |
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| 9:00 am | Cerebral Palsy: A Comprehensive Approach Ana Ortiz, MD (PR) |
Neuroplasticity & Emerging Therapies Raúl Rodríguez, MD (PR) |
From Orthobiology to Regonology in Muscle Tissue Repair Andrés Guardias, MD (COL) |
| 9:30 am | Functional Assessment of the Child with Ataxia Sandra Milena Castellar, MD (COL) |
Spasticity: Adjuvant vs. Multimodal Therapy Lorena Berna, MD (CHL) |
Clinical Experience with Medical Cannabis Roberto Gisín, MD (ARG) |
| 10:00 am | Idiopathic Scoliosis: Role of the Rehabilitation Physician Gabriel Darricarrere, MD (URY) |
Use of Phenol & Ethyl Alcohol Eduardo Rocha, MD (BRA) |
Low-Dose Naltrexone: Emerging Application in Chronic Pain Suzette Arias, MD (PR) |
| 10:30 am | ☕ Coffee Break & Exhibitor’s Hall Preciosa Ballroom |
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| 11:00 am | Autism in the World of Rehabilitation Maricarmen Cruz, MD (PR) |
Brain Stimulator for Movement Disorders David Lozada, MD (PR) |
Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis Marta Imamura, MD (BRA) |
| 11:30 am | Prostheses in Pediatric Patients Carolina Schiappacasse, MD (ARG) |
New Guidelines for Post-Stroke Management in Motor Recovery Manuel Mas, MD (PR) |
Evidence & Criteria for Shockwave Therapy in PM&R Francisco Bentz, MD (DR) Anderson Rozo, MD (COL) Luis Baerga, MD (PR) Liza Hernández, MD (PR) |
| 12:00 pm | Gut-Brain Connection in Pediatric Rehabilitation Rosana Mejía, MD (PR) |
Ultrasound Evaluation in Spasticity Lorena Berna, MD (CHL) |
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| 12:30 pm | 🍽 Lunch Palmar A/B Ballroom |
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| 1:30 pm | Plenary Session Cancer & Obesity: Unraveling the Inflammatory Cascade Marcia Cruz, MD (PR) – Querube Ballroom |
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| 1:30 pm | SOCILAR Research Group Meeting Exclusive – not open to public Jibarito Ballroom |
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| 2:15 pm | Workshop: Gait Assessment in Pediatric Population Ana-Marie Rojas, MD (USA) Palmar C Ballroom |
Spasticity Ultrasound Workshop Lorena Berna, MD (CHL) Manuel Mas, MD (PR) Joshua Vova, MD (USA) Azucenas Ballroom |
Workshop: Shockwave Therapy in Musculoskeletal Medicine Francisco Bentz, MD (DR) Anderson Rozo, MD (COL) Luis Baerga, MD (PR) Liza Hernández, MD (PR) Querube Ballroom |
| 3:45 pm | Discussion & Closing | Discussion & Closing | Discussion & Closing |
| 4:00 pm | 🎉 Poster Session Preciosa Ballroom |
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| 6:00 pm | 🍽 SOCILAR Directors’ Dinner & Assembly Jibarito Ballroom |
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7.0 CME Credits
| Time | Track A: Prosthetics & Orthotics Palmar C Ballroom |
Track B: Cardiometabolic & Older Adult Rehab Querube Ballroom |
Track C: Oncology Rehabilitation Azucenas Ballroom |
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| 7:00 am | Continental Breakfast Preciosa Ballroom |
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| 8:00 am | General Announcements Querube Ballroom |
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| 8:15 am | Plenary Session Human Microbiome & Physiology Filipa Godoy, PhD (PR) – Querube Ballroom |
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| 9:00 am | 3D Technology & Smart Materials Ricardo Ayala, MD (PR) |
Frailty Assessment in Older Adults Carmen López, MD (PR) |
Rehabilitation Needs in Pediatric & Adolescent Cancer Survivors Anamaría Hernández Rivera, MD (COL) |
| 9:30 am | Orthotic Management of Child with Muscular Dystrophy Sandra Milena Castellar, MD (COL) |
Cardiovascular Risk Stratification for Exercise Prescription Maricarmen Cruz, MD (PR) |
Guidelines for Managing Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome Eduardo Maldonado, MD (PR) |
| 10:00 am | Amputees & War Related Injuries Carolina Schiappacasse, MD (ARG) |
Current Principles & Precautions in Pulmonary Rehabilitation Onix Cantre, MD (PR) |
Considerations in Return to Work for Cancer Survivors Carolina Gutiérrez, MD (USA) |
| 10:30 am | ☕ Coffee Break & Exhibitor’s Hall Preciosa Ballroom |
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| 11:00 am | Osseointegration Christopher Bonilla, MD (PR) |
Use of Smart Watches for Physical Activity Monitoring Alexander de la Rosa, MD (PR) |
Bone Health in Cancer Survivors: Rehabilitation Perspective Paola Ritter, MD (CHL) |
| 11:30 am | Prosthetic Prescription Carolina Schiappacasse, MD (ARG) |
The Aging Athlete (“Masters”) Walter Frontera, MD (PR) |
Exercise in the Cancer Patient Nelson Castillo, MD (PR) |
| 12:00 pm | Polyvagal Theory María Elva García, MD (MX) |
Rehabilitation & Oncogeriatrics: Maximizing Functional Reserve Jack B. Fu, MD (USA) |
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| 12:30 pm | 🍽 Lunch Palmar A/B Ballroom |
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| 1:30 pm | Plenary Session Chronic Pain & Impact on Occupational Performance Luz Helena Lugo, MD (COL) – Querube Ballroom |
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| 2:15 pm | Resident Presentations: Research & Case Reports UDH & VA PM&R Residents Querube Ballroom |
Workshop: “6-Minute Walk” Assessment for Stratification Maricarmen Cruz, MD (PR) Palmar C Ballroom |
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| 3:15–4:00 pm | Round Table: Rehabilitation in Latin America Challenges & Opportunities for the Next Decade SOCILAR Leadership – Querube Ballroom |
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| 7:00–11:00 pm | 🌅 Caribbean Soirée Reception & Dinner Party Sin Pausa Band/DJ – Azucenas Ballroom |
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6.0 CME Credits
Sponsorship Statement
This activity is jointly sponsored by Asociación Puertorriqueña de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación (APMFR) and the Institute of Continuing Medical Education of the CMCPR.
Accreditation Statement
ACCME: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Asociación Puertorriqueña de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación and Institute of Continuing Medical Education of the CMCPR, which is accredited by the ACCME (Provider #4006997) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
The Institute of Continuing Medical Education of the CMCPR has submitted this educational activity for a maximum of 20.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim credit only for the extent of their participation in the activity.
Venue
The Royal Sonesta San Juan, Puerto Rico | August 27–29, 2026