EMG is an extension of clinical examination, and plays important role in diagnosis and prognosis of neuromuscular diseases. It is essential in rehabilitation medicine. In this workshop, basic concepts in electrodiagnostic medicine including basic anatomy and physiology of the neuromuscular system, membrane physiology and volume conduction as well as the safety considerations in electro-diagnostic medicine will be introduced, followed by the introduction to needle electromyography, nerve conduction and evoked potentials study. Hands-on practice with nerve conduction studies of major peripheral nerves of the upper and lower extremities will be performed. In addition, some clinical applications of electro-diagnostic medicine in rehabilitation will also be discussed. The first is the differentiation and significant of different waves will be discussed. The second is the ordinary use of electrodiagnosis in rehabilitation medicine. The third is examples of peripheral nerve disease, central nerve system abnormity in rehabilitation treatment. Classic stimulation diagnosis is still useful for routine treatment. It is easy for use and can make quantitative evaluation for peripheral nerve lesion. The course will also introduce, analyze and review the use of different classical diagnosis in peripheral nerve rehabilitation.

Cardiac rehabilitation is evidenced to be effective through intensive research. It is cost-effective in terms of reduction of mortality and morbidities, improvement of Quality of Life and reduction of long-term cost for patients with coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure. However, there is still a big gap between the benefits and setting up the practice in some countries because of various reasons. This workshop targets at facilitating physicians and therapists on how to organize a cardiac rehabilitation program through experience and practice in various countries. Prof. Kavanagh has been a pioneer of cardiac rehabilitation in Canada since 1960. His experience is valuable to the starter for the cardiac rehabilitation program. Dr. Guo will talk about her experience on how to set up a cardiac centre and how to attract patients keeping on therapy in Mainland China. Dr. Leonard S.W. Li will talk about the exercise prescription.? A discussion forum for logistics on setting up a cardiac rehabilitation program will assist the participants to discuss difficulties in their own settings.

The workshop will start with a brief overview of dementia and current concepts related to aetiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Delirium and other associated conditions will be also considered. The speakers will present reviews of rehabilitation and dementia in the context of stroke, hip fracture and other common rehabilitation clinical groupings. Case studies from several countries and cultures will be presented to illustrate common clinical problems encountered in rehabilitation when dementia is present. To conclude there will be a discussion on the development of a specific service for rehabilitation of dementia as a component of rehabilitation services.

This intensive course consists of lectures and a live demonstration. It is intended to provide the participant the techniques needed to begin performing diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSU) and introduce the indications and limitations of MSU. A live demonstration for MSU examination of various upper and lower limb structures will also be performed and simultaneously projected showing the MSU probe and the examined body part as well as the concomitant MSU images.

The workshop will include evidence-based review of Botulinum Toxin in Spasticity, use of Botulinum toxin in cerebral palsy and in adult spasticity. Technique of injection will be discussed in video case discussion