Current Medical and Physical Therapies of Adhesive Arachnoiditis
About this Event
The Current Medical & Physical Therapies for Adhesive Arachnoiditis conference, sponsored by Arachnoiditis Hope, a project of the Tennant Foundation, is a comprehensive one-day event scheduled for July 31st, 2026, at Daemen University in Amherst, NY. This multidisciplinary gathering is designed to explore the latest advancements in the diagnosis and management of adhesive arachnoiditis, a painful inflammatory condition involving the spinal nerves. By integrating current medical interventions with specialized physical therapy protocols, the program aims to provide healthcare professionals and patients with a holistic, evidence-based approach to patient care.
*speakers & agenda subject to change
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Check-in with light breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome/Understanding AA
Host: Julie K. Utz, patient advocate
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Movement is Medicine
Host: Dr. Thomas Danat
Info: The first ever physical therapy protocol for the treatment of Adhesive Arachnoiditis. Learn the Dos & Don'ts in the exercise that patients need.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Panel Discussion
Host: Dr. Danat, Dr. Milioto, Dr. Ditor
Info: Hear from all three doctors discussing diagnosis, treatment, advanced therapies, diet, and more. Each expert will give a unique look at how patients with this disease and spinal inflammation affects those suffering.
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
Breakout Session 1
Info: Choose from 3 in depth sessions.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:40 PM
Lunch
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:25 PM
Breakout Session 2
Info: Choose from 3 in depth sessions.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:10 PM
Breakout Session 2
Info: Choice of 3 sessions presented by Dr. Danat, Dr. Milioto, or Julie Utz. Each individualized to go deeper into more specifics of each field including medical diagnosis & treatment, hands-on PT Protocol, diet to reduce inflammation, hands-on alternative therapies, and a patients' journey.
🕑: 02:35 PM - 03:15 PM
Breakout Session 3
Info: Choose from 3 in depth sessions.
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:25 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Dr. Michael Ross
🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Reception & Networking
Info: Join the presenters for a light reception. There will be information table for each specialty, and a chance to speak with the doctors. Shop books and other items from The Tennant Foundation and meet others interested in Adhesive Arachnoiditis.
Where is it happening?
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