Dr. med. Doris Maier
Program Items
The use of sensor-controlled or adaptive orthoses, up to high-tech applications, can enhance the quality of life for patients with spinal cord injury. The aim is to restore walking ability and improve stability. You will gain insight into the diverse possibilities of interdisciplinary treatment for the lower limb, as well as the high-tech solutions in rehabilitative medicine, along with the biomechanical principles that are essential to this.
“It's fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure," said Bill Gates. With this in mind, experts in orthotics, prosthetics, and wheelchair provision present unsuccessful treatments in order to analyse them in the plenary session, discuss them, and work together to develop solutions. After all, pitfalls are everywhere. Especially as a newcomer to the profession, you benefit from the experience of your colleagues - true to the motto: Learning from mistakes makes you wiser.
Interdisciplinary treatment and care succeeds where legal frameworks are clear, responsibilities are well defined, and competencies are sensibly coordinated. You will learn how collaboration can be implemented securely from a legal standpoint and which structures are necessary to integrate all professional groups effectively – enabling connected treatment and care that provides real added value for both patients and professionals.