Many long-term complications associated with spinal cord injury and conditions, are a consequence of inadequate rehabilitation programs and of physical, social, financial, and political factors.

As responsible for the special interest Group (SIG) on NTD’s and of the SIG Continence and Bowel Management for the World Federation of Neuro-rehabilitation (WFNR) together with the team from the two SIG’s we feel the duty of working towards the identification, standardization, and implementation of common and applicable guidelines for the management of spinal lesions, at a global level.

The "Masterclass on the Management of Bladder, Bowel in Spinal Cord Injury and Neural Tube Defects” was created with the above-mentioned aim in mind.

The 1st Masterclass (Italy - 2017) included a structured scientific program lectures and case studies, presented by International Experts, from a multidisciplinary background, related to serious spinal cord injury and neural tube defects.The target audience of the 2nd Masterclass are doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and psychologists with a specific interest.

We are advertising the Event globally, but we are trying to recruit a high number of Delegates from developing Countries or Countries in need of standardized recommendations for clinical management.

This will be a highly interactive Event and we look forward to see you all in Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Mario Patricolo

WFNR Ambassador

Gulf Area Section