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MiOTA Fall Conference 2026
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Thursday, October 1
 

2:15pm CDT

DAFRA - Donor Activation Focused Rehabilitation Approach
Thursday October 1, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Nerve transfers is a surgical procedure that is being utilized to address muscle weakness due to nerve injury. The procedure entails taking nerve fascicles from working nerves and re-routing the nerve to a damaged nerve/muscle. After surgery patients are referred to therapy to increase the patients function. A therapeutic approach called "Donor Activation Focused Rehabilitation Approach" (DAFRA) is being implemented for children (1) and adults (2) with brachial plexus as well as persons with spinal cord injuries (3).


Objectives:
Attendees will:
-Understand the surgical procedure of nerve transfers
-Describe difference between donor and recipient muscles
-Learn therapeutic strategies to maximize outcomes in patients after surgery
Speakers
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Denise Justice

OTRL, FMiOTA, FAOTA, BCP, Michigan Medicine
Denise Justice graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy in 1992 from Eastern Michigan University. She has been employed with the University of Michigan / Michigan Medicine since 1992. She has been part of the interdisciplinary brachial plexus program since its... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
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