Member May 2026: Adaptive Bollywood Dance & Global Health-Session Recording

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Video Summary

The session opened with housekeeping and a reminder that comments reflected individual speakers, not AAPM&R. It was recorded, participants were asked to stay muted unless speaking, and time for questions depended on the schedule.<br /><br />The main presentation highlighted an “Adaptive Bollywood Dance” project: a culturally responsive rehab initiative for people with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. The team explained that Bollywood-based adaptive dance is designed to improve motor learning, participation, psychosocial well-being, and caregiver engagement through rhythmic, seated, and low-impact movement. They noted a gap in the literature, a successful pilot in Niagara Falls, and new or planned sites in Texas, California, New Jersey, and Florida. The group is seeking mentorship, support, and possible funding to standardize the curriculum and expand nationally.<br /><br />Next, “Representation and Rehab” shared updates on global health efforts, including patient-story storytelling, international disability advocacy discussions, and virtual education to promote PM&R worldwide.<br /><br />Finally, residents and students proposed a South Asian mentorship program for medical students and trainees, with leadership roles, social media presence, ERAS/interview support, and long-term mentorship across training stages. The session ended with informal networking and enthusiasm for future collaboration.

Keywords

adaptive Bollywood dance

rehabilitation

intellectual developmental physical disabilities

culturally responsive care

global health advocacy

PM&R education

South Asian mentorship

medical student support