Call for Abstracts
The Gait and Clinical Movement Society would like to invite you to participate in the 2016 GCMAS Annual Conference to be held May 17-20 at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis TN, USA. Abstracts and proposals for tutorials in all areas of human movement analysis are welcome, and will be selected for the 2016 scientific program via a competitive, peer-review process.
The 2016 Program Committee encourages submissions related to the following topics:

• Clinical decision support for the diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring outcomes of patients with movement dysfunction
• New tools and technologies for the study of movement
• Advances in rehabilitation of patients with movement dysfunction
• Advances in understanding the fundamental control mechanisms of normal and pathological movement
• Function of muscles, bones, joints and other structures in health and disease
• Emerging applications of motion measurement in natural environments
• Abstracts that concur with the topic areas of the keynote speakers
• Clinical case studies

Abstract submissions must be received by December 18, 2015. Authors will be notified of acceptance by February 15, 2016.

Guidelines for ALL Abstract Submissions:
Abstracts are limited to two (2) pages and must be formatted as shown in the template. The content of each page must be contained within a 160mm X 225 mm (6.3" x 8.8") area. Text must be formatted as Times New Roman 12-pt font. Two electronic copies must be submitted: one copy for publication and one blinded copy for review. The publication copy should include the title of the paper, the author(s), affiliation(s) and email address of the corresponding author. The name of the presenting author should be underlined. The blinded copy should be devoid of any reference to the authors or affiliations. Abstracts must be submitted in PDF format.

Guidelines for Scientific Studies:
Abstracts describing original research should be comprised of the following sections: Introduction, Clinical Significance, Methods, Results, Discussion, References, Acknowledgements, and Disclosure Statement. One or two figures may be used, but please ensure that the figures are legible when reduced to half size.
Download the Abstract Template for Scientific Studies

Guidelines for Clinical Case Studies:
Abstracts describing clinical case studies should be comprised of the following sections: Subject History, Clinical Data, Motion Data, Treatment Decisions and Indications, Outcome (if available) Summary, and Disclosure Statement. One or two figures may be used, but please ensure that the figures are legible when reduced to half size. Abstracts must illustrate the value of motion analysis and/or modeling in the evaluation, understanding, and/or treatment of a movement disorder. Priority will be given to studies that include pre- and post-treatment data.
Download the Abstract Template for Clinical Case Studies

Guidelines for New Tools and Techniques:
Abstracts describing methodological advances should be comprised of the following sections: Introduction, Clinical Significance, Methods, Demonstration, Summary, References, Acknowledgements, and Disclosure Statement. One or two figures may be used, but please ensure that the figures are legible when reduced to half size. Abstracts should describe novel methods (i.e. devices or algorithms) that enhance our ability to visualize, measure, or analyze the mechanics, tendons, joints, and/or limb segments. Abstracts from vendors are encouraged, but must not contain advertising.
Download the Abstract Template for New Tools and Techniques

Learning Objectives:
The abstract submission form will require authors to submit a one-sentence learning objective. The learning objective should be of the form: At the completion of this presentation, attendees will be able to (recognize, measure, explain,) …

Publication:
Accepted abstracts will be included in the official conference proceedings and posted online prior to the meeting.

Timeline:
Deadline for Submission: December 18, 2015 11:59 pm EST
Notification of Acceptance: February 15, 2016

Program Co-Chairs:
Phyllis Richey PhD
Audrey Zucker-Levin PT, PhD, MBA, GCS Emeritus
gcmas2016@uthsc.edu