Conference Date and Location
February 10 - 12, 2011, Hyatt
Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles, California
Call for Papers
- Deadline for Early Bird Abstract Submission
(Eligible for Cash Prizes) July 15, 2010
- Deadline for late breaking papers and posters October
1, 2010
On behalf of the Scientific Planning Committee we
invite your participation in the Call for Papers and Posters.
Register Online |
pre-registration | submit your abstract
Conference Purpose and Educational Objectives
The purpose of this conference is to present the latest research, and evidence-based
literature synthesis, and real world applications, regarding assessment, management
and prevention for musculoskeletal disorders, chronic pain and disability. Information
provided at the conference should help inform evidence-based clinical practice,
provide insights on current controversies, and promote discussion about practical,
medical legal and policy issues.
Who Should Attend
Information presented at the conference should be especially useful for occupational
medicine, primary care and other specialist physicians and health
professionals dealing with working age adults, researchers, and those involved
with health policy development. The conference should also help claims
managers, attorneys, and others understand how to apply an evidence–based
approach in insurance claim management and
medical-legal settings.
Conference Themes
- Descriptive
Epidemiology (prevalence, incidence, natural history, risk factors)
- Basic Science (disease
mechanisms, biomechanics and ergonomics)
- Evidence-based Assessment (diagnosis,
functional capacity assessment)
- Evidence-based Treatment
(clinical effectiveness and prognosis)
- Primary Prevention
and Prevention of Disability
- Cost-effectiveness
Studies
- Economic and Societal
Impact
- Claims
Management and Medico-legal Issues
- Regulation and Health
Policy Development
Conference Location
The conference is being held at the luxurious Hyatt
Regency Century Plaza, a triple A, four diamond facility in the Century
City area of Los Angeles, California. The
Century Plaza is set on seven lush acres, with spacious guestrooms, a world-class
spa and fitness center near the Getty Center, Beverly
Hills, Santa Monica Pier. From
the Century Plaza you will have easy access to all the sights of this vibrant
city. From outstanding restaurants and shopping, to famous attractions
and stunning scenery, Los Angeles has
everything it takes to make your visit one to remember.
Primary Sponsors
The major co-sponsors of the conference are the Canadian
Institute for the Relief of Pain and Disability and the American
College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Professional Organization Sponsors
Members of the following professional and academic organizations receive Member Rates for the conference:
Registration and Abstract Submittal
Register Online |
pre-registration | submit your abstract
Reserve your accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel.
We look forward to seeing you in Los Angeles!
The Canadian Institute for the Relief
of Pain and Disability is a supporter of the International
Association for the Study of Pain (IASP’s) 2009 - 2010 Global Year Against
Musculoskeletal Pain. We invite you to visit their website.
Conference Scientific Planning Committee
Co-Chairs
Dennis C. Turk, Ph.D. Co-Chair
John and Emma Bonica Professor of Anaesthesiology and Pain Research
Department
of Anaesthesiology
University of Washington
John P. Holland MD, MPH Co-Chair
Principal, Holland Associates
Clinical Professor
Department of Occupational and Environmental Health
Sciences
University of Washington
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Contact Details
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604 684-4148 Fax: 604 684-6247
Email: conference@cirpd.org Web: http://www.cirpd.org/conference2011/