Conference Date and Location

February 10 - 12, 2011, Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles, California

Please join us by completing the online registration form, pre-registering to indicate your intent to submit an abstract or by submitting your abstract.

Call for Papers

On behalf of the Scientific Planning Committee we invite your participation in the Call for Papers and Posters.

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

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

Pre-register now indicating your intention to submit an abstract.

Submit your abstracts now through our online process.

Register now to take advantage of early-bird registration rates.

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.
John and Emma Bonica Professor of Anaesthesiology and Pain Research
Department of Anaesthesiology
University of Washington

John P. Holland MD, MPH
Principal, Holland Associates
Clinical Professor
Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences
University of Washington

Contact Details 
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Email: conference@cirpd.org  Web:  http://www.cirpd.org/conference2011/

 
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