Managing Physical Health Aspects at Work – Musculoskeletal, Ergonomic and Cognitive Considerations
22nd September 2011, Sir William Wells Atrium, Royal Free Hospital, London
Does your work involve rehabilitating people back to work? Do you see clients with a range of physical health problems? Do you find it difficult to keep up-to-date with the latest in evidence-based practice? If so, this conference is for you.
Leading clinical experts will give an overview of the latest interventions and expectations of functional recovery for a number of physical health conditions commonly encountered in occupational health practice.
Together with other colleagues you can expect to leave with useful frameworks to inform your consultations.
Topics to be covered include:
- OH assessment of musculoskeletal disorders - A Model Framework
- What constitutes a good musculoskeletal history and examination?
- Aging and work-related musculoskeletal disorders
- Whiplash and associated neck pain
- Pregnancy related musculoskeletal conditions
- Functional capacity exploration to assess workplace fitness
- Medico-legal considerations in ergonomic practice
- Cognitive-behavioural management of chronic pain
Keynote speakers:
- Dr. Olanrewaju O Okinribido, Senior Ergonomist, Health and Safety Laboratory
- Dr. Sian Williams, Clinical Director/Consultant in Occupational Medicine and NICE Fellow, Royal College of Physicians
Full presentation information on the programme
Spaces limited – book early to avoid disappointment
CPD accreditation from the Faculty of Occupational Medicine has been awarded - 6 points are available.
Registration.
The Registration Fee includes participation in the Conference sessions, Conference Pack and lunches, teas/coffees.
Registration Fee
| Standard Registration |
£239.00 |
| Early Registration - Before 15th August 2011 |
£220.00 |
All Registration fees must be paid ahead of the Conference & should be received no later than 15th September.
Payment
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Cancellation/Refund/Replacement Policy:
All cancellations should be made in writing to the Conference Secretariat. Cancellations received will unfortunately not receive a refund on this occasion. However it will be possible to change a name and have a colleague take the place of a cancellation.
If the Conference has to be cancelled or changed due to unforeseen circumstances, political and/or economical events or general "force majeure", neither the venue, or the Organisers, can be claimed against for any compensation. The Organisers recommend that appropriate travel insurance be taken out that covers the Registration Fees.