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.

Conference Purpose and Educational Objectives

The purpose of this conference is to present the latest research, evidence-based literature synthesis and real world application 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 Secretariat

Tonya Hyde, Conference Secretariat
Canadian Institute for the Relief of Pain and Disability
204 – 916 West Broadway Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K7 Canada
Conference Website: www.cirpd.org/conference2011 
E-mail: conference@cirpd.org / admin@cirpd.org
Tel: +1 604 684-4148 North American Toll free 800-872-3105
Fax: +1 604 684-6247