KEYNOTES

Prof. Barbara Silverstein, USA
Changing society’s attitudes towards prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders: what can we learn from public health research? Abstract
Monday July 12, 9:45-10:30

Prof. Francesco Violante, Italy and Prof. Mats Hagberg, Sweden
Current issues in case definitions for common musculoskeletal disorders among workers in clinical practice and research? Abstract
Monday July 12, 14:30-15:15

Prof. Bernd Hartmann, Germany
Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Construction Industry - from Diagnostic to Ergonomy and individual Prevention. Abstract
Monday July 12, 15:15-16:00

Prof. Siegfried Mense, Germany
Central and peripheral pain mechanisms. How can we integrate existing knowledge of pain research in preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders? Abstract
Tuesday July 13, 11:00-11:45

Prof. Tores Theorell, Sweden
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders related to stress- how can they be prevented? Changing individual behaviour or developing organisation? Abstract
Tuesday July 13, 11:45-12:30

Prof. Frank Lehmann-Horn, Germany
How can we better understand established factors of risk and protection by research on function of neuro-muscular system, joint and disc?
Wednesday July 14, 11:00-11:45

Louise Rutz-LaPitz, Switzerland
Neuromuscular Disorders: Knowledge of Motor Control as well as Motor Learning Principles is a “must” for the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. Abstract
Wednesday July 14, 11:45-12:30

Dr. Eva Schonstein, Australia
Work-related disability: Evidence-basedmultidisciplinary approaches. Abstract
Thursday July 15, 9:00-9:45

Prof. Dr. Jan Dul, The Netherlands
How can interventions on work-related musculoskeletal disorders successfully be integrated into the business world? Abstract
Thursday July 15, 9:45-10:30