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This is the FINAL Call for Abstracts for the 3rd International Patellofemoral Research Retreat, to be held at the Metropolitan Hotel, Vancouver, Canada, 18-20 September, 2013. Abstracts must be submitted by April 30th, 2013, by midnight PST.
New this year will be the 1st International Patellofemoral Pain Clinical Symposium, which will take place September 21st, 2013, at the Vancouver General Hospital. This is a unique opportunity for clinicians to hear cutting-edge information from international experts who are actively involved in patellofemoral research. Please pass this information on to clinicians who would be interested in participating in this new and exciting event.
The conference website, with all of the pertinent information and abstract submission forms, can be accessed at: http://www.ipfrr.com
For updates and other information, please see the IPFRR event Facebook page: http://goo.gl/L4dXk
Conference Information
Conference Hosts: Kay Crossley, PhD, PT. University of Queensland, Australia, Erin Macri, MPT, University of British Columbia
Conference Organizers:
· Irene Davis, PhD, PT Harvard Medical School
· Christopher Powers, PhD, PT. University of Southern California
· Kay Crossley, PhD, PT. University of Melbourne, Australia
· Jenny McConnell, MBiomedEng PT. University of Melbourne
· Erik Witvrouw, PhD, PT. Aspetar, Qatar, University of Gent, Belgium
Keynote Speakers
Irene Davis, PhD, PT Harvard Medical School
Paul Hodges, PhD PT, University of Queensland
Purpose
The aim of the meeting to improve our insight and knowledge concerning:
1. Natural history of PFP
2. Factors associated with PFP (local, proximal and distal)
3. Innovations in rehabilitation of PFP
Meeting Format
This will be a 3 day format (18-20 Sept) comprised of keynote speakers, podium and poster presentations, panel discussions and consensus building. In order to facilitate the retreat atmosphere, the meeting will be limited to the first 50 participants. The participants will also serve as moderators of sessions and discussions.
Clinical Symposium
In addition, we will host a one day Clinical Symposium, on Saturday 21 September 2013. This will be aimed a health professionals and comprise keynote presentations, consensus 2011 summaries and workshops.
Location
Vancouver, Canada is an ideal conference venue in September. The host city for the 2010 Olympic Games, it is a spectacular, safe, and easily accessible city. There are tremendous opportunities to enjoy the outdoor, "West Coast' lifestyle. The conference will take place at the state of the art facilities at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and UBC's Centre for Hip Health and Mobility (CHHM).
We look forward to seeing you there
New this year will be the 1st International Patellofemoral Pain Clinical Symposium, which will take place September 21st, 2013, at the Vancouver General Hospital. This is a unique opportunity for clinicians to hear cutting-edge information from international experts who are actively involved in patellofemoral research. Please pass this information on to clinicians who would be interested in participating in this new and exciting event.
The conference website, with all of the pertinent information and abstract submission forms, can be accessed at: http://www.ipfrr.com
For updates and other information, please see the IPFRR event Facebook page: http://goo.gl/L4dXk
Conference Information
Conference Hosts: Kay Crossley, PhD, PT. University of Queensland, Australia, Erin Macri, MPT, University of British Columbia
Conference Organizers:
· Irene Davis, PhD, PT Harvard Medical School
· Christopher Powers, PhD, PT. University of Southern California
· Kay Crossley, PhD, PT. University of Melbourne, Australia
· Jenny McConnell, MBiomedEng PT. University of Melbourne
· Erik Witvrouw, PhD, PT. Aspetar, Qatar, University of Gent, Belgium
Keynote Speakers
Irene Davis, PhD, PT Harvard Medical School
Paul Hodges, PhD PT, University of Queensland
Purpose
The aim of the meeting to improve our insight and knowledge concerning:
1. Natural history of PFP
2. Factors associated with PFP (local, proximal and distal)
3. Innovations in rehabilitation of PFP
Meeting Format
This will be a 3 day format (18-20 Sept) comprised of keynote speakers, podium and poster presentations, panel discussions and consensus building. In order to facilitate the retreat atmosphere, the meeting will be limited to the first 50 participants. The participants will also serve as moderators of sessions and discussions.
Clinical Symposium
In addition, we will host a one day Clinical Symposium, on Saturday 21 September 2013. This will be aimed a health professionals and comprise keynote presentations, consensus 2011 summaries and workshops.
Location
Vancouver, Canada is an ideal conference venue in September. The host city for the 2010 Olympic Games, it is a spectacular, safe, and easily accessible city. There are tremendous opportunities to enjoy the outdoor, "West Coast' lifestyle. The conference will take place at the state of the art facilities at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and UBC's Centre for Hip Health and Mobility (CHHM).
We look forward to seeing you there