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Welcome Message

Dear Colleague,


I cordially invite you to attend PREMUS, WDPI, & MYOPAIN 2023 The 11th PREMUS, 6th WDPI, and 11th MYOPAIN International Scientific Conference on Prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders; Work, Disability, Prevention and Integration; and Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Syndrome to be held in Bengaluru, India from September 20-26, 2023.

The theme of PREMUS, WDPI, & MYOPAIN 2023 is "Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Work Disability in the New Ways of Working", and the conference is targeted towards scientists whose research addresses musculoskeletal health issues, work disability prevention and integration, and Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Syndrome, academics and students from human factors, industrial engineering, occupational health, occupational safety, disability prevention, health policy, epidemiology, economics, medicine, ergonomics, public health, and clinicians, including physicians, physiotherapists, kinesiologists, clinical psychologists and occupational therapists.

 

I welcome you to join us in-person and virtually in Bengaluru, "The City of Gardens & IT Capital of India"; known for its famed, pleasant climate throughout the year, one of the fastest growing metropolises in Asia, which will be a perfect backdrop for this prestigious and scientifically exacting international conference.


Looking forward to meeting you.


DR. DEEPAK SHARAN

Organising Chairperson, PREMUS, WDPI, & MYOPAIN 2023 | 
Chairperson, Scientific Committee on Musculoskeletal Disorders, International Commission on Occupational Health (icohweb.org) |
President, International Myopain Society (myopain.org)

THEME

Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Work Disability in the New Ways of Working

  • Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on WRMSDs

  • Work-ability and Long Covid symptoms

  • Return to work (RTW) in highly physically demanding jobs

  • Guidelines regarding the new ways of working, especially for jobs with a high level of physical proximity (different physical layout and new shift schedules) in the post-pandemic period

  • Prevention and management of MSDs in different work scenarios (traditional on-site, remote, hybrid)

  • MSD risks and solutions for the “Gig” economy / socioeconomically vulnerable workers

  • The impact of climate change on work and MSDs

  • Mechanisms and models of MSDs

  • Virtual assessment tools for risk factors of MSDs

  • An economic evaluation of interventions to prevent or manage MSDs

  • Prognosis of MSDs

  • Role of lifestyle factors in prevention and management of WRMSDs

  • Integrative medicine (Ayurveda, Yoga, etc.) in the prevention and management of WRMSDs

SUB-THEMES

PREMUS

  • Public Policy and Economics

  • Employer policies and practices

  • Integration of clinical and occupational care

  • Workplace interventions

  • Psychosocial factors in return to work (RTW)

  • Workplace factors in RTW

  • RTW for specific patient populations (traffic injuries, cancer, mental health, chronic illness, etc.)

  • Assessing functional capacity and readiness for RTW

  • Special populations (aging, socioeconomic factors, precarious work, health care workers)

  • Disability risk prediction and explanatory models

  • Societal factors in work disability

  • Insurance system interactions and work disability

  • Individual Placement and Support / Supported Employment

  • Telehealth / Telemedicine in WDPI

  • Work disability prevention from a systems perspective

  • Role of lifestyle factors in WDPI

WDPI

  • Risk factors, pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of Myofascial pain syndrome, Fibromyalgia Syndrome, and Soft tissue pain conditions in workers (Myopain Conditions)

  • Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on Myopain conditions

  • Onsite and Virtual management of Myopain conditions

  • Work disability, prevention and integration in Myopain conditions

MYOPAIN

Supporting Organisations

CO-ORGANISER

EPM International Ergonomics School

Indian Ergonomics Society

Indian Myopain Society

ORGANISER

SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS

Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry

International Ergonomics Association

International Myopain Society

International Commission of  Occupational Health

Indian Society of Ergonomics

Indian Association of Occupational Health Karnataka

All India Occupational Therapist Association

Indian Rheumatology Association

Indian Association of Occupational Health

Indian Society of Lifestyle Medicine

Join forces with other leading organizations in the field

Secure your spot as an attendee today!

Welcome Message

Dear Colleague,


I cordially invite you to attend PREMUS, WDPI, & MYOPAIN 2023 The 11th PREMUS, 6th WDPI, and 11th MYOPAIN International Scientific Conference on Prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders; Work, Disability, Prevention and Integration; and Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Syndrome to be held in Bengaluru, India from September 20-26, 2023.

The theme of PREMUS, WDPI, & MYOPAIN 2023 is "Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Work Disability in the New Ways of Working", and the conference is targeted towards scientists whose research addresses musculoskeletal health issues, work disability prevention and integration, and Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Syndrome, academics and students from human factors, industrial engineering, occupational health, occupational safety, disability prevention, health policy, epidemiology, economics, medicine, ergonomics, public health, and clinicians, including physicians, physiotherapists, kinesiologists, clinical psychologists and occupational therapists.


I welcome you to join us in-person and virtually in Bengaluru, "The City of Gardens & IT Capital of India"; known for its famed, pleasant climate throughout the year, one of the fastest growing metropolises in Asia, which will be a perfect backdrop for this prestigious and scientifically exacting international conference.


Looking forward to meeting you.


DR. DEEPAK SHARAN

Organising Chairperson, PREMUS, WDPI, & MYOPAIN 2023 | 
Chairperson, Scientific Committee on Musculoskeletal Disorders, International Commission on Occupational Health (icohweb.org) |
President, International Myopain Society (myopain.org)

THEME

Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Work Disability in the New Ways of Working

SUB-THEMES

PREMUS

  • Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on WRMSDs

  • Work-ability and Long Covid symptoms

  • Return to work (RTW) in highly physically demanding jobs

  • Guidelines regarding the new ways of working, especially for jobs with a high level of physical proximity (different physical layout and new shift schedules) in the post-pandemic period

  • Prevention and management of MSDs in different work scenarios (traditional on-site, remote, hybrid)

  • MSD risks and solutions for the “Gig” economy / socioeconomically vulnerable workers

  • The impact of climate change on work and MSDs

  • Mechanisms and models of MSDs

  • Virtual assessment tools for risk factors of MSDs

  • An economic evaluation of interventions to prevent or manage MSDs

  • Prognosis of MSDs

  • Role of lifestyle factors in prevention and management of WRMSDs

  • Integrative medicine (Ayurveda, Yoga, etc.) in the prevention and management of WRMSDs

WDPI

  • Public Policy and Economics

  • Employer policies and practices

  • Integration of clinical and occupational care

  • Workplace interventions

  • Psychosocial factors in return to work (RTW)

  • Workplace factors in RTW

  • RTW for specific patient populations (traffic injuries, cancer, mental health, chronic illness, etc.)

  • Assessing functional capacity and readiness for RTW

  • Special populations (aging, socioeconomic factors, precarious work, health care workers)

  • Disability risk prediction and explanatory models

  • Societal factors in work disability

  • Insurance system interactions and work disability

  • Individual Placement and Support / Supported Employment

  • Telehealth / Telemedicine in WDPI

  • Work disability prevention from a systems perspective

  • Role of lifestyle factors in WDPI

MYOPAIN

  • Risk factors, pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of Myofascial pain syndrome, Fibromyalgia Syndrome, and Soft tissue pain conditions in workers (Myopain Conditions)

  • Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on Myopain conditions

  • Onsite and Virtual management of Myopain conditions

  • Work disability, prevention and integration in Myopain conditions

Supporting Organisations

SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS

ORGANISER

CO-ORGANISERS

CO-HOST AND VENUE PARTNER

St. John's Medical College,

St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Koramangala (Bengaluru)

Who should Attend?

Scientists, Academics, and Students


from a wide range of disciplines—human factors, industrial engineering, occupational health, occupational safety, disability prevention, health policy, epidemiology, economics, medicine, physical therapy, kinesiology, ergonomics, public health and more—whose research addresses musculoskeletal health issues.

Clinicians


including physicians, chiropractors, osteopaths, physiotherapists, kinesiologists, occupational therapists, occupational health nurses, clinical psychologists.

Ergonomists


Workplace-based practitioners in occupational health and safety, disability management and return-to-work.

NOTE:

All keynote speakers are by invitation only and are recognized for their leadership and international expertise. All scientific submissions go through a peer-review process to ensure presentations reflect high quality research.

Co-Host and Venue Partner

St. John's Medical College,

St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Koramangala (Bengaluru)

Who should Attend?

Scientists, Academics, and Students
from a wide range of disciplines—human factors, industrial engineering, occupational health, occupational safety, disability prevention, health policy, epidemiology, economics, medicine, physical therapy, kinesiology, ergonomics, public health and more—whose research addresses musculoskeletal health issues.

Clinicians
including physicians, chiropractors, osteopaths, physiotherapists, kinesiologists, occupational therapists, occupational health nurses, clinical psychologists.

Ergonomists
Workplace-based practitioners in occupational health and safety, disability management and return-to-work.

NOTE:

All keynote speakers are by invitation only and are recognized for their leadership and international expertise. All scientific submissions go through a peer-review process to ensure presentations reflect high quality research.

The previous PREMUS conferences were held in Solna, Sweden (1992); Montreal, Canada (1995); Helsinki, Finland (1998); Amsterdam, Netherlands (2001); Zurich, Switzerland (2004); Boston, USA (2007); Angers, France (2010); Busan, South Korea (2013); Toronto, Canada (2016); and Bologna, Italy (2019). The previous WDPI conferences were held in Angers, France (2010); Groningen, Netherlands (2012); Toronto, Canada (2014); Amsterdam, Netherlands (2016); and Odense, Denmark (2019). The previous MYOPAIN Conferences were held in Minneapolis, USA (1989); Copenhagen, Denmark (1992); San Antonio, USA (1995); Silvi Marina, Italy (1998); Portland, USA (2001); Munich, Germany (2004); Washington D.C., USA (2007); Toledo, Spain (2010); Seattle, USA (2013); and Bengaluru, India (2017)

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