Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Movement Dysfunction. Edinburgh, Scotland. October 30-November 1, 2009.

摘要

The 3rd International Conference on Movement Dysfunction took place in Edinburgh, Scotland from October 30th to the 1st of November, 2009. Hosted by Kinetic Control and the Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists, this scientific and clinically orientated conference is an established international meeting for therapists involved in the assessment and management of movement dysfunction. The theme for 2009 was applying the research and science behind biomechanics, neurophysiology and biopsychosocial influences to clinical practise. The aim was to present the current available scientific and clinical knowledge on neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction, with a focus on rehabilitation. The programme linked all the components of movement function as part of an integrated assessment and management process including muscle, joint and brain (motor control and psycho-social, neural tissue). Specific topics included the diagnosis and management of faulty structures, mechanisms and processes of dysfunction and pain mechanisms. Rehabilitation strategies were explored, particularly progression into function. The conference was comprised of 10 keynote and 11 guest lectures, workshops from international leaders in the field, free paper sessions, posters and breakout clinical workshop sessions. In all, 52 scientific papers were presented and 48 poster presentations were given.