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Physiotherapy Research Society Conference Cardiff 2013 Abstracts

This document contains all of the abstracts for presentations at the Cardiff 2013 Conference. Both oral presentations and posters are included. Look up the presentations by title and/or author.
13 April 2013
The brain in pain - Cortical contributions to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Janet Bultitude, Keynote Speaker, PRS Cardiff 2013

The presentation describes what Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is and gives the case for why it is possible that changes in the brain cause the pain and swelling seen in this syndrome (as opposed to assuming that pain has caused a change in perception).

This presentation was provided by Janet
12 April 2013
AHP Research Network & Linking with PRS - Prof Ann Moore, Keynote Speaker, PRS Cardiff 2013

The presentation includes information for finding your local branch of the AHPRN.
12 April 2013
Scientific Meeting 2012 - Sheffield - PRS Conference Abstracts

This 34pp pdf contains the full set of oral and poster abstracts from the 2012 conference.
24 October 2012
Evolution of research into the management of low back pain, Stephen May, Keynote Speaker, PRS Sheffield 2012

The presentation looks at some of the difficulties facing low back pain research and links these difficulties to the uncertainties presented by Clinical Guidelines in low back pain. Stephen outlines a way forward, looking for subgroups of patients and this important lesson and how we might achieve
24 July 2012
Physical activity an old fashioned remedy for the 21st century

The presentation considers life style iisues currently affecting heal globally and a review on the benefits of exercise. Some tips of exercise prescription and a review of some of John's recent research is included within the presentation.
24 July 2012
Therapeutic relationships and the illusion of communication

24 July 2012
Jonathan Hill conference presentation - the STarT Back clinical Trial Arthritis UK

25 October 2011
Krysia Dziedzic conference presentation - Park bench to Bedside Arthritis UK

25 October 2011
PRS Scientific Meeting - Keele University - 2011 - Full Programme

Programme of key note speakers, research presentations and poster presentations.
01 May 2011