International Conference on Manual Therapy

MAHSA University's physiotherapy department is organising the country's first International Conference on Manual Therapy from May 3 to 7 at its Saujana Putra Campus.
For those who didn't know, manual therapy forms the main scope of practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and its clinical outcomes depend on strong evidence and clinical reasoning.
It is one of the specialised "hands-on' techniques" to reduce pain and improve a patient's functional ability.
Physiotherapists had greatly contributed to the development of manual therapy approaches and techniques, hence, this conference would be ideal for those involved in this area, including educationists, practitioners and physicians across the medical field.
Associate Prof Chan Sook Chin, who is both organising committee chairperson and Mahsa University Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences' dean states that the aim of the conference is to share up-to-date information and knowledge; new skills of physiotherapists in manual therapy; and to emphasise the importance of evidence-based practice in the management of musculoskeletal pain and disability. It also attempts to bridge the lacunae with eminent speakers on advance Maitland techniques, motor control in manual therapy, other manual approaches, as well as the implications of pain.

Attendees can expect a packed five-day programme that comprises two keynote addresses, four plenary sessions, four symposiums and eight free paper presentations. There will also be two pre-conference workshops on manual therapy techniques and a post-conference workshop on pain.
The line-up of speakers include:
Dr Steve Milanese - International Center for Allied Health Evidence director, Sansom Institute director and the University of South Australia Health Sciences programme director who has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications in the areas of ergonomics, evidence-based practice, manual therapy and health care.
Prof Dr Helen Slater - A clinical researcher from Curtin University and dedicated enthusiast in the field of musculoskeletal pain, who is recognised both nationally and internationally across government sectors, professional bodies, health industries, consumer bodies and not-for-pro?t organisations.
Dr Nagarajan - a researcher and musculoskeletal and sport physiotherapist who has contributed greatly in evidence-based practice in the physiotherapy profession and conducted many workshops and symposiums in Malaysia, India, Hong Kong and Papua New Guinea.
Dr Subhash Khatri - a pioneer in the field of manual therapy who has made significant contributions in the field over the years, and authored books on the "Basics of Orthopaedic Physiotherapy and Electrotherapy".
Dr Mary Cardosa - a Malaysian anaesthesiologist who has developed clinical services, and conducted health workforce education and pain research in Malaysia.
Dr Low Soo Fin - a radiologist in the Imaging Department of KL Sports Medicine Centre, Malaysia.

For more information and registration, visit http://conf.mahsa.edu.my