6th Pan-Pacific Conference on Rehabilitation
Date: 4/10/2008 to 5/10/2008
Dear All,
The 6th PPCR with the theme "Exercise and Healthy Life" will be held on 4 - 5 October 2008 in The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. This meeting will also be held as the 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Association of Rehabilitation Medicine and 2008 Graduate Student Conference in Rehabilitation Sciences. The program is of great interest for all physiotherapists, occupational therapists, sports physicians, doctors, sports scientists, sports administrators, athletic trainers and coaches.
The following pre- and post- conference short courses will be held:
1) Physiotherapy management of patellofemoral pain syndrome
Speaker: Prof. Kimberly Bennell
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon on 3 October 2008
2) The role of exercise in promoting bone health
Speaker: Prof. Kimberly Bennell
Time: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on 3 October 2008
3) Exercise and Therapy for Aging in Neuromuscular Disorders
Speaker: Prof. Mark Tarnopolsky
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon on 3 October 2008
4) Acu-pressure and Health Maintenance
Speaker: Mr Wei Yunong
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on 6 October 2008
5) Health and Disease - The Traditional Chinese Medicine Concept
Speaker: Mr Lo Man Kin
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on 6 October 2008
For detailed information of the short courses, please refer to the attachments and the conference website: http://www2.rs.polyu.edu.hk/ppcr2008/welcome.html
Yours sincerely,
The Organizing Committee of the 6th Pan-Pacific Conference on Rehabilitation
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong
Dear All,
The Pan-Pacific Conference on Rehabilitation (PPCR) was inaugurated in August 1998 with the aim to encourage scientific exchange and facilitate collaboration in the field of rehabilitation. Organized every two years, the 5th PPCR was successfully held in June 2006, with more than 300 delegates from local and overseas countries gathered at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University to present their latest research findings.
We are pleased to inform you that the 6th PPCR with the theme "Exercise and Healthy Life" will be held in The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. The Conference has been rescheduled to 4 - 5 October 2008. This meeting will also be held as the 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Association of Rehabilitation Medicine and 2008 Graduate Student Conference in Rehabilitation Sciences. The program should be of great interest for all physiotherapists, occupational therapists, sports physicians, doctors, sports scientists, sports administrators, athletic trainers and coaches.
Renowned scholars will address at the Conference:
- Prof Kim Bennell, School of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne, Australia
- Prof. Mark Tarnopolsky, Neuromuscular and Neurometabolic Unit, McMaster University Medical Center, Canada
- Dr Sandy Howell, Division of Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, USA
- Dr Trisha Leahey, Hong Kong Sports Institute, Hong Kong
Focus symposium on "Health promotion in the Asia-pacific region - are we heading the right direction?" will be conducted by:
- Professor Jocelyn Agcaoili, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
- Ms Cathy Bray, St. Vincent's Clinic, Sydney, Australia
- Dr Ching Cheuk Tuen, Department of Health, Hong Kong
- Dr. Chulee Jones, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
- Dr. Celia Tang, Allied Health Division, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
- Dr. Tsauo Jau-Yih, School and Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
- Professor Sumio Yamada, School of Health Sciences, Nagoya University, Japan
Similar to previous conferences, we hope that this meeting will encourage fruitful scientific exchange and develop friendship among delegates. We are looking forward to your participation. We would also like to ask you to help make this meeting a success by publicizing this information to your friends and colleagues who are interested in this field. For more information, please visit the conference website:
http://www2.rs.polyu.edu.hk/ppcr2008/welcome.html
The 6th PPCR Organizing Committee invites participation in the conference, pre-and post-short courses. The deadline for early bird registration has been extended to 31 July 2008.
Yours sincerely,
The Organizing Committee of the 6th Pan-Pacific Conference on Rehabilitation
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong
Phone: (852) 2766 5398 / 3400 3956
Fax: (852) 2330 8656
Email: rsppcr@inet.polyu.edu.hk
Website: http://www2.rs.polyu.edu.hk/ppcr2008/welcome.html
