November 2003

Conference to examine multidisciplinary
approaches to low-back pain

Professionals in osteopathy, chiropractic, massage therapy and physical therapy will join together to examine multidisciplinary approaches to low-back pain and pelvic pain management.

A new Multidisciplinary Approaches to Low Back and Pelvic Pain conference will deliver an in-depth examination of therapeutic advances that are improving patient outcomes in this area. The conference is set for June 11-13, 2004, at the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa in Florida's Tampa Bay area.

Six internationally recognized manual therapists will share their viewpoints and practical solutions to low-back and pelvic pain:

• Leon Chaitow, ND, DO, will present "Osteopathic Positional Release Approaches to the Care of Low Back Problems."

• John Downes, DC, will discuss "Hyperpronation and Reciprocal Limb Syndrome as Precipitators of Low Back and Pelvic Pain." Dr. Downes is dean of the College of Chiropractic and former director of Sports Chiropractic at Life University.

• Carolyn McMakin, MA, DC, CICE, will present "Microcurrent, Manual and Nutritional Treatment of Neuropathic and Myofascial Pain in the Pelvis and Low Back."

• Judith DeLany, LMT, will discuss "Trigger Point Influences in Lower Back and Pelvic Pain." DeLany is founder and director of the International Academy of NeuroMuscular Therapies, an educational group that sets standards for healthcare training in neuromuscular therapy.

• Judith Aston, MFA, MT, will speak on "Significant Implications of Aston-Patterning for the Low Back and Pelvis."

• Jan Dommerholt, PT, MPS, FAAPM, will present "Back to Basics: An Integrated Approach to Chronic Low Back and Pelvic Pain.

The conference is sponsored by the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies and the International Alliance of Healthcare Educators. To register or for more information call 800-311-9204, priority code R1003.

Source: PRNewswire

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