University of Calcutta, Department of Physiology was organized HWWE 2009 at Kolkata. The aim of this conference was to provide a platform to scientists, researchers and practitioners to exchange their views and experiences. It was held in December 17-19, 2009 at University of Calcutta. Pre- Conference Workshops were held, (in collaboration with UGC –Academic Staff College, University of Calcutta) on Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (conducted by Dr.Deepak Sharan with 51 participants)

Preconference Workshop on Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Date: December 16, 2009
Time: Pre lunch Session: 10 am to 1 pm . Post Lunch Session: 2pm to 5pm
Course Director: Dr. Deepak Sharan , Consultant in Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation, Ergonomics and Medical Director, RECOUP Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Centre, Bangalore
Other faculty:
Dr. AK Ganguli, Sr. Manager, Occupational Health Service, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., Tiruchirappalli
Dr. Dhurjati Majumdar, Addl Director, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, New Delhi
Mr. Ajeesh PS, Consultant Physiotherapist and Ergonomist, RECOUP, Bangalore
OUT LINE OF THE COURSE:
1. Introduction and p revalence of WRMSD in India- Mr Ajeesh P S
2. Pathogenesis – Personal, Ergonomic, Psychosocial and Environmental factors, and their interactions- Dr. Dhurjati Majumdar
3. Overview of EWA : REBA , RULA , Strain Index, M APO Index , OCRA , NIOSH Lifting equation , Ergonomic computer workstation evaluation , Borg CR-10 Scale , Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire - Dr. AK Ganguli,
4. Assessment of worker – History, Physical Examination, Differential Diagnosis, Special Tests and Investigations - Mr Ajeesh P S
5. Common WRMSDs - Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendonitis of shoulder, elbow or wrist, Occupational Low Back Pain, Chronic, diffuse pain conditions (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Fibromyalgia) - Dr. Deepak Sharan
6. Medical Treatment – Current Techniques, Rationales and Outcomes-Dr. Deepak Sharan
7. Prognosis and factors affecting the outcome of treatment -Mr Ajeesh P S

Oral Presentation

Ajeesh PS, Kumar R, Sharan D, Jacob BN; MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS IN CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY FOLLOWING MULTILEVEL SURGERY: International Conference of the Indian Society of Ergonomics (ISE) HWWE 2009 held on December 16-19, 2009 in Kolkata, INDIA