Expert Series: PREMUS, WDPI, & MYOPAIN

Premus, WDPI, & Myopain
Expert Series: PREMUS, WDPI, & MYOPAIN

A podcast series that brings together the brilliant minds coming in to the PREMUS, WDPI, & Myopain 2023 Conference in Bengaluru, India. We gain global insights from experts in the fields of ergonomics, lifestyle medicine, myopain, workers' disability prevention, and fibromyalgia. Listen in for exciting new research and actionable steps you can take today. This is for you if you are a practitioner, researcher, or student in any of the relevant fields. For more information, visit https://www.premus2023.com/

  1. 18/09/2023

    Evolving Strategies in Chronic Pain and Fatigue Management

    🎙 Welcome to the final episode of the Expert Series Podcast! 🎉 💡In this special episode, we're honored to have Jo Nijs, a true luminary in the field of physiotherapy and chronic pain management. In this captivating conversation as we explore the fascinating world of precision pain management, #chronicfatigue in the post-pandemic workplace, the power of lifestyle interventions as well as the challenges clinicians face in addressing chronic pain effectively. Don't miss this extraordinary episode, as we bid farewell to the Expert Series Podcast. 🎧✨ Dr. Nijs is a professor at Vrije Universiteit Brussel and serves as a physiotherapist and manual therapist at University Hospital Brussels. He also holds the role of Scientific Chair on the executive committee of the Pain, Mind, and Movement Special Interest Group within the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). In 2017, Jo received the Excellence in Research Award from the JOSPT (USA). In 2020, he was honored with the prestigious Francqui Collen Chair, awarded by the University of Hasselt, Belgium. Additionally, he is the incumbent of the Chair in 'Exercise Immunology and Chronic Fatigue in Health and Disease,' funded by the European College for Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy. He has co-authored more than 300 peer-reviewed publications, with work featured in high-impact journals like The Lancet, JAMA Neurology, and The Lancet Rheumatology. Disclaimer: Guest's views and opinions are their own and do not reflect those of the PREMUS, WDPI, & MYOPAIN 2023 Conference, its organisers, or of Recoup Health. The content provided in this series is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please seek counsel from a qualified healthcare professional for any health related decisions you need to make on behalf of yourself or a loved one.

    16 min
  2. Effective Ergonomic Assessments: The MAPO Methodology

    31/08/2023

    Effective Ergonomic Assessments: The MAPO Methodology

    The MAPO (Movement and Assistance of Hospitalized Patients) method is an ergonomic assessment that is deployed in nursing homes and hospitals to evaluate the impact of physical workload on the workforce. In this episode with Dr. Olga Menoni and Marco Tasso, we talk about: - The MAPO Index - How it evolved to stay true to the current healthcare landscape - What you can expect at PREMUS from their workshop - The future of MAPO methodology We sit down with Dr. Olga Menoni and Marco Tasso who have worked on this for the last few decades. What goes behind building an effective assessment that allows workers' to air grievances and organizations to build successful interventions to solve them? Dr. Menoni has the answers to that, so listen to the full episode! Further reading links: 1. Dr. Olga Menoni's Bio 2. Marco Tasso's Bio 3. MAPO Method to Assess the Risk of Patient Manual Handling in Hospital Wards 4. Application of MAPO method in hospitals and nursing homes: 20 years of experience This podcast is also available on YouTube! Time-stamps: 00:00 - 04:57 - What is the MAPO method? 04:58 - 08:50 - The risk level differentiation in the MAPO Index 08:51 - 15:06 - Evolution and Application of the MAPO Methodology 15:07 - 19:29 - Assessment of Home-care Workers 19:30 - 26:10 - 3-hour workshop at PREMUS, WDPI, & Myopain 26:11 - 29:30 - Advice for students Disclaimer: Guest's views and opinions are their own and do not reflect those of the PREMUS, WDPI, & MYOPAIN 2023 Conference, its organisers, or of Recoup Health. The content provided in this series is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please seek counsel from a qualified healthcare professional for any health related decisions you need to make on behalf of yourself or a loved one. #ergonomics #hospitalstaff #workerhealth #MAPO

    30 min
  3. Wearables and Workplace Wellness with Dr Nidhi Gupta

    28/08/2023

    Wearables and Workplace Wellness with Dr Nidhi Gupta

    🎙️Join us for an engaging episode as we sit down with Dr. Nidhi Gupta, Senior Researcher at the National Research Centre for the Working Environment (NFA). ⌚Dr. Gupta's expertise lies in developing user-friendly #wearables for measuring physical work demands, with a focus on musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). In this interview, we delve into her journey, her impactful projects, and the significance of wearables in understanding and preventing #MSDs. Discover how wearable technology is transforming the field of #occupationalhealth and gain insights into incorporating wearables into work environments. ℹ️ More on Dr Gupta: Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nidhi-gupta-76690644/ Research for the NFA: https://nfa.dk/da/Forskning/Person?employeeId=7a76cee7-5700-4ffd-b68e-2e9b69101673 Timestamps 00:00 About Nidhi 01:54 Wearables and MSD 06:44 Incorporating Wearables into workplaces 09:46 Project Insights 12:10 On Nidhi’s keynote and workshop for the conference 13:42 Privacy and Transparency 17:53 Advice for Students? Disclaimer: Guest's views and opinions are their own and do not reflect those of the PREMUS, WDPI, & MYOPAIN 2023 Conference, its organisers, or of Recoup Health. The content provided in this series is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please seek counsel from a qualified healthcare professional for any health related decisions you need to make on behalf of yourself or a loved one.

    21 min
  4. Patient-Centred Care: A Conversation with Dr. Nathan Hutting

    21/08/2023

    Patient-Centred Care: A Conversation with Dr. Nathan Hutting

    🎙️Today’s guest is Dr. Nathan Hutting, an associate professor at HAN University of Applied Sciences and a practicing physiotherapist. In this episode, we delve into the world of person-centred care in healthcare settings, exploring its significance and challenges. Dr. Hutting shares his journey from being a professional mountain biker to a researcher focused on musculoskeletal conditions. Learn about the vital role of communication, self-management, and collaborative decision-making in patient care. Episode also available on YT: https://youtu.be/SHxWWp0KwhE 📄Dr. Nathan Hutting is an associate professor at the HAN University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands, as well as a practicing physiotherapist in a private setting. His commitment extends to various leadership roles, including his participation as an executive committee member of the Dutch Association for Manual Therapy and the member organisation delegate of the Netherlands to the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT). Furthermore, Dr. Hutting is an associate editor of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders and a member of the International Advisory Board of Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. ℹ️More on Dr Hutting: Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhutting/ Research: Patient-centered care in musculoskeletal practice: Key elements to support clinicians to focus on the person: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468781221001181 Promoting the use of self-management strategies for people with persistent musculoskeletal disorders: the role of physical therapists: https://www.jospt.org/doi/full/10.2519/jospt.2019.0605?src=recsys Disclaimer: Guest's views and opinions are their own and do not reflect those of the PREMUS, WDPI, & MYOPAIN 2023 Conference, its organisers, or of Recoup Health. The content provided in this series is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please seek counsel from a qualified healthcare professional for any health related decisions you need to make on behalf of yourself or a loved one. #PersonCentredCare PatientEmpowerment #MusculoskeletalHealth IG: 🎙️ Tune in as Dr. Nathan Hutting, physiotherapist and associate professor, shares his expertise on person-centered care and self-management in healthcare. Discover the key to patient well-being and how healthcare providers can make a difference. 🔗 in bio to episode and to know more about the conference. #PersonCenteredCare PatientEmpowerment #MusculoskeletalHealth

    23 min
  5. Balancing #Tech and Health: Insights from Dr. Erik Peper

    17/08/2023

    Balancing #Tech and Health: Insights from Dr. Erik Peper

    🎙️Join us for this episode of the “Expert Series” featuring Dr. Erik Peper, an expert in holistic health, stress management, and biofeedback. 💻 Dr. Peper shares his insights on the intersection of technology and well-being as well as practical ways to address physical stress, understand the power of biofeedback, and find harmony between tech use and health. Explore how chronic tech stress affects different generations and gain valuable perspectives on fostering a healthier relationship with technology! Episode also available on YT!: https://youtu.be/hlk7H9_9ZaM 📄Dr. Erik Peper is an internationally known expert on holistic health, stress management, workplace health, and biofeedback. Since 1976, he has taught at San Francisco State University (SFSU), where he has been instrumental in establishing the Institute for Holistic Health Studies - the first holistic health program at a public university in the United States. He is also the president of the Biofeedback Foundation of Europe: https://biofeedbackhealth.org/ 📄 More on Dr Peper: Bio: https://rpt.sfsu.edu/ihhs/erik-peper-0 Book: Tech Stress: How Technology is Hijacking Our Lives, Strategies for Coping, and Pragmatic Ergonomics: https://books.google.co.in/books/about/Tech_Stress.html?id=QNa7DwAAQBAJ&redir_esc=y Links to studies and articles discussed in the video: Still Face Experiment: https://youtu.be/vmE3NfB_HhEChina is escalating its war on kids’ screen time: https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/08/09/1077567/china-children-screen-time-regulation/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro to Tech Stress 06:30 The Importance of Biofeedback  10:40 On Tech Stress  16:59 Activation of Fight or Flight Response 20:20 The Importance of Movement 23:42  “Evolutionary Traps”: Culture and Technology 37:36  On Dr Peper’s upcoming Keynote 38:14  Striking a Balance 41:55  Education is Key Disclaimer: Guest's views and opinions are their own and do not reflect those of the PREMUS, WDPI, & MYOPAIN 2023 Conference, its organizers, or of Recoup Health. The content provided in this series is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please seek counsel from a qualified healthcare professional for any health related decisions you need to make on behalf of yourself or a loved one.

    44 min
  6. #WorkerHealth & Participatory Ergonomics: An Exploration with Dr. Punnett

    14/08/2023

    #WorkerHealth & Participatory Ergonomics: An Exploration with Dr. Punnett

    Dr. Laura Punnett is a force to reckon with. In our episode we talk about participatory ergonomics, workers' health, and how we can ensure a safe workplace for all. Her journey takes us through ensuring gender equality for garment workers to prison guards who pull double shifts. What can we do to ensure workplace safety in our environments? Listen to find out. Further Reading links: 1. Why participatory programs are desirable for workforce health initiatives: Punnett et al., 2013: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24284754/ 2. The EU review of participatory ergonomics case studies: https://portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk/en/publications/worker-participation-in-the-prevention-of-musculoskeletal-risks-a-2 3. The CPH-NEW Healthy Workplace Participatory Program | All of the Design Team worksheets, facilitator guides, training videos, etc., are available here: https://www.uml.edu/research/cph-new/healthy-work-participatory-program/ 4. Cost-effectiveness of the nursing home Safe Resident Handling Program: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5884063/ 5. Obstacles to healthy behaviors in correctional work: Morse et al., 2011: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21860329/ 6. Use of the HWPP with corrections officers: participation/uptake and benefits: Cherniack et al., 2016: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283543932_Participatory_action_research_in_corrections_The_HITEC_2_Program #ergonomics #workerhealth #occupationalhealth

    54 min
  7. Navigating the Interplay Between Physical Activity, Health, and Productivity

    10/08/2023

    Navigating the Interplay Between Physical Activity, Health, and Productivity

    🎙️In this episode, Bart Cillekens delves into the complexities of physical activity in work settings, examining how factors beyond exercise influence health and well-being. ✨Tune in to gain insights into the dynamic interplay between physical activity, work, and well-being, and explore strategies to address the challenges posed by physically demanding jobs. Bart is a Ph.D. candidate at the Department of Public and Occupational Health, UMC Amsterdam, Netherlands. His research focuses, in part, on the "physical activity paradox," challenging the conventional belief that all forms of physical activity lead to better health outcomes. 📻 Episode is also available anywhere you listen to your podcasts! At the PREMUS, WDPI & MYOPAIN 2023 Conference, he will be hosting a 3-Hr Workshop on “Finding the sweet spot: promoting health and productivity with the Goldilocks principle”. To learn more and register for the conference: www.premus2023.com/register ℹ️ More on Bart Cillekens: Bart’s Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-cillekens-513b9a94/ Bart Internship Research: The Mediating Effect of Unhealthy Behaviors and Body Mass Index in the Relation Between High Physical Workload and Self-Rated Poor Health in Male Construction Workers: https://journals.lww.com/joem/Fulltext/2020/08000/The_Mediating_Effect_of_Unhealthy_Behaviors_and.20.aspx PhD Relevant Research: Physical activity paradox: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2017-097965Too tired for exercise, cleaners? https://doi.org/10.1080/02614367.2016.1216579Promoting health and physical capacity during productive work: the Goldilocks Principle: https://www.jstor.org/stable/26567063Can childcare work be designed to promote moderate and vigorous physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness and health? Study protocol for the Goldilocks-childcare randomised controlled trial: https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-020-8291-yPhysical activity and work activities in Florida agricultural workers: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ajim.23035How does occupational physical activity influence health? An umbrella review of 23 health outcomes across 158 observational studies: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/54/24/1474.abstractEffects of Workplace-Based Physical Activity Interventions on Cardiorespiratory Fitness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-019-01125-6A 24-h assessment of physical activity and cardio-respiratory fitness among female hospital cleaners: A pilot study: a...

    29 min
  8. The Power of Posture: Physiotherapy Insights for Workplace Health

    07/08/2023

    The Power of Posture: Physiotherapy Insights for Workplace Health

    🎙️In this insightful episode, join us for a deep dive into the world of ergonomics and occupational health with Professor Grace Szeto. 💼 With over two decades of experience in teaching physiotherapy and researching work-related musculoskeletal disorders, Prof. Szeto shares her wealth of knowledge on the impact of modern technology on our posture and overall health. 💡From discussing the challenges faced by individuals working long hours on computers and mobile devices, to shedding light on the differences in occupational safety legislation across countries, we explore the cultural and legislative factors that shape how people approach their health in the workplace. ⌚Prof. Szeto also opens up about her ongoing research, including innovative interventions like wearable sensors and biofeedback devices that aim to mitigate neck and shoulder pain caused by prolonged device use. 🎧Listen in as we uncover the importance of active breaks, exercise routines, and building awareness about posture in maintaining a healthy musculoskeletal system. Whether you're a professional glued to your screen or simply curious about the science behind our everyday habits, this episode can benefit everyone. Episode is also available anywhere you listen to your podcasts! ℹ️ More on Prof. Grace Szeto: Bio: https://www.twc.edu.hk/en/Academic_Units/MHS/our_staff/academic_staff/page/gracepyszeto Prof. Szeto’s Research: Pain mechanisms in computer and smartphone users : https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818988-7.00021-2A field study on spinal postures and postural variations during smartphone use among university students:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S000368702030137XWork-related Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Surgeons: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10926-009-9176-1Identification of Biomechanical Risk Factors for the Development of Lower-Back Disorders during Manual Rebar Tying:https://www.academia.edu/download/48022103/Biomechanical_risk_factors_for_lower-back_disorders_during_manual_rebar_tying_2016.pdf Register for the conference: https://www.premus2023.com/register Timestamps: 00:00  Prof. Szeto’s Interests 03:05  Physiotherapy Around the World 08:58  Prof. Szeto’s Virtual Symposium 18:06   Regarding Prof Szeto’s Upcoming Study 19:36   Focus On Posture, Movement & Biofeedback 26:26   Education for Improving Posture 27:55   Advice for Students Disclaimer: Guest's views and opinions are their own and do not reflect those of the PREMUS, WDPI, & MYOPAIN 2023 Conference, its organizers, or of Recoup Health. The content provided in this series is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical

    33 min
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A podcast series that brings together the brilliant minds coming in to the PREMUS, WDPI, & Myopain 2023 Conference in Bengaluru, India. We gain global insights from experts in the fields of ergonomics, lifestyle medicine, myopain, workers' disability prevention, and fibromyalgia. Listen in for exciting new research and actionable steps you can take today. This is for you if you are a practitioner, researcher, or student in any of the relevant fields. For more information, visit https://www.premus2023.com/

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