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

🎙 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.

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

🎙️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.

🎙️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

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🎙️ 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.
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#PersonCenteredCare PatientEmpowerment #MusculoskeletalHealth

🎙️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.

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