Keynote speakers
| MOVEMENT – new perspectives to an old paradigm |
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Claude Bouchard , Ph.D, Pennington Biomedical Research Centre ,USA Research Interests: Dr Bouchard's research interest focuses on genetics of obesity and some of the morbidities associated with obesity, including Type 2 diabetes and hypertension. He is also studying the role of genetic variation in the adaptation to regular physical activity in terms of cardio respiratory endurance, and changes in cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes risk factors. His research benefits from several cohorts of families and relies on physiological, metabolic, and genomic technologies. Title of lecture: Movement – towards better health |
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Rolf Moe-Nilssen , PhD, MSc, PhysiotherapistProfessor, Section for Physiotherapy Science, University of Bergen, Norway Main areas of research Based upon current theories of motor behaviour where balance is believed to be task and context specific, I have developed a methodology based upon body fixed kinematic sensors for assessing balance during standing and walking. An advantage of wearable technology over traditional laboratory equipment is its portability which allows a variety of environmental conditions, including clinical and everyday settings, complying with important ecological validity requirements. Title of lecture: Scientific approach to movement |
| MOVEMENT – as a physiotherapy intervention’ |
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Christina H. Opava , Professor in physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden Research Interests Leader of research group with research focus on physiotherapy in the rheumatic diseases, particularly that related to physical activity. The research has contributed to the globally increased recognition on the benefits and safety of exercise and physical activity for people with inflammatory rheumatic diseases. An increased clinical awareness of the importance of the communication that takes place in a physiotherapy context might also reflect parts of our research. Title of lecture: Management of chronic diseases in the new millennium. From therapeutic exercises to lifestyle interventions |
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Arja Helena Häkkinen Professor (clinical research) Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Finland Research areas: The major interest of my research work has been in the rehabilitation of various patients groups with musculoskeletal diseases. In the health care system there is a multifarious need of rehabilitation and prevention of national (world wide) diseases like metabolic syndrome and obesity. Therefore also research and development of clinical physiotherapy practice has to cover all the specific fields of medicine, where physiotherapy is used. The most important thing is to make the results of the scientific research projects to serve/improve clinical practice. Another important goal has been to share the knowledge with the colleagues and we also publish the results in international/national scientific journals. Title of lecture: Facts and beliefs about effects of exercises for people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions |
| MOVEMENT – professional and ethical issues ’ |
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Eline Thornquist, Professor, dr.philos, physiotherapist, Bergen University College and University of Tromsø, Norway. Main interest: Knowledge generation and theory formation of physiotherapy as a clinical enterprise, and the relationship between actual practice and documentation of it. Main points of my contribution as key note speaker: Patients' subjectivity is increasingly coming in focus for scholarly attention in the health care professions. However, in accord with traditional ways of thinking this subjectivity is rarely related to the body -- to bodily movement, functioning and practices. The tendency to keep subjectivity and the body apart will be challenged, and the interrelationship between views of the body, professional approaches and communication will be scrutinized. Title of lecture: Movement and communication |
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Anne Birgitte Leseth, Associate Professor, Centre for the Study of Professions, College of Oslo , Norway Research projects: To belong or not belong;the body in the professions, project in progress, the College of Oslo Pilotproject; Sports as a method in reaching the millenium goals NORAD. Centre for Consulting Research & Knowledge based services, The Norwegian University of Sport and Physical Education “ Sport and dance as development, health and culture” Fieldwork in Cape Town 2004 and Zimbabwe 2007 Fieldwork in Tanzania 1997 Doctoral dissertation : Walkers, workers and fitness performers in Dar es Salaam. “Asthma and asthma treatment in Norway”, International Drug Education project Faculty of Medicine, UIO. Fieldwork in Tanzania 1992-93. Master thesis in social anthropology (Cand.Polit): Bevegelseskultur. En antropologisk perspektiv på kroppslig bevegelse i Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Title of lecture: Cultural differences in perceiving movement |