Join the next EASO COMs Network webinar, “Neuromusculoskeletal Health and Obesity: The Role of Physiotherapy in Management” on Tuesday, 25th March 2025, from 12:30–13:30 CET, co-hosted with Europe Region World Physiotherapy
This webinar will explore the role of physiotherapists in obesity management, with a focus on musculoskeletal health complications. Expert speakers will discuss the impact of obesity on neuromusculoskeletal function and strategies for integrating physiotherapy into obesity care to improve patient outcomes. The webinar will also highlight recent research and clinical practice guidelines on movement difficulties in obesity.
Delegates will learn about:
- The role of physiotherapists in obesity treatment across the lifespan
- Musculoskeletal complications in people living with obesity
- Insights from both physiotherapists and a patient representative
Dr. Grace O’Malley, EASO Secretary, will host this webinar. Attendees are encouraged to participate in the Q&A session.
Schedule (CET):
- 12:30–12:35 pm: Welcome from EASO & Europe Region World Physiotherapy
- 12:35–12:50 pm: The Role of Physiotherapy in Obesity Management – Dr. Grace O’Malley, PhD, MSc, BSc Physio, Senior Lecturer and Principle Investigator in the RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland; Lead of Paediatric COM ‘Children’s Health Ireland Child and Adolescent Complex Obesity Service’ in Dublin, Ireland
- 12:50–1:00 pm: Patient Perspective – Maura Murphy, European Coalition for People Living with Obesity (ECPO) Council Member, Association for the Study of Obesity on the Island of Ireland (ASOI) Patient Representative, and ICPO Secretary
- 1:00–1:15 pm: Musculoskeletal Health and Function in Obesity – Dr Colin Dunlevy, Europe Region World Physiotherapy representative and Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, St Columcille’s Hospital & COM, Ireland
- 1:15–1:30 pm: Q&A & Close
Registration is now open! Sign up for the Zoom meeting, here.