The following Workshops will be held at International Forum IX:

1. State of the science & recommendations for future research on LBP prognosis.

   Proposed by J Hayden, I Steenstra, P Côté, G Pransky, D van der Windt, K Dunn and R Reardon. Person in charge: J Hayden.

   Workshop group: Cestero Fabio, Coyle Paul , Dionne Clermont E., Hartvigsen Jan, Henschke Nicholas, Hilborn Annika, Koes Bart, McIntosh Greg, Mehling Wolf E., Nguyen Trang H., Ostelo Raymond, Przeslawski Mike, Randolph David C., Ringheim Inge, Zamora Javier, Zeigler Mark.

2. Customizing Treatments to Sub-Groups of Patients: Is it the Key to Demonstrating Treatment Effectiveness and Improving Clinical Care?

   Proposed by Julie M. Fritz, Eric Parent, John Childs, Karen Sherman and Mark Laslett. Person in charge: Julie M. Fritz

   Workshop group: Albert Hanne, Braithwaite Ian, Carragee Eugene, Corbin Terry P., Donelson Ronald, Fernandez Carmen, Gutke Annelie, Hancock Mark, Hill Jonathan, Karppinen Jaro, Keating Jenny, Koel Gerard, Kongsted Alice, Konstantinou Kika, Kovacs Francisco M., Laurisden Henrik H., Lurie Jon D., May Stephen, Mngoma Nomusa, Petersen Tom, Peul Wilco C., Refshauge Kathryn, Sieben Judith, Sowden Gail, Stockhendahl Mette Jensen, van Helvoirt Hans, Verbunt Jeanine A., Waddell Gordon, Werner Eric L.

3. Measuring and addressing comorbidity in back pain

   Proposed by Dr Tamar Pincus, Dept of psychology, Royal Holloway University of London. Person in charge: Dr. Tamar Pincus.

   Workshop group: Billis Evdokia V., Carnes Dawn, Coutu Marie-France, Dear Joanne, Enthoven Paul, Groll Dianne , Heiszter Silje T., Ihlebaek Camilla, Indahl Aage, Kent Peter, Lindh Erik, Lokas Ragnhild, Skillgate Eva, Smeets Rob J.E.M., Westrom Kristine.

4. Defining "return-to-work" as an outcome measure in studies of back pain.

   Proposed by JD Cassidy, E Boyle, P Cote, D Krawciw, P Loisel, RL Franche, G Pransky, I Steenstra, JR Anema, W Johnson and W van Mechelen . Person in charge: JD Cassidy.

   Workshop group: Buchbinder Rachelle, Croft Peter, Durand Marie-José, Elfving Britt, Holm Lena, Keller Anne, Phillips Leah A. , Phillips Leah A. , van der Velde Gabrielle, van der Velde Gabrielle, Y Bhojraj Shekhar, Y Bhojraj Shekhar.

5. Transferring results from research into practice: what has worked and what has not?

   Proposed by Nadine Foster and Mary Wyatt. Person in charge: Nadine Foster and Mary Wyatt.

   Workshop group: Ammendolia Carlo, Bang Anand, Bastiaenen Caroline, Borkan Jeff, Côté Anne-Marie, Dey Maria Paolo, Deyo Richard, French Simon, Froud Robert, Jones Gareth, Kalkotwar Sameer, Lebeouf-Yde Charlotte, Maheswaran Vidhya, Maiers Michele, Marcoux Luc, Martin Jean-Claude, Öberg Birgitta, Shekelle Paul G., Shilliday Heather, Skargren Elisabeth, Truchon Manon, Urrútia Gerard, van Tulder Maurits, Vogel Steven , Webster Barbara, Wormgoor Marjon.

6. Do we need ongoing research on primary health care for low back pain?

   Proposed by Gross DP, Battié MC, Videman T, Carroll LJ, and Mary Wyatt. Person in charge: Gross DP.

   Workshop group: Bain Jacqueline,Bronfort Gert,Burton Kim,Cherkin Daniel,Evans Roni,Gestoso Mario,Gil del Real Maria Teresa,Grotle Margreth,Huijnen Ivan,Kalauokalani Donna,Kjaer Per,Kleen Marco,Laerum Even,McAuley James,Pallicer Antonio,Parsons Suzanne,Pastorelli Tania,Pennick Victoria,Schoene Mark L.,Soer Remko,Zanoli Gustavo.

7. Recurrence of low back pain - applicability and implications of alternative indicators

   Proposed by Pierre Cote, Kate Dunn, Doug Gross, Martijn Heymans, Michael Von Korff, Radoslaw Wasiak and Amanda E. Young. Person in charge: Radoslaw Wasiak.

   Workshop group: Auvinen Juha, Brox Jens Ivar, Cairns Mindy, Fink Howard A., Hush Julia, Jordbru Orjan, Overmeer Antonius, Pasello Barbara, Picavet Susan, Sivarasan Ahila, Sorensen Joan Solgaard, Storheim Kjersti, Underwood Martin, van Eerd Dwayne, van Leeuwen Peter J.C.M.

At International Forum IX, attendance to each Workshop will be limited to 30 participants. The list of attendees at each Workshop will be filled on a strict "first come, first served" basis. In order to register for a Workshop, you need to have previously registered to attend the Forum.