EXTENSION ON EARLY REGISTRATION: 8 AUGUST 2010EXTENSION ON SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS: 15 JUNE 2010

Dear friends and colleagues,

It gives me a great pleasure to welcome you in Limassol for the 8th Mediterranean Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, which will take place from 29/09 to 02/10/2010.

Following the 1st successful Mediterranean Congress in Herzlia (1996) organized by the late Pr. Haim Ring et al, the pioneers of the Mediterranean movement continued to encourage colleagues from several countries to organize Mediterranean congresses for the benefit of our patients, for updating the knowledge and skills of our colleagues, for better understanding and co-operation among all the Health professionals who participate in the Rehabilitation Teams. We promoted to motto “Rehabilitation without frontiers” strongly believing that is a must for our Area and for the world in general.

All the Mediterranean Congresses, following the 1st, were very successful: the 2nd in Valencia (1998), the 3rd in Athens (2000), the 4th in Syracuse (2002), the 5th in Antalya (2004), the 6th in Vilamoura (2006) and the 7th in Portorose (2008). Now, the members of the “Mediterranean Forum of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (MFPRM) have entrusted me to organize together with the other members of the Cyprus Society of PRM the 8th Mediterranean Congress. We believe that Limassol, at the center of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea will inspire and facilitate all people around to participate, from Middle East, from Africa and from Europe.

Moreover, the selection of our congress to host the 2010 Interim meetings of the International Society of PRM (ISPRM) will encourage colleagues from all over the world to participate, exchanging with us their knowledge and experiences in the field of their work. The 8th Mediterranean PRM Congress will host as well the 2nd Congress of Greek -Cypriot days of PRM.

Cyprus, the island of Aphrodite (Venous) or the island of love was known from ancient times for its beauty and for the warm hospitality of its people. It was the crossroad of many civilizations and the place where they meet for their exchanges. Today, Cyprus is a modern country and from 2004 one of the member-states of European Union.

The unique combination of all modern facilities and the Mediterranean charm give the perfect settings for a truly successful and at the same time pleasant event.

The Congress will cover various topics of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine and will enlighten the participants with all the new topics available in our field of work, as well as all the new equipment which have been brought in the market.

We look forward to welcoming you in Limassol,

Prof. Dr. Nicolas Christodoulou,
President
8th Mediterranean PRM Congress, Limassol.