2020 is the European Year For The Prevention of Pain!
Since 2012, the European Pain Federation EFIC and the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) have fought for greater awareness of pain through the European/Global Year Against Pain campaign. In 2020, the theme of the campaign is the Prevention of Pain....
SIP Symposium 2019 – Bringing Pain Policy to the next Decade
More than 200 people attended the international SIP 2019 Symposium in Brussels “Bringing Pain Policy to the next Decade” and many followed the SIP Symposium of November 7th via live stream. With 50 speakers including policy makers, patient representatives and...
2020 Global and European Year for Pain Prevention – how you can get involved
What is the Global and European Year Against Pain? Since 2001, European Pain Federation EFIC® has held a centrally coordinated event named ‘The European Week Against Pain’ (EWAP). The 1st European Week against Pain was launched in the European Parliament. From 2012...
On the Move: what we did so far and what comes next!
Physical activity´s well known health benefits include a reduced risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and improved mental health. What is less well known is that greater levels of physical activity and exercise are also associated with a lower risk of...