Outreach and Raising Awareness

In 2007 the year of “Trauma Prevention” with several monthly campaigns including radio, newspapers and TV spots, promoting education and information for workers, drivers, motorcyclists, pedestrians and athletes

In 2006 the “Chronic Pain Reduction” project highlighting low back pain, arthritis and joint diseases, specially “The Hip and Knee Parade” that was repeated in 186 cities around the country with a large press coverage

In 2003 Brazil with a new President and the promotion of “Reduction of Musculoskeletal Trauma”: the safety home year, with research,and recommendations to reduce fractures and injuries in all spaces

In 2001 130,000 Crosses in Brasilia: Act for respect of the deaths

Other Activities of the Brazillian Network

In 2002 the ISC Meeting was held in Rio, promoting a global network and starting the “face to face discussion” with representatives of societies and patients