Yoga as a Practice Tool in the Clinic, Classroom, and other Settings

When: Saturday, April 29, 2023 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm MT

Where: Colorado University - Anschutz Medical Campus

Sponsored by the APTA Colorado Pediatric SIG

Pediatric physical therapists play a critical role in promoting children’s health and wellness. There is growing evidence that supports the use of yoga for health promotion in pediatric populations. This session will include a review current research, discuss evidence-based strategies for integrating yoga into a variety of settings, and explore adaptations to meet individual needs. This will be an interactive session where we will practice several yoga postures, breathing techniques, and mindfulness activities throughout the presentation. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one! There will be some mats on hand for those who need to borrow one.

CEUs: This event will offer FOUR credit hours

Presenter: 

Carissa Wengrovius, PT, DPT, recently completed her PhD from the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan and has now transitioned into the PT Faculty Residency at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. She is a 200-hour registered yoga teacher and has practiced as a pediatric physical therapist in land- and aquatic-based settings including early intervention, school, and private practice. She is also an active member of the APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, currently serving as the Annual Conference programming chair. Priority areas of Carissa’s research include child development with a focus on integrative medicine and health. Her research examines the effects of yoga for the promotion of physical and psychosocial health, and the role interoception plays in the development of healthy lifestyle behaviors. She is committed to advancing intervention design, implementation, and knowledge translation to improve health outcomes in children.

Registration:

• APTA Colorado PT/PTA Members - $30.00
• APTA Colorado Student Members - Free
• Non-Member Students - $5.00
• Non-Member PT/PTAs - $50.00

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