AKA Events and Education Opportunities
Free Webinar! Osteoarthritis: How to Thrive
FREE WEBINAR!
Osteoarthritis: How to Thrive
Currently, 7.6% of the global population live with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis can be physically and mentally debilitating with fear of causing more damage with the wrong movement.
In this dynamic presentation by physiotherapists, learn all about osteoarthritis and how to develop an ideal plan. Topics covered include: misconceptions and ideal communication, risk factors, symptom management, pain cycles, goals for exercise and how exercise is medicine. Learn about “Motion is Lotion”
When: Wed, May 28th @ 7-8pm (MDT)
Virtual Live over Zoom
To register please email: activeinitiativesinfo@gmail.
Tera Mezynski, B(Sc) Kinesiology, M(Sc) Physical Therapy
Tera has over 15 years of experience as a physical therapist in all areas of health care. Prior to obtaining a master's degree in physical therapy, she worked as a kinesiologist. Tera has extensive training in lower extremity arthroplasty and has helped to develop patient surgical pathways. Neuromuscular exercise, muscle patterning and advanced exercise prescription are some of her areas of expertise and passion. Tera's presentation style and knowledge will engage you during the session whether in person or virtual. Her enthusiasm is contagious.
Kerry Carlson, B(Sc) Physiology, B(Sc) Physical Therapy
Kerry has 25 years of experience in all areas of physical therapy including injury rehabilitation and health promotion. Prior to physical therapy, she was a research assistant in the Physiology department at UBC. She believes a little movement throughout the day goes a long way and that small changes can dramatically improve our health outcomes. Kerry has a gift for dual task and cognitive exercise. Her exercise programs for 1:1 and group for vestibular, cognition and dual task that are second to none. Kerry has a love of research and professional development for herself and those around her.
Link for more information: www.activeinitiatives.com
Courses: https://activeinitiatives.thinkific.com/
