Join us for "Injury Prevention for the Performing Artist" – an insightful event featuring distinguished speakers who are experts in the field!
March 7th at 7PM
Washington University Physical Therapy
4240 Duncan Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
Unlock the secrets to a resilient and injury-free performance with insights that will empower you to make informed decisions about your well-being. After the presentation, you'll be equipped to answer crucial questions:
What distinguishes good and bad pain? When is it time to seek medical care?
Understand the nuances between beneficial and harmful stretching. Learn the safest techniques.
Discover how to balance flexibility and stability across all joints specific to your art form.
Assess your own hypermobility and learn what steps to take based on this information.
Promote good bone health to prevent stress fractures in your artistic journey.
Explore treatment options, from conservative approaches to surgical management, for common injuries in our artistic community.
Speakers:
Devyani Hunt, MD
Dr. Hunt specializes in the conservative management of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. With a keen interest in young adult hip problems, performing arts medicine, and female athletes, she brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion. As Co-Director of the Medical Program for Performing Artists, Dr. Hunt has a focus on musculoskeletal disorders in the artistic community. She served as a team physician for Saint Louis Athletica and is the medical director of the Living Well Center, providing a unique treatment approach for health and wellness goals.
Lynnette Khoo-Summers, PT, DPT
Dr. Khoo-Summers is dedicated to the conservative management of musculoskeletal conditions, with a special focus on treating performing artists, musicians, and dancers. Her expertise in this area adds a valuable perspective to our event, ensuring comprehensive insights into injury prevention.
Sydney Schack-Farnell, PT, DPT, OCS
As an Orthopedic Physical Therapist at WashU Physical Therapy and an active member of the circus community, Sydney brings a unique blend of expertise to the table. Her background in dance, coupled with her knowledge in orthopedic physical therapy, positions her as a key contributor to our discussion. Sydney's commitment to injury prevention extends beyond professional commitments, as evidenced by her volunteer work with Circus Harmony and Circus Flora. She has even presented at the American Youth Circus Organization conference, sharing effective injury prevention strategies.
Join us to gain valuable insights and promote a safer, healthier environment for all performing artists!