Physical Therapy @ acac OLLIUVA Workshops for Spring 2024 Announced

Workshops are FREE for OLLIUVA members, or by special arrangement. Reach out to OLLIUVA at olliuva@virginia.edu or 434.923.3600

WORKSHOP 1:

Occupational Therapy and Overcoming Daily Challenges

Presented by Melanie Brooks OTD, OTR/L

Learn how Occupational Therapy can positively impact your daily living. Together we'll describe what services occupational therapy can provide for you, how to overcome common daily challenges, and explore adaptive equipment and tools to make life a little easier.

Friday, February 23, 2024  

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 

Location: OLLI at UVA, Terrace Level

1 Morton Drive Charlottesville, VA 22903

WORKSHOP 2:

How Parkinsons Disease Affects Speech and Ways Speech Therapy Can Help Mitigate and Navigate These Symptoms

Presented by: Caleb Wilson MA, CCC-SLP

General information about Parkinson's disease symptoms, how it is diagnosed and what speech therapy interventions can help with as the disease progresses. 

Friday, March 15, 2024  

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 

Location: OLLI at UVA, Terrace Level

Address: 1 Morton Drive Charlottesville, VA 22903

WORKSHOP 3:

How To Prepare For a Total Joint Replacement

Presenter: Diana Zirker PT, DPT

This workshop is designed to help you understand the process of joint replacement surgery from the physical therapy perspective. Topics will include exercises to maximize mobility and strength beforehand, what happens on the day of surgery, and what to expect for post-op recovery. 

Friday, May 10, 2024  

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: OLLI at UVA, Terrace Level

Address: 1 Morton Drive Charlottesville, VA 22903