Yoga: A Holistic Approach for Rehabilitation Across Disciplines #233

SUN, 30 OCT // 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Primary Content Focus: Clinical practice (assessment, diagnosis, treatment, knowledge translation/EBP)

This course will challenge rehabilitation professionals to examine a yogic approach for health and function and to compare this approach with interventions commonly performed in a clinical setting. Lectures about the philosophy, styles and science of yoga, including asana (postures) pranayama (breathing) and meditation will be interactive and include a critical review of peer-reviewed literature. The hands-on portion of the course allows participants to experience a multi-modal approach to patient care through the practice of asana, pranayama and meditation that is supported by scientific evidence. Suggestions will be made for integrating a holistic approach to patient care across rehabilitation disciplines.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Perform basic yoga asanas/postures, meditation and breathing practices
Integrate elements of yogic practices into different clinical practices and settings
Explain the scientific literature of yoga, meditation and breathing practices as applied to client and patient populations

KEY WORDS

yoga
mind-body therapies
complementary therapies
therapeutics

FACULTY

Ellen Z. Anderson, PT, PhD, CYT
Associate Professor, Rutgers University

Dr. Anderson has been a physical therapist for over 30 years and has PhD in Health Sciences. She is an Associate Professor at Rutgers University where she teaches Therapeutic Exercise, Clinical Inquiry and Development Across the Lifespan. She is the co-author of Complementary Therapies for Physical Therapy: A Clinical Decision-Making Approach. Dr. Anderson is a certified yoga teacher and a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She teaches anatomy for several yoga teacher trainings and advanced workshops focused on managing low back pain, injury prevention and understanding musculoskeletal pathology. Dr. Anderson has taught continuing education courses in complementary therapists for physical & occupational therapists.

Lori Zucker, PT
Owner, Lori Zucker Physical Therapy

Dr. Zucker has over 30 years of experience as a physical therapist and maintains a private practice in Livingston, NJ. She holds degrees in clinical practice from Washington University in St. Louis, New York University and Rutgers University. Her clinical expertise is in managing complex patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Zucker is also an adjunct faculty member at Rutgers University in the DPT program and is a certified yoga teacher. She is an international lecturer and regularly advises yoga professionals on anatomical alignment, injury prevention, and asana modifications. Dr. Zucker is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and has been awarded the APTA nj James E. Tucker Clinical Educator Award for her excellence in clinical education.