Description

Between a Rock and Rehab: PT and Adaptive Sport

This course will explore the relationship between the profession of physical therapy and adaptive sporting, specifically adaptive rock climbing. It will explore the commonality and the divergence of the profession and the sphere of adaptive sports. Following a research-based exploration of this topic, the course will explore community-based organizations and the role of PT’s in groups like Adaptive Climbing Group. There will be an interactive portion to this course for in-person attendees to see equipment and techniques used in adaptive rock climbing.

All in-person attendees are required to complete a liability waiver prior to the event. Please complete your waiver HERE!

Continuing Education Credit

PT/PTA CEH's: 1.7

CEH's will be earned following the viewing of the presentation and subsequent submission of an evaluation form.

Speaker Details

Rachel Turberg, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist at Rochester Regional Health | Climber Development Lead at Adaptive Climbing Group Rochester

Rachel is a physical therapist based in Rochester, NY. She practices in an outpatient clinic at Rochester Regional Health and has experience in private practice, where she treats a variety of orthopedic and non-orthopedic conditions. She has been the Climber Development Lead with Adaptive Climbing Group Rochester (ACG) for 2 years and volunteering with them since 2022. Her goal with ACG is to allow climbers of all abilities to reach their goals and the top of the wall. Rachel received her degrees from Ithaca College, graduating with her BS in 2020 and her DPT in 2022.