Wellness/Health Promotion SIG Winter Meeting

Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 5:30–7:00pm
United Hospital, Sister Kenny Rehab
333 North Smith Ave
St. Paul, MN 55102

Sister Kenny Rehab is located on the 1st floor of the hospital.  Enter through the main enterance and it is just off the left hand side of the main lobby. United Hospital has four parking ramps on campus and off-street parking.  For more information visit the website www.unitedhospital.com

Guest lecture Angela Kneale will teach a 1 1/2 hour class on the Franklin Method.

Participation in a Special Interest Group (SIG) is a benefit of MOTA membership. Non-members may attend, but will be charged a fee of $10 per meeting. Continuing Education contact hours may be available for programs provided at some of the SIG meetings.

Please RSVP to Leah Harris at 651-792-5998 or leah@centerflowpilatesmn.com

How can we optimally use our brains to improve the function of our bodies? Discover the power of imagery, touch, and movement to improve shoulder function, applying concepts from the Franklin Method—connecting body/mind, posture, breath, health, and motivation. Explore experiential anatomy of the shoulder girdle, increasing awareness of the body’s design and functional interaction of joints and muscles. Exercise with small balls to melt away tension and experience smooth joint action, increased circulation, and balanced posture.

Angela Kneale, OTR/L, is a 1994 summa cum laude graduate from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota. She has achieved full certification in Pilates instruction from internationally recognized Stott Pilates, and has completed Franklin Method Level I teacher training. Professional experience includes industrial rehabilitation, employee wellness, home health, and outpatient/inpatient treatment of individuals with physical and neurological disabilities. She provides therapy services through her private practice in Anoka, teaches Pilates exercise and wellness, is the author of four books, and specializes in the integration of movement, breathing, postural alignment, and relaxation techniques for optimal health.


Learning objectives:

1. Understand the anatomy, design, and function of the shoulder girdle.
2. Learn different types of imagery that increase the efficiency of the shoulders.
3. Explore movement exercises to improve shoulder function.