Now more than ever we need a healthcare system that is focused on prevention, is more holistic and extends care way beyond its traditional borders. But how do physical therapists break out of the traditional care routine that is so limited by insurance reimbursement? In this session we will explore two therapists who have successfully integrated fitness, wellness and rehabilitation into a business model that maximizes the long term impact for their older clients.
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Therapy is Fitness and Fitness is Therapy: New Models of Integrated Care for Older Adults!
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About Christina Prevett
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Christina finished her Masters of Physiotherapy at McMaster University, graduating in 2013. She is a believer in the strength of exercise for rehabilitation, especially with older adults. This passion led her to begin her PhD in 2015 in the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University under the supervision of Dr. Ada Tang. Her doctoral studies look at the utilization of strength training principles for healthy aging and prevention of disability. She obtained her Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) accreditation through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) in 2014. She interned at McMaster University in Strength and Conditioning. She was a member of the medical staff at the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto, ON. Christina teaches internationally on physiotherapy and exercise for the older adult. Her course, Modern Management of the Older Adult with Dustin Jones through the Institute of Clinical Excellence helps therapists provide quality care to their older clients. Christina is a mom of Mya, a fur mom of Boomer and Bailey and is a national level weightlifter competing in the 64 and 71 kg weight classes