Biomechanics of the Elbow and Injury Prevention Strategies
Presented by: Dr. Aviva Wolff, EdD, OT, CHT
Dates: Friday, May 2, 2025
Time: 8:00 – 5:00. Registration opens @ 7:30 am
Location: MyMichigan Medical Center – Saginaw; 800 S. Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI 48601
Registration Fees: MiOTA/MPTA/ASHT members/students $200.00; Non Members $225.00
Registration Closes: April 25, 2025
Refund Policy: Refund for cancellations until April 18, 2025 only, unless cancelled space is filled
Lodging Arrangements:
Four Points by Sheraton:
Address: 4960 Towne Centre Rd., Saginaw MI, 48604
Phone: 989-790-5050
Room Rate: $89.00. Please mention MSHT for price. Room prices in effect until April 24, 2025
About the Speaker
Dr. Aviva Wolff, EdD, OT, CHT is an Occupational Therapist and clinician scientist with a strong background in motor control and movement analysis. Dr Wolff founded the Upper Extremity Clinical Movement Analysis Program at Leon Root Motion Analysis Laboratory at Hospital for Special Surgery to assess upper extremity movement dysfunction to inform surgery, therapy and performance. She has specialized expertise in assessment, prevention, and treatment of upper extremity dysfunction in musicians, athletes, and performers in all fields. She has a special interest in working with individuals in the field of the Performing Arts, and is a consultant for the Juilliard School. In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr Wolff has served in various leadership capacities in multiple professional organizations, including being the past President of ASHT.
Preliminary Program
| FRIDAY | |
| 7:30–8:00 | Registration |
| 8:00–8:15 | Intro |
| 8:15–9:15 | Elbow Biomechanics, Stability and Function |
| 9:15–10:15 | Therapy Management of Elbow Instability |
| 10:15–10:45 | Break/Vendors |
| 10:45–11:45 | Therapy Management of the Stiff Elbow |
| 11:45–12:30 | Use of Orthoses with Elbow Stiffness |
| 12:30–1:30 | LUNCH |
| 1:30–2:15 | Common Musculoskeletal Risk Factors associated with Performance-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders |
| 2:15–3:15 | Assessment of Performance-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries |
| 3:15–3:30 | Break/Vendors |
| 3:30–4:30 | Musician’s Health and Injury Prevention |
| 4:30–5:00 | Cases & Questions |
