All of the spinal positions necessary for pelvic control in the dancer will be addressed as well as functional custom exercises for each individual which will be based on their specific activity. A physical therapy evaluation and assessment of pelvic control with the IM will determine the progression of patient tasks, based on muscular imbalances found.

Donna Flowers,  comes from a skating family, competed as an amateur, toured professionally with Ice Follies, and coached. She is a Physical Therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer with degrees from UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco. Donna has supported US Figure Skating as a PT/ATC at numerous National and International events since 1987, including the 1998 Nagano and 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games. Donna has designed conditioning and flexibility programs for elite amateur and professional baseball, basketball, football, hockey, dance, gymnastics, and figure skating athletes for over 22 years. She works at BaySport Physical Therapy in Los Gatos and SharksIce in San Jose where she utilizes a variety of approaches, including Pilate’s apparatus, Interactive Metronome, and manual therapy.

Donna lives with husband Mark, twins Jessica and Nicole, and their 3 cats in Los Gatos, CA.

Target Audience:
This webinar welcomes the following professionals who have completed the Interactive Metronome Certification Course.

• Occupational Therapist
• Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
• Physical Therapist
• Physical Therapy Asst
• Athletic Trainer
• Licensed Medical, Rehabilitation or Mental Health Professional
• Music Therapist

Instructional Level:
Advanced

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the role of spinal stabilization in the many disciplines of dance;
• Name the 3 spinal positions needed for pelvic control, set up an appropriate IM task, and describe these transitions required to obtain proper dance posture;
• Demonstrate motivation to use the IM “out of the box” for existing patients by incorporating the art of dance into patient care;
• Name at least 3 of the many disciplines of dance and recognize that any IM patient at any age can enjoy dancing.