The Eastern Kentucky University Interpreter Outreach Program proudly presents “Proper Ergonomics and Preventative Exercise for Common Interpreter-Related Injuries” Presented by Gretchen Roman May 26, 2015 9:00AM- 4:00 PM Registration begins at 8:30 AM Kentucky School for the Deaf Grow Hall; 202 South 2nd Street, Danville, KY 40422 Professional Development Session: This workshop will discuss ergonomics and prevention of repetitive strain for sign language interpreters. The presenter will emphasize the importance of proper sitting posture while interpreting. Participants will learn about high risk interpreting behaviors, individually identify upper extremity motor patterning tendencies and develop strategies toward overall improved body awareness for correction of such when interpreting. Postural and biomechanical assessments will occur. Common interpreting-related injuries will be discussed. This workshop will promote generalized wellness and instruct participants on specific exercises as methods of prevention. For those already managing symptoms, there will be a show and tell of the various night positioning splints available and discussion of other treatment interventions, if indicated. The Presenter: Gretchen Roman, PT, DPT, OCS, NIC, CI/CT is an assistant professor in the Physical Therapy Program at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ, a video interpreter and an ergonomic consultant for Sorenson Communications. She received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut, her Master of Arts in Deafness Rehabilitation from New York University in New York, New York, her certificate in American Sign Language/English Interpretation from LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City (Queens), New York and her Doctor of Physical Therapy via distance learning at Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professionals in Boston, Massachusetts. Her manuscript, “Workstation Ergonomics Improves Posture and Reduces Musculoskeletal Pain in Video Interpreters” will soon be published in the Journal of Interpretation. Questions? Contact Jenny at 859-‐622-‐4966 ITP office or Bryan 502-‐494-‐6919 (text) [email protected] Presentation Language: Voice/English To request interpreting services: contact Bryan at least 2 weeks prior to workshop 6 hours of RID professional development hours are available for session. Gretchen Roman Ergonomics Name: ________________________________________________________________ KSD – May 26, 2015 Workshop Fees Address;_______________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip:___________________________________________________________ Early Registration by May 18, 2015 $25.00 Home e-mail:____________________________________________________________ Late or on Site after May 26, 2015 $35.00 Work e-mail: _______________ _____________________________________________ Kentucky P-12 Interpreter? YES NO KY P-12 Teacher? Kentucky School County name?? _______________________________ Certification: RID Level? _____ NIC Level? _____ EIPA? Level _____ SCPI /SLPI level? ______ Make Checks Payable to – EKU Outreach YES NO NAD Level? ______ Other? _____ Mail to: EKU ITP Outreach Workshops 216 Wallace Building 521 Lancaster Avenue Richmond, KY 40475