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How to put nature-based health and therapy into practice – An international online symposium
16 November 2024
One year after the first-ever Environmental Physiotherapy Festival, we are excited to announce the next installment in our growing list of events: How to put nature-based health and therapy into påractice – an international online symposium.
Taking place in four 90 minute sessions, this symposium will feature presentations and discussions with international experts in this emerging field. Building on the most up-to-date research in the field, the symposium will be particularly focussed on providing clinicians with insights for the implementation of nature-based health and therapy into their day-to-day practice.
The symposium sessions are spread through the day to enable physiotherapy and other health professionals to attend at least one session in their respective timezone. Additionally, all sessions will be recorded and made available through the EPA youtube channel after the event, providing an invaluable resource to all those wishing to put nature-based health and therapy into practice.
The symposium sessions
To convert session times to your respective timezone please check https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html. All times below are in Central European Time (CET), with two session during morning hours (am) and two sessions in the afternoon/evening (pm).
Program
Physiotherapy and the physical therapies. Glenn Ruscoe (PT, Chair of the International History of Physiotherapy Association)
Nature-based interventions for physical health conditions. Nicole Struthers (MPT/PhD student, Western University of Ontario)
more to be confirmed
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Guiding principles for developing nature therapy interventions. Richard Doran-Sherlock (M. Osteo, BA Mod.).
What are green prescriptions? Jessica Stanhope (PT, PhD)
Gardens to connect: Experiences from working with vulnerable populations. Betina Ringby (PT). Mouvo.
Nature-Based Rehabilitation in Practice: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges. Lousie Sofie Madsen (PhD, Anthropologist), Researcher, DEFACTUM and The Rehabilitation Marselisborg Centre.
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Nature-Based Allied Health Practice: Creative and Evidence-Based Strategies. Amy Wagenfeld (OT, PhD).
Outdoor environments for health and wellbeing. Lotta Lundmark Alfredsson (PT, MSc)
PaRx: Experiences from nature prescriptions and nature health movement in Canada. Laura Hergott, PaRx Coordinator
more to be confirmed
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Climate, health, disability. Marcalee Alexander (MD, President of SustainOurAbilities and Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Climate Change and Health)
more to be confirmed
Information on registration coming soon.
Keen to learn more about nature-based health and therapy prior to the event? Check out some of our courses and read the latest research on our nature-based health and therapy practice page here.