Managing Osteoarthritis

Let's walk away from the idea of exercise and focus our minds instead on infusing "activity" into our days. This session will include a brief review of managing the symptoms of osteoarthritis and a series of short activities that participants will be able to perform within their home environments and work into a daily routine. Please arrive in comfortable clothing with room to move within your space.

Guest Speaker

Makenzie Sledd, MPT

Makenzie is a Physical Therapist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She’s been practicing physical therapy since 2008 after graduating from St. Louis University. She has spent her career partnering with other therapists and physicians in the orthopedic, neurology and hematology clinics with Washington University and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Over recent years, Makenzie has expanded her practice to include both adults and pediatric patients with all bleeding disorders.

The highlight of Makenzie’s summers is her long tenure as co-director of Gateway Hemophilia Association’s Camp Notaclotamongus. She works closely with GHA not only for camp, but many other events throughout the year. She also partners with PTs across the nation via the NHPCC PT COP, where physical therapists work together to share knowledge and create resources to better the management of patients with bleeding disorders.