As part of National Women’s History Month this March, we remember when University of Hartford sponsored and hosted Hartford HealthCare’s Keep Her Playing Conference this past fall. ENHP's DPT faculty members, including Kristamarie Pratt, associate professor of physical therapy, partnered with UHart alum Stefanie Bourassa M’08 ENHP, manager and site director, Hartford HealthCare Sports Medicine Bone and Joint Institute, to help empower female student athletes and clinical providers with vital knowledge for health, performance, and injury prevention.
The day included informative keynote speakers in the morning, followed by breakout sessions specific to each group.
In addition to the educational sessions, athletes took part in testing in the gym, receiving personalized injury risk assessments and advice to improve their movement and overall performance.
Looking back, this conference was a great success and opportunity to celebrate and support women in sports! The team is busy planning for the next conference coming this fall.