Presenter: Daniel Maffia
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Description: This workshop will provide background information on the unfortunate common occurrence of musculoskeletal pain in sign language interpreters. This workshop will be in lecture format along with opportunities to apply what is learned. The learning will be fun and definitely, interactive. In addition participants will learn about current research and best practices to keep you fit until you retire. Sign language interpreters of all physical levels are encouraged to participate.
Educational Objectives: Participants will be able to:
Cite available research information on how stress can increase the risk of cumulative trauma disorder, on the interpreting settings with the highest occupational health risks and on the rate of incidence of musculoskeletal pain
Explain proper posture and the components of safe upper extremity biomechanics.
Understand how posture and biomechanics relates to interpreter-related injuries.
Identify their external and personal risks of cumulative trauma disorder.
Learn the physical and psychological benefits of exercise in managing/preventing pain.
Define the common conditions of physical pain presentation seen in sign language interpreters.
Learn strategies of how to manage/prevent pain, like exercise, bracing and stress management.
Apply low risk behaviors to interpreting practice assignments.
Easily follow-thru on exercises learned well beyond their participation in this workshop via use of handouts and small pieces of exercise equipment that will be distributed
Target Audience: All (CDI's, hearing interpreters, novice, experienced, students)
Workshop Style: Active (groups, breakouts, practice, hands-on, etc)
Language of Presentation: Spoken English, ASL Interpreting provided
