Strings Association New Zealand Aotearoa

Christchurch Branch Events

ESSENTIALS FOR HAND HEALTH – Saturday March 3

IRMT Christchurch Branch and STANZA are holding a joint seminar with the hand physiotherapist, Rebekah Kilgour on Saturday March 3rd, 3 - 4.30 pm at the Rangi Ruru Music Department Room M1 (the main music room).

Topics to be covered will be:

 Bad Postures and Habits to Avoid

 External Factors

 Internal Factors/Anatomy

 The Athletic Musician – Training Smarter

 Strength Exercises

 Flexibility Exercises

Rebekah graduated from the Auckland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) in 2006. Rebekah joined the Merivale Hand Clinic in 2007 and attained registration as a Hand Therapist with the New Zealand Association of Hand Therapists in 2010. She has completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Hand Therapy and Biomechanics. Rebekah's interest includes hand therapy research and new innovations.