Prescott Community Center

Dr. Jennifer Imperillo is a physical therapist who specializes in vertigo and dizziness. She has worked at Lahey in the acute care and emergency department to help people with dizziness. If you are having dizziness which is a spinning sensation with rolling in bed or getting out of bed in the morning this is the class for you! This type of dizziness only lasts less than a minute at a time and then goes away but will come and go. The program will review the causes of dizziness and how they are treated today. Dr. Jennifer will discuss Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) exercises and activities that may improve balance and reduce vertigo.

Dr. Jen Imperillo, the lead physical therapist for Neuro Critical Care at Lahey Hospital, will give an overview of the common injuries for runners including strains, exercises, and how to get better! Dr. Jen is an avid runner and holds a certification in Dry Needling. She will share her extended experience in injury prevention and discuss the benefits of dry needling to treat pain and muscle tightness.

This is the perfect workshop for those who want to improve their performance and prevent injuries while doing what they love this summer. The mobility screening will include balance, squatting, lunging, shoulder mobility, posture, etc. to see how your body is moving and check for potential sources of injury, as well as general health information and guidance. The attendees will learn information about their bodies and ways to improve.