02/02/2026
🎤 Presenter Spotlight: Dr. Leslie Russek, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS
We’re honored to welcome Dr. Leslie Russek to the 2026 Pelvic Health Conference at Merkin Hall on March 14, 2026.
Dr. Russek will present “EDS Overview and Pelvic Health Considerations,” offering a clear, evidence-based look at hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) and its critical implications for pelvic health. Her session will connect research, clinical reasoning, and practical strategies for managing complex, chronic pain presentations.
A Professor Emeritus of Physical Therapy at Clarkson University and an Orthopedic Certified Specialist, Dr. Russek has focused on hypermobility and chronic pain since the 1990s. Her work spans hEDS, fibromyalgia, headaches, and chronic pain, with extensive national and international publications and presentations.
Currently, Dr. Russek co-facilitates the Allied Health Professionals ECHO Telementoring series for EDS in North America, co-teaches the EDS Finding Functional Foundations program, and contributes to multiple EDS ECHO educational initiatives—continuing to educate clinicians and patient communities worldwide.
Join us for an expert-led session bringing clarity, depth, and clinical relevance to EDS and pelvic health care.
Get your tickets now at the link in our bio! 🎟️
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