The objective of the Human Performance Optimization (HPO) Conference is to bring together medical and military professionals to share knowledge and strategies aimed at enhancing the physical, mental, and overall well-being of service members. By focusing on readiness and performance, the conference offers both lecture and lab-based sessions that equip participants with practical skills to improve the effectiveness of military healthcare and support personnel.
Conference Co-Chairs
Dr. Haley Worst, PT, DPT, EdD, OCS
Associate Professor
Waters Faculty Fellow Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Georgia Southern University-Armstrong Campus
Dr. Nancy Henderson, PT, PhD, DPT, OCS, Cert MDT
Assistant Professor
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program Georgia Southern University- Armstrong campus
FAQs
The Human Performance Optimization (HPO) Conference is ideal for military healthcare providers, medical professionals, and practitioners who work with service members. It is also valuable for experts in physical and mental readiness, as well as those involved in improving service members performance and well-being. Attendees will benefit from exchanging ideas and learning the latest strategies for enhancing human capabilities in military settings.
Business Casual or Military Dress Option for Service Members
The HPO Conference will be held at the Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus in Savannah, Georgia in the Student Union Ballroom, and Auditorium.
Parking for the Human Performance Optimization Conference will be in the Rec Center Parking Lot. The Rec Parking Lot is located near: Armstrong Recreation Center, JA Colonial Group Discovery Center, Student Union, Compass Point, Health Services, and the Lane Library.
Parking on the Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus is free.
Yes. Please visit the HPO Hotel Accommodations webpage.
Yes. PTCUs will be awarded upon completion. ATs and Dieticians can submit CEUs.
Physical therapists licensed in Georgia can automatically earn up to 11 continuing education (CE) hours by attending the HPO Conference. Professionals from other fields, as well as physical therapists licensed in other states, will receive a certificate to submit to their respective licensing boards or associations for CE consideration. CE hours are issued by Georgia Southern University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.