Liz Konopasek, DPT
Liz Konopasek, DPT, is a Physical Therapist in Department of Physical Therapy at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute.
- Languages Spoken: English
Professional Bio
Konopasek joined MMI in August of 2011 to provide school-based physical therapy in the Omaha Public Schools. She is particularly passionate about inclusive sports programs for children with disabilities. She helped create and continues to assist with running the OPS Fellowship Games, a unified sporting event for middle school students in the OPS special education program.
She has volunteered for Special Olympics, Young Athletes, and Fun Fitness. She has worked with the OPS physical education department to provide strategies for developing their adaptive PE curriculum.
Focus Areas
- Adapted PE activities and fitness.
- Adaptive equipment.
- Unified/inclusive sports and activities.
Research
- Adaptive PE Curriculum Guide, unpublished Omaha Public Schools resource.
- Adaptive PE Activity Cards, unpublished Omaha Public Schools resource.
Honors
- Munroe-Meyer Institute Stand-out, May 2017.
- Kerrie Orozco Volunteer Award, April 2016.
Make an Appointment
Most appointments are scheduled through MMI's Patient Information Office.