Beginner / Pool
Workshop
Free for ATRI
Attendees Staying at ATRI Host Hotels
Offered from
6:00-8:15 pm at each site (Classroom: 6:00-7:00 pm / Pool: 7:15-8:15 pm at all
sites)
2 credit hours equal to
2 CECs/.2 CEUs
2008 Specialty
Institute Dates:
Washington, DC /
Thursday, February 21 / Faculty:
Rodna Bordner, MOT, OTR/L
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is a
prerequisite for all other courses. If you have taken this course at an Aquatic
Therapy Specialty Institute or Intro to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (#1200), you
can skip this offering. The physiological effects of immersion and the
principles of hydrodynamics will be covered. Direct applications of these
principles for orthopedic, neurologic, and chronic conditions will be
discussed.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1) Understand the effects of water’s properties on the cardio-respiratory, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems.
2) Recognize those conditions for which water
therapy might be contraindicated due to negative effects of immersion.
3) Apply one’s knowledge of the systems of the
body together with the properties of water to provide an effective treatment
program for various physical conditions.
FACULTY: Rodna Bordner, MOT, OTR/L, is a pediatric occupational therapist, who has incorporated aquatic occupational therapy into educational programs, providing services to school children ages 3-22 years. She has been active in aquatics for over 30 years as a Water Safety Instructor, and Water Safety Instructor Trainer. In 2002, she received the ATRI Tsunami Award for innovation in the aquatic industry for the development of an assessment and program for children with Autism and sensory processing disorders, which she co-directed for 4 years. She was also editor of the Aquatic Therapy Network for OT’s for five years.
FACULTY: Julia Meno-Fettig, CTRS, ATRIC,
is the founder/owner of Therapeutic Aquatics, Inc. and
aquaticcentral.com, specializing in consulting, information and rehabilitation.
She is a presenter for the Aquatic Therapy Rehab Institute, Inc. and is the
author and publisher of The "Bad Ragaz Ring Method Visual Instructional
Manual and Video". Also co-producer of “PNF in The Pool” Video, she is the
recipient of the ATRI 2002 Tsunami Spirit Award for her innovation, creativity
and implementation of new ideas. Her workshops have been received
enthusiastically by both national and international audiences.
FACULTY: Ruth Sova, MS,
ATRIC, an internationally known speaker,
author and consultant, is the founder of six different businesses including the
Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute, the Aquatic Exercise Association, Living
Right Magazine, America’s Certification Trainers, Armchair Aerobics Inc., and
the Fitness Firm. A leader in the health and wellness industry, she also draws
on her vast experience as an entrepreneur to teach others what it takes to
assume the risk of business and enterprise. Ruth is on the Wisconsin Governor’s
Council on Physical Fitness and is the author of numerous articles and eleven
books on her specialties of wellness and business. She is the recipient of
numerous awards including the Sevier-McCahill Disability International
Foundation Award; and the John Williams, Jr. International Swimming Hall of
Fame Adapted Aquatics Award. Known for her high energy and practical teaching
approaches, Ruth has brought thousands of people over the years to understand
the benefits of water exercise.
FACULTY:
Terri Mitchell, BA, PTA, ATRIC, has been involved with aquatic
fitness since 1982. She is a Training Specialist with the Aquatic Exercise
Association, a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) specializing in
aquatic therapy, and instructor of a variety of aquatic fitness classes to
persons of all ages and abilities. Terri is on staff at the University of Texas
at Austin and enjoys working with young adults in the water. She holds
certifications from AEA, ATRI, and IAR. Terri is a Certified Personal Trainer
for both land and water. She is co-author of “Applications of PNF Techniques in
the Aquatic Setting” manual and co-producer of “PNF in the Pool” video. She is
the 2001 recipient of ATRI’s “Dolphin Award”.