1310 – Back Splash: Post-Rehabilitation for the Spine

Beginner / Pool Workshop

Fort Myers, FL / Wednesday, July 2 – 7:00-9:20 pm – 2.0 credit hours equal to 2.0 CECs/.2 CEUs

(Pool: 7:00-8:00 am / Classroom: 8:20-9:20 am)

Chicago, IL / Saturday, Nov. 22 – 1:45-5:15 pm – 3.5 credit hours equal to 3.5 CECs/.35 CEUs

(Classroom: 1:45-2:50 pm / Pool: 2:50-4:10 pm / Classroom: 4:10-5:15 pm)

Faculty: Connie Jasinskas, MSc

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The majority of our population will experience back pain or injury at some point in life. This session will address common causes of back pain and the benefits of vertical aquatic exercise in the rehabilitation process. Exercise selection and progression relevant to various types of back problems (including: disc injuries, stenosis, and arthritis) will be addressed. Participants will experience a vertical aquatic core-training program that is appropriate for a variety of back problems. Exercise modifications, progressions, and contraindications for specific conditions will be given. Aquatic therapists, personal trainers, and aquatic instructors engaged in aquatic core training will learn useful techniques to decrease pain and progress clients with back pain.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

· Examine common causes of back pain and the therapeutic benefits of vertical aquatic training for rehabilitation.

· Assess movement recommendations, limitations, and contraindications for a variety of back problems.

· Determine specific aquatic rehabilitation goals, including techniques to reduce pain, counteract weaknesses and build muscular balance.

· Experience and practice effective vertical aquatic training techniques in the pool.

FACULTY: Connie Jasinskas, MSc, is an international educator through her company: For the Love of Fit. She is the author and trainer of numerous aquatic post-rehab workshops and courses, including Aquanatal, Back Splash and Aqua Arthritis. She is currently providing aquatic rehabilitation for the Canadian Back Institute Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre.