2206 – Arthritis and Chronic Pain

Intermediate / Pool Workshop

 

Chicago, IL / Friday, April 11 – 7:45-11:00 am – 3.0 credit hours equal to 3.0 CECs/.3 CEUs

(Classroom: 7:45-8:50 am / Pool: 8:50-10:10 am / Classroom: 10:10-11:00 am)

 

Fort Myers, FL / Wednesday, July 2 – 9:40 am-12:00 pm – 2.0 credit hours equal to 2.0 CECs/.2 CEUs

(Classroom: 9:40-10:40 am / Pool: 11:00 am-12:00 pm)

 

Faculty:  Sheralee Beebe, BA, MES

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Gain practical exercise application for the most common rheumatic conditions. Learn the effects of the most common types of arthritis and the specific treatments to reduce pain, build strength, improve balance, gait, ability to stabilize the body and specific joint structures, as well as improve the quality of active daily living. Discuss approaches to chronic pain and fibromyalgia treatments that prevent flaring and move the client toward exercise tolerance and endurance.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1) Identify special precautions and aquatic training principles used to increase strength, range of motion, endurance, and functional capacity of a rheumatic client.

2) Identify ROM exercises addressing all major joints of the body, especially those commonly affected by rheumatic conditions.

3) Educate clients to become more active through knowledge, and empower them to be active participants in their own progress and health maintenance.

 

FACULTY:  Sheralee Beebe, BA, MES, is a Post-Rehab Aquatic Specialist, who has been practicing since 1991. She has developed three full-service aquatic rehab programs in Canada and California. Sheralee is the co-author of the ATRI Rheumatology Certification, and is a member of the ATRI Standards and Certification Committees.