2300 Lumbar Stabilization for Spinal Fusions I
Intermediate / Pool
Workshop
Fort Myers, FL /
Wednesday, July 2, 2008 7:00-9:20 am 2.0 credit hours equal to 2.0 CECs/.2
CEUs
(Classroom: 7:00-8:00 am / Pool:
8:20-9:20 am)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Spinal fusion surgery as a result of trauma, tumors,
degenerative disorders, and other reasons resulting in low back pain are
routinely sent for aquatic therapy at various stages of rehabilitation. Key in treatment is familiarity with proper
protocol progressions based on the levels of fusion. This workshop presents
lumbar/pelvic stabilization protocols for basic fusions to multiple-level
fusions and appropriate activities for patients with varied physical activity
history.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1) Recognize the functional relationship between the spine and peripheral joints and the motion changes throughout the spinal axis.
2) Assist
patient to recognize and maintain lumbar/pelvic neutral.
3) Identify
appropriate strengthening exercises and progressions for the core and the upper
extremities, within acceptable range of motion while remaining in neutral
position.
4) Practice
and understand the importance of symmetrical diaphragmatic breathing and
strengthening of the respiratory musculature in pelvic neutral.
FACULTY: Mary O. Wykle, PhD, ATRIC,
is a professor of physical education at Northern
Virginia Community College. She holds multiple certifications in
aquatics and fitness. Her company, MW Associates, offers consulting
workshops in health and aquatics. Mary
is a long-time faculty member and serves on varied committees for ATRI. She is a regular presenter for the Aquatic
Exercise Association/IAFC. Mary is Committee Chair for Aquatic Therapy
Practitioner of NCCARD (The National Commission for the Credentialing of
Aquatic Rehabilitation Disciplines). She is the author of Risk Awareness and Safety Training and developed Aqua Pi-Yo-Chi.