2305 – Supine Shoulder Rehab

Intermediate / Pool Workshop

 

Washington, DC / Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 – 12:30-3:45 pm – 3.0 credit hours equal to 3.0 CECs/.3 CEUs

(Pool: 12:30-1:50 pm / Classroom: 1:50-3:45 pm)

 

Fort Myers, FL / Tuesday, July 1, 2008 – 12:30-2:50 pm – 2.0 credit hours equal to 2.0 CECs/.2 CEUs

(Pool: 12:30-1:30 pm / Classroom: 1:50-2:50 pm)

 

Las Vegas, NV / Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008 – 8:30-11:45 am – 3.0 credit hours equal to 3.0 CECs/.3 CEUs

(Pool: 8:30-10:00 am / Classroom: 10:00-11:45 am)

 

Chicago, IL / Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 – 2:00-5:30 pm – 3.5 credit hours equal to 3.5 CECs/.35 CEUs

(Classroom: 2:00-4:10 pm / Pool: 4:10-5:30 pm)

 

Faculty: Terri Mitchell, BA, PTA, ATRIC

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

Whether for strengthening, stabilizing, stretching, or relaxing, the supine position in the water provides a wide variety of options for treating persons with shoulder injuries in the therapy pool. Practice positioning different body types in the water with appropriate floatation. Get hands on experience with PROM, isometric and isotonic exercises for the shoulder and UE for persons with ortho and neuro diagnoses including frozen shoulder, CVA, Rotator cuff repair and bursitis.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1) Review shoulder anatomy.

2) Determine UE/shoulder diagnoses.

3) Practice passive and active exercises and techniques.

 

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”.