2309 – Back Rehab
Intermediate / Pool
Workshop
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)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
From primary back stabilization through aggressive trunk
stabilization, the P’s & Q’s of back rehab will be discussed, demonstrated
and practiced. Learn in-water techniques for patient handling and subtle cueing
skills through on-deck coaching of reconditioning and work simulation for
independent patients. Based on your thorough evaluation of the patient’s
physical abilities (ROM, strength, endurance and pain level), you will be able
to select specific activities to focus on your individual client’s needs.
Discussion of closed chain vs. open chain, posture and breathing for
facilitation.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1) Instruct
client in trunk stabilization in water.
2) Handle client appropriately to protect spinal alignment and minimize symptoms during aquatic session.
3) Instruct
client in using equipment to increase resistance during trunk stabilization
activities.
4) Demonstrate
methods of progression for core exercises.
FACULTY:
Ruth Meyer, MEd, RKT, ATRIC, has
offered aquatic therapy and kinesiotherapy services for over 20 years. She has
been an Arthritis Foundation Instructor trainer for AFYAP and PACE for 11
years, a kinesiotherapist for 26 years and is also an Arthritis Foundation
Self-Help Course Leader.