2311 ~ Orthopedic Aquatic Rehab

Intermediate / Pool Workshop

 

Las Vegas, NV / Thursday, Sept. 4 – 7:30 am-4:30 pm – 8.0 credit hours equal to 8.0 CECs/.8 CEUs

Chicago, IL / Thursday, Nov. 20 – 7:30 am-4:30 pm – 8.0 credit hours equal to 8.0 CECs/.8 CEUs

Classroom: 7:30-11:30 am

Lunch on own: 11:30 am-12:30 pm

Pool – 12:30-3:00 pm

Classroom: 3:00-4:30 pm

 

Faculty:  Terri Mitchell, BA, PTA, ATRIC

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will focus on lumbar stabilization, knee and hip replacements, and other basic orthopedic diagnoses appropriate for aquatic physical therapy. Review the basic moves and understand progressions. Practice stabilization and balance techniques. Experiment with various pool props to enhance, resist or support aquatic exercises. Learn teaching tips to help your patients “get it”.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

¨       Identify orthopedic diagnoses appropriate for aquatic physical therapy

¨       Focus on functional mobility, positions and equipment

¨       Share teaching tips to enhance patient learning.

 

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”.