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”.