2503 ~ SCI: Beyond the Chair
Intermediate / Pool
Workshop
Fort Myers, FL /
Wednesday, July 2 – 7:00-9:20 am – 2.0 credit hours equal to 2.0 CECs/.2 CEUs
(Pool: 7:00-8:00 am / Classroom:
8:20-9:20 am)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will review the nature of SCI, and how new
thinking has changed the traditional approach to rehabilitation. Instead of
focusing on how to function in the wheelchair, this approach allows the
individual to experience greater movement patterns. The basic principles of the
Burdenko Method are introduced and applied to the SCI client. We take shallow
and deep water exercises one step forward in facilitating gait patterns with
the SCI person including those classified as “complete”. Logistics of transfers,
water temperature and use of equipment are discussed. Participants are
encouraged to bring reports of their own successes and case studies for group
discussion.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
·
Attain an increased knowledge of the latest research and
treatments for SCI.
·
Discover the basic principles of the Burdenko Method and how
they relate to SCI individuals.
·
Examine the key components to facilitate gait in the
complete and incomplete SCI person.
·
Identify the effects of water temperature on tone in respect
to the SCI person.
·
Explore how to link land-based exercise with the aquatic
exercise and gait training.
FACULTY: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS, is a
physical therapist with several years of experience in orthopedic and aquatic
therapy. Since graduating from the University of Connecticut in 1991, she has
belonged to the American Physical Therapy Association and has achieved
certification as a clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy. In
January 2006, she graduated from Boston University with a Doctor of Physical
Therapy degree. Beth has taught multiple courses related to orthopedics and
aquatic therapy and is a Certified Master Instructor for the Burdenko
Institute, incorporating the principles into her programming.