2504 – Therapeutic Swimming for Adults with Brain and Spinal
Cord Injuries
Intermediate /
Lecture
Fort Myers, FL /
Wednesday, July 2, 2008 – 9:40-10:40 am – 1.0 credit hour equal to 1.0 CEC/.1
CEU
(Classroom: 9:40-10:40 am)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Case studies will be presented to describe the benefits of
swimming for adults with neuromuscular impairments. Cases will describe
swimmers with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy,
cerebral vascular accident, and several rare neuromuscular syndromes.
Information will include descriptions of progression of skills, changes over
time, and the value of the experience for the swimmer.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1) Describe modifications to swimming strokes for people with
neuromuscular impairments.
2) Explore progressions and outcome measures.
3) Examine potential barriers to swimming that exist for
people with disabilities.
FACULTY: Bess Maxwell, PhD, PT, is an Exercise
Physiologist, Certified Aquatic Physical Therapist, Certified Adaptive Aquatics
Instructor, Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and Certified Lifeguard with 20
years of experience. She co-founded ShowMe Aquatics & Fitness in St.
Charles, Missouri, and has worked with individuals, ranging from one year to 68
years and of a wide range of abilities. In her leadership role with ShowMe
Aquatics, she worked to develop the board, staff and programming, raise funds,
provide public relations, and design ShowMe Aquatics’ new facility.