2600 – Myofascial Release

Intermediate / Pool Workshop

 

Fort Myers, FL / Thursday, July 3 – 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)

 

Faculty: Julia Meno-Fettig, CTRS, ATRIC

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This workshop will give the therapist an opportunity to relate land-based myofascial release techniques to an aquatic environment. Explore aquatic skills to enhance clinical and intuitive observations, to feel, to relax and to mobilize restricted tissue.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1) Examine the inter-connective nature of the myofascial system as you learn how to observe, assist and support the human body in a warm water environment.

2) Assess muscle and energy tone in the water.

3) Practice and refine proprioceptive skills through hands-on course study, allowing you to gain more information from contact with your clients.

4) Explore therapist and client positioning for release holds and soft tissue mobilization.

 

FACULTY: Julia Meno-Fettig, CTRS, ATRIC, is the founder/owner of Therapeutic Aquatics, Inc. and aquaticcentral.com, specializing in consulting, information and rehabilitation. She is a presenter for the Aquatic Therapy Rehab Institute, Inc. and is the author and publisher of The "Bad Ragaz Ring Method Visual Instructional Manual and Video". Also co-producer of “PNF in The Pool” Video, she is the recipient of the ATRI 2002 Tsunami Spirit Award for her innovation, creativity and implementation of new ideas. Her workshops have been received enthusiastically by both national and international audiences.