2602 – Applied Manual Techniques II: Focus on LE and UE
Intermediate / Pool
Workshop
(Pool: 1:30-2:50 pm / Classroom:
2:50-4:45 pm)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Use manual therapy techniques to create a program of
functional UE and LE exercises for your client. Apply your training from Part I
(spine and trunk) to create patterns of functional movement. Learn how to avoid
the common errors made by many clients and practitioners.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1) Demonstrate
the footwork and body mechanics of manual aquatic therapy.
2) Determine
guidelines for the appropriate application of aquatic therapy techniques.
3) Develop
a series of UE and LE specific functional exercises incorporated into manual
techniques.
4) Experience specific UE and LE application of
manual techniques.
FACULTY: Ruth
Meyer, MEd, RKT, ATRIC, has offered aquatic therapy and kinesiotherapy services for over
20 years. She has been an Arthritis
Foundation Instructor trainer for AFYAP and PACE for 11 years, a
kinesiotherapist for 26 years and is also an Arthritis Foundation Self-Help
Course Leader. She continues to expand her practice to include Bad Ragaz,
Halliwick, Watsu®, the Burdenko Method, craniosacral and myofascial release.