Fort Myers, FL /
Thursday, July 3 – 9:40 am-12:00 pm – 2.0 credit hours equal to 2.0 CECs/.2
CEUs
(Pool: 9:40-10:40 am / Classroom: 11:00
am-12:00 pm)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Interactive Posture II builds on basic concepts presented in
Interactive Posture I (Course #2204). This course presents dynamic postural
assessment and advanced exercise programming for postural correction. Closed
chain connection and interaction between joints is explored both in lecture and
in the pool. High-level aquatic exercise is presented. Case examples are used
to reinforce advanced problem solving skills.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1) Describe
10 basic dynamic movement tests.
2) Describe
the closed chain connection and how position of one joint can influence other
joints.
3) Design
aquatic postural correction exercises based on findings of dynamic and static
postures.
4) Promote
proper alignment of pool exercises through verbal cues and demonstration.
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.