3301 – Advanced Lumbar Stabilization

Advanced / Pool Workshop

Fort Myers, FL / Thursday, July 3 – 9:40 am-12:00 pm – 2.0 credit hours equal to 2.0 CECs/.2 CEUs

(Classroom: 9:40-10:40 am / Pool: 11:00 am-12:00 pm)

Faculty: Marty Biondi, PT, CSCS, ATRIC

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

LBP is the number one cause of MD visits by the adult population, but who of these patients benefits from aquatic therapy techniques? This class addresses the specifics of stabilization with respect to the lumbar spine structures and biomechanical parameters; provides a logical progression for treatment; and addresses the current research available regarding water interventions in the treatment of LBP.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1) Discriminate between those common low back pain conditions, which are appropriate for aquatic intervention, and those which might utilize water for just pain management.

2) Evaluate LBP with respect to lumbar instability, including specific postural manifestations and biomechanical deficits.

3) Using motor learning principles, provide a logical progression of aquatic exercises that address such conditions.

4) Identify those patients who, while complaining of low back pain symptoms, are not appropriate for aquatic therapy at that time in their treatment progression.

FACULTY: Marty Biondi, PT, CSCS, ATRIC, is co-owner of Therapeutic & Wellness Specialists and has been involved in various aspects of aquatics for 30 years. She was recently elected Director of Practice for the APTA Aquatic Section and is involved with aquatic research, specifically low back pain.