Advanced / Pre-Symposium Pool Workshop
Fort Myers, FL /
Tuesday, July 1 – 7:00-11:20 am – 4.0 credit hours equal to 4.0 CECs/.4 CEUs
(Classroom: 7:00-9:00 am / Pool:
9:20-11:20 am)
Faculty: Luis G. Vargas, PhD, PT, ATRIC
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The structure and clinical applications of the four stages of the Aquatic Lumbopelvic Stabilization Protocol will be presented in theory and practiced in the pool session. The anatomy and biomechanics of the lumbopelvic complex will be discussed.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1) Describe the biomechanics of
the lumbopelvic complex.
2) Identify the anatomical
structures that provide support and stability to the lumbopelvic complex.
3) Explore the structure and stages of the ALS Protocol.
4) Selectively apply the various
stages and activities featured in the ALS Protocol given the patient’s clinical
diagnosis.
FACULTY: Dr. Luis G. Vargas has been a physical therapist for 30 years. Clinically, he
brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the areas of cardiopulmonary
physical therapy, oncology, infectious disease and, most significantly, aquatic
rehabilitation. Academically, he is an experienced anatomist at both the
undergraduate and graduate levels. He is the author of the book “Aquatic
Therapy: Interventions and Applications”. Dr. Vargas is the recipient of the
2004 Aquatic Therapy Professional of the Year Award and the 2000 Dolphin Award
from the Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Institute for his contributions to
the aquatic rehabilitation industry. He has created numerous interventions and
protocol for various diagnostic groups and has completed several research
studies to establish clinical validity for given aquatic therapy interventions.