1217 – Aquatic Rehab for Athletes
Fort Myers, FL /
Tuesday, July 7 – 8:15-11:30 am – 3.0 credit hours equal to 3.0 CECs/.3 CEUs
(Classroom: 8:15-9:30 am / Pool:
9:45-11:30 am)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Injured athletes need to maintain performance-related fitness while they recover. Vertical aquatic training allows the reduction or elimination of gravity while challenging muscular strength / endurance, balance, power, coordination, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Participants will experience a variety of aquatic techniques to train and maintain the fitness of the injured athlete in the pool. Using a case study approach, assessment, instructional strategies, and individualized progressions for athletes will be tried and applied. This session will provide useful tools for personal trainers, coaches, athletic trainers, and physical therapists engaged in small-group, or one-on-one aquatic rehab for injured athletes.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES:
· Consider the type of injury and determine movement
capability, limitations / contraindications for the injured athlete.
· Consider psychological factors impeding / aiding recovery,
including: frustration, isolation from the team, grief, decreased self-worth,
depression.
· Define specific aquatic rehabilitation goals for a variety
of case studies.
· Experience and practice effective aquatic training
techniques to counteract weaknesses and muscular imbalance.
· Consider sport-specific needs regarding injury management
and maintenance of fitness.
· Practice teaching strategies for optimal program delivery.
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Discuss progress
evaluation of the recovering athlete and how to adjust goals and increase
overload as required.
FACULTY: Connie Jasinskas, MSc, is an
international educator through her company, For the Love of Fit. She is the
author of numerous educational resources and is currently providing aquatic
rehab for Canadian Back Institute Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre in
Cambridge, Ontario.