Washington, DC /
Thursday, Feb. 19 – 8:15-11:30 am – 3.0 credit hours equal to 3.0 CECs/.3 CEUs
(Classroom: 8:15-9:20 am / Pool:
9:20-10:45 am / Classroom: 10:45-11:30 am)
Chicago, IL / Sunday,
May 31 – 8:00-11:15 am – 3.0 credit hours equal to 3.0 CECs/.3 CEUs
(Pool: 8:00-9:15 am / Classroom:
9:15-11:15 am)
Las Vegas, NV /
Sunday, Sept. 20 – 8:30 am-12:00 pm – 3.5 credit hours equal to 3.5 CECs/.35
CEUs
(Classroom: 8:30-10:45 am / Pool: 10:45
am-12:00 pm)
Chicago, IL / Sunday,
Nov. 22 – 8:15-11:30 am – 3.0 credit hours equal to 3.0 CECs/.3 CEUs
(Classroom: 8:15-9:15 am / Pool:
9:15-10:30 am / Classroom: 10:30-11:30 am)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Falls are prevalent, dangerous, and costly. About one in
three seniors over age 65, and nearly one in two seniors over age 80, will fall
at least once this year, many times with disastrous consequences. As our
nation’s population ages, the rate of falls is rising. Yet falling, and fear of
falling, may be reduced by using slow movement coordinated with diaphragmatic
breathing. This course will give you the protocol, documentation form and
evidence for Ai Chi application in balance, ROM and musculoskeletal issues. The
research shows that slow, fluid, rhythmic movement with controlled breathing
can positively affect postural stability and falls in the elderly. If you’re in
an ‘evidence-based clinic’ or if you need something new to try for
your clients with balance and ROM issues, try Ai Chi. It works!
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1) Experience
Ai Chi with a fall prevention focus.
2) Review research supporting Ai Chi use for balance, ROM and arthrokinematic pain.
3) Receive a
sample protocol to use or modify for your clients.
4) Examine
a documentation form for fall prevention.
5) Consider
the link between stress, muscle tension and falls.
FACULTY: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC, founder/president of ATRI, is an internationally known
speaker, author and consultant. She is the founder of six different businesses
including the Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute, the Aquatic Exercise
Association, Living Right Magazine, America’s Certification Trainers, Armchair
Aerobics Inc., and the Fitness Firm. A leader in the health and wellness
industry, she also draws on her vast experience as an entrepreneur to teach
others what it takes to assume the risk of business and enterprise. Ruth is the
author of numerous articles and 15 books on her specialties of wellness and
business. She is the recipient of numerous awards including the Sevier-McCahill
Disability International Foundation Award; and the John Williams, Jr.
International Swimming Hall of Fame Adapted Aquatics Award. Known for her high
energy and practical teaching approaches, Ruth has brought thousands of people
over the years to understand the benefits of water exercise.