2220 – Return to Running/Walking Function After Injury
Intermediate / Pool
Workshop
Chicago, IL /
Thursday, May 28 – 6:00-8:15 pm – 2.0 credit hours equal to 2.0 CECs/.2 CEUs
(Pool: 6:00-7:00 pm / Classroom:
7:15-8:15 pm)
Las Vegas, NV /
Sunday, Sept. 20 – 8:00-11:30 am – 3.5 credit hours equal to 3.5 CECs/.35 CEUs
(Pool: 8:00-9:30 am / Classroom:
9:30-11:30 am)
COURSE
DESCRIPTION: Explore common
injuries experienced by runners, the healing process, as well as what is
involved in rehabilitation. The course will also specifically focus on
exercises that can be performed in the water to assist in healing and improved
function of the runner. Literature regarding the use of water as part of the
rehab process, including specific exercises, will be discussed.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1) Examine common injuries experienced by runners.
2) Demonstrate basic understanding of the healing process
through discussion of specific cases.
3) Demonstrate an understanding of progression by designing
an aquatic exercise program for the injured runner from basic to advanced
exercises.
4) Explore when to transition clients from an aquatic-based
program to a land-based rehab program.
FACULTY: Melissa
Lewis, MPT, ATRIC, has been involved in aquatics for the past 10 years,
after being introduced to the field through Paula Briggs-led Aquatic Therapy
Program at West Virginia University. She is a recipient of the 2008 ATRI
Tsunami Spirit Award. Melissa is currently working in North Carolina as an outpatient
physical therapist specializing in aquatic therapy.