2221 – Poly-Trauma: Considerations for Aquatic Therapy

Intermediate / Pool Workshop

Chicago, IL / Saturday, May 30 – 8:00-11:30 am – 3.5 credit hours equal to 3.5 CECs/.35 CEUs

(Classroom: 8:00-10:10 am / Pool: 10:10-11:30 am)

Las Vegas, NV / Saturday, Sept. 19 – 7:30-11:00 am – 3.5 credit hours equal to 3.5 CECs/.35 CEUs

(Pool: 7:30-8:50 am / Classroom: 8:50-11:00 am)

Faculty: Melissa Lewis, MPT, ATRIC

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course will provide an overview of types of injuries involved with the poly-trauma population. Examine the development of aquatic therapy programs for this population. Stages of healing, complications, contraindications/precautions, safety procedures, and development of exercise protocols will also be discussed during the presentation.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Examine the stages of healing.

2. Assess precautions for the poly-trauma population.

3. Determine safety procedures to follow specific to this population.

4. Design an aquatic therapy program for the rehab client based on individual limitations/precautions and goals.

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.