Washington, DC /
Thursday, Feb. 19 – 8:00-11:30 am – 3.5 credit hours equal to 3.5 CECs/.35 CEUs
(Pool: 8:00-9:20 am / Classroom:
9:20-11:30 am)
Fort Myers, FL /
Wednesday, July 8 – 1:45-5:00 pm – 3.0 credit hours equal to 3.0 CECs/.3 CEUs
(Classroom: 1:45-3:00 pm / Pool:
3:15-5:00 pm)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Aquatic
Neurodynamics is based on the most current information from Michael Shacklock
and David Butler’s work on neural tension and somatic dysfunction. In this
course, you will learn the latest thinking on how the nervous system affects
our musculoskeletal system. The techniques of “Simple Contact” by Barrett Dorko
and common Neural tension stretches will be taught. The concepts of
“Ideomotion”, neuropathic pathogenesis and mechanical tension and its
consequences will be explored, along with its relationship to being in pain.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Explore
the concept of Neurodynamics.
2. Examine
“Ideomotion”.
3. Discover
Barrett Dorko’s philosophy behind “Simple Contact”.
4. Apply
Neural tension glides and mobilizations.
5. Demonstrate
and feel confident using these techniques.
6. Determine
which patients might benefit from these techniques and contraindications.
FACULTY:
Marilyn
McQuade, BS, PT, is a manually based orthopedic physical therapist,
specializing in aquatic therapy. She has 17 years of experience and now focuses
on outpatient orthopedics, both in the water and on land. Her background
includes a bachelor’s degree in dance education/therapy, teaching and performing dance, and working with the mentally ill as a
kinesiotherapist. She is interested in all forms of bodywork.