2615 – Bad Ragaz Ring Method
Intermediate / Pool
Workshop
Houston, TX /
Thursday, October 8 – 7:30 am-4:30 pm – 8.0 credit hours equal to 8.0 CECs/.8
CEUs
Classroom: 7:30-11:30 am
Lunch on own: 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Classroom: 12:30-1:30 pm
Pool: 1:30-4:30 pm
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
This technique originated in Germany in 1957 and was
introduced, by a German therapist, to the therapeutic thermal pools of Bad
Ragaz in Switzerland. The technique has since become more clearly defined as
the Bad Ragaz Ring Method. This is a method of muscle re-education
utilizing specific patterns of resistance, endurance, elongation, relaxation,
range of motion, and tonal reduction. The therapist uses the physical
properties of water to interact with the patient creating progressive passive
to active, isometric, isokinetic, and isotonic exercises. This technique
incorporates the fundamentals of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation,
characteristic of normal motor patterns. This course will focus on
instruction to learn positioning and treatment/exercise concepts. We will use
the physical properties of water to interact with the patient creating
progressive passive to active, isometric, isotonic, isokinetic, closed chain
and stabilization exercises. This technique incorporates the fundamentals of
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, (PNF).
Passive - patient/client is slowly moved through the water
for passive trunk elongation, relaxation and tone inhibition, i.e., swaying,
rocking, rolling.
Isometric - To provide stability -
patient/client holds a fixed position while being moved through the water.
Creates muscle contraction.
Isotonic - Graded resistance controlled by the therapist.
Therapist acts as the stabilizing factor but also moves through the water with
the patient/client. Patient/client is either pushed or pulled in the
direction of the movement.
Isokinetic - Graded resistance controlled by
the patient/client. Therapist acts as a fixator by stabilizing the body
part while the patient/client moves through the water either toward, away or
around the therapist. The patient/client determines the resistance by
speed of movement.
Tone reduction
Trunk alignment and stability
Pre-weight bearing
ROM
The Bad Ragaz technique is beneficial for the following
patient issues:
Pain with movement
Decreased ROM
Spasticity
Decreased coordination
Proprioceptive or sensory deficits
Weakness or low tone
Restricted weight bearing
Back patients
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1) Identification and applications of hydrophysics as
utilized in the Bad Ragaz Ring Method.
2) Examine indications and contraindications for Bad Ragaz
treatment
3) Determine safe application and proper equipment
placement.
4) Experience several Bad Ragaz technique patterns and
applications.
5) Explore positioning, hand placement and theory for the
progression of specific treatment patterns.
FACULTY: Julia Meno-Fettig, CTRS, ATRIC, is the founder/owner of Therapeutic Aquatics, Inc. and aquaticcentral.com, specializing in consulting, information and rehabilitation. She is a presenter for the Aquatic Therapy Rehab Institute, Inc. and is the author and publisher of The "Bad Ragaz Ring Method Visual Instructional Manual and Video". Also co-producer of “PNF in The Pool” Video, she is the recipient of the ATRI 2002 Tsunami Spirit Award for her innovation, creativity and implementation of new ideas. Her workshops have been received enthusiastically by both national and international audiences.