3306 – Orthopedic Specialty Certificate Program

Advanced / Pool Workshop / 3-Day Program

Chicago, IL / Friday-Sunday, Nov. 20-22 – 15.0 credit hours equal to 15.0 CECs/1.5 CEUs

Friday, November 20

Classroom: 8:30-10:10 am

Pool: 10:10 am-1:15 pm

Lunch on own: 1:15-2:30 pm

Classroom: 2:30-4:00 pm

Saturday, November 21

Pool: 8:50-10:10 am

Classroom: 10:10-11:30 am

Sit-down Luncheon: 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Classroom: 1:45-2:50 pm

Pool: 2:50-4:10 pm

Classroom: 4:10-5:00 pm

Sunday, November 22

Classroom: 8:30-10:30 am

Pool: 10:30-11:45 am

Faculty: Julia Meno-Fettig, CTRS, ATRIC, and Terri Mitchell, PTA

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The Orthopediic Specialty Certificate Program is an aquatic protocol for the specific treatment of common orthopedic ailments. We will view the supporting research and current trends in orthopedic rehab for joints, muscles and bone. Aquatic therapy protocols will be discussed and implemented for acute, sub-acute and chronic orthopedic conditions. The course will focus on orthopedic aquatic assessment, joint stability, tissue mobilization, facilitation and restoration of movement. To achieve these goals we will look at the why, when and how to apply, select and modify therapy techniques for evidence-based orthopedic rehab.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1) Implement orthopedic-specific aquatic therapy treatments that complement land-based therapies.

2) Determine the hydrodynamic justification for selected orthopedic techniques.

3) Apply the treatment protocols for the ankle, knee, hip, spine and shoulder.

FACULTY: Julia M. Fettig, CTRS, ATRIC, is the founder/owner of Therapeutic Aquatics, Inc. and aquatictherapyinfo.com, specializing in consulting, information and rehabilitation. She is a continuing education presenter for the Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute, Inc. and Motivations, Inc. The author and publisher of the "Bad Ragaz Ring Method Visual Instructional Manual and Video," she also co-produced the “PNF in The Pool” DVD. She is the recipient of the 2002 ATRI Tsunami Spirit Award for her innovation, creativity and implementation of new ideas. Both national and international audiences have received her workshops enthusiastically.

FACULTY: Terri Mitchell, BA, PTA, ATRIC, has been involved with aquatic fitness since 1982. She is a Training Specialist with the Aquatic Exercise Association, a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) specializing in aquatic therapy, and instructor of a variety of aquatic fitness classes to persons of all ages and abilities. Terri is on staff at the University of Texas at Austin and enjoys working with young adults in the water. She holds certifications from AEA, ATRI, and IAR. Terri is a Certified Personal Trainer for both land and water. She is co-author of “Applications of PNF Techniques in the Aquatic Setting” manual and co-producer of “PNF in the Pool” video. She is the 2001 recipient of ATRI’s “Dolphin Award”.