3307 – Lumbar Stabilization Specialty Certificate Program

Advanced / Pool Workshop / 3-Day Program

 

Las Vegas, NV / Friday-Sunday, Sept. 18-20 – 15.0 credit hours equal to 15.0 CECs/.15 CEUs

Friday, September 18

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, September 19

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, September 20

Classroom: 8:15-9:30 am

Pool: 9:30-10:45 am

Classroom: 10:45-11:30 am

 

Faculty: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS, and Mary Wykle, PhD, ATRIC

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

Lumbar Stabilization encompasses a long list of acute and chronic LB diagnoses and the impact of proper management of symptoms, pain, and duration. This advanced course will focus on lumbar stabilization exercise and progressions for individuals with spinal dysfunction. Presenting the theory of lumbar stabilization, supported by evidence-based material and correlating these principles to the unique combination of land and water exercises, this course will provide the attendee with the information needed to progress individuals from rehabilitation to return to functional activity. Pain Diagrams and facet pain patterns further assist in establishing appropriate treatment phases addressing pain and inflammation control; progressive land and water exercise; long-term management; preventive maintenance; and instruction in home program. Principles from the Burdenko method, Pilates and yoga are presented throughout the course material. Discussion on specific diagnoses will include latest research along with practical clinical approaches and problem solving techniques.   

    

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Address a multi-disciplinary approach to Lumbar Stability and Low Back Pain to customize a rehabilitation treatment plan specific to the patient.

2.  Distinguish various diagnoses with phases of lumbar stability and exercise focus for each phase.

3.  Identify exercises with progression and cueing that facilitate primary muscles involved in lumbar stabilization.

4.  Discuss appropriate level land and water exercises and proper equipment to facilitate progress for lumbar dysfunction.

5.  Apply the six qualities of movement addressed in the Burdenko method along with the application of PNF, Pilates, and yoga for proper alignment and function.

 

FACULTY: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS, is a licensed physical therapist with over 18 years of experience in orthopedic and aquatic therapy. As the owner of North County Water and Sports Therapy Center in San Diego (www.waterpt.com), she continues with hands-on clinical care in addition to her role as educator. Since graduating from the University of Connecticut in 1991, Beth has belonged to the American Physical Therapy Association and has achieved certification as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. In January 2006, she graduated from Boston University with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Additional certifications include Certified STOTT Pilates™ instructor and Master Instructor for the Burdenko Method.

 

Beth not only provides continuing education for health care professionals, she is an adjunct faculty in the San Diego Mesa College PTA program, teaching Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Introduction to Pathology courses. She also provides the learning module/instruction on aquatic therapy to the University of St. Augustine San Diego Campus DPT program.

 

FACULTY: Mary O. Wykle, PhD, ATRIC, is a professor of physical education at Northern Virginia Community College. She holds multiple certifications in aquatics and fitness. Her company, MW Associates, offers consulting workshops in health and aquatics. Mary is a long-time faculty member and serves on varied committees for ATRI.  She is a regular presenter for the Aquatic Exercise Association/IAFC. Mary is Committee Chair for Aquatic Therapy Practitioner of NCCARD (The National Commission for the Credentialing of Aquatic Rehabilitation Disciplines). She is the author of Risk Awareness and Safety Training and developed Aqua Pi-Yo-Chi™.