3501 – Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Going Vertical
Advanced / Pre-Event
Full-Day Workshop
Las Vegas, NV /
Thursday, Sept. 17 – 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:
As humans we function primarily in the vertical position,
therefore rehabilitation techniques must incorporate the upright position to
improve a person’s function. This course will review the pathology of SCI, and how
new thinking has changed the traditional approach to rehabilitation. Instead of
focusing on how to function in the wheelchair, this approach challenges the
individual to experience and strengthen their body in the vertical position.
The basic principles of the Burdenko Method are introduced and applied to the
SCI client. Based on body weight supported treadmill studies we take shallow
and deep water exercises one step forward in facilitating gait patterns with
individuals with SCI. Logistics of transfers, water temperature and use of
equipment are discussed. Participants are encouraged to bring reports of their
own successes and case studies for group discussion.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1.
List at least five benefits of water exercise especially for
individuals with SCI.
2.
Design water exercises utilizing the basic principles of the
Burdenko method.
3.
List three key elements to facilitating gait in chest deep
water.
4.
Demonstrate proper hand placement and stabilization techniques
for gait facilitation.
5.
Develop a plan of progression for gait facilitation and
exercise for individual clients.
6.
Recognize specific precautions related to water exercise and
the individual with SCI.
7. Assess and modify equipment needs for individual patients in order to achieve adequate flotation and alignment with water exercise.
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.