1209 – Chronic Pain Management

Beginner / Symposium 2-hour Pool Workshop

Sanibel, FL / Thursday, July 1, 2010 – 9:40 am-12:00 pm – 2.0 credit hours equal to 2.0 CECs/.2 CEUs

(Pool: 9:40-10:40 am / Classroom: 11:00 am-12:00 pm)

Faculty: Sheralee Beebe, BA, MES

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Define types of pain and review common pain conditions that escalate and become chronic. Techniques such as water massage, energy meridian exercise, relaxation and the body scan meditation will be taught. Techniques will take advantage of the therapeutic aquatic environment that supports the client's release and reduction of chronic pain. Natural coping strategies, modification in reactionary behaviors, improved body awareness and the willingness to embrace a wellness plan will be practiced and discussed.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1) Define the various types of pain.

2) Examine and discuss natural strategies such as biofeedback, the body scan meditation, completing the grieving process, energy management, and relaxation techniques that are currently being used by chronic pain centers.

3) Practice specific exercises and massage treatments in the pool that are effective chronic pain treatments.

FACULTY: Sheralee Beebe, BA, MES, is a Post-Rehab Aquatic Specialist, who has been practicing since 1991. She has developed three full-service aquatic rehab programs in Canada and California. Sheralee is the co-author of the ATRI Rheumatology Certification, and is a member of the ATRI Standards and Certification Committees.