1226 – Aquatic Rehab for Musculoskeletal Back Pain

Beginner / Pre-Conference Pool Workshop

Washington, DC / Thursday, October 14, 2010 – 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

Pool: 12:30-3:00 pm

Classroom: 3:00-4:30 pm

Faculty: Connie Jasinskas, MSc

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will address the use of therapeutic warm water exercise for back pain. Current research on back pain and core strengthening will be used to create effective vertical aquatic rehabilitation techniques. Practitioners engaged in aquatic rehab for back patients will learn useful exercises to help clients create functional core strength to improve ADL and decrease or prevent back pain. Exercises and progressions will be appropriate for individual or small group exercise in a clinical setting. Neurological impairments and treatment of spinal cord injury are outside the scope of this course.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1) Discuss research regarding back pain and optimal techniques for core strengthening.

2) Consider the qualities of vertical aquatic training that make it ideal for spinal rehabilitation.

3) Determine pain management strategies, potential limitations/contraindications for this population.

4) Examine vertical aquatic techniques to build alignment awareness, core stability, functional gait, core endurance and strength.

5) Experience vertical aquatic training techniques and exercise progressions for core strengthening at various depths of immersion.

FACULTY: Connie Jasinskas, MSc, is an international educator through her company: For the Love of Fit. She is the author and trainer of numerous aquatic post-rehab workshops and courses, including Aquanatal, Back Splash and Aqua Arthritis. She is currently providing aquatic rehabilitation for the Canadian Back Institute Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre.