2004
– Closed-Chain Functional Programming
Intermediate / Symposium 2-hour Pool Workshop
Sanibel, FL / Wednesday, June 30, 2010 – 1:40-4:00 pm
– 2.0 credit hours equal to 2.0 CECs/.2 CEUs
(Classroom: 1:40-2:40 pm / Pool: 3:00-4:00 pm)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will focus on
closed-chain functional exercise progressions in the pool with discussion on
progression to land. Exercises for the spine, lower extremity and upper
extremity functional chains will be presented with focus on alignment, verbal
cues and common performance errors.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1) Describe the
difference between closed chain and open chain movement.
2) Examine the
importance and benefits of closed chain exercise.
3) Calculate
percentage or pounds of weight bearing at various depths of water.
4) Cue clients in
closed chain functional exercise progressions safely.
5) Determine when
clients are ready to progress to land-based functional exercise.
6) Assess guidelines
for performing safe plyometric exercise as defined in
this course.
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 Pilatesª
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.