2317 – Orthopedic Specialty Certificate Program

Intermediate / Pool Workshop / 3-Day Program

Washington, DC / Friday-Sunday, February 5-7 – 15.0 credit hours equal to 15.0 CECs/1.5 CEUs

Faculty: Terri Mitchell, PTA / Marilyn McQuade, BS, PT

Friday, Feb. 5: Classroom: 9:30-10:30 am / Pool: 10:30 am-1:30 pm / Lunch on own: 1:30-2:45 pm / Classroom: 2:45-4:15 pm

Saturday, Feb. 6: Pool: 7:30-10:00 am / Classroom: 10:00-11:30 am / Sit-down Luncheon: 11:30 am-1:30 pm / Classroom: 2:00-4:00 pm

Sunday, Feb. 7: Classroom: 8:30-10:00 am / Pool: 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Las Vegas, NV / Friday-Sunday, September 24-26 – 15.0 credit hours equal to 15.0 CECs/1.5 CEUs

Faculty: Terri Mitchell, PTA / Helen M. Binkley PhD, ATC, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, FNSCA, AEA, ATRIC / Laurie Denomme, B. Kinesiology

Friday, Sept. 24: Pool: 7:30-10:30 am / Classroom: 10:30 am-12:30 pm / Lunch on own: 12:30-1:45 pm / Classroom: 1:45-4:15 pm

Saturday, Sept. 25: Classroom: 9:00-11:30 am / Sit-down Luncheon: 11:30 am-1:30 pm / Pool: 1:45-4:00 pm

Sunday, Sept. 26: Pool: 8:00-10:00 am / Classroom: 10:00-11:30 am

Chicago, IL / Friday-Sunday, November 19-21 – 15.0 credit hours equal to 15.0 CECs/1.5 CEUs

Faculty: Terri Mitchell, PTA / Helen M. Binkley PhD, ATC, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, FNSCA, AEA, ATRIC

Friday, Nov. 19: Classroom: 9:15-10:30 am / Pool: 10:30 am-1:30 pm / Lunch on own: 1:30-2:45 pm / Classroom: 2:45-4:30 pm

Saturday, Nov. 20: Pool: 7:30-10:00 am / Classroom: 10:00-11:30 am / Sit-down Luncheon: 11:30 am-1:30 pm / Classroom: 2:00-4:00 pm

Sunday, Nov. 21: Classroom: 8:30-10:00 am / Pool: 10:00 am-12:00 pm

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The Orthopedic Specialty Certificate Program is an aquatic protocol for the specific treatment of common orthopedic ailments. We will view the supporting research and current trends in orthopedic rehab for joints, muscles and bone. Aquatic therapy protocols will be discussed and implemented for acute, sub-acute and chronic orthopedic conditions. The course will focus on orthopedic aquatic assessment, joint stability, tissue mobilization, facilitation and restoration of movement. To achieve these goals we will look at the why, when and how to apply, select and modify therapy techniques for evidence-based orthopedic rehab.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1) Implement orthopedic-specific aquatic therapy treatments that complement land-based therapies.

2) Determine the hydrodynamic justification for selected orthopedic techniques.

3) Apply the treatment protocols for the ankle, knee, hip, spine and shoulder.

FACULTY: Terri Mitchell, BA, PTA, ATRIC, has been involved with aquatic fitness since 1982. She is a Training Specialist with the Aquatic Exercise Association, a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) specializing in aquatic therapy, and instructor of a variety of aquatic fitness classes to persons of all ages and abilities. Terri is on staff at the University of Texas at Austin and enjoys working with young adults in the water. She holds certifications from AEA, ATRI, and IAR. Terri is a Certified Personal Trainer for both land and water. She is co-author of “Applications of PNF Techniques in the Aquatic Setting” manual and co-producer of “PNF in the Pool” video. She is the 2001 recipient of ATRI’s “Dolphin Award”.

FACULTY: Marilyn McQuade, BS, PT, is a manually based orthopedic physical therapist, specializing in aquatic therapy. She has 20 years of experience and now focuses on outpatient orthopedics, both in the water and on land. Her background includes a bachelor’s degree in dance education/therapy, teaching and performing dance, and working as a kinesiotherapist. She is interested in all forms of bodywork and has been working for the past 10 years in an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Fairfield, CT.

FACULTY: Helen M. Binkley PhD, ATC, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, FNSCA, AEA, ATRIC is the Athletic Training Education Program Director at Middle Tennessee State University. Her interests include: strength training and conditioning, aquatics, rehabilitation, youth, and obesity. She is the editor of the Rehab and Flexibility Tips Column in the Strength and Conditioning Journal and writes and researchers in her areas of interest.

FACULTY: Laurie Denomme, B. Kinesiology, is a certified AEA, ACE, AFAA, CALA, and CanFit PRO Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer who presents internationally on all areas of aquatic fitness. Laurie is internationally active in aquatics as a conference presenter and working on special projects for AEA. She blends her strength in management and leadership, with her creative yet functional presentation skill. Laurie is an AEA Training Specialist and Co-Author/Director of Program Development for Aquatic Options educational programs & resources.