2405 – Lumbar Stabilization Progression Applying Burdenko Method

Intermediate / Symposium 2-hour Pool Workshop

Sanibel, FL / Tuesday, June 29, 2010 – 12:30-2:50 pm – 2.0 credit hours equal to 2.0 CECs/.2 CEUs

(Pool: 12:30-1:30 pm / Classroom: 1:50-2:50 pm)

Faculty: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will introduce the basic principles of the Burdenko Method and how these principles apply to lumbar stabilization exercise. The unique combination of land and water exercise will provide the student the information needed to progress individuals from rehabilitation to post-rehab conditioning to sports training. This course will present a brief review of the functional anatomy related to lumbar spine with the majority of the time spent on specific exercises.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1) List primary muscles involved in lumbar stabilization.

2) Distinguish between local and global muscle function and control.

3) Describe the basic principles for the Burdenko Method.

4) Choose appropriate level land and water exercises for clients.

5) Select exercises that focus on the six essential qualities of movement.

6) Select equipment to facilitate or challenge pool stabilization 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.