2624 – PNF in the Pool

Intermediate / Symposium 2-hour Pool Workshop

Sanibel, FL / Wednesday, June 30, 2010 – 7:00-9:20 am – 2.0 credit hours equal to 2.0 CECs/.2 CEUs

(Classroom: 7:00-8:00 am / Pool: 8:20-9:20 am)

Faculty: Terri Mitchell, PTA

PREREQUISITE:

• Familiar with PNF patterns and principles on land

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) patterns resemble our movements in daily activities, in sports and on the job. After surgery, trauma or with disease, these patterns are difficult. With thorough understanding of PNF principles and techniques we can apply “modified” PNF in the pool to treat a wide range of diagnoses to regain function. Practice the PNF patterns for the trunk and extremities, as well as with gait and in the deep water. Understand PNF applications for neuro and ortho patients, experiment with various pool props to enhance PNF patterns, and perform PNF in easy positions in the pool: standing, seated, prone, supine, kneeling and suspended.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Explore PNF patterns for the trunk and extremities.

2. Examine PNF applications for ortho and neuro patients.

3. Practice patterns and modifications with and without props in the pool.

FACULTY: Terri Mitchell, PTA, 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”.