3307 – Lumbar Stabilization Specialty Certificate Program

Advanced / Pool Workshop / 3-Day Program

Please Note: The lumbar stabilization specialty certificate is advanced for those without clinical experience in lumbar diagnoses. For physical therapists with clinical experience, it is intermediate. 

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

Faculty: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS / Doug Kinnaird, LMP, ATRIC

Friday, September 24: 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, September 25: 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, September 26: Classroom: 8:30-10:00 am / Pool: 10:00 am-12:00 pm

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Lumbar Stabilization encompasses a long list of acute and chronic LB diagnoses and the impact of proper management of symptoms, pain, and duration. This advanced course will focus on lumbar stabilization exercise and progressions for individuals with spinal dysfunction. Presenting the theory of lumbar stabilization, supported by evidence-based material and correlating these principles to the unique combination of land and water exercises, this course will provide the attendee with the information needed to progress individuals from rehabilitation to return to functional activity. Clinical application provided for progressive land and water exercise; long term management; preventive maintenance; and instruction in home program. Principles from the Burdenko method and Pilates are presented throughout the course material. Discussion on specific diagnoses will include latest research along with practical clinical approaches and problem-solving techniques.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:

1. Address a multi-disciplinary approach to lumbar stability and low back pain to customize a rehabilitation treatment plan specific to the patient.

2. Progress clients with various diagnoses through the phases of lumbar stabilization, identifying exercise focus (land and water) for each phase.

3. Identify exercises with progression and cueing that facilitate primary muscles involved in lumbar stabilization.

4. Choose patient- and phase of stabilization-appropriate equipment to facilitate reaching specific therapeutic goals for individuals with lumbar dysfunction.

5. Integrate into stabilization exercise program the six qualities of movement addressed in the Burdenko method along with the application of PNF, Pilates, and Ai Chi to facilitate alignment and function.

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.

FACULTY: Doug Kinnaird, LMP, ATRIC, has utilized a wide range of massage, bodywork and aquatic techniques since 1975, serving people with injuries or disabling conditions. He has taught at several massage schools and many ATRI events, founded Kinnaird Seminars, and contributed to three aquatic therapy texts. He received ATRI's Tsunami Spirit Award in 2000.