3308 – Aquatic Therapy for the Trapezium Muscle

Advanced / Pre-Symposium Half-Day Workshop – Combine with 2621-Clinical Ai Chi for Shoulders (see below) for Full-Day Upper Extremity Package

Sanibel, FL / Monday, June 28, 2010 – 12:30-4:30 pm – 4.0 credit hours equal to 4.0 CECs/.4 CEUs

Classroom: 12:30-2:30 pm

Pool: 2:30-4:30 pm

Faculty: Marilyn McQuade, BS, PT

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Focus on the trapezium muscle trigger points in the cervical spine and how to release and treat them. Examine the theory behind a variety of manual techniques with an emphasis on acupuncture trigger points. Jones Strain/Counterstrain, Ortho-bionomy, muscle energy, joint mobilizations, traction/distraction, MFR (myofascial release), SOR (sub-occipital release), and massage techniques will also be presented.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1) Review trigger points and their manipulation.

2) Experiment with a variety of manual techniques.

3) Apply trapezium treatments in the water.

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.

2621 – Clinical Ai Chi for Shoulders

Intermediate / Pre-Symposium Half-Day Workshop – Combine with 3308-Aquatic Therapy for the Trapezium Muscle (see above) for Full-Day Upper Extremity Package

Sanibel, FL / Monday, June 28, 2010 – 7:30-11:30 am – 4.0 credit hours equal to 4.0 CECs/.4 CEUs

Pool: 7:30-9:30 am

Classroom: 9:30-11:30 am

Faculty: Shinzo Fujimaki, CMT; and Minakshi, CMT

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Explore the art of Japanese healing, Shiatsu, Ai Chi and gentle yoga in the water and learn how to apply that knowledge to shoulder pain. Self-healing Shiatsu yoga is based on meridians (energy lines), major acupuncture points and five elements from Shiatsu, as well as gentle stretches with breath from yoga. Shiatsu and yoga techniques are integrated, creating energetic meditative movement in warm water. This healing movement frees inner energy to circulate throughout the entire body and mind, helping to heal common illnesses and create better health. Through gentle touch on a painful shoulder point, we open up the underlying energy of that point with our hands. Shiatsu is simply a step beyond that natural urge to touch pain.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1) Identify the concept of Oriental healing, yin and yang theory, principles of Shiatsu and yoga, and their application to shoulder pain.

2) Locate and examine the general flow of all meridians affecting the shoulder.

3) Identify and palpate the key acupuncture points and explain the shoulder benefits.

4) Demonstrate the oriental approach to energy flow by using proper Ai Chi breath control, Shiatsu, yoga, and Aikido techniques.

FACULTY: Shinzo Fujimaki, CMT, has been teaching massage, both on land and in the water, along with Japanese Shiatsu for 25 years. Born in Japan, Shinzo first learned the art of Shiatsu at an early age. As an Aikido artist, marathon runner, and yoga practitioner, he integrated the discipline, training, and philosophy of Aikido and yoga with the practice of Shiatsu to create a full, rich healing experience.

Minakshi, CMT, has taught aquatic bodywork to thousands of students, in hundreds of 50-hour classes, throughout the USA and in Canada, Italy, Japan, Switzerland and Greece. She taught Ashtanga Yoga in California, from 1981-1987, exploring acupressure, Ayurveda, Continuum, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Feldenkrais®, Hellerwork, Polarity, and more. Minakshi became a massage/Shiatsu therapist and Watsu^® Instructor in 1991. In January 1998, she opened the Aquatic Bodywork Island Studio in the Florida Keys and continues to teach there.