2627 – AquaStretch™ Specialty Certificate Program

Intermediate / Pool Workshop / 3-Day Program

Washington, DC / Friday-Sunday, February 10-12 – 15.0 credit hours equal to 15.0 CECs/1.5 CEUs

Faculty: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS / Terri Mitchell, PTA, ATRIC

Friday, February 10:

Classroom 8:00-10:00 am

Pool: 10:00 am-12:30 pm

Lunch on own: 12:30-1:30 pm

Classroom: 1:30-3:00 pm

Pool: 3:00-5:00 pm

Saturday, February 11:

Classroom: 9:00-11:00 am

Sit-down Luncheon: 11:30 am-1:00 pm

Pool: 1:30-3:30 pm

Classroom: 3:30-5:00 pm

Sunday, February 12:

Classroom: 9:00-10:00 am

Pool: 10:00-11:30 am

Chicago, IL / Friday-Sunday, April 13-15 – 15.0 credit hours equal to 15.0 CECs/1.5 CEUs

Faculty: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS / Connie Jasinskas, MSc / Donna Adler, BA, ATRIC / Lexie Cox, MPT, ATRIC

Friday, April 13:

Classroom 8:00-10:00 am

Pool: 10:00 am-12:30 pm

Lunch on own: 12:30-1:30 pm

Classroom: 1:30-3:00 pm

Pool: 3:00-5:00 pm

Saturday, April 14:

Classroom: 9:00-11:00 am

Sit-down Luncheon: 11:30 am-1:00 pm

Pool: 1:30-3:30 pm

Classroom: 3:30-5:00 pm

Sunday, April 15:

Classroom: 9:00-10:00 am

Pool: 10:00-11:30 am

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

AquaStretch™ is considered a breakthrough in pain management and aquatic therapy. It helps to quickly restore flexibility lost due to accidents or surgeries; significantly and immediately reduces chronic pain or pain with movement; creates profound relaxation that helps to improve function, quality of life, and sleep and therefore overall ability to heal. Integrative exercise programs will be presented to maximize the benefits of the AquaStretch™ technique. The participant will be presented with the tools to apply appropriate documentation and application of this modality in their particular aquatic therapy setting.

This course presents the foundations and applications of AquaStretch™, a new form of individual and facilitated aquatic exercise that has been successful in treating various patient populations including those suffering from chronic pain to elite athletes. AquaStretch™ theoretically breaks down fascial adhesions utilizing a combination of the facilitator/therapist’s manual pressure and the client/ patient’s active movement. AquaStretch™ method can be utilized as a wellness program or specifically applied as a skilled aquatic therapy technique.

This certificate course will cover the basic wellness applications and progressions and provide an introduction to the advanced therapy concepts through case study presentations. Topics include starting positions and grips, how to safely apply stretch resistance using 5-15 pound weights to the body in 3-5 foot depth water and understanding intuitive movement.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

1) Explain the basic AquaStretch™ theories including, restoration of movement, stretch resistance, fascial adhesions and intuitive movement.

2) Safely progress a client through the eleven basic starting positions and grips within the AquaStretch™ wellness program.

3) Effectively cue and perform the basic AquaStretch™ procedure.

4) Determine appropriate water depth and equipment usage including safe application and removal of weights.

5) Describe appropriate level of documentation for various aquatic therapy settings

6) Describe the benefits of the AquaStretch™ techniques for various patient populations

7) Design an independent client/ patient home program to maximize benefits achieved with AquaStretch™

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.

Terri Mitchell, 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 and the 2010 recipient of the ATRI Professional Award.

Connie Jasinskas, MSc, is an international educator through her company: For the Love of Fit. She is the author and trainer of numerous aquatic post-rehab workshops and courses, including Aquanatal, Back Splash and Aqua Arthritis. She is currently providing aquatic rehabilitation for the Canadian Back Institute Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre.

Donna Adler, BA, ATRIC, is founder of Lyu Ki Dou™ and owner of Liquid Assets for Fitness. She is a trainer for the Arthritis Foundation and works with geriatrics and clients with health challenges. She has been an AEA Advisory Board member and is a recognized national provider for AEA and ATRI. Donna attends a Medical Intuitive Training Program at the Center for Applied Energy Medicine. Beyond her active aquatic and private healing practice, Donna facilitates workshops on healing and spiritual self-mastery.

Alexia (Lexie) Cox, MPT, ATRIC, works at the El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group and specializes in the Medicare population. She provides individualized treatment programs for primarily adult and geriatric patients and works with orthopedic and neurological diagnoses including: arthritis, fibromyalgia, fractures, joint replacements, spinal issues, stroke, spinal cord injury, debility and cardiac rehabilitation. She was previously Aquatics Coordinator for 10 years at Rio Vista Physical Rehabilitation Hospital in El Paso, Texas. She has presented multiple courses for ATRI over the past five years. lexiecox@hotmail.com.