3301 – Advanced Lumbar Stabilization

Advanced / Pre-Conference Full-Day Workshop

Chicago, IL / Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 7:30 am-4:30 pm – 8.0 credit hours equal to 8.0 CECs/.8 CEUs

Classroom: 7:30-11:30 am

Lunch on own: 11:30 am-12:30 pm

Pool: 12:30-3:00 pm

Classroom: 3:00-4:30 pm

Faculty: Marty Biondi, PT, CSCS, ATRIC

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will address the current theories regarding stabilization throughout the lumbar spine; biomechanics involved with stability; specific rehabilitation techniques and the aquatic interventions that benefit clients. In addition, discussion regarding progressions for specific diagnoses; indications/contraindications and equipment usage will be addressed.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1) Gain a working knowledge of the anatomy of the lumbar spine and how it impacts stability.

2) Explore the biomechanical components of lumbar stability and how these influence treatment.

3) Provide a logical treatment progression using land and aquatic interventions.

4) Recognize specific conditions of instability and provide treatment alternatives for those conditions.

5) Explore conditions for which aquatic intervention is and is not appropriate.

6) Utilize appropriate aquatic equipment to address lumbar instabilities.

FACULTY: Marty Biondi, PT, CSCS, ATRIC, is co-owner of Therapeutic & Wellness Specialists, an outpatient orthopedic clinic with two locations and contracts to perform aquatic therapy. She has been involved in various aspects of aquatics for over 30 years including pool administration, design and program implementation, risk management, and now as a physical therapist using water to treat various diagnoses.