3303 - Advanced Lumbar Stabilization

Advanced / Pool Workshop

 

Washington, DC / Thursday, Feb. 9, 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: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS

 

Participants should have basic knowledge of aquatic principles and anatomy, however no prior experience of The Burdenko Method is required.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This workshop will introduce the principles of The Burdenko Method with the focus on aquatic lumbar stabilization exercise. In addition, multiple plane stabilization concept and progressions are emphasized when designing a program to meet the specific needs of the client. This course presents a brief review of basic lumbar stabilization principles and muscle involvement with the majority of the time spent on exercise prescription. 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1)   Explore facilitating primary muscles that play a role in lumbar stabilization.

2)   Link the six qualities of movement addressed in The Burdenko Method with phases of lumbar stabilization.

3)   Design specific aquatic exercise to improve the clientÕs stability in all three planes of movement.

 

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 Pilatesª 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.