2016 – Evidence-Based Aquatic Shoulder Rehab

Intermediate

3.0 credit hours equal to 3.0 CECs/.3 CEUs

Faculty: Janet Gangaway, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, ATRIC

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Explore the skills necessary to search the scientific literature to support aquatic therapy for treatment of the shoulder. This course will enable the participant to apply the techniques shown to improve shoulder impairments through scientific evidence.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Identify the process of searching PubMed and other search engines for scientific literature.

2. Locate evidence supporting the use of aquatic therapy for treatment of the shoulder.

3. Practice techniques in the pool related to the treatment of the shoulder.

FACULTY: Janet Gangaway, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, ATRIC, has more than 10 years of experience as an aquatic physical therapist. She has taken a number of continuing education courses in aquatic therapy. In addition, she has extensive experience as a competitive swimmer, water safety and lifeguard instructor, and is an ASCA certified swim coach.