2613 – Bad Ragaz for
Neuromuscular Re-education
Intermediate
/ 3-hour Workshop
Faculty: Terri
Mitchell, BA, PTA, ATRIC
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This
Bad Ragaz workshop includes hands-on techniques of
passive, active, resistive and isometric that can be used to treat orthopedic
and neurological patients to increase ROM, core/UE/LE stability, and trunk
muscle re-education.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1) Explore the history of
the Bad Ragaz technique.
2) Identify short lever
passive, active and isometric Bad Ragaz techniques.
3) Examine long lever
passive, active, and isometric Bad Ragaz techniques.
4) Discover PNF/Bad Ragaz similarities.
5) Gain hands-on practice
and instructor feedback on Bad Ragaz skills in the
pool practicum.
FACULTY: Terri
Mitchell, BA, 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.