3303 - Advanced Lumbar Stabilization Applying the Burdenko
Method
Advanced
8.0 credit hours
equal to 8.0 CECs/.8 CEUs
Participants should have basic knowledge of
aquatic principles and anatomy, however no prior experience of the Burdenko
method required.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will introduce the basic principles of the
Burdenko Method with the focus on lumbar stabilization exercises. Progression
of exercise from rehabilitation to post-rehab conditioning to sport-training
level will be presented. The unique combination of land and water exercises in
this course will provide the attendee with the information needed to progress
individuals from rehabilitation to conditioning to training. This course will
present a brief review of the functional anatomy related to lumbar spine with
the majority of the time spent on specific exercises.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1.
Determine primary muscles that play a role in lumbar
stabilization.
2.
Examine the 6 qualities of movement addressed in the
Burdenko Method.
3.
Distinguish between local and global muscle function and
control.
4.
Explore appropriate-level land and water exercises for
clients.
5.
Determine equipment to facilitate or challenge pool
stabilization exercise.
6.
Cue client in activation of local deep spine stabilizing
muscles.
7.
Instruct client through levels of spinal stabilization
aquatic exercise.
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.