Advanced
3.0 credit hours
equal to 3.0 CECs/.3 CEUs
Faculty: Luis G. Vargas, PhD, PT, ATRIC
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The structure and clinical applications of the four stages of the Aquatic Lumbopelvic Stabilization Protocol will be presented in theory and practiced in the pool session. The anatomy and biomechanics of the lumbopelvic complex will be discussed.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1) Describe the biomechanics of
the lumbopelvic complex.
2) Identify the anatomical
structures that provide support and stability to the lumbopelvic complex.
3) Explore the structure and stages of the ALS Protocol.
4) Selectively apply the various
stages and activities featured in the ALS Protocol given the patient’s clinical
diagnosis.
FACULTY: Dr. Luis G. Vargas has been a physical therapist for over 30 years.
Clinically, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the areas of
cardiopulmonary physical therapy, oncology, infectious disease and, most
significantly, aquatic rehabilitation. Academically, he is an experienced
anatomist at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He is the author of
the book “Aquatic Therapy: Interventions and Applications”. Dr. Vargas is the
recipient of the 2004 Aquatic Therapy Professional of the Year Award and the
2000 Dolphin Award from the Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Institute for
his contributions to the aquatic rehabilitation industry. He has created
numerous interventions and protocol for various diagnostic groups and has completed
several research studies to establish clinical validity for given aquatic
therapy interventions.