Advanced
8.0 credit hours
equal to 8.0 CECs/.8 CEUs
Faculty: Luis G. Vargas, PhD, PT, ATRIC
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Goal specific massage techniques applied using the aquatic
medium are the central focus of this intervention. The Therapeutic Aquassage
Protocol (TAP) created by Dr. Luis G. Vargas and Professor Flavia E. Bayron
will be practiced in the pool session with emphasis on the lower and upper
quarter TAP, application of desensitization techniques, treatment of the soft,
connective and myofascial tissues, passive mobilization, storm’s technique and
reflexology. Clinical applications will be established.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1) Selectively apply the goal specific techniques featured
in the protocol based on the client’s identified clinical problems.
2) Acquire skill in the application of techniques featured
in the various components of the Therapeutic Aquassage Protocol (TAP).
3) Examine the various elements feature in the TAP.
4) Attain knowledge of reflexology and specialized massage
techniques for musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders.
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.