Beginner / Pool
Workshop
Free for ATRI
Attendees Staying at ATRI Host Hotels
Offered from
6:00-8:15 pm at each site (Classroom: 6:00-7:00 pm / Pool: 7:15-8:15 pm at all
sites except Fort Myers & Palm Springs)
Fort Myers/Palm
Springs (Pool: 6:00-7:00 pm / Classroom: 7:15-8:15 pm)
2 credit hours equal
to 2 CECs/.2 CEUs
2007 Specialty
Institute Dates:
Washington, DC /
Thursday, February 15 / Faculty:
Marty Biondi, PT, CSCS, ATRIC
Fort Myers, FL / Monday, June 25 /
Faculty: Julia Meno-Fettig, CTRS, ATRIC
Washington, DC /
Thursday, September 6 / Faculty: Sandy Stoub, MA, CSCS, ATRIC
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is a
prerequisite for all other courses. If you have taken this course or Intro to
Aquatic Therapy and Rehab, you can skip this offering. The physiological
effects of immersion and the principles of hydrodynamics will be covered.
Direct applications of these principles for orthopedic, neurologic, and chronic
conditions will be discussed.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1) Understand the effects of water’s properties on the cardio-respiratory, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems.
2) Recognize those conditions for which water
therapy might be contraindicated due to negative effects of immersion.
3) Apply one’s knowledge of the systems of the
body together with the properties of water to provide an effective treatment program for various
physical conditions.
FACULTY: Marty Biondi, PT, CSCS, ATRIC, is
co-owner of Therapeutic & Wellness Specialists and has been involved
in various aspects of aquatics for 29 years. She was recently elected Director
of Practice for the APTA Aquatic Section and is involved with aquatic research,
specifically low back pain.
FACULTY: Julia Meno-Fettig, CTRS, ATRIC,
is the founder/owner of Therapeutic Aquatics, Inc. and aquaticcentral.com,
specializing in consulting, information and rehabilitation. She is a presenter
for the Aquatic Therapy Rehab Institute, Inc. and is the author and publisher
of The "Bad Ragaz Ring Method Visual Instructional Manual and Video".
Also co-producer of “PNF in The Pool” Video, she is the recipient of the ATRI
2002 Tsunami Spirit Award for her innovation, creativity and implementation of
new ideas. Her workshops have been received enthusiastically by both national
and international audiences.
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”.
FACULTY: With a BA
in Exercise Science and a MA in Gerontology, Sandy Stoub, MA, CSCS, ATRIC, blends education with over 18 years
of experience in the fitness industry giving her an extensive background in all
aspects of exercise.
She is Director of Operations for the SeniorFITness™ division of
Alliance Rehab and is president of Sanchuck Enterprises (Xercze 2) providing
cutting-edge scientific, innovative, and practical education programs
for persons of all ages and abilities. Sandy is an AEA training
specialist and is certified by AEA, ACE, NSCA, and ATRI.