The Aquatic Sacroiliac Dysfunction Protocol

Advanced / Pre-Symposium Pool Workshop

P303 / Fort Myers, FL / Wednesday, July 5, 2006 - 7:30 am-4:30 pm - 8 credit hours equal to 8.0 CECs /.8 CEUs

Classroom: 7:30 am - 12:30 pm

Lunch (on own): 12:30-1:30 pm

Pool: 1:30-4:30 pm

Faculty: Luis Vargas, PhD, PT and Flavia E. Bayron, PT, MPA, ATC

PLEASE NOTE: An application is required for this course. Click here to download the ATRI Advanced Education Application.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Experience the Aquatic Sacroiliac Dysfunction (SID) Protocol for specific musculoskeletal problems and integrating mobilization and manipulation techniques to correct postural deficits and displacement, and facilitate decompression of the articular sacroiliac surfaces to decrease pain and improve mobility and function. This workshop will feature presentation of theory on musculoskeletal deficits that lead to sacroiliac joint dysfunction characterized by pain, abnormal gait and postural deviations. Lecture will be followed by a pool practice session where highlights from the Aquatic Sacroiliac Dysfunction (ASID) Protocol created and developed by Dr. Luis G. Vargas and Flavia E. Bayron, PT, will be introduced and practiced.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

· Discuss the biomechanics and pathomechanics of the sacroiliac joint

· Describe selected special tests used to assess suspected dysfunction of the sacroiliac joint

· Identify key postural deficits and musculoskeletal problems associated with sacroiliac joint dysfunction

· Select aquatic manual therapy techniques featured in the ASID Protocol aimed at improving identified postural and musculoskeletal problems as well as symptom relief

· Competently perform selected manipulative and mobilization techniques from the ASID Protocol

Participants: Please bring a mat or large towel to the classroom. Please bring nose clips and a water-resistant watch to the pool. Thank you.

FACULTY: Dr. Luis G. Vargas has been a physical therapist for 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.

Flavia Bayron, PT, MPA, ATC, is an associate professor at the University of Puerto Rico in the physical therapy program. Her area expertise is in musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation. She has collaborated with the San Juan Sports Medicine Clinic and the Puerto Rico Olympic Committee.