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Andrea Salzman's Evidence-Based Aquatic Therapy DESCRIPTION
3:30-4:00 ~ Registration and box supper 4:00-6:00 ~ Making the case for aquatics in general; Making the case for aquatic therapy for the shoulder and neck patient 6:00-6:15 ~ Change for pool 6:15-8:15 ~ Pool Lab - Shoulder and neck patient practicum 8:15-8:30 ~ Wrap up and dismissal
8:00-10:00 ~ Making the case for aquatic therapy for the back, hip and knee patient 10:00-11:30 ~ Making the case for aquatic therapy for the cardiopulmonary-compromised and neuro patient 11:30-12:30 ~ Lunch (provided) 12:30-2:45 ~ Pool Lab - Thoracic, lumbar and pelvic patient practicum 2:45-3:00 ~ Energy break 3:00-5:00 ~ Pool Lab - Hip, knee and ankle patient practicum 5:00 ~ Dismissal
8:00-10:00 ~ Pool Lab - Cardiopulmonary-compromised patient practicum 10:00 ~ Energy break 10:15-12:00 ~ Pool Lab - Neuro patient practicum 12:00-1:00 ~ Lunch (provided) 1:00-2:00 ~ Billing and reimbursement forum 2:00-3:30 ~ Creating exciting aquatic therapy programming 3:30-4:30 ~ Marketing to physicians and the public 4:30-5:00 ~ Wrap up and dismissal (Schedule subject to change without notice)
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying principles behind each aquatic therapy treatment approach. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the indications and precautions in the use of Bad Ragaz, Watsu, Ai Chi, aquatic manual therapy, trunk stabilization, and functional skills training for the orthopedic, cardiopulmonary and neurologic patient populations. 2. Understand the unique benefits of the aquatic environment, and use aquatic therapy techniques to increase strength and ROM, decrease pain, improve trunk stability, decrease hypertonicity, improve balance and proprioception, and improve functional skills. 3. Create a cohesive argument supporting the use of aquatic therapy for the orthopedic, cardiopulmonary-compromised, and neurologic patient. Understand the thermal and hydrodynamic properties of water needed to bolster that argument. Be able to identify and locate supportive research to further address why aquatic therapy could be appropriate. 4. Understand what insurance companies, Medicare, and the American Medical Association have to say about aquatic therapy. Have the ability to locate Local Coverage Decisions from Medicare which may effect individual patients access to aquatic therapy. Understand in what situations group therapy is appropriate. Understand in what settings use of an aide is appropriate. 5. Demonstrate a strategic programming and marketing " plan" designed to draw interest and participation in aquatic therapy in the clinic setting.
Andrea Salzman graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Masters degree in physical therapy. Salzman is the Founder and Owner of the Aquatic Resources Network, the largest multidisciplinary clearinghouse of information on aquatic therapy. She has served as: Salzman received the Aquatic Therapy Professional of the Year and Tsunami Aquatic Awards from the Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Institute (ATRI) and she presents popular aquatic therapy seminars throughout the US and abroad. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY Although we have never before cancelled a seminar, ARN does reserve the right to cancel this course. We will notify you a minimum of 30 days prior to the seminar date if the seminar has been cancelled. Once you receive your Confirmation Notice, you can begin making travel plans. (ARN cannot be held responsible for any travel or accommodation-related refunds, so please plan accordingly). Cancellation of this course by the Aquatic Resources Network for any reason will result in a complete refund of all registration fees. Cancellation by registrant (postmarked 2 weeks prior to seminar) will receive a refund minus $125 administration fee. No refunds will be issued after that date for cancellation by registrant.
Peggy Schoedinger's 3-Day Hands-On Aquatic Training DESCRIPTION 4:00 ~ Registration 4:30 ~ Clinical Decision Making: Land vs. Water; Active vs. Passive Aquatic Therapy 9:00 ~ Dismissal
12:00 ~ Lunch 12:45 ~ Halliwick Patient Treatment Videos and Discussion; Bad Ragaz Patient Treatment Videos and Discussion 3:00 ~ Pool Lab with Active and Passive Techniques Based on: Bad Ragaz; Prone with Mask and Snorkel; Aquatic Manual Therapy 5:00 ~ Questions
8:00 ~ Pool Lab: Active Techniques in Shallow and Deep Water; Trunk Stabilization; Proximal Stability & Extremity Strengthening; Open and Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises; Functional Skills Training; Balance and Coordination 12:00 ~ Lunch 12:45 PM ~ Functional Skills Training Videos and Discussion; Watsu Patient Treatment Videos and Discussion 2:30 ~ Pool Lab with Passive Techniques Based on: Watsu (Ortho and Neuro Applications) 5:00 ~ Questions (Schedule subject to change without notice) LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying principles behind each aquatic therapy treatment approach so that the therapist is able to easily adapt techniques for each patient as appropriate. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the indications and precautions in the use of Bad Ragaz, Watsu, Halliwick, aquatic manual therapy, trunk stabilization, and functional skills training for orthopedic and neurologic patient populations. 3. Understand the unique benefits of the aquatic environment, and use aquatic therapy techniques to decrease hypertonicity, increase ROM, decrease pain, improve trunk stability, improve balance and proprioception, and improve functional skills. 4. Design integrated and comprehensive aquatic treatment programs for neurologic and orthopedic patient populations incorporating and blending a variety of aquatic therapy techniques, and utilizing each technique at the appropriate stage in rehabilitation. 5. Use and modify different positions and activities in the water to first assist and then challenge each unique patient by utilizing metacentric effects, turbulence and buoyancy. 6. Demonstrate handling skills for patients in the water which maximize each patient’s learning experience and thereby improve the patient’s pre-functional component skills and functional skills.
Internationally known speaker, Peggy Schoedinger, PT, is the owner of Aquatic Therapy Innovations, Inc. in Boulder, Colorado. Peggy has over 20 years of extensive experience developing comprehensive aquatic therapy programs for neurologic, orthopedic, sports medicine and pediatric patient populations. Since 1990, Peggy has taught over 300 aquatic therapy seminars for therapists at facilities across North and South America, Europe and Asia. Her seminars are tailored to the needs of each facility. She teaches a full range of over 30 topics and techniques including Bad Ragaz, Halliwick, Watsu®, Jahara Technique, trunk stabilization, and aquatic manual therapy techniques for patients with neurologic and orthopedic impairments. Peggy is a certified Watsu instructor for levels I, II and III. She specializes in teaching therapists and practitioners how to use and adapt Watsu for clients with special needs. Peggy is an Advanced Jahara Technique Specialist, and is certified in Halliwick Levels I and II and The Bad Ragaz Ring Method. In addition to her private practice and teaching, Peggy is an aquatic therapy consultant at multiple rehabilitation centers, and a lecturer for university PT programs. Her frequent international trips allow her to stay abreast with the latest techniques and information from around the globe. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY Although we have never before cancelled a seminar, ARN does reserve the right to cancel this course. We will notify you a minimum of 30 days prior to the seminar date if the seminar has been cancelled. Once you receive your Confirmation Notice, you can begin making travel plans. (ARN cannot be held responsible for any travel or accommodation-related refunds, so please plan accordingly). Cancellation of this course by the Aquatic Resources Network for any reason will result in a complete refund of all registration fees. Cancellation by registrant (postmarked 2 weeks prior to seminar) will receive a refund minus $125 administration fee. No refunds will be issued after that date for cancellation by registrant. |
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