Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute 2007 Course Catalog Table Of

Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute 2007 Course Catalog

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Course Catalog Description...... 1 Tracks of Study...... 1 Entry (100) Level Courses-Chart...... 2 Intermediate (200) Level Courses-Chart...... 3 Advanced (300) Level Courses-Chart...... 4 FAQ’s...... 4 Planning a Course of Study - Orthopedics...... 5 Planning a Course of Study - Older Adults...... 6 100 Level Courses in Science...... 7-9 Continuing Education Units...... 9 100 Level Courses in Methods & Techniques...... 10-17 100 Level Courses in Professional Practice...... 17 100 Level Courses in Safety/Risk Management...... 18 200 Level Courses in Science...... 18-20 200 Level Courses in Methods & Techniques...... 20-29 200 Level Courses in Professional Practice...... 30-31 200 Level Courses in Safety/Risk Management...... 31 300 Level Courses in Methods & Techniques...... 32-33 2007 ATRI Events - February/March...... 34 2007 ATRI Events - April/May/June...... 35 2007 ATRI Events - June/August/September...... 36 2007 ATRI Events - September/October/November...... 37 2007 ATRI Faculty...... 38-39 Registration Fees...... 40 How to Register...... 40 ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute

Course Catalog Tracks of Study

Courses offered by the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute ATRI courses are grouped into 4 categories – (ATRI) are designed to support the Aquatic Therapy and Rehabili- 1. Science of Aquatic Movement (supporting Standards I and 2) tation Industry Standards (available online at www.atri.org), and 2. Aquatic Therapy Methods and Techniques to assist professionals in preparation for successful completion of (supporting Standards 2 and 3) certification. 3. Professional Practice (supporting Standards 4 and 6) 4. Safety and Risk Management (supporting Standard 5) Courses within this catalog are designed to serve a variety of purposes. For the therapeutic professional, ATRI courses can Each course of study is further defined by 3 levels: provide educational experiences beyond an entry-level degree. 1. Entry Level (100) They open opportunities for specialization in therapeutic aquatics. 2. Intermediate Level (200) Taught by certified/degreed professionals in the field, these cours- 3. Advanced Level (300) es frequently meet requirements for maintaining licensure, as well It is recommended entry-level courses be completed prior to en- as obtaining specialty certifications. rollment in intermediate and/or advance study. A Course Catalog Chart graphically illustrates levels and categories. For the aquatic professional, ATRI courses can provide educational experiences enabling expansion of aquatic programming to Within courses, the following numbers relate to the following include individuals with a wide variety of special needs. Individu- topics: als with disabilities, as well as persons with acute medical conditions can benefit from aquatics. Knowledge gained from ATRI 10-19 Standards I and 2 / Science workshops can facilitate integration of specialized programs with 20-29 Standards 2 and 3 / Methods and Techniques community and educational aquatics. 20-29 General 30-49 Ortho Future professionals in all areas of health and human services 50-59 Neuro can benefit from the study of how aquatics can help anyone es- 60-79 Techniques tablish, maintain, and/or regain a healthy lifestyle. ATRI courses, 80-89 Standards 4 and 6 / Professional Practice emphasizing water as a movement medium with unique health 90-99 Standard 5 / Safety and Risk Management enhancing properties, provide enrichment for all health and human services disciplines. All numbered courses on the Course Catalog Chart are offered by ATRI. Not all courses are offered at each ATRI educational event. For anyone preparing to take a credentialing exam, ATRI courses Rather, this chart pictures a composite educational program, the can be planned to target specific exam areas. Exam candidates optimum preparation, as well as on-going education of a profes- can combine ATRI courses with previously taken college courses, sional in aquatic therapy. As new advances are made within the as well as other professional training. profession, new courses will be added. Professionals are encour- aged to complete as many areas of study as possible, whether courses are taken from ATRI or from other education providers. ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 1 ATRI Course Catalog Chart

100 Level Courses (Entry Level)

Science of Aquatic Therapy Aquatic Therapy Methods Professional Safety and Risk and Techniques Practice Management

110 - Hydrodynamics 120 - Intro to Aquatic Therapy/Rehab 180 - The Safe Way 190 - Risk Awareness 111 - AEA Fitness Professional 121 - Breast Cancer/Lymphedema 181 - Mat Pilates Land and Safety Training Review/Certification Exam 122 - Clinical Application of Breath Workshop Certification 112 - Science of Controlling 123 - Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Prog. Intensity in the Aquatic Environment 124 - Endurance Options 113 - ADL-Based Aging 125 - Rehabdominals 114 - Pediatric Water Learning 126 - ROM/Core Training Concepts Recommended: Recommended 115 - Practical Aquatic Progressions 127 - Progression of Aquatic Therapy Aquatic Management Community Courses: 116 - Will It Work for You? Aquatic Programming Adult CPR 117 - Cross Training for the Injured 130 - Balance/Gait Training I Above courses are both Child CPR Athlete 131 - Balance/Gait Training II offered through our Infant CPR 133 - Gait Retraining Collaborating Org. - First Aid 134 - Hip, Knee, Gait USA Swimming Risk Management 135 - Balance/Fall Prevention www.usaswimming.org 136 - Manual Therapy for Back [email protected] Recommended College Courses: Decompression/Pelvic Orientation Kinesiology 137 - Trunk Stabilization Motor Development 138 - Trunk Work for Hip/Back Movement Analysis Anatomy and Physiology 140 - BackSplash for Athletes Aquatic Fitness 141 - Rehab for the Lower Extremity

160 - Ai Chi Basic 161 - Bad Ragaz Ring Method 162 - Pi-Yo-Chi 163 - Warm Water Techniques for Pain Management 164 - PNF in the Pool

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200 Level Courses (Intermediate Level)

Science of Aquatic Therapy Aquatic Therapy Methods Aquatic Therapy Professional and Techniques Methods/Tech. (cont’d) Practice

210 - Balance Training/Fall Prevention 220 - Return to Running 240 - Chronic Neck Pain 280 - ATRI and Aging 221 - Pediatric AquaHab 241 - Manual Therapy for Rheumatology Cert. 211 - Functional Therapeutic Training 222 - Supine Solutions Necks/Shoulders/Arms for ADLs 223 - Integrated Balance 242 - Ortho-Based Energy 281-Certification 212 - Soft Tissue Injury Rehabilitation 224 - Interactive Posture I Techniques Candidate Preparation 213 - Closed Chain Functional Prog. 225 - Gait/Balance I 243 - Lumbar Stabilization I 214 - Evidence-Based Equipment App. 226 - Arthritis/Chronic Pain 244 - Lumbar Stabilization 282 - Ai Chi Cert. Applied Anatomy: Upper Body 227 - Pediatric Fun Linking Land and Pool 215 - Evidence-Based Equipment App. Applied Anatomy: Lower Body 230 - Lumbar Stabilization for Spinal 250 - Spinal Cord Injuries Fusions 231 - Balance Progressions for 260 - Myofascial Release Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Fusions 261 - Manual Techniques I Recommended College Course: and Amputees 262 - Manual Techniques II Medical Terminology 232 - Ortho I - Upper Extremity 263 - BackHab II 233 - Ortho II - Lower Extremity 264 - Halliwick: Obese App. Safety and Risk 234 - Orthopedic Conditions 265 - Watsu® Applied Management (Ortho I and II combined) Clinically 235 - Shoulder: Acute Injury to Return 266 - Ai Chi Balance and 290 - RAST Renewal to Play Trunk Stabilization 236 - Shoulder Stabilization 267 - Ai Chi Ne for Improved 237 - Lumbar Stabilization and The ADL Function Burdenko Method 268 - Ai Chi for Hip/Back 239 - Back Rehab 269 - Yoga for MS

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300 Level Courses (Advanced Level)

Science of Aquatic Therapy Aquatic Therapy Methods Professional Safety and Risk and Techniques Practice Management

Recommended College Course: 320 - Interactive Posture II Research and Statistics 321 - Chronic Pain Techniques 323 - Gait and Balance II

330 - Lumbar Stabilization II 331 - Lumbar Stabilization Techniques

360 - Intro to Manual Techniques 361 - Spinal Manipulations

Frequently Asked Questions... Who Should Attend ATRI Events? Whatever your profession, aquatics is the common bond...from speakers to attendees, you’ll encounter a wide variety of healthcare professionals with disciplines to enhance your learning experience...PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, TRs, ATs, KTs, MDs, DOs, PhDs, ExPhys, RNs, LMTs, Physical Educators, Assistants, Aids, Aquatic Fitness Professionals. Learn how your practice fits in the multidisciplinary scheme of services. When and Where Will These Courses be Offered? Courses will be offered at various Aquatic Therapy Specialty Institutes and Professional Development Days across the country. Please see the Event Listing on pages 34-37 for a list of 2007 ATRI Events and course offerings. Course schedules for each event are available at www.atri.org. How Much Does it Cost? Please see the Fees listed on page 40 for 2007 Specialty Institutes and Professional Development Days. How Can I Register? Please see the Registration Information on page 40. Schedules for each event are available at www.atri.org where you can save $10 by registering online. What About CEUs? Please see the information on page 9 or contact Angie Fischer at [email protected] with specific questions. ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 4 Planning a Course of Study

To Determine the Best Course of Study: • Assess your current knowledge base (courses taken in college, seminars, certifications, and/or workshops) • Review qualifications for your present/future job • Decide if you are preparing for certification or working toward continuing education units/credits. • Then, compare your analysis with the following Course Catalog Chart, marking and prioritizing the courses you need to take to enhance your professional endeavors For example, an individual wanting to work in Orthopedic Aquatics might make the following plan --

College Courses ATRI Courses Community Courses Entry Level Anatomy & Physiology 120 - Intro to Aquatic Therapy CPR (from Red Cross) Kinesiology 130 - Balance/Gait Training I First Aid (from Red Cross) Motor Development 131 - Balance/Gait Training II Fitness Aquatics (from AEA) 133 - Gait Retraining 134 - Hip, Knee, Gait 135 - Balance/Fall Prevention 136 - Manual Therapy for Back Decompression/Pelvic Orientation 137 - Trunk Stabilization 138 - Trunk Work for Hip/Back 180 - The Safe Way 190 - RAST

Intermediate Medical Terminology 230 - Lumbar Stab-Spinal Fusions Lifeguarding (Red Cross) Assessment 231 - Balance Progressions for Oxygen (Red Cross) Orthopedic Rehab, Fusions and Infection Control (Employer) Amputees 234 - Orthopedic Conditions (Ortho I and II combined) 235 - Shoulder: Acute Injury to Return to Play 236 - Shoulder Stabilization 237 - Lumbar Stabilization and the Burdenko Method 239 - Back Rehab 240 - Chronic Neck Pain 241 - Ortho-Based Energy Tech.

Advanced Biomechanics of Aquatic 330 - Lumbar Stabilization II CPO (Outside Provider) Movement 331 - Lumbar Stabilization Tech. Facility Mgmt. (Outside Provider) ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 5 Planning a Course of Study (cont’d) In contrast, an individual interested in working with Older Adults might develop this plan --

College Courses ATRI Courses Community Courses

Entry Level Anatomy & Physiology 120 - Intro to Aquatic Therapy CPR (from Red Cross) Kinesiology 121 - Breast Cancer/Lymphedema First Aid (from Red Cross) Motor Development 122 - Clinical Application of Breath Fitness Aquatics (from AEA) 123 - Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Prog. 124 - Endurance Options 125 - Rehabdominals 130/131 - Balance/Gait Training I/II 134 - Hip, Knee, Gait 135 - Balance/Fall Prevention 160 - Ai Chi Basic 161 - Bad Ragaz Ring Method 162 - Pi-Yo-Chi 163 - Warm Water Techniques 180 - The Safe Way 190 - Risk Awareness/Safety Train.

Intermediate Medical Terminology 210 - Balance/Fall Prevention/Aging Lifeguarding (Red Cross) Assessment 224 - Interactive Posture I Oxygen (Red Cross) Science of Aging 225 - Gait and Balance I Infection Control (Employer) 226 - Arthritis/Chronic Pain 230 - Lumbar Stab-Spinal Fusions 231 - Balance Progressions for... 234 - Orthopedic Conditions 239 - Back Rehab 240 - Chronic Neck Pain 243 - Lumbar Stabilization I 260 - Myofascial Release 263 - BackHab II 264 - Halliwick for Obesity 265 - Watsu® Applied Clinically 266/267/268 - Ai Chi Courses 269 - Yoga for MS 280 - Rheumatology Certification

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110 - Hydrodynamics Aquatic Fitness Professional Certification Examination Faculty: varies This 100-question, multiple-choice and true/false written exam is This course is a prerequisite for all other courses. If you have designed to test a standard level of theoretical and practical com- taken this course or Intro to Aquatic Therapy you can skip this of- petence and skill for aquatic fitness professionals. fering. The physiological effects of immersion and the principles Before taking the Aquatic Fitness Professional Certification Exam- of hydrodynamics will be covered. Direct applications of these ination, AEA highly recommends that all candidates, regardless of principles for orthopedic, neurologic and chronic conditions will be educational background, have a minimum of 6 months practical discussed. teaching experience in aquatic exercise combined with minimum COURSE OBJECTIVES: of 6-8 weeks advance study using the 2006 AEA Aquatic Fitness 1) Understand the effects of water’s properties on the cardio- Professional Manual and Fitness Professional Study Objectives. respiratory, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems. 2) Recognize those conditions for which water therapy might be contraindicated due to negative effects of immersion. 112-The Science of Controlling Intensity in 3) Apply one’s knowledge of the systems of the body together with the Aquatic Environment the properties of water to provide an effective treatment Faculty: June Lindle, MA program for various physical conditions. Controlling intensity properly is the art of good and effective exercise prescription. This workshop teaches techniques for 111 - Aquatic Exercise Association Course: instantly increasing or decreasing intensity of exercise as needed AEA Fitness Professional Review & by clients. Learn the basics behind the properties and physical Certification Examination laws governing movement in the water and then practice intensity Call AEA with questions or to register: 888-232-9283. alteration using science to guide your choices effectively. Faculty: varies COURSE OBJECTIVES: AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional Review 1) Review the science governing the effect of viscosity of water on This in-depth program reviews various aspects of aquatic fitness movement in the aquatic environment. core knowledge and skills with both theoretical and practical in- 2) Apply the properties and physical laws to effectively increase pool applications. Intended to prepare candidates for the AEA the intensity of exercise in the water. Aquatic Fitness Professional Certification Examination or update 3) Apply the properties and physical laws to effectively decrease knowledge and performance skills of the experienced aquatic the intensity of exercise in the water. certified professional. Topic areas reviewed include general exer- 4) Explore the pros and cons of using speed to alter intensity in cise applications of anatomy, physiology, movement analysis and the aquatic environment. physical fitness parameters in addition to various aspects specific 5) Gain a firm understanding of effective intensity alteration for all to water exercise, such as the aquatic environment, physical laws levels of clients in the aquatic environment. and properties of water, and equipment. Choreography concerns, leadership skills and programming options are covered to assist the fitness professional with the practical applications of water exercise. Additional related topics include special populations, health screening, injury prevention and water safety, nutrition and weight management, exercise behavior, as well as legal issues pertinent ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 7 to the aquatic fitness professional. 100 Level Courses in Science (cont’d)

113 - ADL-Based Aging Pediatric Water Learning COURSE OBJECTIVES: Faculty: Sandy Stoub, MA, CSCS, ATRIC 1) Discover reasons a multi-sensory approach is particularly To fully develop a complete and specific rehab or training proto- valuable for inclusion in therapeutic programs for children. col, the principle of training the body in the way the body is used, 2) Receive a template for organizing tasks for problem solving. is critical to integrate into a client’s program. Beyond the function 3) Experience a variety of problem solving movement activities. of a specific limb or joint, the entire kinetic chain must be consid- 4) Participate in a variety of movement exploration activities and ered. This workshop will apply the principles of biomechanics and relate those activities to therapeutic goals. kinesiology from an integrated and functional perspective with 5) Convert therapeutic activities into experiences that will the goal to gain deeper knowledge related to functional training reinforce academic goals. using an ADL approach. Both simple daily tasks and advanced 6) Explore different and unique ways to use equipment commonly performance techniques will be discussed in this highly interactive found in settings for treatment and education of children. format that can apply to clients of all ages. This course is a good foundation for Functional Therapeutic Training for ADL’s (#211). 115 - Practical Aquatic Progressions Faculty: Laurie Denomme, B.Kinesiology COURSE OBJECTIVES: Immerse yourself in a spectrum of movement ideas using water’s 1) Develop a complete understanding of movement analysis using natural resistance. Discover appropriate progressions for the kinesiology and biomenchanics. upper and lower extremity using drag equipment as a natural 2) Integrate concepts into training protocols to maximize extension of water; integrate creative multi-plane movements for performance outcomes. proven benefits. Practical application of knowledge will be applied 3) Apply techniques from simple to complex to joint specific and to shoulder and knee injuries, and rheumatoid arthritis. integrated movement in practical pool setting. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 4) Complete interactive training scenarios for the population of 1) Define the concept of drag and how to increase/decrease choice. intensity of a movement. 2) Examine proper equipment placement and movement 114 - Pediatric Water Learning modifications for various types of drag equipment. Faculty: Sue Grosse, MS 3) Demonstrate the ability to teach a group of participants with Providing aquatic therapy to enhance growth and development of various needs through multi-level cuing and/or one-on-one the “whole child” is the content focus of this workshop. Children focused training based on needs of those with shoulder/knee need a multi-sensory approach for maximum therapeutic gains. injuries and rheumatoid arthritis. Using problem solving helps children develop processing skills 4) Explore the needs of participants with rheumatoid arthritis and and self-confidence through control of their environment. Move- shoulder and knee injuries and what appropriate modifications ment exploration can open doors to creativity, as well as enhance to movement need to be made. perceptual-motor development. Academic reinforcement helps 5) Demonstrate the ability to incorporate functional multi-plane make that brain-body connection. This session will provide both movements for the upper and lower extremity using drag theorey, as practical implementation information, and experiences equipment. to facilitate therapeutic programming for children.

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116 - Will It Work for You? Cross Training COURSE OBJECTIVES (cont’d): Faculty: On-site Faculty 5) Consider sport specific needs regarding injury management Here’s an opportunity to watch (and maybe try) several differ- and maintenance of fitness. ent aquatic therapy techniques to see if they might work for your 6) Practice using aquatic tools to assist / challenge the recovering patients. There will be a combination of techniques...Ai Chi, athlete. BackHab, Balance, Gait, Neuro, Ortho, Pediatrics, Progressions, 7) Practice teaching strategies for optimal program delivery. depending on which faculty are teaching at the event you attend. 8) Evaluate progress / recovery of the injured athlete, adjust goals and progress overload as required. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Experience several different aquatic techniques to use with a wide variety of populations. Continuing Education Units 2) Identify techniques you can put to use in your own clinical Numerous therapy and aquatics-related organizations environment. accept ATRI courses and award credit as appropriate. 3) Determine the best protocols to use in groups or one-on-one. Generally, one credit per course hour is awarded. Spe- cific information will be available at each ATRI event. All 117 - Cross Training for the Injured Athlete attendees will receive a CEC Record Sheet as proof of Faculty: Connie Jasinskas, MSc attendance. You may use the proof of attendance and Injured athletes need to maintain performance-related fitness the course descriptions and biographies from this Course while they recover. Vertical aquatic training allows the reduction or Catalog or the ATRI website to obtain credit. The following elimination of gravity while challenging muscular strength/endur- organizations routinely approve ATRI events for continu- ance, balance, power, coordination, flexibility and cardiovascular ing education credit: fitness. Participants will experience a variety of aquatic tech- • American Kinesiotherapy Association (AKTA) niques to train and maintain the fitness of the injured athlete in • American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) the pool. Assessment, instructional strategies, and individualized • Aquatic Exercise Association, Inc. (AEA) progressions for athletes will be tried and applied. This session • International Council for Aquatic Therapy and will provide useful tools for personal trainers, coaches, athletic Rehabilitation Industry Certifications (ICATRIC) trainers, and physical therapists engaged in small-group, or one- • National Athletic Trainers Association (BOC-NATA) on-one aquatic rehab for injured athletes. • Physical therapy and occupational therapy associations approve ATRI events on a state-by-state basis. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Please contact your state PT or OT organization for 1) Consider the type of injury and assess movement limitations / more information. ATRI courses have always been contraindications for the injured athlete. approved for continuing education by these 2) Consider psychological factors impeding / aiding recovery: organizations. frustration, isolation from the team, grief, self-worth, etc. 3) Define specific aquatic rehabilitation goals. 4) Experience and practice effective aquatic training techniques to counteract weaknesses and muscular imbalance. ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 9 100 Level Courses in Methods and Techniques

120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab 121 - Breast Cancer and Lymphedema Faculty: varies Faculty: Mary Essert, BA, ATRIC “Intro” is an entertaining and informative workshop for those Focus on management of breast cancer and lymphedema through health professionals who would like to expand skills into aquatic effective aquatic exercise paired with suggested land techniques. therapy and rehab. The seminar will include basic aquatic prin- Class participants will identify effects on functional mobility and ciples including buoyancy, resistance, and hydrostatic pressure, daily activities as they examine changes in the musculoskeletal and how those principles change the biomechanics of movement system, cardiovascular function, strength, postural stability and patterns. psychosocial function due to treatment. Lymphedema advisories, risk reduction techniques and resources for further study will be A review of outcomes (who aquatic rehab works for, indications provided. Transition to independent program will be covered. and contraindications, what diagnoses it helps, why it’s helpful, and when to use it) and the concepts of aquatic therapy protocols COURSE OBJECTIVES: are discussed. We will determine the concepts and methodology 1) Examine physical and psychosocial issues faced by breast of popular aquatic therapy and rehabilitation techniques, patient cancer survivors. populations that these modalities can work for, and discuss com- 2) Relate to the whole person approach and aquatic program petency and where to learn more about each. development in a team effort. 3) Consider related land techniques useful in team approach to Participants will determine which techniques are safe and appro- functional fitness. priate for which specialized clientele. Specific aquatic therapeutic 4) Explore special considerations/precautions. interventions for older adults, the obese, children, people with ar- 5) Determine scope of service and marketing after consideration thritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, knee pain, diabetes, CAD, asthma of several successful programs. and COPD, cerebral palsy, hearing and vision impairments, CVA, 6) Demonstrate exercise techniques and methods of design for a hip replacements, DD, GI track problems, Parkinson’s, MS, os- progressive program. teoporosis, shoulder problems, prenatal women, and athletes are 7) Consider transitions to independent program. discussed. 122 - Clinical Application of Breath Finally, this presentation will allow participants to experiment with Faculty: Sheralee Beebe, BA, MES the basic concepts of Ai Chi, Ai Chi Ne, Aquatic Feldenkrais, Bad This course will introduce breathing and breath practice into your Ragaz, Aqua Pilates, PNF, Halliwick, Massage, Energy Work, traditional therapeutic techniques. Experience the positive side UCT, the Burdenko Method, BackHab, and Watsu® in the pool. effects of conscious breathing and breath awareness. Discover the progression of applying breath practice as a complementary COURSE OBJECTIVES: treatment technique for many medical conditions. Breath practice 1) Recognize and apply basic hydrodynamic principles. can be used as a healing agent in the treatment of neurological 2) Match your clients’ situations with one or two aquatic disorders, arthritis, depression, anxiety, and chronic pain. Learn techniques. how breath practice can support athletic performance, relaxation, 3) Apply modifications and precautions, indications, and metal preparedness, immune system function and health. contradictions of each aquatic technique with each client. 4) Examine and apply aquatic therapy equipment to patients. ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 10 100 Level Courses in Methods and Techniques (cont’d)

Clinical Application of Breath COURSE OBJECTIVES: 124 - Endurance Options 1) Apply breathing exercises for the treatment of medical Faculty: Laurie Denomme, B.Kinesiology conditions, such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, Experience a variety of aquatic exercises used to improve cardio- neurological disorders, arthritis/rheumatology, multi-symptom vascular and muscular endurance for all major muscle groups. disorders, ortho, and autonomic nervous system imbalance. This workshop offers a pre-planned program that you can imple- 2) Direct breath for specific benefits: improving therapeutic ment immediately with your clients either in its entirety or as outcomes, activating the immune system, balancing the single exercises. It includes appropriate progressions for obe- nervous system, relaxing the body, reducing stress, enhancing sity, diabetes, and orthopedic issues. Practical applications will athletic performance, enhancing mental preparedness, demonstrate proper movement execution with common exercise reducing pain. precautions. We will review how to maximize resistance with and 3) Explore the physiological benefits of breath practice, and without equipment, what equipment placement works best and conversely learn how our learned dysfunctional breathing how to make appropriate equipment choices. techniques support un-wellness within the body. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 4) Engage breath techniques for the support of all therapeutic 1) Review the principles of strength training, and ACSM and AEA exercise and daily functioning. guidelines for training. 5) Begin your own breath practice, experience the benefits for 2) Discuss various cardio and muscular endurance training format yourself, then teach others. options for the water. 3) Outline what endurance exercises are effective for each major 123 - Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Progressions muscle group. Faculty: Mary Essert, BA, ATRIC 4) Examine the use of resistance, with and without equipment, to This workshop provides effective progressions in aquatic exercise create an effective endurance program. for persons with Arthritis and Fibromyalgia and offers understand- 5) Explore options for obesity, diabetes, and orthopedic issues. ing in program design and implementation to suit the needs of a diverse population. Functional activity, pain reduction, and client 125 - Rehabdominals education are primary concerns. Both classroom and pool ses- Faculty: Terri Mitchell, BA, PTA, ATRIC sions emphasize application. Participants will review precautions A strong trunk is critical for functional movement on land, from and risk management techniques and learn of resources and improved posture to proper body mechanics, to back pain pre- training opportunities. vention. In the water, we can successfully strengthen all of the COURSE OBJECTIVES: abdominal muscle groups, with or without equipment. Strengthen 1) Explore the unique fitness and physiological aspects of aquatic and Stabilize! Hear it, see it, feel it on land and in the water, and rehabilitation and wellness programs in regard to the conditions select appropriate exercises to teach to your clients. above. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 2) Perform specific aquatic techniques for treatment of Arthritis 1) Determine the role of the trunk muscles. and Fibromyalgia. 2) Test your own abdominal strength. 3) Examine opportunities for enrichment of community programs 3) Implement appropriate exercises for specific clients with or in order to strengthen existing or introduce new programs. without equipment. 4) Define precautions and risk management techniques. 4) Identify teaching tips and cues to enhance participant 5) Discover resources and opportunities for further training. performance. ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 11 100 Level Courses in Methods and Techniques (cont’d)

126 - ROM and Core Training Concepts 130 - Balance and Gait Training I: Faculty: Laurie Denomme, B.Kinesiology Creative Ideas for All Ages Revitalize your flexibility programming with active stretch and core Faculty: Sue Grosse, MS training concepts. Integrate Yoga postures and diagonal move- Balance and gait training can be repetitious, and easily become ment patterns guaranteed to decrease joint and muscle pain. Use tedious. Learn a variety of balance and gait training improvement drag and acceleration to simultaneously increase balance, mus- activities for implementation in a group or with individuals, during cular endurance and joint range of motion. Applications for both exercise or therapy. Develop strategies for transfer of learning. land and water training will be provided. Establish progressions for applying skills learned in the aquatic COURSE OBJECTIVES: environment to land activities of daily living. Whether you work 1) Examine the principles of stretching and endurance training. with seniors, adults, teens, or tots you can add fun to functional. 2) Explore the benefits of Yoga-inspired movements in the aquatic Everyone needs to maintain balance as they age. Gait training environment. applies to original motor development, as well as rehabilitation. 3) Integrate the specific benefits of each Yoga posture and Package balance and gait training into all your activities with cre- diagonal movement patterns. ative ideas from this workshop. 4) Demonstrate how to use the properties of water to increase COURSE OBJECTIVES: flexibility and range of motion. 1) Investigate applications of balance and gait training for at least 5) Utilize drag and acceleration to maintain body temperature to four age groups. enhance the benefits of stretching in the water. 2) Compare and contrast applications of balance and gait graining for motor development vs. rehabilitation vs. habilitation 127 - Progression of Aquatic Therapy 3) Learn at least a dozen different balance and gait activities Programs using poly spots. Faculty: Lexie Cox, MPT, ATRIC 4) Develop strategies for implementation of balance and gait Discuss the parameters of changing a therapy program by us- activities during aquatic exercise and aquatic therapy for ing the properties of water to progress to the “next” level to meet individuals as well as groups. therapy goals and challenges. Instruction will include various pro- 5) Outline a progression for transfer of balance and gait training gression ideas including equipment application - how, when, what skills from water to land activities of daily living. is the effect on the participant, and anticipated change in action and physiological response. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Create guidelines to progressions in therapy programs. 2) Review the abilities of water to progress treatment programs. 3) Experiment with different types of aquatic equipment and its effect on exercise therapy.

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131 - Balance and Gait Training II: Aquabeat 134 - Hip, Knee, Gait Faculty: Sue Grosse, MS Faculty: Sheralee Beebe, BA, MES Learn a variety of ways to enhance balance and gait training Review the common problems affecting the hip and knee and the through use of rhythm and music. Challenge motor planning, corresponding effect on gait patterns. Learn aquatic exercises for while improving muscle strength and control. Add dance compo- knee, hip, and pelvis, along with stabilization and increased ROM nents to therapy protocols. Don’t let balance and gait impairment techniques. Experience exercises that isolate and train aspects of keep a client from aerobic activity. Have fun while engaging in gait. Determine ways to motivate, empower and coach clients into a social experience that will improve self-image and encourage better body awareness and performance. Integrate a holistic view increased mobility. to help clients see how physical health, mental health, and breath COURSE OBJECTIVES: quality are all related. 1) Investigate the value of rhythm and dance to improve balance and gait. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 2) Compare and contrast components of rhythmic activity with 1) Evaluate posture, alignment, foot, knee and hip function. goals of balance and gait training. 2) Examine the body from all angles to determine the required 3) Investigate four different dance forms and their applications to changes to gait. balance and gait training. 3) Recognize simple ways to progress and improve gait in the 4) Explore at least a dozen different balance and gait activities water. using rhythm and music. 4) Demonstrate the integration of functional exercises to enhance 5) Examine at least a dozen different balance and gait activities the quality of life and active daily living abilities. stemming from ballet. 135 - Balance / Fall Prevention 133 - Gait Retraining Faculty: Sandy Stoub, MA, CSCS, ATRIC Faculty: Lexie Cox, MPT, ATRIC To age well, fall prevention is critical to success. Understand the The ability to ambulate from point to point is a large measure of strong relationship between functional ability and strength. Func- functional independence. Gait deviations may limit mobility be- tional ability depends upon the relationship between posture, cause of pain, muscle imbalance, impaired balance, increased balance, stability, and movement. This workshop provides an fatigue. Correction of gait deviations helps to protect joints and in-depth look at biomechanical considerations necessary to ana- allow more efficient ambulation. This course will review major lyze movement and stabilization, discusses stabilization concerns, components needed for “normal” gait and provide an opportu- spinal change related to aging, and studies dynamic and static nity to observe common gait deviations and assess gait of other postures, balance, stability, and movement. Develop an effective participants. Learn and apply treatment techniques to correct gait assessment means and be able to apply a strategy to create an abnormalities noted in assessment to maximize gait efficiency. effective workout routine that develops critical strength, power, COURSE OBJECTIVES: flexibility, and balance to reduce the incidence and severity of 1) Review major components of “normal” gait providing basis falls. Pool portion will provide support to principles discussed. for assessment of patient/client ambulation. Learn specific exercises to focus on entire core region using rub- 2) Become proficient in identifying gait deviations. berized resistance equipment. 3) Explore treatment techniques to address gait deviations in aquatic setting. ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 13 100 Level Courses in Methods and Techniques (cont’d)

135-Balance/Fall Prevention COURSE OBJECTIVES: 137 - Trunk Stabilization 1) Gain a comprehensive understanding of the physiological Faculty: Sandy Stoub, MA, CSCS, ATRIC aspects of aging related to change in spinal structures and Functional ability depends upon the relationship between posture, centers of balance. balance, stability, and movement. This workshop discusses impor- 2) Review the concepts of static and dynamic movements, tant stabilization concerns, anatomy of the spine, and studies dy- stability, and strength. namic or static postures-balance-stability-movement while provid- 3) Explore effective means of assessment to determine deviations ing a look at biomechanical considerations necessary to analyze in gait and balance and apply assessment to program movement and stabilization. Understand the strong relationship development. between functional ability and strength. Stabilization concerns and 4) Participate in aquatic-based exercises designed to improve spinal change related to aging, and methods to improve balance posture, balance, and functional strength to reduce the risk of through a variety of stances, patterns, and specific strength train- falls. ing and proprioceptive drills will be covered. Learn specific exercises to focus on the entire core region using a variety of equip- 136 - Manual Therapy for Back ment including rubberized, buoyant, and drag equipment. This seminar is not designed to be a therapeutic protocol, but rather to Decompression and Pelvic Orientation be a wellness and preventive or post-therapy program. Faculty: Cameron West, CMT, APE This course focuses on Aquatic Integration™(AI), which is an COURSE OBJECTIVES: advanced system of aquatic rehabilitation, offering a host of 1) Develop a full understanding of the anatomy and physiology of benefits to rehabilitative therapists and their patients. This course the spine. is designed to introduce practitioners to the theory, practice and 2) Review biomechanical considerations related to movement and benefits of using AI Therapy to decrease back compression and stabilization / increase pelvic mobility. A combination of clinical and alternative 3) Participate in a sequence of drills, patterns, and exercise to treatments with constructive rest positioning for the client, and a address core issues. modified clinical framework of movements will be utilized in work- 4) Define and apply the concept of functional training. ing with back/pelvic conditions. 5) Consider implications related to balance and aging through COURSE OBJECTIVES: proprioceptive changes. 1) Apply float placement to achieve optimal alignment and constructive rest for the client. 138 - Trunk Work for Hip/Back 2) Increase knowledge in determining habitual postural holding Faculty: Laurie Denomme, B.Kinesiology patterns vs. acute muscular holding patterns of the back/pelvis. Experience the powerful effects gained from combining Yoga 3) Utilize basic positioning and clinical application for reducing postures and diagonal movement patterns with static and dy- muscle guarding, reducing stress from pain and to draw a namic movement sequences. Review the integrated relationship client into a holistic sense of well being from a meditative of muscles important for hip and back function and learn practical quality of relaxation. core training ideas using isometric muscle work. The use of buoyant equipment will further enhance one’s balance, strength and functional performance. ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 14 100 Level Courses in Methods and Techniques (cont’d)

138-Trunk Work for Hip/Back COURSE OBJECTIVES: BackSplash for Athletes COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Examine the principles of stretching and endurance training 5) Practice using aquatic tools to assist / challenge the recovering in the aquatic environment with no equipment and buoyant athlete. equipment. 6) Create a progressive spinal rehab program individualized to 2) Apply the benefits of one-footed postures and single arm athletic requirements. movements in the aquatic environment to enhance balance 7) Examine best practices for program delivery to the injured and trunk stability. athlete. 3) Explore the specific benefits of each Yoga posture and 8) Evaluate the recovery of the injured athlete, adjust goals and diagonal movement patterns with specific application to low progress overload as required. back pain and hip replacement. 4) Demonstrate how to incorporate isometric muscle work to 141 - Rehab for the Lower Extremity improve strength. 5) Determine how to use buoyant equipment to improve Faculty: Connie Jasinskas, MSc scapular stabilization and core function. The aquatic environment allows the elimination, reduction, or gradual re-introduction of gravity while rehabilitating LE injuries. This workshop will explore specific exercises for LE segments, as 140 - BackSplash for Athletes well as aquatic protocols to improve balance, core stability and Faculty: Connie Jasinskas, MSc gait. Muscular imbalance related to guarding the injured limb will This interactive workshop examines common causes of athletic be addressed. Progressions using open and closed kinetic chain injuries to the spine, in order to facilitate recovery, prevention, exercises for the lower extremity will be discussed, tried and ap- and performance. Participants will learn a variety of aquatic tech- plied. Emphasis will be placed on optimizing functional recovery niques to improve core stability, counteract muscle imbalance, for ADL or sport performance. improve core strength, and functional range of motion. Sport specific aquatic exercises to rehabilitate the injured athlete will be COURSE OBJECTIVES: discussed and practiced in the pool. Strategies to progress ath- 1) Define specific aquatic rehabilitation goals for a variety of LE letes appropriately for their individual needs will be assessed and injuries. applied. This session will provide useful tools for personal train- 2) Experience and practice open and closed kinetic chain aquatic ers, coaches, athletic trainers, and physical therapists engaged in exercises to restore LE ROM, muscular strength and small-group or one-on-one aquatic rehab for injured athletes. endurance . 3) Experience and practice techniques to restore muscle balance, COURSE OBJECTIVES: improve core stability and normalize gait. 1) Consider the mechanism of injury and assess movement 4) Explore aquatic tools to assist LE rehab. tolerance of the injured athlete. 5) Practice teaching strategies for optimal program delivery. 2) Define specific rehabilitation goals. 6) Evaluate efficacy of LE rehab, adjust goals and progress 3) Experience and practice effective aquatic rehab techniques for exercise protocols as required to achieve optimal function. the spine. 4) Consider sport specific needs regarding spinal alignment, stabilization, movement, and loading. ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 15 100 Level Courses in Methods and Techniques (cont’d)

160 - Ai Chi Basic 162 - Pi-Yo-Chi™ Faculty: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC Faculty: Mary Wykle, PhD, ATRIC Ai Chi, the popular aquatic technique, is ideal for improving bal- Pi-Yo-Chi™ uses Ai Chi movements to flow together yoga and Pi- ance, decreasing pain, and improving range of motion and mobil- lates in the warm water pool. The emphasis of this workshop is for ity. It creates relaxation in a flowing, yet powerful, progression. Ai use with special populations. The result is a program of strength, Chi, created in Japan, is performed standing in shoulder depth balance, and vitality. Progressions, modifications, and careful se- water using deep breathing and slow, broad movements. lection of appropriate movements allow you to adapt Pi-Yo-Chi™ to all populations. COURSE OBJECTIVES: COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Follow the simple Ai Chi progression. 1) Practice basic Pilates exercises, yoga poses, and Ai Chi 2) Explore the concepts of moving with nature, benefits, and movements with teaching progressions and modifications to general information. experience how water enables participation by all groups. 3) Experience the trunk stability movements with guidelines on 2) Identify best usage for various medical conditions and special proper pelvic mechanics. populations. 4) Follow a sample workout progression for an average, 3) Discuss the physiological and psychological benefits as a result apparently healthy adult, which can be modified for special of breathing patterns with movement, repetitive movements, situations. and immersion in warm water.

161 - Bad Ragaz Ring Method 163 - Warm Water Techniques for Pain Faculty: Julia Meno-Fettig, CTRS, ATRIC Management Focus on instruction to learn positioning and treatment/exercise Faculty: Mary Essert, BA, ATRIC concept. We will use the physical properties of water to interact Pain is a universal problem. Find answers to pain reduction in a with the patient creating progressive passive to active, isometric, relaxed, warm water setting. Learn combinations of breathing, isotonic, and isokinetic exercises. This technique incorporates postural exercises, swim skills, water fitness, and finally Ai Chi, the fundamentals of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Watsu®, Jahara, Elaine Marie’s Watsu 100, and water dance to (PNF). alleviate pain in clients. You will gain insight into awareness and flexibility of technique as you practice these movements. The pool COURSE OBJECTIVES: practicum offers you an opportunity to design a short session for a 1) Identification and applications of hydrophysics as utilized in the client in your own experience. Precautions and risk management Bad Ragaz Ring Method. techniques will be covered as will resources for further study. 2) Examine indications and contraindications for Bad Ragaz COURSE OBJECTIVES: treatment 1) Define chronic pain and identify its symptoms. 3) Determine safe application and proper equipment placement. 2) Examine warm water bodywork techniques and relate benefits of use to several conditions utilizing case histories. 4) Experience several Bad Ragaz technique patterns and 3) Practice a combination of Ai Chi, Watsu®, Jahara Technique, applications. Elaine Marie’s Watsu 100, and observe water dance as means 5) Explore positioning, hand placement and theory for the to pain reduction. progression of specific treatment patterns. 4) Consider practical application for several conditions with ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org emphasis on pain management. Page 16 100 Level Courses in 100 Level Courses in Methods and Techniques (cont’d) Professional Practice 164 - PNF in the Pool 180 - The Safe Way Faculty: Terri Mitchell, BA, PTA, ATRIC Faculty: varies Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) patterns re- The Safe Water Way (water-air-you) session is an essential semble our movements in daily activities, in sports and on the job. course for anyone working in, near, or around any type of aquatic After surgery, trauma or with disease, these patterns are difficult. facility. Some of the most serious risk faced in aquatics is associ- With thorough understanding of PNF principles and techniques ated with air and water quality. Unhealthy air and water put our cli- we can apply “modified” PNF in the pool to treat a wide range of ents and us in health jeopardy. In this session you will learn about diagnoses to regain function. Practice the PNF patterns for the air quality, air exchange, and water quality to include basics on trunk and extremities, as well as with gait and in the deep water. filtration, sanitizers, chemicals, and water treatment systems. At Understand PNF applications for neuro and ortho patients, experi- the conclusion, you will be alert to unhealthy pool environments. ment with various pool props to enhance PNF patterns, and per- COURSE OBJECTIVES: form PNF in easy positions in the pool: standing, seated, prone, 1) Discuss the relationship of water to air in the therapy pool supine, kneeling and suspended. PNF has never been more environment. easy nor more fun! 2) Examine treatment of pool water in relation to chemicals and pH. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 3) Explore various water treatment systems. 1) Explore PNF patterns for the trunk and extremities 4) Become acutely aware of the hazards of faulty air and water 2) Examine PNF applications for ortho and neuro patients methods and resultant impact of chloramines on our health. 3) Practice patterns and modifications with and without props in the pool 181 - Mat Pilates Land Workshop Faculty: Mary Wykle, PhD, ATRIC Examine preparatory and basic levels of exercise with emphasis on modification for rehabilitation. The Pilates Magic Circle and the stability ball, along with smaller balls are used in a progression that demonstrates ways to assist correct kinesis to insure symmetrical movement of the body for those who have mastered the basic techniques. Learn to use these as tools to reinforce initiation of contractions and pinpoint inaccuracies in each movement. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Expand basic knowledge of Pilates as applicable to rehabilitation. 2) Examine common mistakes in execution, breathing patterns, and ways to correct with proper cueing. 3) Explore use of equipment with Pilates to assist in comprehensive understanding of desired movement. 4) Experience movement isolation with hands-on practice.

ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 17 100 Level Courses in Safety 200 Level Courses in Science and Risk Management 210-Balance Training, Fall Prevention & Aging 190 - Risk Awareness and Safety Training Faculty: Sandy Stoub, MA, CSCS, ATRIC (RAST) for Aquatic Therapy and All therapy and fitness professionals can benefit from this course Rehabilitation Practitioners Certification that considers the multi-dimensional aspects of aging, spanning Faculty: Mary Wykle, PhD, ATRIC physiology through psychology. This practical approach to func- Recognition and prevention of hazardous situations in, around tional aging looks at kinesiology, biomechanics, and multi-planer and near the aquatic therapy environment is the major focus of and sensory training that can be applied to both a recreational this course. A review of Federal Laws and Guidelines, and state and therapeutic setting. Take an in-depth look at the impact bal- and local health codes explain responsibilities of all working in ance, gait, and fall prevention can have on quality of life and ag- the aquatic environment. Other components include standards of ing in place. Consider an integrated wellness and team approach safety care, emergency response plans, supervision, techniques and receive practical drills, strategies, and methods to address for responding to emergencies within a medical/therapeutic facility, effective aging in an interactive format. practitioner and patient safety, and assistance skills. COURSE OBJECTIVES: COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Develop an appreciation for the multi-faceted aspects of aging 1) Identify aquatic risk management skills, including legal issues from both a physiological and psychological perspective. and concerns, which will aid in the prevention of aquatic 2) Apply kinesiology/biomechanics approach to development of emergencies at medical facilities. protocols and programs. 2) Gain a safety perspective on water temperature, principles and 3) Receive practical drills, strategies and methods to address properties of water, use of equipment, and patient problems as gait, balance, and fall prevention. they pertain to the therapeutic environment. 4) Consider the integration between therapeutic and wellness 3) Gain practical experience in the development and interventions. implementation of an Emergency Action Plan, which will outline pool use, staffing and patient surveillance. 211-Functional Therapeutic Training for ADLs 4) Practice basic water rescue skills, including those that deal with Faculty: Sandy Stoub, MA, CSCS, ATRIC conscious, unconscious and spinal-related emergencies. To maintain independence and the functional ability of both activities of daily need and daily desire, a person must maintain a level PREREQUISITES: of conditioning and fitness to perform without undue fatigue or Documentation of CPR and First Aid certification. (AED Training is effort. Integrated specificity allows the therapist or trainer to adapt recommended.) a program that applies basic principles of kinesiology, movement science, and biomechanics to the needs and goals of individuals from the most modest to complex. Apply multiple strategies, drills, and methods of training to allow individuals to either rehab from deficiency, or progress beyond. Multi-plane and multi-sensory methods will be addressed through a science-based, practical approach to understanding how to perform ADL’s from an integrated body approach. ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 18 200 Level Courses in Science (cont’d)

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 213 - Closed-Chain Functional Programming 1) Fully define activities of daily need and desire from a Faculty: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS multi-faceted approach. This course will focus on closed-chain functional exercise pro- 2) Apply movement science and kinesiology to formulating and gressions in the pool with discussion on progression to land. Ex- implementing a goal-based plan for patient or participant. ercises for spine, lower extremity and upper extremity functional 3) Receive practical drills, strategies, and methods to fully chains presented with focus on alignment, verbal cues and com- integrate a mult-plane, multi-sensory approach. mon performance errors. Use of plyometrics in rehabilitation and 4) Link therapeutic and wellness interventions as part of a sports is discussed. multi-disciplinary team. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 212 - Soft Tissue Injury Rehabilitation 1) Describe the difference between closed chain and open chain Faculty: Amihai Zeltzer, BB, ATRIC movement. This workshop will address the question: How can we use ac- 2) Examine the importance and benefits of closed chain exercise. tive and passive exercises, with an emphasis on the spine, to 3) Calculate percentage or pounds of weight bearing at various treat soft tissue injuries so as to reduce muscle tension and im- depths of water. prove range of motion? Students will be exposed to a study that 4) Cue clients safely in closed chain functional exercise used tools from the physiotherapeutic and chiropractic fields to progressions. measure muscle tension and range of motion and to analyze the 5) Determine when clients are ready to progress to land-based impact of relaxation-based aquatic therapies on the spine. In the functional exercise. water, students will learn how to maintain good body mechan- 6) List guidelines for performing safe plyometric exercise as ics for themselves and clients, based on a variety of relaxation defined in this course. techniques. Students will also learn to help clients reeducate their bodies to attain spinal alignment. The workshop will give students 214 - Evidence-Based Equipment Application: the tools they need to treat clients with soft tissue injuries, using Applied Anatomy: Upper Body relaxation-based aquatic therapies. Faculty: June Lindle, MA Are you using buoyancy, drag, or gravity? Are you working the COURSE OBJECTIVES: biceps or triceps with a foam dumbbell in an arm curl? Wade 1) Investigate in-depth spine segments and the influence of the through the confusion with aquatic equipment and get drenched in spine on body functioning. the proper knowledge, formulas and techniques for using equip- 2) Demonstrate that relaxation-based aquatic therapies have ment properly and effectively in the water. Teach more effective measurable physiological benefits. exercise with proper muscle emphasis and planned muscle bal- 3) Review the importance of clients’ spinal alignment during a ance for the upper body. session. 4) Teach good body mechanics for caregivers and clients, based COURSE OBJECTIVES: on various relaxation techniques. 1) Review intermediate anatomy and start to learn more about 5) Discuss applications of the techniques covered to soft tissue movement application and variation in different environments injuries. such as on land and in the water. ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 19 200 Level Courses in Science 200 Level Courses in (cont’d) Methods and Techniques

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 220 - Return to Running 2) Examine movements and analyze muscle action and use for Faculty: Susan Falsone, PT, MS, ATC/L, CSCS both land and water environments for the upper body without Gait analysis for return to walking is a common practice by clini- equipment. cians as people rehabilitate back from an injury. How do we prog- 3) Explore movements and analyze muscle action and use for ress beyond walking and prepare people to return to running? both land and water environments for the upper body with This course will review the mechanics of acceleration and abso- weighted, buoyant, drag, and rubberized equipment. lute speed, that are necessary to return our patients to running. 4) Determine the mechanics of movement in movement We will review posture, leg action, arm action and ankle position choreography and one-on-one training emphasizing the for acceleration and absolute speed, comparing and contrasting creation of proper equipment use and muscle balance. the two. Solutions to progress our clients through this stage of rehab will be discussed. Water-based exercise, with land progres- 215 - Evidence-Based Equipment Application: sions will be demonstrated and related to running mechanics. Applied Anatomy: Lower Body COURSE OBJECTIVES: Faculty: June Lindle, MA 1) Describe the posture, arm action, leg action, and ankle position Are you using buoyancy, drag, or gravity? Are you working the for acceleration. quadriceps or hamstrings with a foam dumbbell in a standing leg 2) Describe the posture, arm action, leg action, and ankle position curl? Wade through the confusion with aquatic equipment and get for absolute speed. drenched in the proper knowledge, formulas and techniques for 3) Demonstrate water-based exercise to return people to using equipment properly and effectively in the water. Teach more acceleration and absolute speed. effective exercise with proper muscle emphasis and planned 4) Explore how these exercises can transfer to land and bridge muscle balance for the lower body. the gap from water-based therapy to performance.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 221 - Pediatric AquaHab 1) Review intermediate anatomy and start to learn more about Faculty: Julia Meno-Fettig, CTRS, ATRIC movement application and variation in different environments Intermediate Pediatric AquaHab is a course in aquatic develop- such as on land and in the water. mental motor learning. Understanding motor sequencing in an 2) Examine movements and analyze muscle action and use for aquatic environment will assist in early childhood development both land and water environments for the lower body without and rehabilitation. Referral, assessment and treatment interven- equipment. tions for infant and preschool children will be discussed. 3) Explore movements and analyze muscle action and use for COURSE OBJECTIVES: both land and water environments for the lower body with 1) Determine special considerations for pediatric aquatic therapy. weighted, buoyant, drag, and rubberized equipment. 2) Address developmental delays using aquatic therapy. 4) Determine the mechanics of movement in one-on-one training 3) Practice techniques in a fun environment that can be utilized to emphasizing the creation of proper equipment use and muscle meet the rehabilitation goals of the child’s treatment plan. balance. 4) Explore means of providing aquatic therapy programs for pediatrics with special needs. ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 20 200 Level Courses in Methods and Techniques (cont’d)

222 - Supine Solutions 224 - Interactive Posture I Faculty: Terri Mitchell, BA, PTA, ATRIC Faculty: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS Whether for strengthening, stabilizing, stretching or relaxing, the Interactive Posture part one introduces static postural assessment supine position in the water provides a wide variety of options and reviews key muscles influencing human posture. By compar- for treating ortho and neuro patients in the therapy pool. Practice ing ideal alignment with common postural syndromes this course positioning different body types in the water with appropriate flota- presents specific program design in postural correction. Pool lab tion. Get hands-on experience with isometric and isotonic exer- will focus on postural correction exercises, verbal cues and com- cises for trunk and LE’s. Practice muscle elongation techniques, mon performance errors. Case examples are presented for rein- and relaxation options. forcement of material. COURSE OBJECTIVES: COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Position clients in the supine position using appropriate 1) Describe ideal body alignment in the frontal and sagital planes. flotation. 2) List prime muscle groups influencing posture and alignment. 2) Examine techniques for shoulders. 3) Recognize common postural syndromes and describe possible muscle impairments associated with each syndrome. 3) Apply muscle elongation techniques. 4) Teach clients how to achieve pelvic neutral in sitting and 4) Practice isometric and isotonic exercises for LE and trunk. standing positions. 5) Design water exercise program to facilitate ideal alignment in 223 - Integrated Balance clients. Faculty: Donna Adler, BA, ATRIC 6) Describe how the interaction of the center of buoyancy and the This workshop will teach you ways to integrate the mind with the center of gravity affect body alignment during water exercise. body, ultimately increasing your clients’ balance, reaction time and 7) Utilize verbal cues to prevent and/or correct common exercise coordination. Creative ways to use the Unpredictable Command performance errors. Technique in an aquatic exercise program and aquatic walking program will be demonstrated. We’ll start with yoga for the feet 225 - Gait and Balance I and show you simple ways to improve balance with foot exer- Faculty: Marty Biondi, PT, ATRIC cises. The foot exercises are especially beneficial for those with This class will provide a basic overview of normal gait sequenc- bunions or prior to or following a bunionectomy. The course will ing and how to utilize aquatic treatment techniques to facilitate the end by learning a new Qigong technique for inner balance. initial stage of this process. Because balance is critical for normal COURSE OBJECTIVES: gait, it will be addressed within the context of the gait cycle. 1) Implement the Unpredictable Command Technique into water COURSE OBJECTIVES: aerobics and water walking. 1) Apply a basic understanding of normal gait sequencing and be 2) Discover simple foot exercises to improve balance. able to recognize those deviations that are due to the lack of 3) Explore Pan Gu Shengong, a relatively new form of Qigong balance. which has been in the United States for only the past ten years. 2) Recognize gait deviations that could benefit from a course of Take this practice to the water. aquatic intervention while at the same time, recognizing the limitations of such intervention. 3) Provide a logical treatment progression to address common gait deviations, and at the same time acknowledge the need for an expedient transition back to land treatments. ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 21

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226 - Arthritis and Chronic Pain 230 - Lumbar Stabilization for Spinal Fusions Faculty: Sheralee Beebe, BA, MES Faculty: Mary Wykle, PhD, ATRIC Gain practical exercise application for the most common rheu- Spinal fusion surgery as a result of trauma, tumors, degenerative matic conditions. Learn the effects of the most common types of disorders, and other reasons resulting in low back pain are rou- arthritis and the specific treatments to reduce pain, build strength, tinely sent for aquatic therapy at various stages of rehabilitation. improve balance, gait, ability to stabilize the body and specific Key in treatment is familiarity with proper protocol progressions joint structures, as well as improve the quality of active daily liv- based on the levels of fusion. This workshop presents lumbar/pel- ing. Discuss approaches to chronic pain and fibromyalgia treat- vic stabilization protocols for basic fusions to multiple-level fusions ments that prevent flaring and move the client toward exercise and appropriate activities for patients with varied physical activity tolerance and endurance. history. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Identify special precautions and aquatic training principles used COURSE OBJECTIVES: to increase strength, range of motion, endurance, and 1) Recognize the functional relationship between the spine and functional capacity of a rheumatic client. peripheral joints and the motion changes throughout the spinal 2) Identify ROM exercises addressing all major joints of the body, especially those commonly affected by rheumatic conditions. axis. 3) Educate clients to become more active through knowledge, 2) Assist patient to recognize and maintain lumbar/pelvic neutral. and empower them to be active participants in their own 3) Identify appropriate strengthening exercises and progressions progress and health maintenance. for the core and the upper extremities, within acceptable range of motion while remaining in neutral position. 227 - Pediatric Fun 4) Practice and understand the importance of symmetrical Faculty: Rodna Bordner, MOT, OTR/L diaphragmatic breathing and strengthening of the respiratory When working with children and adolescents, aquatic experiences musculature in pelvic neutral. can be both therapeutic and fun. This workshop is an opportunity for learning about unique properties of pediatric aquatics, for shar- 231 - Balance Progressions for Orthopedic ing ideas and experiences, and for enjoying elements of therapeutic play. The lecture and lab sessions will lay a foundation for Rehabilitation, Fusions and Amputees building a pediatric program and enhance existing programs. Faculty: Mary Wykle, PhD, ATRIC COURSE OBJECTIVES: Orthopedic patients with involved orthopedic recovery, spinal fu- 1) Recognize the impact of motor development and reflexes on sions, and amputees have unique balance requirements. Balance aquatic skills. refinement includes core to extremity strengthening and challeng- 2) Identify precautions and contraindications ing progressions in a non-threatening environment. Progression 3) Become aware of indications and aims of treatment. exercises require patients to have identified a new center of bal- 4) Determine assessment criterion and goal development. ance with appropriate neutral position and the ability to maintain 5) Discover how to include the family in a child’s aquatic against the resistive force of the water. This workshop provides experience. higher level patients a variety of exercises to challenge balance 6) Participate in aquatic activities that are appropriate for children while maintaining alignment. Exercises for LE amputees will be of all ages. with or without prosthesis. 7) Practice adaptive handling techniques for children with special needs. ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 22 200 Level Courses in Methods and Techniques (cont’d)

231-Balance Progressions for Ortho...COURSE OBJECTIVES: 234 - Orthopedic Conditions (Ortho I & II combined) 1) Discuss changes in center of gravity versus center of buoyancy Faculty: Marty Biondi, PT, ATRIC with core strengthening to re-learn pelvic neutral. Water has long been utilized to facilitate rehabilitation of ortho- 2) Identify appropriate progressions to continue to challenge pedic problems with the intent to return the client to optimal func- patients who have endured periods of physical inactivity during tional status as expediently as possible. It is critical to understand recovery. the specific properties of water that enhance this rehabilitation 3) Use various pieces of equipment to learn new exercises with process, and to utilize them effectively in patient care. This course correct progressions. will address common upper and lower extremity problems, plus low back pain diagnoses, and demonstrate appropriate aquatic 232 - Ortho I - Upper Extremity progressions for each. In addition, adequate attention will be de- Faculty: Marty Biondi, PT, ATRIC voted to trunk stability as deficiencies here may prompt deleteri- This class will discuss the benefits of and precautions when using ous effects on the entire kinetic chain. water therapy to address specific orthopedic conditions. There will be discussion of specific upper extremity (UE) treatment proto- COURSE OBJECTIVES: cols, their implementation, and the transition of such patients to 1) Recognize those orthopedic conditions which render land. themselves to aquatic rehabilitation. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 2) Comprehend common trunk as well as upper and lower 1) Comprehend common UE conditions, and at what stage, water extremity orthopedic diagnoses, their pathologies, and aquatic therapy would provide the most efficient therapy. exercises which assist with expedient return to function. 2) Provide a logical aquatic treatment progression for common UE 3) Provide a logical progression of treatment for common orthopedic conditions. orthopedic diagnoses and recognize the importance of 3) Recognize at what point a patient can successfully be transitioning between land and water for treatment. transitioned to land-based treatment. 4) Recognize aquatic equipment appropriate for aquatic intervention in the treatment of various orthopedic conditions. 233 - Ortho II - Lower Extremity 5) Explore the significance of exercise in the treatment of low back pain (LBP) and be able to devise logical treatment Faculty: Marty Biondi, PT, ATRIC progression relative to the client’s physical presentation. It is critical to recognize the benefits of as well as the precautions 6) Facilitate those physical properties of water which allow when utilizing water treatments to address common lower extrem- aquatic rehab to enhance the total treatment progression. ity (LE) conditions. This class will emphasize treatment progressions for such conditions and how to successfully implement water to land progressions. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Examine common LE conditions, and at what stage water therapy would provide the most efficient therapy. 2) Provide a logical aquatic treatment progression for common LE orthopedic conditions. 3) Recognize at what point a patient can successfully be transitioned to land-based treatment. ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 23 200 Level Courses in Methods and Techniques (cont’d)

235 - Shoulder: Acute Injury to Return to Play 237 - Lumbar Stabilization and the Burdenko Faculty: Susan Falsone, PT, MS, ATC/L, CSCS Method This course will review anatomy and biomechanics of the shoul- Faculty: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS der complex, using functional anatomy to determine rehab pro- This course will introduce the basic principles of the Burdenko gressions from post-op/acute injury to return to activity. Common Method and how these principles apply to lumbar stabilization movement compensations seen post-operatively and post-injury exercise. The unique combination of land and water exercise will will be discussed as they relate to the entire upper quarter and provide the student the information needed to progress individu- trunk. Water- and land-based suggestions for improving these als from rehabilitation to post-rehab conditioning to sports training. dysfunctions will be discussed and demonstrated. Exercises for This course will present a brief review of the functional anatomy mobility, stability, strength, and power will be demonstrated in the related to lumbar spine with the majority of the time spent on spe- water. cific exercises.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Describe the anatomy of the shoulder complex and discuss it 1) List primary muscles involved in lumbar stabilization. as it relates to function. 2) Distinguish between local and global muscle function and 2) Describe three common movement dysfunctions seen at the control. upper quarter post-injury or post-surgery. 3) Describe the basic principles for the Burdenko Method. 3) Demonstrate water-based exercises to improve mobility, 4) Choose appropriate level land and water exercises for clients. stability, strength, and power for the shoulder. 5) Select exercises that focus on the six essential qualities of 4) Describe how to utilize the water exercises to bridge the gap movement. from water-based therapy to on-land performance. 6) Select equipment to facilitate or challenge pool stabilization exercise. 236 - Shoulder Stabilization Faculty: Ruth Meyer, MEd, RKT, ATRIC 239 - Back Rehab Bring clients into the pool who have shoulder instability to maxi- Faculty: Ruth Meyer, MEd, RKT, ATRIC mize early movement progressing to active full range of motion to From primary back stabilization through aggressive trunk stabili- work hardening skills. Learn great progressions for your clients. zation, the P’s & Q’s of back rehab will be discussed, demonstrat- We will discuss both low function and high function, so bring your ed and practiced. Learn in-water techniques for patient handling case histories to present and design a program. and subtle cueing skills through on-deck coaching of recondi- tioning and work simulation for independent patients. Based on COURSE OBJECTIVES: your thorough evaluation of the patient’s physical abilities (ROM, 1) Provide initial shoulder stabilization activities in the aquatic strength, endurance and pain level), you will be able to select environment. specific activities to focus on your individual client’s needs. Dis- 2) Explore variations in exercises, based on client evaluations. cussion of closed chain vs. open chain, posture and breathing for 3) Progress the client to a high intensity shoulder program. facilitation.

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239-Back Rehab COURSE OBJECTIVES: 241-Manual Therapy...COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Instruct client in trunk stabilization in water. 1. Create a safe, physical and emotional environment for a 2) Handle client appropriately to protect spinal alignment and professional therapeutic treatment. minimize symptoms during aquatic session. 2. Assess holding patterns, chronic postures, flexibility and range 3) Instruct client in use equipment to increase resistance during of motion of neck/shoulders and arms through use of body trunk stabilization activities. scan and palpation. 4) Demonstrate methods of progression for core exercises. 3. Adapt a framework of moves for reducing muscle guarding and pain while increasing flexibility and ROM. Increase 240 - Chronic Neck Pain understanding of movement intention and when to utilize Faculty: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS dynamic vs. passive movement. Following a basic review of cervical spine anatomy, this course will expand on evidence-based material regarding key compo- 242 - Ortho-Based Energy Techniques nents to chronic neck pain. Common cervical pathology will be Faculty: Donna Adler, BA, ATRIC discussed, focusing on goals and precautions to exercise. Water Learn to expand your knowledge in healing orthopedic injuries or exercise program and progressions will be presented with atten- disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints tion to verbal cues, alignment and common performance errors. and ligaments through energy medicine techniques. Experience COURSE OBJECTIVES: hands-on techniques in the water, based on Traditional Chinese 1) Describe the basic pathological difference between herniated Medicine beliefs. Aspects of the liver, spleen and kidney merid- disk, degenerative joint disease, facet joint, and myofascial ians will be highlighted. Experience looking at these disabilities pain in the cervical region. from a new perspective, and give your clients something they can 2) Describe common postural deviations and muscle firing do on their own to expand their healing process long after your patterns found in individuals with chronic neck pain. therapy session has ended. 3) List red flag symptoms or signs requiring referral to physician. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 4) Cue client through water exercises to improve posture, 1) Review Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Techniques. increase upper quadrant strength and decrease stress/tension 2) Experience a variety of TCM diagnostic methods to determine in the cervical muscles. where energy is stagnant. 3) Use the liver, spleen and kidney meridians in your healing work. 241-Manual Therapy for Neck/Shoulders/Arms 4) Learn a simple TCM healing technique that clients and patients Prerequisite: Manual Therapy for Back Decompression and can do for themselves to enhance their treatment. Pelvic Orientation (see Course No. 136) Faculty: Cameron West, CMT, APE The class is intended to provide both the intellectual understanding and a kinesthetic experience of using Aquatic Integration Ther- apy for neck, shoulder and arm issues. We will practice determining habitual postural holding patterns vs. acute muscular holding combined with the emotional and psychological considerations.

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243 - Lumbar Stabilization I 250 - Spinal Cord Injuries Faculty: Marty Biondi, PT, ATRIC Faculty: Marty Biondi, PT, ATRIC What is the theoretical basis of lumbar stability, and how does the Explore the management of spinal cord injuries using water thera- water enhance treatment of unstable back conditions? This class py techniques. The neuro-physiological component of spinal cord will emphasize application of aquatic treatment progressions with injuries will be discussed, however this course will focus on intro- the most up to date theory of stability. ducing water to such clients; specific techniques used; benefits of COURSE OBJECTIVES: such therapeutic techniques; sequential progressions; indications 1) Comprehend the integration of the systems which provide the and contraindications. Case studies for both the child and adult physiological component for lumbar stability. will be presented along with some of the current research. 2) Implement appropriate aquatic exercise protocols to enhance Spinal Cord Injuries COURSE OBJECTIVES: the stability of low back pain patients. 1) Determine those spinal-cord-injured clients who could benefit 3) Recognize those patients who are appropriate for water from water therapy intervention. therapy as a means to address their low back pain. 2) Provide a logical progression utilizing water therapy to address deficits common to the spinal-cord-injured client. 244 - Lumbar Stabilization Linking Land/Pool 3) Recognize and be able to react to potentially deleterious Faculty: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS conditions brought on by immersion and/or exertion. This course covers the basic principles of lumbar stabilization, 4) Choose appropriate equipment to provide logical treatment supported by evidence-based material. The link between land and progressions for such clients. pool exercise progressions is presented with the goal of under- 5) Recognize and evaluate the benefit of aquatic management in standing how to get the most out of the pool exercise. Verbal addressing spinal-cord-injured clients. cues, ideal alignment and common performance errors will be discussed. 260 - Myofascial Release COURSE OBJECTIVES: Faculty: Julia Meno-Fettig, CTRS, ATRIC 1) List primary muscles involved in lumbar stabilization. This workshop will give the therapist an opportunity to relate land- 2) Distinguish between local and global muscle function and based myofascial release techniques to an aquatic environment. control. Explore aquatic skills to enhance clinical and intuitive observa- 3) Choose appropriate level land and water exercises for clients. tions, to feel, to relax and to mobilize restricted tissue. 4) Select equipment to facilitate or challenge pool stabilization COURSE OBJECTIVES: exercise. 1) Examine the inter-connective nature of the myofascial system as you learn how to observe, assist and support the human body in a warm water environment. 2) Assess muscle and energy tone in the water. 3) Practice and refine proprioceptive skills through hands-on course study, allowing you to gain more information from contact with your clients. 4) Explore therapist and client positioning for release holds and soft tissue mobilization. ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 26 200 Level Courses in Methods and Techniques (cont’d)

261 - Applied Manual Techniques I - 263 - BackHab II Focus on Trunk and Spine Faculty: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC Faculty: Ruth Meyer, MEd, RKT, ATRIC This program focuses on relearning functional movement pat- Learn the applications of a variety of manual techniques as ap- terns with carryover to activities of daily living. Progressions are plied to trunk and spine rehabilitation: Bad Ragaz, Halliwick, Wat- included to further challenge qualities such as balance, coordina- su®, Myofascial Release, Craniosacral, etc. Develop a sequence tion, endurance, trunk stability and gait. The program has proven of spine-specific positions and exercises to assist your clients in to be ideal for clients with chronic pain, with shoulder, hip, knee, achieving their goals in functional movement. ankle and back disorders, and with chronic conditions such as COURSE OBJECTIVES: fibromyalgia, MS, arthritis, asthma, obesity, diabetes, high blood 1) Demonstrate the foot work and body mechanics of manual pressure, and older adults and those recovering from strokes. aquatic therapy. BackHab can be used in one-on-one rehab and personal training, 2) Explore transitions from vertical to horizontal to vertical with in groups, and the client can use it independently for post-rehab appropriate body mechanics and consideration for the physical conditioning. and psychological needs of the client with special awareness of COURSE OBJECTIVES: spinal stability and support. 1) Differentiate between progressions for balance, coordination, 3) Determine guidelines for the appropriate application of aquatic endurance, muscular strength, etc. therapy techniques. 2) Compare goals for each exercise. 4) Develop a series of trunk and spine specific functional 3) Analyze and practice stride length, width, swing and roll. exercises incorporated into manual techniques. 4) Experience continuous, graded resistance. 5) Evaluate alignment and neutral spine with every transition. 262 - Applied Manual Techniques II - 6) Assess patient/client with exercise-specific considerations. 7) Expand therapeutic tools to integrate muscular endurance and Focus on LE and UE strength, balance, coordination, trunk stability, and gait training. Faculty: Ruth Meyer, MEd, RKT, ATRIC 8) Awareness of alignment with varied strides. Use manual therapy techniques to create a program of functional 9) Experiment with balance challenges. UE and LE exercises for your client. Apply your training from Part 10) Consider the concepts of integration. I (spine and trunk) to create patterns of functional movement. 11) Follow logical progressions. Learn how to avoid the common errors made by many clients and practitioners. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Demonstrate the foot work and body mechanics of manual aquatic therapy. 2) Determine guidelines for the appropriate application of aquatic therapy techniques. 3) Develop a series of UE and LE specific functional exercises incorporated into manual techniques. 4) Experience specific UE and LE application of manual techniques. ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 27 200 Level Courses in Methods and Techniques (cont’d)

264 - Halliwick: Applications for Obesity 265 - Watsu® Applied Clinically Faculty: Sue Grosse, MS Faculty: Ruth Meyer, MEd, RKT, ATRIC Obesity is an epidemic. Using the aquatic medium to stimulate Review client case histories to determine appropriate application activity and facilitate weight change for individuals who are obese of forms and orientation of Watsu®. Learn how to be fully pres- is a major goal for aquatic professionals. The Halliwick Method, ent with the person in your arms to promote trust and relaxation because of its use of specific movement enhancing progressions, using optimum Watsuchanics. Learn how to optimize the water is an ideal therapeutic intervention for individuals with obesity. to minimize the impact on you. You will practice the footwork and Learn how to implement Halliwick methods and techniques with arm positions to establish a strong foundation for more advanced this high-incidence population. Emphasis will be on client involve- Watsu® work. Learn multiple Watsu® positions and moves and ment in pace of the therapeutic process through development of the integration of those moves into a flowing sequence to apply in independent movement in the aquatic medium. Client control of the clinical setting. personal progress will be stressed. Note: It is recommended COURSE OBJECTIVES: participants have either previously taken the workshop Halli- 1) Demonstrate the foot work and body mechanics of the basic wick Method: Water Freedom for Individuals with Disabilities, Watsu® form. [email protected]. 2) Study transitions from opening (vertical) to the horizontal COURSE OBJECTIVES: positions to closing (vertical) with appropriate body mechanics 1) Increase awareness of six issues preventing individuals who and consideration for the physical and psychological needs of are obese from aquatic participation. the client in their arms. 2) Identify five characteristics of the Halliwick method that directly 3) Determine guidelines for the appropriateness of Watsu® for influence inhibiting issues. clients and learn techniques to facilitate optimal experience 3) Examine progressions for water entry and exit, movement through tempo, hand placement, selection of positions and orientation, buoyancy control, vertical rotation, lateral rotation, degree of movement. and combined rotations appropriate for obese individuals. 4) Supplemental materials for intake and feedback from a Watsu® 4) Experiment with three strategies for controlling buoyancy. session. 5) Explore ideas for program implementation, integrating Halliwick 5) Comprehend WABA terminology for footwork and body into existing therapeutic and fitness programs. positions. 6) Identify strengths, modifications and limitations in self and client for Watsu® use (body size, proportions and dimensions, intimacy levels, psychological care, pool dimensions). 7) Develop a sequence of moves to integrate into an aquatic therapy program.

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266 - Ai Chi Balance and Trunk Stabilization 268 - Ai Chi for Hip/Back Prerequisite: Experience with the Ai Chi movements and Faculty: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC breathing patterns. Back and hip problems (whether from OA, trauma, surgery, injury, Faculty: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC or simply aging or overuse) can be alleviated in the water. Ai Chi Using Ai Chi with some Pilates concepts, this session will apply is excellent for pain reduction, balance, ROM and re-patterning. core stability and fall prevention techniques to develop balance This Ai Chi application will introduce weight bearing hip ROM and and lumbar stabilization for your clients. The focus of this Ai Chi stabilization while incorporating balance and coordination. Spinal class will be on deep, rather than superficial, muscles. Learn to rotation, flexion and extension with slow movement will assist in use the trunk muscles to initiate movement in the extremities. Bal- decreasing pain and increasing back mobility. ance, mobility and stability, all in one program! COURSE OBJECTIVES: COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Analyze the body efforts used to move proximal to distal. 1) Experience how UE Ai Chi postures are used to incorporate 2) Experience movement initiated in the core rather than in the trunk stabilization and hip anchoring. extremities. 2) Explore movement without stops and starts to teach the body 3) Feel deep tissue trunk and abdominal muscles engage for to be able to function with various safe transitional positions. balance and stability. 3) Examine the trunk stability postures with proper pelvic 4) Recruit muscle tissue in an efficient, effective progression. mechanics and hip positioning. 4) Determine application of LE postures for hip weight-bearing 267 - Ai Chi Ne for Improved ADL Function and for hip/back ROM. Faculty: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC Use this simple technique to improve weight shifting and weight 269 - Yoga for MS transfer; UE and LE ROM; turning and reaching skills; one-footed Faculty: Mary Wykle, PhD, ATRIC balance and bending skills; and balance. Have your clients learn Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic progressive nervous disorder re- positioning for ascending stairs, crossing the midline, and putting sulting in life altering challenges. MS patients benefit from gentle, on shoes by using Ai Chi Ne (pronounced “eye chee knee”). Op- repetitive movement. Their ability to tolerate activity varies greatly. portunities for reducing assists are included. Yoga provides body alignment awareness, range of motion, gentle COURSE OBJECTIVES: strengthening, and improved endurance in a supportive setting. 1) Evaluate over 20 exercises for improving ADLs. 2) Compare two-foot and one-foot balance with varied assists. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 3) Experiment with ortho or neuro applications. 1) Understand complications experienced by MS patients and role 4) Experience the stability of working with a partner with varying of activity. degrees of support. 2) Learn basic yoga poses in the water and ways to adapt and 5) Facilitate a method of movement to improve UE and LE ROM. flow poses together to meet each individual’s needs. 6) Integrate flexibility, stability, balance and core strength. 3) Explore ways to use yoga with Ai Chi Ne to provide a 7) Experiment with Ai Chi Ne postures for rotational and supportive environment. turning skills; for weight centering, shifting and bearing; for head turning; and for balancing, bending and one-footed bending with minimal support. ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 29 200 Level Courses in Professional Practice

280 - ATRI Rheumatology Certification COURSE OBJECTIVES: Faculty: Sheralee Beebe, BA, MES 1) Apply hydrodynamics and the physiological effects of The ATRI Rheumatology Certification acknowledges your skills immersion to gain specific therapeutic goals in the treatment of and education. It goes beyond basic knowledge of the most com- arthritis. mon rheumatic conditions, including a variety of other accompa- 2) Educate clients to become more active through knowledge, nying conditions, and is geared toward client application, offering and empower them to be active participants in their own full plans on how these conditions can be treated with therapeutic progress and health maintenance. aquatic techniques. This program provides advanced learning 3) Identify special precautions and aquatic training principles used for rheumatological, autoimmune and arthritis conditions. Some to increase strength, range of motion, endurance, and practitioners start with the Arthritis Foundation course, gain some functional capacity of a rheumatic client. experience practicing, and then continue to develop their educa- 4) Apply training principles to common medical conditions that tion by taking the ATRI Rheumatology Certification. For those rheumatic participants may also have (i.e., hypertension, of you who have more background, and work with different pool diabetes, asthma, etc.). temperatures, different levels of functionality, combined disease 5) Demonstrate the integration of functional exercises to enhance dysfunctions or disabilities, you’ll be able to create your own pro- the quality of life and active daily living abilities. gram geared specifically to that client. 6) Identify ROM exercises addressing all major joints of the body, especially those commonly affected by rheumatic conditions. This course provides research and applied aquatic rehabilitation 7) Identify stretching techniques and precautions for each major principles to the effects of rheumatic diseases. Know why you are muscle group, including lumbar and cervical spine, hamstrings, doing the exercises and plan for functional carry-overs to land ac- quadriceps, shoulder, pectorals, obliques, hips, biceps, triceps tivities. Know why an exercise should or should not be performed. and gastrocs. Know how to gain safe progress with clients without causing flare- 8) Demonstrate common relaxation strategies to facilitate stress ups. Learn how to have better success with rheumatological situ- and pain management. ations in challenging conditions like FMS, TKR, THR, etc. Learn what concepts are behind actual contraindications for arthritis, not just general “do not do” exercises.

The inflammatory process and the process of degenerative joint changes in the knee, spine and shoulder are included along with how the chronic disease cycle affects people with rheumatic conditions. Be aware of the varied symptoms of the most common types of Arthritis - Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Fibromyal- gia, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Lupus, and Sclero- derma.

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281 - Certification Candidate Preparation portunities for your clients. Ai Chi Ne (partner work) and Cultivat- Faculty: varies ing the Chi (advanced Ai Chi positions) and Visualization Journey This review course is designed to review aquatic foundations and are included in this program. help aquatic professionals prepare for the Aquatic Therapy Cer- COURSE OBJECTIVES: tifications. The study guide for the exam, Essential Principles of 1) Learn the deeper concepts behind Ai Chi. Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation, will be mailed to registrants 2) Experiment with a new focus to give more depth. in advance. The course incorporates practice, tests, work sheets 3) Gain experience with the intricacies of each movement pattern. and program development with application, practice and case 4) Apply teaching and leadership skills and pre-written teaching studies. This REVIEW course is credentialed by the ATRI Certifi- scripts. cation Workshop Committee. 5) Compare modifications for varied special populations. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon satisfactory completion of this course, participants will 1) Professional and Legal issues be certified as Ai Chi Basic Practitioners. 2) Safety, Risk Management and Pool Operations 3) Anatomy and Terminology 200 Level Course in Safety and 4) Hydrophysics and Effects of Immersion 5) Documentation and Reimbursement Risk Management 6) Special Populations, Techniques and Equipment 290 - Risk Awareness and Safety Training 7) Aquatic exercise application and techniques 8) Experience in application of above within the framework of (RAST) Renewal case histories and sample tests Faculty: Mary Wykle, PhD, ATRIC The validation of the Risk Awareness and Safety Training course is three years from date of completion. Renewal is available 282 - Ai Chi Certification onsite that meets requirement for aquatic therapy practitioner Faculty: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC re-certification, or online for those not requiring testing of water PREREQUISITES skills. The review course updates changes in therapy pool and 1) Candidates must have practiced at least 100 sessions of Ai practitioner safety standards, water and air quality information, Chi either as a participant or as a practitioner. and requires evaluation of written emergency action plans includ- 2) Candidates should have strong anatomy, kinesiology and ing life-threatening emergencies and recreational water illness. physiology knowledge. The onsite course will review and test all required water skills. 3) Candidates must have completed Ai Chi Basic (see #160) The online course requires copies of emergency action plans, Take your Ai Chi experience to a new level. Prepare yourself to staff training logs, and overview of pool and locker room incidents offer the best Ai Chi techniques to give improved care to your during the past three years. clients. Compare the benefits of Ai Chi for the average healthy COURSE OBJECTIVES: adult and modifications to Ai Chi for special situations. Hear about 1) Insure the importance of the planning process and a viable the Eastern thought behind the movement performance and emergency action plan needed to keep pool emergencies at a sequence of Ai Chi. Examine the continuing evolution of Ai Chi minimum. with several new ways to make the basic program more effective. 2) Review and stress the importance of keeping abreast of safety Analyze the body and mind efforts necessary for a positive effect. standards, industry standards, and federal/local regulations. Apply teaching techniques including lecturing, music, pacing and 3) Learn the most recent information on water and air quality in flow of a class or workshop. Examine several different ways to therapy pools. focus your Ai Chi instruction to create new or advanced Ai Chi op- ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 31 300 Level Courses in Methods and Techniques

320 - Interactive Posture II Chronic Pain Techniques COURSE OBJECTIVES (cont’d): Faculty: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS 4) Apply the data collected through the evaluative tests used to Interactive Posture II builds on basic concepts presented in Inter- diagnose and assess pain in identifying the type of pain, active Posture I (#224). This course presents dynamic postural quantifying its intensity and establishing the degree of assessment and advanced exercise programming for postural functional impairment resulting from the intensity of the pain. correction. Closed chain connection and interaction between 5) Discuss the patheogenesis, etiology, incidence, statistical data joints is explored both in lecture and in the pool. High level aquat- and clinical manifestations of Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS). ic exercise is presented. Case examples are used to reinforce 6) Perform a trigger point examination with emphasis on the advanced problem solving skills. identification of spasmodic activity of the soft tissue. 7) Establish a correlation between postural deficits and range of COURSE OBJECTIVES: motion limitations identified in the diagnostic assessment and 1) Describe 10 basic dynamic movement tests. the evidence of spasmodic activity. 2) Describe the closed chain connection and how position of one 8) Perform an evaluation of spasmodic activity applying the joint can influence other joints. D.A.S.I. Spasmodic Activity Grading (SAG) Scale. 3) Design aquatic postural correction exercises based on findings 9) Evaluate disturbances in sleep pattern on the FMS client of dynamic and static postures. through the use of Dr. Vargas’ Sleep Pattern Scale (SPS) in the 4) Promote proper alignment of pool exercises through verbal analysis of pain and related problems cues and demonstration. 10) Perform the maneuvers and techniques described in APIP with emphasis on trigger point releases, myofascial releases 321 - Chronic Pain Techniques and inhibition of spasmodic activity. Faculty: Luis Vargas, PhD, PT, ATRIC This workshop introduces participants to Dr. Vargas’ Aquatic Pain 323 - Gait and Balance II Inhibition Protocol (APIP) and provides advanced training in the Faculty: Marty Biondi, PT, ATRIC integration and application of aquatic trigger point and myofascial This class will provide an in-depth discussion of gait sequencing, releases (ATPR’s and AMFR’s) for clients with soft tissue and what effect balance has on this process, and why one should con- myofascial conditions, characterized by the onset of pain. The sider water intervention when there are balance deficits. A basic APIP will address applied maneuvers derived from two interven- understanding of the sequence of normal gait and the muscles tions, Watsu® and Clinical Wassertanzen. involved with this process is expected at the onset of class.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Formulate a diagnostic pain profile in the pre-aquatic 1) Recognize specific gait deviations that could initially benefit assessment of the client. from aquatic intervention. 2) Identify the clinical tools and instruments used to evaluate pain. 2) Provide a logical treatment progression for those with balance 3) Discuss the neurophysiology of pain with emphasis on the deficits. theory of nociception, principles of neurosynaptic transmission 3) Recognize at what point a patient’s balance and/or gait deficits and mechanisms used to control pain. could be efficiently managed with aquatic intervention, and when this individual should be transitioned to land for the conclusion of treatment. ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 32 300 Level Courses in Methods and Techniques (cont’d)

330 - Lumbar Stabilization II 360 - Intro to Manual Techniques Faculty: Marty Biondi, PT, ATRIC Faculty: Michel Dufresne, BA, DO With an understanding of the intricate balance of spinal The major therapeutic principles of traditional osteopathy and musculature as the basis for treatment, this class will discuss their adaptation to the aquatic environment will be reviewed and specific conditions that detract from stability, and provide described. The notion of therapeutic fulcrums in water will be dis- treatment progressions for such conditions. Emphasis is on cussed, along with the clinical applications of these principles. Ex- specific aquatic treatments to enhance stability, while providing a perience the pros and cons of the absence of external fulcrums. logical transition from water to land. COURSE OBJECTIVES: COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Discover the six major therapeutic principles of osteopathy. 1) Recognize the difference between the unstable low back pain 2) Determine how warm water complements traditional patient, and all other painful back conditions. osteopathy. 2) Provide a logical aquatic treatment progression to address 3) Explore the impact of warm water at an emotional level. specific instabilities. 4) Experience the pros and cons of the absence of external 3) Recognize at what point a patient can successfully be fulcrums. transitioned to land without an increase in pain complaints. 361 - Spinal Manipulations 331 - Lumbar Stabilization Techniques Faculty: Michel Dufresne, BA, DO Faculty: Marty Biondi, PT, ATRIC Explore the major anatomical and neural interactions between This class will provide an in-depth discussion of the components the different spinal levels and their related organs, the importance of lumbar stability; how to evaluate for instability; what lumbar of these organs and their implications in spinal dysfunctions and conditions predispose patients to an unstable spine and cyclic in back pain in general. Safe and effective manual techniques to pain. In addition, a progression for the treatment of such condi- release myofascial and articular dysfunctions of these structures tions, with emphasis on water techniques will be emphasized. will be examined as they can interfere with the proper function of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Finally, we will experiment COURSE OBJECTIVES: with techniques aimed at releasing tensions on the cranio-sacral 1) Obtain a working knowledge of what constitutes lumbar system. stability, and those diagnoses that predispose one to such conditions. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 2) Recognize those patients who could benefit from aquatic 1) Global and specific evaluation of the lumbar spine. intervention. 2) Examine spinal (osteo-articular) corrective techniques. 3) Provide a logical treatment progression for those patients with 3) Explore spinal (myofascial release) corrective techniques. lumbar instability that includes both aquatic and land 4) Experience cranio-sacral system techniques. interventions.

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February 15-18 • Washington, DC Saturday, March 17 • Cincinnati, OH Specialty Institute Professional Development Day 110 - Hydrodynamics (Biondi/Sova) 135 - Balance/Fall Prevention (Stoub) 115 - Practical Aquatic Progressions (Denomme) 211 - Functional Therapeutic Training for ADLs (Stoub) 116 - Will It Work for You? (On-site Faculty) 234 - Orthopedic Conditions (Biondi) 120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Sova) 243 - Lumbar Stabilization I (Biondi) 126 - ROM and Core Training Concepts (Denomme) 138 - Trunk Work for Hip/Back Function (Denomme) Friday, March 23 • Canton (Boston), MA 180 - The Safe Way (Wykle) Professional Development Day 181 - Mat Pilates Land Workshop (Wykle) 190 - Risk Awareness & Safety Training Certification (Wykle) 162 - Pi-Yo-Chi™ (Wykle) 213 - Closed-Chain Functional Programming (Scalone) 180 - The Safe Way (Wykle) 224 - Interactive Posture I (Scalone) 230 - Lumbar Stabilization for Spinal Fusions (Wykle) 225 - Gait and Balance I (Biondi) 360 - Intro to Manual Techniques (Dufresne) 234 - Orthopedic Conditions (Biondi) 361 - Spinal Manipulations (Dufresne) 240 - Chronic Neck Pain (Scalone) 243 - Lumbar Stabilization I (Biondi) Saturday, March 24 • Midland, TX 244 - Lumbar Stabilization Linking Land and Pool (Scalone) Professional Development Day 263 - BackHab II (Sova) 120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Mitchell) 266 - Ai Chi Balance and Trunk Stabilization (Sova) 164 - PNF in the Pool (Mitchell) 267 - Ai Chi Ne for Improved ADL Function (Sova) 263 - BackHab II (Sova) 268 - Ai Chi for Hip/Back (Sova) 266 - Ai Chi Balance and Trunk Stabilization (Sova) 320 - Interactive Posture II (Scalone) 267 - Ai Chi Ne for Improved ADL Function (Sova) 330 - Lumbar Stabilization II (Biondi) Saturday, March 31 • Wilkes-Barre, PA Saturday, March 3 • Morgantown, WV Professional Development Day Professional Development Day 120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Sova) 120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Bordner) 135 - Balance/Fall Prevention (Stoub) 227 - Pediatric Fun (Bordner) 211 - Functional Therapeutic Training for ADLs (Stoub) 321 - Chronic Pain Techniques (Vargas) 263 - BackHab II (Sova) Saturday, March 10 • Dallas, TX Professional Development Day 120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Sova) 127 - Progression of Aquatic Therapy Programs (Cox) 133 - Gait Retraining (Cox) 263 - BackHab II (Sova) ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 34 2007 Event Listing - April, May, June

Saturday, April 14 • Stillwater, MN May 31- June 3 • Chicago, IL Professional Development Day Specialty Institute 130 - Balance and Gait Training I (Grosse) 110 - Hydrodynamics (Biondi) 131 - Balance and Gait Training II (Grosse) 113 - ADL-Based Aging (Stoub) 135 - Balance/Fall Prevention (Stoub) 114 - Pediatric Water Learning (Grosse) 137 - Trunk Stabilization (Stoub) 116 - Will It Work for You? (On-site Faculty) 211 - Functional Therapeutic Training for ADLs (Stoub) 120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Biondi) 264 - Halliwick Obese Application (Grosse) 130 - Balance and Gait Training I (Grosse) 137 - Trunk Stabilization (Stoub) Saturday, April 21 • Birmingham, AL 180 - The Safe Way (Wykle) Professional Development Day 190 - Risk Awareness & Safety Training Certification (Wykle) 211 - Functional Therapeutic Training for ADLs (Stoub) 121 - Breast Cancer/Lymphedema (Essert) 220 - Return to Running (Falsone) 123 - Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Progressions (Essert) 230 - Lumbar Stabilization for Spinal Fusions (Wykle) 225 - Gait and Balance I (Biondi) 231 - Balance Progressions for Orthopedic Rehab, Fusions and 234 - Orthopedic Conditions (Biondi) Amputees (Wykle) 232 - Ortho I - Upper Extremity (Biondi) Saturday, April 28 • Portland, OR 233 - Ortho II - Lower Extremity (Biondi) Professional Development Day 235 - Shoulder: Acute Injury to Return to Play (Falsone) 120 - Intro to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Sova) 263 - BackHab II (Sova) 134 - Hip, Knee, Gait (Beebe) 266 - Ai Chi Balance and Trunk Stabilization (Sova) 226 - Arthritis and Chronic Pain (Beebe) 267 - Ai Chi Ne for Improved ADL Function (Sova) 263 - BackHab II (Sova) 268 - Ai Chi for Hip/Back (Sova) 269 - Yoga for MS (Wykle) Saturday, May 5 • Raleigh, NC 282 - Ai Chi Certification (Sova) Professional Development Day 120 - Intro to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Sova) 220 - Return to Running (Falsone) 233 - Ortho II - Lower Extremity (Biondi) 235 - Shoulder: Acute Injury to Return to Play (Falsone) 250 - Spinal Cord Injuries (Biondi)

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June 25-28 • Fort Myers, FL August 6-9 • Palm Springs, CA (cont’d) Specialty Institute 213 - Closed-Chain Functional Programming (Scalone) 110 - Hydrodynamics (Meno-Fettig) 222 - Supine Solutions (Mitchell) 115 - Practical Aquatic Progressions (Denomme) 223 - Integrated Balance (Adler) 116 - Will It Work for You? (On-site Faculty) 226 - Arthritis and Chronic Pain (Beebe) 120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Sova) 237 - Lumbar Stabilization and the Burdenko Method (Scalone) 126 - ROM & Core Training Concepts (Denomme) 240 - Chronic Neck Pain (Scalone) 138 - Trunk Work for Hip/Back (Denomme) 241 - Manual Therapy for Neck/Shoulders/Arms (West) 161 - Bad Ragaz Ring Method (Meno-Fettig) 242 - Ortho-Based Energy Techniques (Adler) 162 - Pi-Yo-Chi™ (Wykle) 263 - BackHab II (Sova) 180 - The Safe Way (Wykle) 266 - Ai Chi Balance and Trunk Stabilization (Sova) 221 - Pediatric AquaHab (Meno-Fettig) 268 - Ai Chi for Hip/Back (Sova) 230 - Lumbar Stabilization for Spinal Fusions (Wykle) 282 - Ai Chi Certification (Sova) 231 - Balance Progressions for Orthopedic Rehab, Fusions and Amputees (Wykle) September 6-9 • Washington, DC 236 - Shoulder Stabilization (Meyer) Specialty Institute 239 - Back Rehab (Meyer) 110 - Hydrodynamics (Stoub) 260 - Myofascial Release (Meno-Fettig) 113 - ADL-Based Aging (Stoub) 261 - Applied Manual Techniques I (Meyer) 114 - Pediatric Water Learning (Grosse) 262 - Applied Manual Techniques II (Meyer) 116 - Will It Work for You? (On-site Faculty) 263 - BackHab II (Sova) 120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Sova) 265 - Watsu® Applied Clinically (Meyer) 130 - Balance and Gait Training I (Grosse) 266 - Ai Chi Balance and Trunk Stabilization (Sova) 131 - Balance and Gait Training II (Grosse) 268 - Ai Chi for Hip/Back (Sova) 162 - Pi-Yo-Chi™ (Wykle) 281 - Certification Candidate Preparation (Meno-Fettig) 180 - The Safe Way (Meyer) 210 - Balance Training, Fall Prevention and Aging (Stoub) August 6-9 • Palm Springs, CA (La Quinta) 211 - Functional Therapeutic Training for ADLs (Stoub) Specialty Institute 212 - Soft Tissue Injury Rehabilitation (Zeltzer) 110 - Hydrodynamics (Mitchell) 230 - Lumbar Stabilization for Spinal Fusions (Wykle) 116 - Will It Work for You? (On-site Faculty) 231 - Balance Progressions for Orthopedic Rehab, Fusions and 120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Mitchell) Amputees (Wykle) 122 - Clinical Application of Breath (Beebe) 236 - Shoulder Stabilization (Meyer) 125 - Rehabdominals (Mitchell) 239 - Back Rehab (Meyer) 127 - Progression of Aquatic Therapy Programs (Cox) 261 - Applied Manual Techniques I (Meyer) 134 - Hip, Knee, Gait (Beebe) 262 - Applied Manual Techniques II (Meyer) 136 - Manual Therapy for Back Decompression/Pelvic Orientation 263 - BackHab II (Sova) (West) 266 - Ai Chi Balance and Trunk Stabilization (Sova) 164 - PNF in the Pool (Mitchell) 268 - Ai Chi for Hip/Back (Sova) ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org Page 36 2007 Event Listing - September, October, November

Saturday, September 29 • Columbus, OH November 15-18 • Chicago, IL Professional Development Day Specialty Institute 120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Sova) 110 - Hydrodynamics (Biondi) 236 - Shoulder Stabilization (Meyer) 116 - Will It Work for You? (On-site Faculty) 239 - Back Rehab (Meyer) 120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Sova) 261 - Applied Manual Techniques I (Meyer) 121 - Breast Cancer / Lymphedema (Essert) 134 - Hip, Knee, Gait (Beebe) Saturday, September 29 • Marshall, MI 163 - Warm Water Techniques for Pain Management (Essert) Professional Development Day 180 - The Safe Way (Essert) 212 - Soft Tissue Injury Rehabilitation (Zeltzer) 120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Bordner) 213 - Closed-Chain Functional Programming (Scalone) 227 - Pediatric Fun (Bordner) 223 - Integrated Balance (Adler) 331 - Lumbar Stabilization Techniques (Biondi) 224 - Interactive Posture I (Scalone) 225 - Gait and Balance I (Biondi) Saturday, October 6 • Tucson, AZ 226 - Arthritis and Chronic Pain (Beebe) Professional Development Day 240 - Chronic Neck Pain (Scalone) 115 - Practical Aquatic Progressions (Denomme) 242 - Ortho-Based Energy Techniques (Adler) 134 - Hip, Knee, Gait (Beebe) 263 - BackHab II (Sova) 138 - Trunk Work for Hip/Back (Denomme) 266 - Ai Chi Balance and Trunk Stabilization (Sova) 280 - ATRI Rheumatology Certification (Beebe) 268 - Ai Chi for Hip/Back (Sova) 280 - ATRI Rheumatology Certification (Beebe) Saturday, October 20 • Houston, TX 320 - Interactive Posture II (Scalone) Professional Development Day 323 - Gait and Balance II (Biondi) 331 - Lumbar Stabilization Techniqus (Biondi) 117 - Aquatic Cross Training (Jasinskas) 120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Sova) 140 - BackSplash for Athletes (Jasinskas) 141 - Rehab for the Lower Extremity (Jasinskas) 266 - Ai Chi Balance and Trunk Stabilization (Sova)

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Donna Adler, BA, ATRIC, is founder of Lyu Ki Dou™ and owner Michel Dufresne, BA, DO, practices traditional and aquatic of Liquid Assets for Fitness. She is a trainer for the Arthritis Foun- osteopathy in his current practice in Canada. He has co-written a dation and works with geriatrics and clients with health challeng- research paper on the adaptation of therapeutic principles of oste- es. She currently studies at the Center for Applied Energy Medi- opathy into the aquatic environment and does extensive research cine where she is in the core medical intuitive training program. in this area.

Sheralee Beebe, BA, MES, is a Post-Rehab Aquatic Special- Mary Essert, BA, ATRIC, has been an AEA instructor and has ist, who has been practicing since 1991. She has developed three been teaching aquatics since 1949. She works to share her ex- full service aquatic rehab programs in Canada and California. periences with breast cancer, fibromyalgia, rheumatic conditions, Sheralee is the co-author of the ATRI Rheumatology Certification, post-polio and aquatic exercise through workshops, seminars, and is a member of the ATRI Standards and Certification Commit- and videos. Her honors include Lifetime Achievement by AEA and tees. the 2002 ATRI Aquatic Therapy Professional Award.

Marty Biondi, PT, CSCS, ATRIC, is co-owner of Therapeutic Susan Falsone, PT, MS, ATC/L, CSCS, is Director of Perfor- & Wellness Specialists and has been involved in various aspects mance Physical Therapy with Athletes’ Performance, a training of aquatics for 29 years. She was recently elected Director of facility in Tempe, AZ for the elite and professional athlete. While at Practice for the APTA Aquatic Section and is involved with aquatic UNC-Chapel Hill, she worked in an injury preventative and reha- research, specifically low back pain. bilitation environment for UNC Athletics.

Rodna Bordner, MOT, OTR/L, has been active in aquatics for Susan J. Grosse, MS, has over 40 years experience in aquat- over 30 years as a Water Safety Instructor, and Water Safety ics, specializing in aquatics for individuals with disabilities. She Instructor Trainer. In 2002, she received the ATRI Tsunami Award has published over a hundred articles in the field. She is past for innovation in the aquatic industry for the development of an president of the American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fit- assessment and program for children with Autism and sensory ness and past chair of AAHPERD Aquatic Council. She is presi- processing disorders, which she co-directed for 4 years. dent of Aquatic Consulting & Education Resource Services.

Lexie Cox, MPT, ATRIC, is the aquatic program coordinator Connie Jasinskas, MSc, is an international educator through at Sierra Providence Physical Rehabilitation Hospital where she her company, For the Love of Fit. She is the author of numerous provides aquatic therapy to orthopedic and neurologically involved educational resources and is currently providing aquatic rehab for patients. She also teaches community aquatic arthritis instructor Canadian Back Institute Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre courses, and licensed staff training programs. in Cambridge, Ontario.

Laurie Denomme, B.Kinesiology, is an international presenter, Julia Meno-Fettig, CTRS, ATRIC, is the founder/owner of certified by ACE, AEA, AFAA, CanFit Pro, and CALA. She shares Therapeutic Aquatics, Inc. and aquaticcentral.com, specializing in her passion for aquatic exercise delivering quality education as an consulting, information and rehabilitation. She is the author and AEA Training Specialist and Co-Author/Director of Program De- publisher of several aquatic training videos. She was the recipient velopment for Aquatic Options Education. of the ATRI 2002 Tsunami Spirit Award.

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Ruth Meyer , MEd, RKT, ATRIC, has offered aquatic therapy Cameron West, CMT, APE, is the founder of Aquatic Integra- and kinesiotherapy services for over 20 years. She has been an tion and Director of the Aquatic Massage Program at Kali Institute Arthritis Foundation Instructor trainer for AFYAP and PACE for of Massage & Somatic Therapies. She has been a practitioner 11 years, a kinesiotherapist for 26 years and is also an Arthritis and teacher of Watsu® for over 10 years and has been active in Foundation Self-Help Course Leader. promoting Watsu and Aquatic Integration in the therapeutic arena. Terri Mitchell , BA, PTA, ATRIC, is on staff at the University of Mary O. Wykle, PhD, ATRIC, is an assistant professor of physi- Texas at Austin and is a Certified Personal Trainer for both land cal education, director of aquatic rehab and fitness at Burke Rac- and water. She is co-author of Applications of PNF Techniques quet and Swim Club, and founder of MW Associates. She chairs in the Aquatic Setting manual and co-producer of the PNF in the the Risk Awareness/Safety Training Program, Safety Standards Pool video. She is the 2001 recipient of ATRI’s Dolphin Award. for Therapy Pools and Practitioner Program, and the Core Cur- riculum Committee for ATRI. Beth Scalone, DPT, OCS, is an APTA certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy and a certified Master Instructor for Amihai Zeltzer, BB, ATRIC, was trained at the Beit Issie Shap- the Burdenko Institute. She has taught a variety of aquatic thera- iro Rehabilitation Institute in Israel. His modalities include Jahara py continuing education courses. As a Certified Pilates instructor, (Advanced Specialist) and Watsu® (Practitioner), among others. she works with both rehabilitation and fitness clients. He has studied hydrotherapy, Jahara and Watsu® in Israel, Brazil and California. He presented his work at the annual conference of Ruth Sova , MS, ATRIC, founder/ president of ATRI, is on the WI the Israeli Hydrotherapy Association in 2004. Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, received the Governor’s Entrepreneurial Award, the IDEA Outstanding Business Award, the first Presidential Sports Award in aquatic exercise, and AEA’s 1994 Contribution to the Industry Award.

Sandy Stoub, MA, CSCS, ATRIC, has over 18 years of experience in the fitness industry. She is director of operations for the SeniorFITness™ division of Alliance Rehab and is president of Sanchuck Enterprises (Xercze 2). She is an AEA training specialist and is certified by AEA, ACE, NSCA, and ICATRIC.

Luis G. Vargas, PhD, PT, ATRIC, has been a physical therapist for 30 years. He is the author of Aquatic Therapy: Interven- tions and Applications and the recipient of the 2004 ATRI Aquatic Therapy Professional Award and the 2000 ATRI Dolphin Award. He has completed several research studies on various aquatic therapy interventions. ATRI would like to extend a special thank you to Sue Grosse for her assistance with the Course Catalog.

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Specialty Institutes: Professional Development Days: February 15-18 - Washington, DC Saturday, March 3 - Morgantown, WV May 31-June 3 - Chicago, IL Saturday, March 10 - Dallas, TX June 25-28 - Fort Myers, FL Saturday, March 17 - Cincinnati, OH August 6-9 - Palm Springs, CA Friday, March 23 - Canton, MA September 6-9 - Washington, DC Saturday, March 24 - Midland, TX November 15-18 - Chicago, IL Saturday, March 31 - Wilkes-Barre, PA Saturday, April 14 - Stillwater, MN ATRI Saturday, April 21 - Birmingham, AL Saturday, April 28 - Portland, OR 866-462-2874 Saturday, May 5 - Raleigh, NC Saturday, September 29 - Columbus, OH [email protected] Saturday, September 29 - Marshall, MI www.atri.org Saturday, October 6 - Tucson, AZ Saturday, October 20 - Houston, TX