Please note: This course series is comprised of the following individual recordings: #1356 and #1320.
By presenting latest research in respect to spine stabilization and aquatic therapy for individuals with lumbar spine dysfunction, osteoarthritis and/ or total joint replacement this course aims to assist the clinician in utilizing the unique properties of water to improve their patient’s outcomes. Clinical applications discussed include; aquatic exercise progressions to reduce pain and improve function and aquatic interventions and exercise progressions to improve range of motion, gait and balance.
Editor's Note: Regarding Pennsylvania credits, this course is approved by the PA State Board of Physical Therapy for 4 hours of General CE Credit, from 6/03/14-12/31/14.
Course created on May 6, 2013
Learning Outcomes
- The participant will be able to independently distinguish between global and local muscles and their role in spine stabilization exercise.
- The participant will be able to describe the key components to exercise for each of the 3 phases of spine stabilization.
- The participant will be able to independently list at least three exercises to target specific and combined planes of movement.
- The participant will be able describe to therapeutic benefits to deep and shallow aquatic exercise in the treatment of lower back dysfunction.
- The participant will be able to discuss the latest aquatic therapy research in treating patients with spinal dysfunction.
- The participant will be able to describe at least two therapeutic benefits of buoyancy, drag forces and hydrostatic pressure.
- The participant will be able to discuss latest research regarding aquatic therapy for individuals with OA and/or TKA and THA.
- The participant will be able to compare muscle activation during walking in the water and on land.
- The participant will be able to independently implement at least three aquatic exercises to increase mobility, function and gait into a treatment plan.
Agenda
| 0-35 Minutes | Overview, Background and Theory of Aquatic Lumbar Stabilization Progressions |
| 35-85 Minutes | Phases of spine stabilization |
| 85-105 Minutes | Deep water application of Lumbar Stabilization Progressions |
| 105-115 Minutes | Planes of stability (movement and specificity in treatment) |
| 115-120 Minutes | Q&A |
| 120-155 Minutes | Overview and Background of Aquatic Therapy for Hip and Knee Arthritis and Joint Replacement |
| 155-175 Minutes | Evidence-Based Research Supporting Hip and Knee Arthritis to Joint Replacement |
| 175-205 Minutes | Application to your practice and therapeutic benefits |
| 205-235 Minutes | Techniques and Treatment |
| 235-240 Minutes | Q&A |
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Presented By
Beth Scalone
PT, DPT, OCS
Beth is a physical therapist specializing in orthopedic and aquatic therapy and the owner of North County Water & Sports Therapy Center in San Diego. Beth earned her PT degree from the University of Connecticut and earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Boston University. She has achieved Certification and re-certification as a clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy. Beth has a passion for education and the ability to motivate and facilitate professional growth and lifelong learning among physical therapy students and graduates. Applying evidence-based material to daily clinical treatment makes her one of the most recognized speakers in the USA and abroad.
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