Aquatic Therapy Basics

Presented by Rehab Connections

Description

This course presents important principles for aquatic exercise and introduces basic principles of the Pilates Method with application to aquatic therapy and core stabilization.

Lecture, demonstration, and lab practice in a SwimEx therapeutic pool will enable the physical therapy professional to experience and apply concepts related to the physical properties of water. This background will enable instruction of patients in water based exercises including principles based on the work of Joseph Pilates.

Emphasis will be on aquatic exercise progressions that can be safely and effectively performed in therapeutic pools, fitness club pools, and residential swimming pools.

Participants need to wear/bring appropriate swimming attire and shoe wear for the pool area. Participants should bring a towel and robe or other clothing for use between exercise sessions in the pool.

Note: You do not need to have a pool at your facility to use the information presented in this course.

Instruction level: Basic

7.0 CE Contact Hours

Topics

• Indications for aquatic therapy and advantages of rehabilitation incorporating water.
• Physical properties of water.
• Effects of water immersion.
• Aquatic exercises to address core stabilization, gait, balance, ROM, flexibility, strength, and general fitness.
• Principles of the Pilates Method.
• Exercises in water for patients with joint replacements, fibromyalgia, neuro– musculoskeletal impairments, and spinal disorders.
• Contraindications and precautions for aquatic therapy.
• Aquatic exercise prescription for patients using a pool independently at home or in a fitness setting.

Objectives

By the completion of the course the participant will be able to:

1. Discuss 3 principles of water dynamics and implications for rehabilitation.
2. Apply key concepts of the Pilates Method to aquatic therapy.
3. Compare and contrast water vs. land based exercise.
4. Explain the experience of buoyancy and resistance of water for patients.

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Course Presenter

Sheryl Poremba, PT, CCM

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Location

Rehab Connections
Physical Therapy in Mokena
19815 S. LaGrange Rd.
(inside Body Tech Total Fitness)
Mokena, IL 60448
Phone: (708) 478-6996
Fax: (708) 478-6554

Registration: 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Course: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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Tuition: $199 per attendee

Lunch is on your own

Seating is limited. Please register early!

Rehab Connections reserves the right to modify the content and the scheduled speakers when circumstances are beyond our control.

Rehab Connections is an approved continuing education sponsor through the State of Illinois; PT License No: 216-000101

Cancellations:
Registration fee, less a $50 administration fee per session, is refunded if notice of cancellation is received more than 10 days in advance of the CE event. Cancellations made less than 10 days in advance of the CE event date forfeit the entire tuition fee. Tuition can be transferred to another individual or another CE event, one time only. No transfer, refund or credit will be given for cancellation 3 days or less before the CE event, or when handouts or other CE event materials are available electronically, including but not limited to emailed or downloadable pdf documents.
All unapplied transfers and credits will expire September 26, 2026.

Rehab Connections reserves the right to cancel the CE event up to one week prior to the CE event. Rehab Connections will not be responsible for any charges incurred by the registrant due to the cancellation of the CE event, other than the CE event tuition.

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