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Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute2007 Course Catalog

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Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute2007 Course Catalog Table of Contents

Course Catalog Description ....................................................................................... 1Tracks of Study ............................................................................................................ 1Entry (100) Level Courses-Chart ................................................................................ 2Intermediate (200) Level Courses-Chart.................................................................... 3Advanced (300) Level Courses-Chart ........................................................................ 4FAQ’s ............................................................................................................................ 4Planning a Course of Study - Orthopedics ............................................................... 5Planning a Course of Study - Older Adults ............................................................... 6100 Level Courses in Science .................................................................................7-9Continuing Education Units ....................................................................................... 9100 Level Courses in Methods & Techniques ....................................................10-17100 Level Courses in Professional Practice ........................................................... 17100 Level Courses in Safety/Risk Management ..................................................... 18200 Level Courses in Science .............................................................................18-20200 Level Courses in Methods & Techniques ....................................................20-29200 Level Courses in Professional Practice ......................................................30-31200 Level Courses in Safety/Risk Management ..................................................... 31300 Level Courses in Methods & Techniques ....................................................32-332007 ATRI Events - February/March......................................................................... 342007 ATRI Events - April/May/June .......................................................................... 352007 ATRI Events - June/August/September .......................................................... 362007 ATRI Events - September/October/November................................................ 372007 ATRI Faculty .................................................................................................38-39Registration Fees ...................................................................................................... 40How to Register ......................................................................................................... 40

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Course Catalog

Courses offered by the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute (ATRI) are designed to support the Aquatic Therapy and Rehabili-tation Industry Standards (available online at www.atri.org), and to assist professionals in preparation for successful completion of certification.

Courses within this catalog are designed to serve a variety of purposes. For the therapeutic professional, ATRI courses can provide educational experiences beyond an entry-level degree. They open opportunities for specialization in therapeutic aquatics. Taught by certified/degreed professionals in the field, these cours-es frequently meet requirements for maintaining licensure, as well as obtaining specialty certifications.

For the aquatic professional, ATRI courses can provide educa-tional experiences enabling expansion of aquatic programming to include individuals with a wide variety of special needs. Individu-als with disabilities, as well as persons with acute medical condi-tions can benefit from aquatics. Knowledge gained from ATRI workshops can facilitate integration of specialized programs with community and educational aquatics.

Future professionals in all areas of health and human services can benefit from the study of how aquatics can help anyone es-tablish, maintain, and/or regain a healthy lifestyle. ATRI courses, emphasizing water as a movement medium with unique health enhancing properties, provide enrichment for all health and hu-man services disciplines.

For anyone preparing to take a credentialing exam, ATRI courses can be planned to target specific exam areas. Exam candidates can combine ATRI courses with previously taken college courses, as well as other professional training.

Tracks of Study

ATRI courses are grouped into 4 categories – 1. Science of Aquatic Movement (supporting Standards I and 2)2. Aquatic Therapy Methods and Techniques (supporting Standards 2 and 3)3. Professional Practice (supporting Standards 4 and 6)4. Safety and Risk Management (supporting Standard 5)

Each course of study is further defined by 3 levels: 1. Entry Level (100)2. Intermediate Level (200) 3. Advanced Level (300)It is recommended entry-level courses be completed prior to en-rollment in intermediate and/or advance study. A Course Catalog Chart graphically illustrates levels and categories.

Within courses, the following numbers relate to the following topics:

10-19 Standards I and 2 / Science 20-29 Standards 2 and 3 / Methods and Techniques 20-29 General 30-49 Ortho 50-59 Neuro 60-79 Techniques80-89 Standards 4 and 6 / Professional Practice90-99 Standard 5 / Safety and Risk Management

All numbered courses on the Course Catalog Chart are offered by ATRI. Not all courses are offered at each ATRI educational event. Rather, this chart pictures a composite educational program, the optimum preparation, as well as on-going education of a profes-sional in aquatic therapy. As new advances are made within the 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.

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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

ATRI Course Catalog Chart


ATRI Course Catalog Chart (cont’d)

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 Page 3ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org

ATRI Course Catalog Chart (cont’d)

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 avail-able 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.


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)


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

Advanced Biomechanics of Aquatic 320 - Interactive Posture II CPO (Outside Provider) Movement 321 - Chronic Pain Techniques Facility Mgmt. (Outside Provider) 323 - Gait and Balance II 330 - Lumbar Stabilization II


100 Level Courses in Science

110 - HydrodynamicsFaculty: variesThis course is a prerequisite for all other courses. If you have taken this course or Intro to Aquatic Therapy you can skip this of-fering. The physiological effects of immersion and the principles of hydrodynamics will be covered. Direct applications of these principles for orthopedic, neurologic and chronic conditions will be discussed.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Understand the effects of water’s properties on the cardio- respiratory, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems.2) Recognize those conditions for which water therapy might be contraindicated due to negative effects of immersion.3) Apply one’s knowledge of the systems of the body together with the properties of water to provide an effective treatment program for various physical conditions.

111 - Aquatic Exercise Association Course:AEA Fitness Professional Review & Certification ExaminationCall AEA with questions or to register: 888-232-9283.Faculty: variesAEA Aquatic Fitness Professional ReviewThis in-depth program reviews various aspects of aquatic fitness core knowledge and skills with both theoretical and practical in-pool applications. Intended to prepare candidates for the AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional Certification Examination or update knowledge and performance skills of the experienced aquatic certified professional. Topic areas reviewed include general exer-cise applications of anatomy, physiology, movement analysis and physical fitness parameters in addition to various aspects specific to water exercise, such as the aquatic environment, physical laws 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 ex-ercise. 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 to the aquatic fitness professional.

Aquatic Fitness Professional Certification ExaminationThis 100-question, multiple-choice and true/false written exam is designed to test a standard level of theoretical and practical com-petence and skill for aquatic fitness professionals.

Before taking the Aquatic Fitness Professional Certification Exam-ination, AEA highly recommends that all candidates, regardless of educational background, have a minimum of 6 months practical teaching experience in aquatic exercise combined with minimum of 6-8 weeks advance study using the 2006 AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual and Fitness Professional Study Objectives.

112-The Science of Controlling Intensity in the Aquatic EnvironmentFaculty: June Lindle, MAControlling intensity properly is the art of good and effective exercise prescription. This workshop teaches techniques for instantly increasing or decreasing intensity of exercise as needed by clients. Learn the basics behind the properties and physical laws governing movement in the water and then practice intensity alteration using science to guide your choices effectively.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Review the science governing the effect of viscosity of water on movement in the aquatic environment. 2) Apply the properties and physical laws to effectively increase the intensity of exercise in the water.3) Apply the properties and physical laws to effectively decrease the intensity of exercise in the water.4) Explore the pros and cons of using speed to alter intensity in the aquatic environment.5) Gain a firm understanding of effective intensity alteration for all levels of clients in the aquatic environment.


100 Level Courses in Science (cont’d)

113 - ADL-Based AgingFaculty: Sandy Stoub, MA, CSCS, ATRIC To fully develop a complete and specific rehab or training proto-col, the principle of training the body in the way the body is used, is critical to integrate into a client’s program. Beyond the function of a specific limb or joint, the entire kinetic chain must be consid-ered. This workshop will apply the principles of biomechanics and kinesiology from an integrated and functional perspective with the goal to gain deeper knowledge related to functional training using an ADL approach. Both simple daily tasks and advanced performance techniques will be discussed in this highly interactive format that can apply to clients of all ages. This course is a good foundation for Functional Therapeutic Training for ADL’s (#211).

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Develop a complete understanding of movement analysis using kinesiology and biomenchanics.2) Integrate concepts into training protocols to maximize performance outcomes.3) Apply techniques from simple to complex to joint specific and integrated movement in practical pool setting.4) Complete interactive training scenarios for the population of choice.

114 - Pediatric Water LearningFaculty: Sue Grosse, MSProviding aquatic therapy to enhance growth and development of the “whole child” is the content focus of this workshop. Children need a multi-sensory approach for maximum therapeutic gains. Using problem solving helps children develop processing skills and self-confidence through control of their environment. Move-ment exploration can open doors to creativity, as well as enhance perceptual-motor development. Academic reinforcement helps make that brain-body connection. This session will provide both theorey, as practical implementation information, and experiences to facilitate therapeutic programming for children.

Pediatric Water Learning COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Discover reasons a multi-sensory approach is particularly valuable for inclusion in therapeutic programs for children.2) Receive a template for organizing tasks for problem solving.3) Experience a variety of problem solving movement activities.4) Participate in a variety of movement exploration activities and relate those activities to therapeutic goals.5) Convert therapeutic activities into experiences that will reinforce academic goals.6) Explore different and unique ways to use equipment commonly found in settings for treatment and education of children.

115 - Practical Aquatic ProgressionsFaculty: Laurie Denomme, B.KinesiologyImmerse yourself in a spectrum of movement ideas using water’s natural resistance. Discover appropriate progressions for the upper and lower extremity using drag equipment as a natural extension of water; integrate creative multi-plane movements for proven benefits. Practical application of knowledge will be applied to shoulder and knee injuries, and rheumatoid arthritis.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Define the concept of drag and how to increase/decrease intensity of a movement.2) Examine proper equipment placement and movement modifications for various types of drag equipment.3) Demonstrate the ability to teach a group of participants with various needs through multi-level cuing and/or one-on-one focused training based on needs of those with shoulder/knee injuries and rheumatoid arthritis.4) Explore the needs of participants with rheumatoid arthritis and shoulder and knee injuries and what appropriate modifications to movement need to be made.5) Demonstrate the ability to incorporate functional multi-plane movements for the upper and lower extremity using drag equipment.



116 - Will It Work for You?Faculty: On-site FacultyHere’s an opportunity to watch (and maybe try) several differ-ent aquatic therapy techniques to see if they might work for your patients. There will be a combination of techniques...Ai Chi, BackHab, Balance, Gait, Neuro, Ortho, Pediatrics, Progressions, depending on which faculty are teaching at the event you attend.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Experience several different aquatic techniques to use with a wide variety of populations.2) Identify techniques you can put to use in your own clinical environment.3) Determine the best protocols to use in groups or one-on-one.

117 - Cross Training for the Injured AthleteFaculty: Connie Jasinskas, MScInjured athletes need to maintain performance-related fitness while they recover. Vertical aquatic training allows the reduction or elimination of gravity while challenging muscular strength/endur-ance, balance, power, coordination, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Participants will experience a variety of aquatic tech-niques to train and maintain the fitness of the injured athlete in the pool. Assessment, instructional strategies, and individualized progressions for athletes will be tried and applied. This session will provide useful tools for personal trainers, coaches, athletic trainers, and physical therapists engaged in small-group, or one-on-one aquatic rehab for injured athletes.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Consider the type of injury and assess movement limitations / contraindications for the injured athlete.2) Consider psychological factors impeding / aiding recovery: 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.

Cross Training COURSE OBJECTIVES (cont’d):5) Consider sport specific needs regarding injury management and maintenance of fitness.6) Practice using aquatic tools to assist / challenge the recovering athlete.7) Practice teaching strategies for optimal program delivery.8) Evaluate progress / recovery of the injured athlete, adjust goals and progress overload as required.

Continuing Education UnitsNumerous therapy and aquatics-related organizations accept ATRI courses and award credit as appropriate. Generally, one credit per course hour is awarded. Spe-cific information will be available at each ATRI event. All attendees will receive a CEC Record Sheet as proof of attendance. You may use the proof of attendance and the course descriptions and biographies from this Course Catalog or the ATRI website to obtain credit. The following organizations routinely approve ATRI events for continu-ing education credit: • American Kinesiotherapy Association (AKTA)• American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) • Aquatic Exercise Association, Inc. (AEA)• International Council for Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Industry Certifications (ICATRIC)• National Athletic Trainers Association (BOC-NATA)• Physical therapy and occupational therapy associations approve ATRI events on a state-by-state basis. Please contact your state PT or OT organization for more information. ATRI courses have always been approved for continuing education by these organizations.


100 Level Courses in Methods and Techniques

120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and RehabFaculty: varies“Intro” is an entertaining and informative workshop for those health professionals who would like to expand skills into aquatic therapy and rehab. The seminar will include basic aquatic prin-ciples including buoyancy, resistance, and hydrostatic pressure, and how those principles change the biomechanics of movement patterns.

A review of outcomes (who aquatic rehab works for, indications and contraindications, what diagnoses it helps, why it’s helpful, and when to use it) and the concepts of aquatic therapy protocols are discussed. We will determine the concepts and methodology of popular aquatic therapy and rehabilitation techniques, patient populations that these modalities can work for, and discuss com-petency and where to learn more about each.

Participants will determine which techniques are safe and appro-priate for which specialized clientele. Specific aquatic therapeutic interventions for older adults, the obese, children, people with ar-thritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, knee pain, diabetes, CAD, asthma and COPD, cerebral palsy, hearing and vision impairments, CVA, hip replacements, DD, GI track problems, Parkinson’s, MS, os-teoporosis, shoulder problems, prenatal women, and athletes are discussed.

Finally, this presentation will allow participants to experiment with the basic concepts of Ai Chi, Ai Chi Ne, Aquatic Feldenkrais, Bad Ragaz, Aqua Pilates, PNF, Halliwick, Massage, Energy Work, UCT, the Burdenko Method, BackHab, and Watsu® in the pool.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Recognize and apply basic hydrodynamic principles.2) Match your clients’ situations with one or two aquatic techniques.3) Apply modifications and precautions, indications, and contradictions of each aquatic technique with each client.4) Examine and apply aquatic therapy equipment to patients.

121 - Breast Cancer and LymphedemaFaculty: Mary Essert, BA, ATRIC Focus on management of breast cancer and lymphedema through effective aquatic exercise paired with suggested land techniques. Class participants will identify effects on functional mobility and daily activities as they examine changes in the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular function, strength, postural stability and psychosocial function due to treatment. Lymphedema advisories, risk reduction techniques and resources for further study will be provided. Transition to independent program will be covered.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Examine physical and psychosocial issues faced by breast cancer survivors.2) Relate to the whole person approach and aquatic program development in a team effort.3) Consider related land techniques useful in team approach to functional fitness. 4) Explore special considerations/precautions.5) Determine scope of service and marketing after consideration of several successful programs.6) Demonstrate exercise techniques and methods of design for a progressive program.7) Consider transitions to independent program.

122 - Clinical Application of BreathFaculty: Sheralee Beebe, BA, MES This course will introduce breathing and breath practice into your traditional therapeutic techniques. Experience the positive side effects of conscious breathing and breath awareness. Discover the progression of applying breath practice as a complementary treatment technique for many medical conditions. Breath practice can be used as a healing agent in the treatment of neurological disorders, arthritis, depression, anxiety, and chronic pain. Learn how breath practice can support athletic performance, relaxation, metal preparedness, immune system function and health.


Clinical Application of Breath COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Apply breathing exercises for the treatment of medical conditions, such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, neurological disorders, arthritis/rheumatology, multi-symptom disorders, ortho, and autonomic nervous system imbalance.2) Direct breath for specific benefits: improving therapeutic outcomes, activating the immune system, balancing the nervous system, relaxing the body, reducing stress, enhancing athletic performance, enhancing mental preparedness, reducing pain. 3) Explore the physiological benefits of breath practice, and conversely learn how our learned dysfunctional breathing techniques support un-wellness within the body.4) Engage breath techniques for the support of all therapeutic exercise and daily functioning. 5) Begin your own breath practice, experience the benefits for yourself, then teach others.

123 - Arthritis/Fibromyalgia ProgressionsFaculty: Mary Essert, BA, ATRIC This workshop provides effective progressions in aquatic exercise for persons with Arthritis and Fibromyalgia and offers understand-ing in program design and implementation to suit the needs of a diverse population. Functional activity, pain reduction, and client education are primary concerns. Both classroom and pool ses-sions emphasize application. Participants will review precautions and risk management techniques and learn of resources and training opportunities. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Explore the unique fitness and physiological aspects of aquatic rehabilitation and wellness programs in regard to the conditions above.2) Perform specific aquatic techniques for treatment of Arthritis and Fibromyalgia.3) Examine opportunities for enrichment of community programs in order to strengthen existing or introduce new programs.4) Define precautions and risk management techniques.5) Discover resources and opportunities for further training.

100 Level Courses in Methods and Techniques (cont’d)

124 - Endurance OptionsFaculty: Laurie Denomme, B.Kinesiology Experience a variety of aquatic exercises used to improve cardio-vascular and muscular endurance for all major muscle groups. This workshop offers a pre-planned program that you can imple-ment immediately with your clients either in its entirety or as single exercises. It includes appropriate progressions for obe-sity, diabetes, and orthopedic issues. Practical applications will demonstrate proper movement execution with common exercise precautions. We will review how to maximize resistance with and without equipment, what equipment placement works best and how to make appropriate equipment choices.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Review the principles of strength training, and ACSM and AEA guidelines for training.2) Discuss various cardio and muscular endurance training format options for the water. 3) Outline what endurance exercises are effective for each major muscle group.4) Examine the use of resistance, with and without equipment, to create an effective endurance program.5) Explore options for obesity, diabetes, and orthopedic issues.

125 - RehabdominalsFaculty: Terri Mitchell, BA, PTA, ATRIC A strong trunk is critical for functional movement on land, from improved posture to proper body mechanics, to back pain pre-vention. In the water, we can successfully strengthen all of the abdominal muscle groups, with or without equipment. Strengthen and Stabilize! Hear it, see it, feel it on land and in the water, and select appropriate exercises to teach to your clients.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Determine the role of the trunk muscles.2) Test your own abdominal strength. 3) Implement appropriate exercises for specific clients with or without equipment.4) Identify teaching tips and cues to enhance participant performance.



126 - ROM and Core Training ConceptsFaculty: Laurie Denomme, B.Kinesiology Revitalize your flexibility programming with active stretch and core training concepts. Integrate Yoga postures and diagonal move-ment patterns guaranteed to decrease joint and muscle pain. Use drag and acceleration to simultaneously increase balance, mus-cular endurance and joint range of motion. Applications for both land and water training will be provided.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Examine the principles of stretching and endurance training.2) Explore the benefits of Yoga-inspired movements in the aquatic environment. 3) Integrate the specific benefits of each Yoga posture and diagonal movement patterns.4) Demonstrate how to use the properties of water to increase flexibility and range of motion.5) Utilize drag and acceleration to maintain body temperature to enhance the benefits of stretching in the water.

127 - Progression of Aquatic Therapy ProgramsFaculty: Lexie Cox, MPT, ATRIC Discuss the parameters of changing a therapy program by us-ing the properties of water to progress to the “next” level to meet therapy goals and challenges. Instruction will include various pro-gression ideas including equipment application - how, when, what 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.

130 - Balance and Gait Training I: Creative Ideas for All AgesFaculty: Sue Grosse, MSBalance and gait training can be repetitious, and easily become tedious. Learn a variety of balance and gait training improvement activities for implementation in a group or with individuals, during exercise or therapy. Develop strategies for transfer of learning. Establish progressions for applying skills learned in the aquatic environment to land activities of daily living. Whether you work with seniors, adults, teens, or tots you can add fun to functional. Everyone needs to maintain balance as they age. Gait training applies to original motor development, as well as rehabilitation. Package balance and gait training into all your activities with cre-ative ideas from this workshop.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Investigate applications of balance and gait training for at least four age groups.2) Compare and contrast applications of balance and gait graining for motor development vs. rehabilitation vs. habilitation3) Learn at least a dozen different balance and gait activities using poly spots.4) Develop strategies for implementation of balance and gait activities during aquatic exercise and aquatic therapy for individuals as well as groups.5) Outline a progression for transfer of balance and gait training skills from water to land activities of daily living.



131 - Balance and Gait Training II: AquabeatFaculty: Sue Grosse, MS Learn a variety of ways to enhance balance and gait training through use of rhythm and music. Challenge motor planning, while improving muscle strength and control. Add dance compo-nents to therapy protocols. Don’t let balance and gait impairment keep a client from aerobic activity. Have fun while engaging in a social experience that will improve self-image and encourage increased mobility.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Investigate the value of rhythm and dance to improve balance and gait.2) Compare and contrast components of rhythmic activity with goals of balance and gait training.3) Investigate four different dance forms and their applications to balance and gait training.4) Explore at least a dozen different balance and gait activities using rhythm and music.5) Examine at least a dozen different balance and gait activities stemming from ballet.

133 - Gait RetrainingFaculty: Lexie Cox, MPT, ATRIC The ability to ambulate from point to point is a large measure of functional independence. Gait deviations may limit mobility be-cause of pain, muscle imbalance, impaired balance, increased fatigue. Correction of gait deviations helps to protect joints and allow more efficient ambulation. This course will review major components needed for “normal” gait and provide an opportu-nity to observe common gait deviations and assess gait of other participants. Learn and apply treatment techniques to correct gait abnormalities noted in assessment to maximize gait efficiency.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Review major components of “normal” gait providing basis for assessment of patient/client ambulation.2) Become proficient in identifying gait deviations.3) Explore treatment techniques to address gait deviations in aquatic setting.

134 - Hip, Knee, GaitFaculty: Sheralee Beebe, BA, MES Review the common problems affecting the hip and knee and the corresponding effect on gait patterns. Learn aquatic exercises for knee, hip, and pelvis, along with stabilization and increased ROM techniques. Experience exercises that isolate and train aspects of gait. Determine ways to motivate, empower and coach clients into better body awareness and performance. Integrate a holistic view to help clients see how physical health, mental health, and breath quality are all related.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Evaluate posture, alignment, foot, knee and hip function.2) Examine the body from all angles to determine the required changes to gait.3) Recognize simple ways to progress and improve gait in the water.4) Demonstrate the integration of functional exercises to enhance the quality of life and active daily living abilities.

135 - Balance / Fall PreventionFaculty: Sandy Stoub, MA, CSCS, ATRICTo age well, fall prevention is critical to success. Understand the strong relationship between functional ability and strength. Func-tional ability depends upon the relationship between posture, balance, stability, and movement. This workshop provides an in-depth look at biomechanical considerations necessary to ana-lyze movement and stabilization, discusses stabilization concerns, spinal change related to aging, and studies dynamic and static postures, balance, stability, and movement. Develop an effective assessment means and be able to apply a strategy to create an effective workout routine that develops critical strength, power, flexibility, and balance to reduce the incidence and severity of falls. Pool portion will provide support to principles discussed.Learn specific exercises to focus on entire core region using rub-berized resistance equipment.


135-Balance/Fall Prevention COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Gain a comprehensive understanding of the physiological aspects of aging related to change in spinal structures and centers of balance. 2) Review the concepts of static and dynamic movements, stability, and strength. 3) Explore effective means of assessment to determine deviations in gait and balance and apply assessment to program development.4) Participate in aquatic-based exercises designed to improve posture, balance, and functional strength to reduce the risk of falls.

136 - Manual Therapy for Back Decompression and Pelvic OrientationFaculty: Cameron West, CMT, APE This course focuses on Aquatic Integration™(AI), which is an advanced system of aquatic rehabilitation, offering a host of benefits to rehabilitative therapists and their patients. This course is designed to introduce practitioners to the theory, practice and benefits of using AI Therapy to decrease back compression and increase pelvic mobility. A combination of clinical and alternative treatments with constructive rest positioning for the client, and a modified clinical framework of movements will be utilized in work-ing with back/pelvic conditions. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Apply float placement to achieve optimal alignment and constructive rest for the client.2) Increase knowledge in determining habitual postural holding patterns vs. acute muscular holding patterns of the back/pelvis.3) Utilize basic positioning and clinical application for reducing muscle guarding, reducing stress from pain and to draw a client into a holistic sense of well being from a meditative quality of relaxation.

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137 - Trunk Stabilization Faculty: Sandy Stoub, MA, CSCS, ATRICFunctional ability depends upon the relationship between posture, balance, stability, and movement. This workshop discusses impor-tant stabilization concerns, anatomy of the spine, and studies dy-namic or static postures-balance-stability-movement while provid-ing a look at biomechanical considerations necessary to analyze movement and stabilization. Understand the strong relationship between functional ability and strength. Stabilization concerns and spinal change related to aging, and methods to improve balance through a variety of stances, patterns, and specific strength train-ing and proprioceptive drills will be covered. Learn specific exer-cises to focus on the entire core region using a variety of equip-ment including rubberized, buoyant, and drag equipment. This seminar is not designed to be a therapeutic protocol, but rather to be a wellness and preventive or post-therapy program.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Develop a full understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the spine.2) Review biomechanical considerations related to movement and stabilization3) Participate in a sequence of drills, patterns, and exercise to address core issues.4) Define and apply the concept of functional training.5) Consider implications related to balance and aging through proprioceptive changes.

138 - Trunk Work for Hip/Back Faculty: Laurie Denomme, B.Kinesiology Experience the powerful effects gained from combining Yoga postures and diagonal movement patterns with static and dy-namic movement sequences. Review the integrated relationship of muscles important for hip and back function and learn practical core training ideas using isometric muscle work. The use of buoy-ant equipment will further enhance one’s balance, strength and functional performance.


138-Trunk Work for Hip/Back COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Examine the principles of stretching and endurance training in the aquatic environment with no equipment and buoyant equipment.2) Apply the benefits of one-footed postures and single arm movements in the aquatic environment to enhance balance and trunk stability. 3) Explore the specific benefits of each Yoga posture and diagonal movement patterns with specific application to low back pain and hip replacement.4) Demonstrate how to incorporate isometric muscle work to improve strength.5) Determine how to use buoyant equipment to improve scapular stabilization and core function.

140 - BackSplash for Athletes Faculty: Connie Jasinskas, MSc This interactive workshop examines common causes of athletic injuries to the spine, in order to facilitate recovery, prevention, and performance. Participants will learn a variety of aquatic tech-niques to improve core stability, counteract muscle imbalance, improve core strength, and functional range of motion. Sport specific aquatic exercises to rehabilitate the injured athlete will be discussed and practiced in the pool. Strategies to progress ath-letes appropriately for their individual needs will be assessed and applied. This session will provide useful tools for personal train-ers, coaches, athletic trainers, and physical therapists engaged in small-group or one-on-one aquatic rehab for injured athletes.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Consider the mechanism of injury and assess movement tolerance of the injured athlete.2) Define specific rehabilitation goals.3) Experience and practice effective aquatic rehab techniques for the spine.4) Consider sport specific needs regarding spinal alignment, stabilization, movement, and loading.


BackSplash for Athletes COURSE OBJECTIVES:5) Practice using aquatic tools to assist / challenge the recovering athlete. 6) Create a progressive spinal rehab program individualized to athletic requirements.7) Examine best practices for program delivery to the injured athlete.8) Evaluate the recovery of the injured athlete, adjust goals and progress overload as required.

141 - Rehab for the Lower Extremity Faculty: Connie Jasinskas, MSc 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 well as aquatic protocols to improve balance, core stability and gait. Muscular imbalance related to guarding the injured limb will be addressed. Progressions using open and closed kinetic chain exercises for the lower extremity will be discussed, tried and ap-plied. Emphasis will be placed on optimizing functional recovery for ADL or sport performance.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Define specific aquatic rehabilitation goals for a variety of LE injuries.2) Experience and practice open and closed kinetic chain aquatic exercises to restore LE ROM, muscular strength and endurance .3) Experience and practice techniques to restore muscle balance, improve core stability and normalize gait.4) Explore aquatic tools to assist LE rehab.5) Practice teaching strategies for optimal program delivery.6) Evaluate efficacy of LE rehab, adjust goals and progress exercise protocols as required to achieve optimal function.



160 - Ai Chi Basic Faculty: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRICAi Chi, the popular aquatic technique, is ideal for improving bal-ance, decreasing pain, and improving range of motion and mobil-ity. It creates relaxation in a flowing, yet powerful, progression. Ai Chi, created in Japan, is performed standing in shoulder depth water using deep breathing and slow, broad movements.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Follow the simple Ai Chi progression.2) Explore the concepts of moving with nature, benefits, and general information.3) Experience the trunk stability movements with guidelines on proper pelvic mechanics.4) Follow a sample workout progression for an average, apparently healthy adult, which can be modified for special situations.

161 - Bad Ragaz Ring MethodFaculty: Julia Meno-Fettig, CTRS, ATRIC Focus on instruction to learn positioning and treatment/exercise concept. We will use the physical properties of water to interact with the patient creating progressive passive to active, isometric, isotonic, and isokinetic exercises. This technique incorporates the fundamentals of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, (PNF).

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Identification and applications of hydrophysics as utilized in the Bad Ragaz Ring Method.2) Examine indications and contraindications for Bad Ragaz treatment3) Determine safe application and proper equipment placement.4) Experience several Bad Ragaz technique patterns and applications.5) Explore positioning, hand placement and theory for the progression of specific treatment patterns.

162 - Pi-Yo-Chi™Faculty: Mary Wykle, PhD, ATRIC Pi-Yo-Chi™ uses Ai Chi movements to flow together yoga and Pi-lates in the warm water pool. The emphasis of this workshop is for use with special populations. The result is a program of strength, balance, and vitality. Progressions, modifications, and careful se-lection of appropriate movements allow you to adapt Pi-Yo-Chi™ to all populations.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Practice basic Pilates exercises, yoga poses, and Ai Chi movements with teaching progressions and modifications to experience how water enables participation by all groups.2) Identify best usage for various medical conditions and special populations.3) Discuss the physiological and psychological benefits as a result of breathing patterns with movement, repetitive movements, and immersion in warm water.

163 - Warm Water Techniques for Pain ManagementFaculty: Mary Essert, BA, ATRICPain is a universal problem. Find answers to pain reduction in a relaxed, warm water setting. Learn combinations of breathing, postural exercises, swim skills, water fitness, and finally Ai Chi, Watsu®, Jahara, Elaine Marie’s Watsu 100, and water dance to alleviate pain in clients. You will gain insight into awareness and flexibility of technique as you practice these movements. The pool practicum offers you an opportunity to design a short session for a client in your own experience. Precautions and risk management techniques will be covered as will resources for further study.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Define chronic pain and identify its symptoms.2) Examine warm water bodywork techniques and relate benefits of use to several conditions utilizing case histories.3) Practice a combination of Ai Chi, Watsu®, Jahara Technique, Elaine Marie’s Watsu 100, and observe water dance as means to pain reduction.4) Consider practical application for several conditions with emphasis on pain management. Page 16ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org

164 - PNF in the PoolFaculty: Terri Mitchell, BA, PTA, ATRICProprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) patterns re-semble our movements in daily activities, in sports and on the job. After surgery, trauma or with disease, these patterns are difficult. With thorough understanding of PNF principles and techniques we can apply “modified” PNF in the pool to treat a wide range of diagnoses to regain function. Practice the PNF patterns for the trunk and extremities, as well as with gait and in the deep water. Understand PNF applications for neuro and ortho patients, experi-ment with various pool props to enhance PNF patterns, and per-form PNF in easy positions in the pool: standing, seated, prone, supine, kneeling and suspended. PNF has never been more easy nor more fun!

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Explore PNF patterns for the trunk and extremities2) Examine PNF applications for ortho and neuro patients3) Practice patterns and modifications with and without props in the pool


100 Level Courses in Professional Practice

180 - The Safe WayFaculty: varies The Safe Water Way (water-air-you) session is an essential course for anyone working in, near, or around any type of aquatic facility. Some of the most serious risk faced in aquatics is associ-ated with air and water quality. Unhealthy air and water put our cli-ents and us in health jeopardy. In this session you will learn about air quality, air exchange, and water quality to include basics on filtration, sanitizers, chemicals, and water treatment systems. At the conclusion, you will be alert to unhealthy pool environments.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Discuss the relationship of water to air in the therapy pool environment.2) Examine treatment of pool water in relation to chemicals and pH.3) Explore various water treatment systems.4) Become acutely aware of the hazards of faulty air and water methods and resultant impact of chloramines on our health.

181 - Mat Pilates Land WorkshopFaculty: 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 sym-metrical 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.


100 Level Courses in Safety and Risk Management

190 - Risk Awareness and Safety Training (RAST) for Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Practitioners CertificationFaculty: Mary Wykle, PhD, ATRIC Recognition and prevention of hazardous situations in, around and near the aquatic therapy environment is the major focus of this course. A review of Federal Laws and Guidelines, and state and local health codes explain responsibilities of all working in the aquatic environment. Other components include standards of safety care, emergency response plans, supervision, techniques for responding to emergencies within a medical/therapeutic facility, practitioner and patient safety, and assistance skills.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Identify aquatic risk management skills, including legal issues and concerns, which will aid in the prevention of aquatic emergencies at medical facilities.2) Gain a safety perspective on water temperature, principles and properties of water, use of equipment, and patient problems as they pertain to the therapeutic environment.3) Gain practical experience in the development and implementation of an Emergency Action Plan, which will outline pool use, staffing and patient surveillance.4) Practice basic water rescue skills, including those that deal with conscious, unconscious and spinal-related emergencies.

PREREQUISITES:Documentation of CPR and First Aid certification. (AED Training is recommended.)

200 Level Courses in Science

210-Balance Training, Fall Prevention & AgingFaculty: Sandy Stoub, MA, CSCS, ATRIC All therapy and fitness professionals can benefit from this course that considers the multi-dimensional aspects of aging, spanning physiology through psychology. This practical approach to func-tional aging looks at kinesiology, biomechanics, and multi-planer and sensory training that can be applied to both a recreational and therapeutic setting. Take an in-depth look at the impact bal-ance, gait, and fall prevention can have on quality of life and ag-ing in place. Consider an integrated wellness and team approach and receive practical drills, strategies, and methods to address effective aging in an interactive format. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Develop an appreciation for the multi-faceted aspects of aging from both a physiological and psychological perspective.2) Apply kinesiology/biomechanics approach to development of protocols and programs.3) Receive practical drills, strategies and methods to address gait, balance, and fall prevention.4) Consider the integration between therapeutic and wellness interventions.

211-Functional Therapeutic Training for ADLsFaculty: Sandy Stoub, MA, CSCS, ATRICTo maintain independence and the functional ability of both activi-ties of daily need and daily desire, a person must maintain a level of conditioning and fitness to perform without undue fatigue or effort. Integrated specificity allows the therapist or trainer to adapt 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 ap-proach to understanding how to perform ADL’s from an integrated body approach.


COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Fully define activities of daily need and desire from a multi-faceted approach.2) Apply movement science and kinesiology to formulating and implementing a goal-based plan for patient or participant.3) Receive practical drills, strategies, and methods to fully integrate a mult-plane, multi-sensory approach.4) Link therapeutic and wellness interventions as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

212 - Soft Tissue Injury RehabilitationFaculty: Amihai Zeltzer, BB, ATRIC This workshop will address the question: How can we use ac-tive and passive exercises, with an emphasis on the spine, to treat soft tissue injuries so as to reduce muscle tension and im-prove range of motion? Students will be exposed to a study that used tools from the physiotherapeutic and chiropractic fields to measure muscle tension and range of motion and to analyze the impact of relaxation-based aquatic therapies on the spine. In the water, students will learn how to maintain good body mechan-ics for themselves and clients, based on a variety of relaxation techniques. Students will also learn to help clients reeducate their bodies to attain spinal alignment. The workshop will give students the tools they need to treat clients with soft tissue injuries, using relaxation-based aquatic therapies.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Investigate in-depth spine segments and the influence of the spine on body functioning. 2) Demonstrate that relaxation-based aquatic therapies have measurable physiological benefits.3) Review the importance of clients’ spinal alignment during a session. 4) Teach good body mechanics for caregivers and clients, based on various relaxation techniques.5) Discuss applications of the techniques covered to soft tissue injuries.


213 - Closed-Chain Functional ProgrammingFaculty: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS This course will focus on closed-chain functional exercise pro-gressions in the pool with discussion on progression to land. Ex-ercises for spine, lower extremity and upper extremity functional chains presented with focus on alignment, verbal cues and com-mon performance errors. Use of plyometrics in rehabilitation and sports is discussed.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Describe the difference between closed chain and open chain movement.2) Examine the importance and benefits of closed chain exercise.3) Calculate percentage or pounds of weight bearing at various depths of water.4) Cue clients safely in closed chain functional exercise progressions. 5) Determine when clients are ready to progress to land-based functional exercise.6) List guidelines for performing safe plyometric exercise as defined in this course.

214 - Evidence-Based Equipment Application:Applied Anatomy: Upper BodyFaculty: June Lindle, MA Are you using buoyancy, drag, or gravity? Are you working the biceps or triceps with a foam dumbbell in an arm curl? Wade through the confusion with aquatic equipment and get drenched in the proper knowledge, formulas and techniques for using equip-ment properly and effectively in the water. Teach more effective exercise with proper muscle emphasis and planned muscle bal-ance for the upper body. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Review intermediate anatomy and start to learn more about movement application and variation in different environments such as on land and in the water.



COURSE OBJECTIVES: 2) Examine movements and analyze muscle action and use for both land and water environments for the upper body without equipment.3) Explore movements and analyze muscle action and use for both land and water environments for the upper body with weighted, buoyant, drag, and rubberized equipment.4) Determine the mechanics of movement in movement choreography and one-on-one training emphasizing the creation of proper equipment use and muscle balance.

215 - Evidence-Based Equipment Application:Applied Anatomy: Lower BodyFaculty: June Lindle, MA Are you using buoyancy, drag, or gravity? Are you working the quadriceps or hamstrings with a foam dumbbell in a standing leg curl? Wade through the confusion with aquatic equipment and get drenched in the proper knowledge, formulas and techniques for using equipment properly and effectively in the water. Teach more effective exercise with proper muscle emphasis and planned muscle balance for the lower body.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Review intermediate anatomy and start to learn more about movement application and variation in different environments such as on land and in the water. 2) Examine movements and analyze muscle action and use for both land and water environments for the lower body without equipment.3) Explore movements and analyze muscle action and use for both land and water environments for the lower body with weighted, buoyant, drag, and rubberized equipment.4) Determine the mechanics of movement in one-on-one training emphasizing the creation of proper equipment use and muscle balance.


220 - Return to RunningFaculty: Susan Falsone, PT, MS, ATC/L, CSCSGait analysis for return to walking is a common practice by clini-cians as people rehabilitate back from an injury. How do we prog-ress beyond walking and prepare people to return to running? This course will review the mechanics of acceleration and abso-lute speed, that are necessary to return our patients to running. We will review posture, leg action, arm action and ankle position for acceleration and absolute speed, comparing and contrasting the two. Solutions to progress our clients through this stage of rehab will be discussed. Water-based exercise, with land progres-sions will be demonstrated and related to running mechanics.COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Describe the posture, arm action, leg action, and ankle position for acceleration.2) Describe the posture, arm action, leg action, and ankle position for absolute speed.3) Demonstrate water-based exercise to return people to acceleration and absolute speed.4) Explore how these exercises can transfer to land and bridge the gap from water-based therapy to performance.

221 - Pediatric AquaHabFaculty: Julia Meno-Fettig, CTRS, ATRICIntermediate Pediatric AquaHab is a course in aquatic develop-mental motor learning. Understanding motor sequencing in an aquatic environment will assist in early childhood development and rehabilitation. Referral, assessment and treatment interven-tions for infant and preschool children will be discussed.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Determine special considerations for pediatric aquatic therapy.2) Address developmental delays using aquatic therapy.3) Practice techniques in a fun environment that can be utilized to meet the rehabilitation goals of the child’s treatment plan.4) Explore means of providing aquatic therapy programs for pediatrics with special needs.



222 - Supine SolutionsFaculty: Terri Mitchell, BA, PTA, ATRICWhether for strengthening, stabilizing, stretching or relaxing, the supine position in the water provides a wide variety of options for treating ortho and neuro patients in the therapy pool. Practice positioning different body types in the water with appropriate flota-tion. Get hands-on experience with isometric and isotonic exer-cises for trunk and LE’s. Practice muscle elongation techniques, and relaxation options.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Position clients in the supine position using appropriate flotation.2) Examine techniques for shoulders.3) Apply muscle elongation techniques.4) Practice isometric and isotonic exercises for LE and trunk.

223 - Integrated BalanceFaculty: Donna Adler, BA, ATRIC This workshop will teach you ways to integrate the mind with the body, ultimately increasing your clients’ balance, reaction time and coordination. Creative ways to use the Unpredictable Command Technique in an aquatic exercise program and aquatic walking program will be demonstrated. We’ll start with yoga for the feet and show you simple ways to improve balance with foot exer-cises. The foot exercises are especially beneficial for those with bunions or prior to or following a bunionectomy. The course will end by learning a new Qigong technique for inner balance. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Implement the Unpredictable Command Technique into water aerobics and water walking.2) Discover simple foot exercises to improve balance.3) Explore Pan Gu Shengong, a relatively new form of Qigong which has been in the United States for only the past ten years. Take this practice to the water.

224 - Interactive Posture IFaculty: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS Interactive Posture part one introduces static postural assessment and reviews key muscles influencing human posture. By compar-ing ideal alignment with common postural syndromes this course presents specific program design in postural correction. Pool lab will focus on postural correction exercises, verbal cues and com-mon performance errors. Case examples are presented for rein-forcement of material. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Describe ideal body alignment in the frontal and sagital planes.2) List prime muscle groups influencing posture and alignment.3) Recognize common postural syndromes and describe possible muscle impairments associated with each syndrome.4) Teach clients how to achieve pelvic neutral in sitting and standing positions.5) Design water exercise program to facilitate ideal alignment in clients.6) Describe how the interaction of the center of buoyancy and the center of gravity affect body alignment during water exercise.7) Utilize verbal cues to prevent and/or correct common exercise performance errors.

225 - Gait and Balance I Faculty: Marty Biondi, PT, ATRICThis class will provide a basic overview of normal gait sequenc-ing and how to utilize aquatic treatment techniques to facilitate the initial stage of this process. Because balance is critical for normal gait, it will be addressed within the context of the gait cycle.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Apply a basic understanding of normal gait sequencing and be able to recognize those deviations that are due to the lack of balance.2) Recognize gait deviations that could benefit from a course of 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.



226 - Arthritis and Chronic PainFaculty: Sheralee Beebe, BA, MES Gain practical exercise application for the most common rheu-matic conditions. Learn the effects of the most common types of arthritis and the specific treatments to reduce pain, build strength, improve balance, gait, ability to stabilize the body and specific joint structures, as well as improve the quality of active daily liv-ing. Discuss approaches to chronic pain and fibromyalgia treat-ments that prevent flaring and move the client toward exercise tolerance and endurance. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Identify special precautions and aquatic training principles used to increase strength, range of motion, endurance, and functional capacity of a rheumatic client.2) Identify ROM exercises addressing all major joints of the body, especially those commonly affected by rheumatic conditions.3) Educate clients to become more active through knowledge, and empower them to be active participants in their own progress and health maintenance.

227 - Pediatric FunFaculty: Rodna Bordner, MOT, OTR/L When working with children and adolescents, aquatic experiences can be both therapeutic and fun. This workshop is an opportunity for learning about unique properties of pediatric aquatics, for shar-ing ideas and experiences, and for enjoying elements of thera-peutic play. The lecture and lab sessions will lay a foundation for building a pediatric program and enhance existing programs.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Recognize the impact of motor development and reflexes on aquatic skills.2) Identify precautions and contraindications3) Become aware of indications and aims of treatment.4) Determine assessment criterion and goal development.5) Discover how to include the family in a child’s aquatic experience.6) Participate in aquatic activities that are appropriate for children of all ages.7) Practice adaptive handling techniques for children with special needs.

230 - Lumbar Stabilization for Spinal Fusions Faculty: Mary Wykle, PhD, ATRICSpinal fusion surgery as a result of trauma, tumors, degenerative disorders, and other reasons resulting in low back pain are rou-tinely sent for aquatic therapy at various stages of rehabilitation. Key in treatment is familiarity with proper protocol progressions based on the levels of fusion. This workshop presents lumbar/pel-vic stabilization protocols for basic fusions to multiple-level fusions and appropriate activities for patients with varied physical activity history.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Recognize the functional relationship between the spine and peripheral joints and the motion changes throughout the spinal axis.2) Assist patient to recognize and maintain lumbar/pelvic neutral.3) Identify appropriate strengthening exercises and progressions for the core and the upper extremities, within acceptable range of motion while remaining in neutral position.4) Practice and understand the importance of symmetrical diaphragmatic breathing and strengthening of the respiratory musculature in pelvic neutral.

231 - Balance Progressions for Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Fusions and AmputeesFaculty: Mary Wykle, PhD, ATRIC Orthopedic patients with involved orthopedic recovery, spinal fu-sions, and amputees have unique balance requirements. Balance refinement includes core to extremity strengthening and challeng-ing progressions in a non-threatening environment. Progression exercises require patients to have identified a new center of bal-ance with appropriate neutral position and the ability to maintain against the resistive force of the water. This workshop provides higher level patients a variety of exercises to challenge balance while maintaining alignment. Exercises for LE amputees will be with or without prosthesis.



231-Balance Progressions for Ortho...COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Discuss changes in center of gravity versus center of buoyancy with core strengthening to re-learn pelvic neutral.2) Identify appropriate progressions to continue to challenge patients who have endured periods of physical inactivity during recovery.3) Use various pieces of equipment to learn new exercises with correct progressions.

232 - Ortho I - Upper Extremity Faculty: Marty Biondi, PT, ATRIC This class will discuss the benefits of and precautions when using water therapy to address specific orthopedic conditions. There will be discussion of specific upper extremity (UE) treatment proto-cols, their implementation, and the transition of such patients to land. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Comprehend common UE conditions, and at what stage, water therapy would provide the most efficient therapy.2) Provide a logical aquatic treatment progression for common UE orthopedic conditions.3) Recognize at what point a patient can successfully be transitioned to land-based treatment.

233 - Ortho II - Lower Extremity Faculty: Marty Biondi, PT, ATRIC It is critical to recognize the benefits of as well as the precautions when utilizing water treatments to address common lower extrem-ity (LE) conditions. This class will emphasize treatment progres-sions 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.

234 - Orthopedic Conditions (Ortho I & II combined)Faculty: Marty Biondi, PT, ATRIC Water has long been utilized to facilitate rehabilitation of ortho-pedic problems with the intent to return the client to optimal func-tional status as expediently as possible. It is critical to understand the specific properties of water that enhance this rehabilitation process, and to utilize them effectively in patient care. This course will address common upper and lower extremity problems, plus low back pain diagnoses, and demonstrate appropriate aquatic progressions for each. In addition, adequate attention will be de-voted to trunk stability as deficiencies here may prompt deleteri-ous effects on the entire kinetic chain.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Recognize those orthopedic conditions which render themselves to aquatic rehabilitation. 2) Comprehend common trunk as well as upper and lower extremity orthopedic diagnoses, their pathologies, and aquatic exercises which assist with expedient return to function. 3) Provide a logical progression of treatment for common orthopedic diagnoses and recognize the importance of transitioning between land and water for treatment. 4) Recognize aquatic equipment appropriate for aquatic intervention in the treatment of various orthopedic conditions. 5) Explore the significance of exercise in the treatment of low back pain (LBP) and be able to devise logical treatment progression relative to the client’s physical presentation. 6) Facilitate those physical properties of water which allow aquatic rehab to enhance the total treatment progression.



235 - Shoulder: Acute Injury to Return to PlayFaculty: Susan Falsone, PT, MS, ATC/L, CSCS This course will review anatomy and biomechanics of the shoul-der complex, using functional anatomy to determine rehab pro-gressions from post-op/acute injury to return to activity. Common movement compensations seen post-operatively and post-injury will be discussed as they relate to the entire upper quarter and trunk. Water- and land-based suggestions for improving these dysfunctions will be discussed and demonstrated. Exercises for mobility, stability, strength, and power will be demonstrated in the water.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Describe the anatomy of the shoulder complex and discuss it as it relates to function.2) Describe three common movement dysfunctions seen at the upper quarter post-injury or post-surgery.3) Demonstrate water-based exercises to improve mobility, stability, strength, and power for the shoulder.4) Describe how to utilize the water exercises to bridge the gap from water-based therapy to on-land performance.

236 - Shoulder StabilizationFaculty: Ruth Meyer, MEd, RKT, ATRIC Bring clients into the pool who have shoulder instability to maxi-mize early movement progressing to active full range of motion to work hardening skills. Learn great progressions for your clients. We will discuss both low function and high function, so bring your case histories to present and design a program.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Provide initial shoulder stabilization activities in the aquatic environment.2) Explore variations in exercises, based on client evaluations.3) Progress the client to a high intensity shoulder program.

237 - Lumbar Stabilization and the Burdenko MethodFaculty: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS This course will introduce the basic principles of the Burdenko Method and how these principles apply to lumbar stabilization exercise. The unique combination of land and water exercise will provide the student the information needed to progress individu-als from rehabilitation to post-rehab conditioning to sports training. This course will present a brief review of the functional anatomy related to lumbar spine with the majority of the time spent on spe-cific exercises.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) List primary muscles involved in lumbar stabilization.2) Distinguish between local and global muscle function and control.3) Describe the basic principles for the Burdenko Method.4) Choose appropriate level land and water exercises for clients.5) Select exercises that focus on the six essential qualities of movement.6) Select equipment to facilitate or challenge pool stabilization exercise.

239 - Back RehabFaculty: Ruth Meyer, MEd, RKT, ATRIC From primary back stabilization through aggressive trunk stabili-zation, the P’s & Q’s of back rehab will be discussed, demonstrat-ed and practiced. Learn in-water techniques for patient handling and subtle cueing skills through on-deck coaching of recondi-tioning and work simulation for independent patients. Based on your thorough evaluation of the patient’s physical abilities (ROM, strength, endurance and pain level), you will be able to select specific activities to focus on your individual client’s needs. Dis-cussion of closed chain vs. open chain, posture and breathing for facilitation.


239-Back Rehab COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Instruct client in trunk stabilization in water.2) Handle client appropriately to protect spinal alignment and minimize symptoms during aquatic session.3) Instruct client in use equipment to increase resistance during trunk stabilization activities.4) Demonstrate methods of progression for core exercises.

240 - Chronic Neck PainFaculty: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS Following a basic review of cervical spine anatomy, this course will expand on evidence-based material regarding key compo-nents to chronic neck pain. Common cervical pathology will be discussed, focusing on goals and precautions to exercise. Water exercise program and progressions will be presented with atten-tion to verbal cues, alignment and common performance errors. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Describe the basic pathological difference between herniated disk, degenerative joint disease, facet joint, and myofascial pain in the cervical region.2) Describe common postural deviations and muscle firing patterns found in individuals with chronic neck pain.3) List red flag symptoms or signs requiring referral to physician. 4) Cue client through water exercises to improve posture, increase upper quadrant strength and decrease stress/tension in the cervical muscles.

241-Manual Therapy for Neck/Shoulders/Arms Prerequisite: Manual Therapy for Back Decompression and Pelvic Orientation (see Course No. 136)Faculty: Cameron West, CMT, APEThe class is intended to provide both the intellectual understand-ing and a kinesthetic experience of using Aquatic Integration Ther-apy for neck, shoulder and arm issues. We will practice determin-ing habitual postural holding patterns vs. acute muscular holding combined with the emotional and psychological considerations.


241-Manual Therapy...COURSE OBJECTIVES:1. Create a safe, physical and emotional environment for a professional therapeutic treatment.2. Assess holding patterns, chronic postures, flexibility and range of motion of neck/shoulders and arms through use of body scan and palpation.3. Adapt a framework of moves for reducing muscle guarding and pain while increasing flexibility and ROM. Increase understanding of movement intention and when to utilize dynamic vs. passive movement.

242 - Ortho-Based Energy TechniquesFaculty: Donna Adler, BA, ATRIC Learn to expand your knowledge in healing orthopedic injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints and ligaments through energy medicine techniques. Experience hands-on techniques in the water, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine beliefs. Aspects of the liver, spleen and kidney merid-ians will be highlighted. Experience looking at these disabilities from a new perspective, and give your clients something they can do on their own to expand their healing process long after your therapy session has ended. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Review Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Techniques.2) Experience a variety of TCM diagnostic methods to determine where energy is stagnant.3) Use the liver, spleen and kidney meridians in your healing work.4) Learn a simple TCM healing technique that clients and patients can do for themselves to enhance their treatment.


243 - Lumbar Stabilization IFaculty: Marty Biondi, PT, ATRICWhat is the theoretical basis of lumbar stability, and how does the water enhance treatment of unstable back conditions? This class will emphasize application of aquatic treatment progressions with the most up to date theory of stability. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Comprehend the integration of the systems which provide the physiological component for lumbar stability.2) Implement appropriate aquatic exercise protocols to enhance the stability of low back pain patients.3) Recognize those patients who are appropriate for water therapy as a means to address their low back pain.

244 - Lumbar Stabilization Linking Land/PoolFaculty: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS This course covers the basic principles of lumbar stabilization, supported by evidence-based material. The link between land and pool exercise progressions is presented with the goal of under-standing how to get the most out of the pool exercise. Verbal cues, ideal alignment and common performance errors will be discussed.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) List primary muscles involved in lumbar stabilization.2) Distinguish between local and global muscle function and control.3) Choose appropriate level land and water exercises for clients.4) Select equipment to facilitate or challenge pool stabilization exercise.


250 - Spinal Cord InjuriesFaculty: Marty Biondi, PT, ATRICExplore the management of spinal cord injuries using water thera-py techniques. The neuro-physiological component of spinal cord injuries will be discussed, however this course will focus on intro-ducing water to such clients; specific techniques used; benefits of such therapeutic techniques; sequential progressions; indications and contraindications. Case studies for both the child and adult will be presented along with some of the current research.Spinal Cord Injuries COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Determine those spinal-cord-injured clients who could benefit from water therapy intervention.2) Provide a logical progression utilizing water therapy to address deficits common to the spinal-cord-injured client. 3) Recognize and be able to react to potentially deleterious conditions brought on by immersion and/or exertion.4) Choose appropriate equipment to provide logical treatment progressions for such clients.5) Recognize and evaluate the benefit of aquatic management in addressing spinal-cord-injured clients.

260 - Myofascial ReleaseFaculty: Julia Meno-Fettig, CTRS, ATRICThis workshop will give the therapist an opportunity to relate land-based myofascial release techniques to an aquatic environment. Explore aquatic skills to enhance clinical and intuitive observa-tions, to feel, to relax and to mobilize restricted tissue.COURSE OBJECTIVES: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.


261 - Applied Manual Techniques I - Focus on Trunk and SpineFaculty: Ruth Meyer, MEd, RKT, ATRIC Learn the applications of a variety of manual techniques as ap-plied to trunk and spine rehabilitation: Bad Ragaz, Halliwick, Wat-su®, Myofascial Release, Craniosacral, etc. Develop a sequence of spine-specific positions and exercises to assist your clients in achieving their goals in functional movement. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Demonstrate the foot work and body mechanics of manual aquatic therapy.2) Explore transitions from vertical to horizontal to vertical with appropriate body mechanics and consideration for the physical and psychological needs of the client with special awareness of spinal stability and support.3) Determine guidelines for the appropriate application of aquatic therapy techniques.4) Develop a series of trunk and spine specific functional exercises incorporated into manual techniques.

262 - Applied Manual Techniques II - Focus on LE and UEFaculty: Ruth Meyer, MEd, RKT, ATRIC Use manual therapy techniques to create a program of functional UE and LE exercises for your client. Apply your training from Part I (spine and trunk) to create patterns of functional movement. 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.


263 - BackHab IIFaculty: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC This program focuses on relearning functional movement pat-terns with carryover to activities of daily living. Progressions are included to further challenge qualities such as balance, coordina-tion, endurance, trunk stability and gait. The program has proven to be ideal for clients with chronic pain, with shoulder, hip, knee, ankle and back disorders, and with chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia, MS, arthritis, asthma, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and older adults and those recovering from strokes. BackHab can be used in one-on-one rehab and personal training, in groups, and the client can use it independently for post-rehab conditioning.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Differentiate between progressions for balance, coordination, endurance, muscular strength, etc.2) Compare goals for each exercise.3) Analyze and practice stride length, width, swing and roll.4) Experience continuous, graded resistance.5) Evaluate alignment and neutral spine with every transition.6) Assess patient/client with exercise-specific considerations.7) Expand therapeutic tools to integrate muscular endurance and strength, balance, coordination, trunk stability, and gait training.8) Awareness of alignment with varied strides.9) Experiment with balance challenges.10) Consider the concepts of integration.11) Follow logical progressions.

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264 - Halliwick: Applications for ObesityFaculty: Sue Grosse, MSObesity is an epidemic. Using the aquatic medium to stimulate activity and facilitate weight change for individuals who are obese is a major goal for aquatic professionals. The Halliwick Method, because of its use of specific movement enhancing progressions, is an ideal therapeutic intervention for individuals with obesity. Learn how to implement Halliwick methods and techniques with this high-incidence population. Emphasis will be on client involve-ment in pace of the therapeutic process through development of independent movement in the aquatic medium. Client control of personal progress will be stressed. Note: It is recommended participants have either previously taken the workshop Halli-wick Method: Water Freedom for Individuals with Disabilities, [email protected]. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Increase awareness of six issues preventing individuals who are obese from aquatic participation.2) Identify five characteristics of the Halliwick method that directly influence inhibiting issues.3) Examine progressions for water entry and exit, movement orientation, buoyancy control, vertical rotation, lateral rotation, and combined rotations appropriate for obese individuals.4) Experiment with three strategies for controlling buoyancy.5) Explore ideas for program implementation, integrating Halliwick into existing therapeutic and fitness programs.


265 - Watsu® Applied ClinicallyFaculty: Ruth Meyer, MEd, RKT, ATRIC Review client case histories to determine appropriate application of forms and orientation of Watsu®. Learn how to be fully pres-ent with the person in your arms to promote trust and relaxation using optimum Watsuchanics. Learn how to optimize the water to minimize the impact on you. You will practice the footwork and arm positions to establish a strong foundation for more advanced Watsu® work. Learn multiple Watsu® positions and moves and the integration of those moves into a flowing sequence to apply in the clinical setting.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Demonstrate the foot work and body mechanics of the basic Watsu® form.2) Study transitions from opening (vertical) to the horizontal positions to closing (vertical) with appropriate body mechanics and consideration for the physical and psychological needs of the client in their arms.3) Determine guidelines for the appropriateness of Watsu® for clients and learn techniques to facilitate optimal experience through tempo, hand placement, selection of positions and degree of movement.4) Supplemental materials for intake and feedback from a Watsu® session.5) Comprehend WABA terminology for footwork and body 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.


266 - Ai Chi Balance and Trunk Stabilization Prerequisite: Experience with the Ai Chi movements and breathing patterns. Faculty: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC Using Ai Chi with some Pilates concepts, this session will apply core stability and fall prevention techniques to develop balance and lumbar stabilization for your clients. The focus of this Ai Chi class will be on deep, rather than superficial, muscles. Learn to use the trunk muscles to initiate movement in the extremities. Bal-ance, mobility and stability, all in one program!COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Analyze the body efforts used to move proximal to distal.2) Experience movement initiated in the core rather than in the extremities.3) Feel deep tissue trunk and abdominal muscles engage for balance and stability.4) Recruit muscle tissue in an efficient, effective progression.

267 - Ai Chi Ne for Improved ADL Function Faculty: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC Use this simple technique to improve weight shifting and weight transfer; UE and LE ROM; turning and reaching skills; one-footed balance and bending skills; and balance. Have your clients learn positioning for ascending stairs, crossing the midline, and putting on shoes by using Ai Chi Ne (pronounced “eye chee knee”). Op-portunities for reducing assists are included.COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Evaluate over 20 exercises for improving ADLs.2) Compare two-foot and one-foot balance with varied assists.3) Experiment with ortho or neuro applications.4) Experience the stability of working with a partner with varying degrees of support.5) Facilitate a method of movement to improve UE and LE ROM.6) Integrate flexibility, stability, balance and core strength.7) Experiment with Ai Chi Ne postures for rotational and turning skills; for weight centering, shifting and bearing; for head turning; and for balancing, bending and one-footed bending with minimal support.


268 - Ai Chi for Hip/BackFaculty: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC Back and hip problems (whether from OA, trauma, surgery, injury, or simply aging or overuse) can be alleviated in the water. Ai Chi is excellent for pain reduction, balance, ROM and re-patterning. This Ai Chi application will introduce weight bearing hip ROM and stabilization while incorporating balance and coordination. Spinal rotation, flexion and extension with slow movement will assist in decreasing pain and increasing back mobility.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Experience how UE Ai Chi postures are used to incorporate trunk stabilization and hip anchoring.2) Explore movement without stops and starts to teach the body to be able to function with various safe transitional positions.3) Examine the trunk stability postures with proper pelvic mechanics and hip positioning.4) Determine application of LE postures for hip weight-bearing and for hip/back ROM.

269 - Yoga for MSFaculty: Mary Wykle, PhD, ATRIC Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic progressive nervous disorder re-sulting in life altering challenges. MS patients benefit from gentle, repetitive movement. Their ability to tolerate activity varies greatly. Yoga provides body alignment awareness, range of motion, gentle strengthening, and improved endurance in a supportive setting.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Understand complications experienced by MS patients and role of activity.2) Learn basic yoga poses in the water and ways to adapt and flow poses together to meet each individual’s needs.3) Explore ways to use yoga with Ai Chi Ne to provide a supportive environment.


200 Level Courses in Professional Practice

280 - ATRI Rheumatology Certification Faculty: Sheralee Beebe, BA, MESThe ATRI Rheumatology Certification acknowledges your skills and education. It goes beyond basic knowledge of the most com-mon rheumatic conditions, including a variety of other accompa-nying conditions, and is geared toward client application, offering full plans on how these conditions can be treated with therapeutic aquatic techniques. This program provides advanced learning for rheumatological, autoimmune and arthritis conditions. Some practitioners start with the Arthritis Foundation course, gain some experience practicing, and then continue to develop their educa-tion by taking the ATRI Rheumatology Certification. For those of you who have more background, and work with different pool temperatures, different levels of functionality, combined disease dysfunctions or disabilities, you’ll be able to create your own pro-gram geared specifically to that client. This course provides research and applied aquatic rehabilitation principles to the effects of rheumatic diseases. Know why you are doing the exercises and plan for functional carry-overs to land ac-tivities. Know why an exercise should or should not be performed. Know how to gain safe progress with clients without causing flare-ups. Learn how to have better success with rheumatological situ-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.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Apply hydrodynamics and the physiological effects of immersion to gain specific therapeutic goals in the treatment of arthritis.2) Educate clients to become more active through knowledge, and empower them to be active participants in their own progress and health maintenance.3) Identify special precautions and aquatic training principles used to increase strength, range of motion, endurance, and functional capacity of a rheumatic client.4) Apply training principles to common medical conditions that rheumatic participants may also have (i.e., hypertension, diabetes, asthma, etc.).5) Demonstrate the integration of functional exercises to enhance the quality of life and active daily living abilities.6) Identify ROM exercises addressing all major joints of the body, especially those commonly affected by rheumatic conditions.7) Identify stretching techniques and precautions for each major muscle group, including lumbar and cervical spine, hamstrings, quadriceps, shoulder, pectorals, obliques, hips, biceps, triceps and gastrocs.8) Demonstrate common relaxation strategies to facilitate stress and pain management.


281 - Certification Candidate PreparationFaculty: variesThis review course is designed to review aquatic foundations and help aquatic professionals prepare for the Aquatic Therapy Cer-tifications. The study guide for the exam, Essential Principles of Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation, will be mailed to registrants in advance. The course incorporates practice, tests, work sheets and program development with application, practice and case studies. This REVIEW course is credentialed by the ATRI Certifi-cation Workshop Committee.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Professional and Legal issues2) Safety, Risk Management and Pool Operations3) Anatomy and Terminology4) Hydrophysics and Effects of Immersion5) Documentation and Reimbursement6) Special Populations, Techniques and Equipment7) Aquatic exercise application and techniques8) Experience in application of above within the framework of case histories and sample tests

282 - Ai Chi CertificationFaculty: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRICPREREQUISITES1) Candidates must have practiced at least 100 sessions of Ai Chi either as a participant or as a practitioner.2) Candidates should have strong anatomy, kinesiology and physiology knowledge.3) Candidates must have completed Ai Chi Basic (see #160)Take your Ai Chi experience to a new level. Prepare yourself to offer the best Ai Chi techniques to give improved care to your clients. Compare the benefits of Ai Chi for the average healthy adult and modifications to Ai Chi for special situations. Hear about the Eastern thought behind the movement performance and sequence of Ai Chi. Examine the continuing evolution of Ai Chi with several new ways to make the basic program more effective. Analyze the body and mind efforts necessary for a positive effect. Apply teaching techniques including lecturing, music, pacing and flow of a class or workshop. Examine several different ways to focus your Ai Chi instruction to create new or advanced Ai Chi op-

portunities for your clients. Ai Chi Ne (partner work) and Cultivat-ing the Chi (advanced Ai Chi positions) and Visualization Journey are included in this program.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Learn the deeper concepts behind Ai Chi.2) Experiment with a new focus to give more depth.3) Gain experience with the intricacies of each movement pattern.4) Apply teaching and leadership skills and pre-written teaching scripts.5) Compare modifications for varied special populations.Upon satisfactory completion of this course, participants will be certified as Ai Chi Basic Practitioners.

200 Level Course in Safety and Risk Management

290 - Risk Awareness and Safety Training (RAST) RenewalFaculty: Mary Wykle, PhD, ATRICThe validation of the Risk Awareness and Safety Training course is three years from date of completion. Renewal is available onsite that meets requirement for aquatic therapy practitioner re-certification, or online for those not requiring testing of water skills. The review course updates changes in therapy pool and practitioner safety standards, water and air quality information, and requires evaluation of written emergency action plans includ-ing life-threatening emergencies and recreational water illness. The onsite course will review and test all required water skills. The online course requires copies of emergency action plans, staff training logs, and overview of pool and locker room incidents during the past three years.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Insure the importance of the planning process and a viable emergency action plan needed to keep pool emergencies at a minimum.2) Review and stress the importance of keeping abreast of safety standards, industry standards, and federal/local regulations.3) Learn the most recent information on water and air quality in therapy pools.

200 Level Courses in Professional Practice (cont’d)



320 - Interactive Posture IIFaculty: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS Interactive Posture II builds on basic concepts presented in Inter-active Posture I (#224). This course presents dynamic postural assessment and advanced exercise programming for postural correction. Closed chain connection and interaction between joints is explored both in lecture and in the pool. High level aquat-ic exercise is presented. Case examples are used to reinforce advanced problem solving skills.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Describe 10 basic dynamic movement tests.2) Describe the closed chain connection and how position of one joint can influence other joints. 3) Design aquatic postural correction exercises based on findings of dynamic and static postures.4) Promote proper alignment of pool exercises through verbal cues and demonstration.

321 - Chronic Pain TechniquesFaculty: Luis Vargas, PhD, PT, ATRICThis workshop introduces participants to Dr. Vargas’ Aquatic Pain Inhibition Protocol (APIP) and provides advanced training in the integration and application of aquatic trigger point and myofascial releases (ATPR’s and AMFR’s) for clients with soft tissue and myofascial conditions, characterized by the onset of pain. The APIP will address applied maneuvers derived from two interven-tions, Watsu® and Clinical Wassertanzen.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Formulate a diagnostic pain profile in the pre-aquatic assessment of the client.2) Identify the clinical tools and instruments used to evaluate pain.3) Discuss the neurophysiology of pain with emphasis on the theory of nociception, principles of neurosynaptic transmission and mechanisms used to control pain.

Chronic Pain Techniques COURSE OBJECTIVES (cont’d): 4) Apply the data collected through the evaluative tests used to diagnose and assess pain in identifying the type of pain, quantifying its intensity and establishing the degree of functional impairment resulting from the intensity of the pain.5) Discuss the patheogenesis, etiology, incidence, statistical data and clinical manifestations of Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS).6) Perform a trigger point examination with emphasis on the identification of spasmodic activity of the soft tissue.7) Establish a correlation between postural deficits and range of motion limitations identified in the diagnostic assessment and the evidence of spasmodic activity.8) Perform an evaluation of spasmodic activity applying the D.A.S.I. Spasmodic Activity Grading (SAG) Scale.9) Evaluate disturbances in sleep pattern on the FMS client through the use of Dr. Vargas’ Sleep Pattern Scale (SPS) in the analysis of pain and related problems10) Perform the maneuvers and techniques described in APIP with emphasis on trigger point releases, myofascial releases and inhibition of spasmodic activity.

323 - Gait and Balance IIFaculty: Marty Biondi, PT, ATRICThis class will provide an in-depth discussion of gait sequencing, what effect balance has on this process, and why one should con-sider water intervention when there are balance deficits. A basic understanding of the sequence of normal gait and the muscles involved with this process is expected at the onset of class.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Recognize specific gait deviations that could initially benefit from aquatic intervention.2) Provide a logical treatment progression for those with balance deficits.3) Recognize at what point a patient’s balance and/or gait deficits could be efficiently managed with aquatic intervention, and when this individual should be transitioned to land for the conclusion of treatment.



330 - Lumbar Stabilization IIFaculty: Marty Biondi, PT, ATRICWith an understanding of the intricate balance of spinalmusculature as the basis for treatment, this class will discuss specific conditions that detract from stability, and providetreatment progressions for such conditions. Emphasis is on specific aquatic treatments to enhance stability, while providing a logical transition from water to land.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Recognize the difference between the unstable low back pain patient, and all other painful back conditions.2) Provide a logical aquatic treatment progression to address specific instabilities.3) Recognize at what point a patient can successfully be transitioned to land without an increase in pain complaints.

331 - Lumbar Stabilization TechniquesFaculty: Marty Biondi, PT, ATRIC This class will provide an in-depth discussion of the components of lumbar stability; how to evaluate for instability; what lumbar conditions predispose patients to an unstable spine and cyclic pain. In addition, a progression for the treatment of such condi-tions, with emphasis on water techniques will be emphasized.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Obtain a working knowledge of what constitutes lumbar stability, and those diagnoses that predispose one to such conditions.2) Recognize those patients who could benefit from aquatic intervention.3) Provide a logical treatment progression for those patients with lumbar instability that includes both aquatic and land interventions.

360 - Intro to Manual TechniquesFaculty: Michel Dufresne, BA, DOThe major therapeutic principles of traditional osteopathy and their adaptation to the aquatic environment will be reviewed and described. The notion of therapeutic fulcrums in water will be dis-cussed, along with the clinical applications of these principles. Ex-perience the pros and cons of the absence of external fulcrums.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Discover the six major therapeutic principles of osteopathy.2) Determine how warm water complements traditional osteopathy.3) Explore the impact of warm water at an emotional level.4) Experience the pros and cons of the absence of external fulcrums.

361 - Spinal ManipulationsFaculty: Michel Dufresne, BA, DO Explore the major anatomical and neural interactions between the different spinal levels and their related organs, the importance of these organs and their implications in spinal dysfunctions and in back pain in general. Safe and effective manual techniques to release myofascial and articular dysfunctions of these structures will be examined as they can interfere with the proper function of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Finally, we will experiment with techniques aimed at releasing tensions on the cranio-sacral system.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Global and specific evaluation of the lumbar spine.2) Examine spinal (osteo-articular) corrective techniques.3) Explore spinal (myofascial release) corrective techniques.4) Experience cranio-sacral system techniques.


2007 Event Listing - February & March

February 15-18 • Washington, DC Specialty Institute110 - Hydrodynamics (Biondi/Sova)115 - Practical Aquatic Progressions (Denomme)116 - Will It Work for You? (On-site Faculty)120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Sova)126 - ROM and Core Training Concepts (Denomme)138 - Trunk Work for Hip/Back Function (Denomme)180 - The Safe Way (Wykle)181 - Mat Pilates Land Workshop (Wykle)190 - Risk Awareness & Safety Training Certification (Wykle)213 - Closed-Chain Functional Programming (Scalone)224 - Interactive Posture I (Scalone)225 - Gait and Balance I (Biondi)234 - Orthopedic Conditions (Biondi)240 - Chronic Neck Pain (Scalone)243 - Lumbar Stabilization I (Biondi)244 - Lumbar Stabilization Linking Land and Pool (Scalone)263 - BackHab II (Sova)266 - Ai Chi Balance and Trunk Stabilization (Sova)267 - Ai Chi Ne for Improved ADL Function (Sova)268 - Ai Chi for Hip/Back (Sova)320 - Interactive Posture II (Scalone)330 - Lumbar Stabilization II (Biondi)

Saturday, March 3 • Morgantown, WV Professional Development Day120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Bordner)227 - Pediatric Fun (Bordner)321 - Chronic Pain Techniques (Vargas)

Saturday, March 10 • Dallas, TX Professional Development Day120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Sova)127 - Progression of Aquatic Therapy Programs (Cox)133 - Gait Retraining (Cox)263 - BackHab II (Sova)

Saturday, March 17 • Cincinnati, OHProfessional Development Day135 - Balance/Fall Prevention (Stoub)211 - Functional Therapeutic Training for ADLs (Stoub)234 - Orthopedic Conditions (Biondi)243 - Lumbar Stabilization I (Biondi)

Friday, March 23 • Canton (Boston), MAProfessional Development Day162 - Pi-Yo-Chi™ (Wykle)180 - The Safe Way (Wykle)230 - Lumbar Stabilization for Spinal Fusions (Wykle)360 - Intro to Manual Techniques (Dufresne)361 - Spinal Manipulations (Dufresne)

Saturday, March 24 • Midland, TXProfessional Development Day120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Mitchell)164 - PNF in the Pool (Mitchell) 263 - BackHab II (Sova)266 - Ai Chi Balance and Trunk Stabilization (Sova)267 - Ai Chi Ne for Improved ADL Function (Sova)

Saturday, March 31 • Wilkes-Barre, PAProfessional Development Day120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Sova) 135 - Balance/Fall Prevention (Stoub)211 - Functional Therapeutic Training for ADLs (Stoub)263 - BackHab II (Sova)


Saturday, April 14 • Stillwater, MNProfessional Development Day130 - Balance and Gait Training I (Grosse) 131 - Balance and Gait Training II (Grosse)135 - Balance/Fall Prevention (Stoub) 137 - Trunk Stabilization (Stoub)211 - Functional Therapeutic Training for ADLs (Stoub)264 - Halliwick Obese Application (Grosse)

Saturday, April 21 • Birmingham, ALProfessional Development Day121 - Breast Cancer/Lymphedema (Essert) 123 - Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Progressions (Essert)225 - Gait and Balance I (Biondi)234 - Orthopedic Conditions (Biondi)

Saturday, April 28 • Portland, ORProfessional Development Day120 - Intro to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Sova)134 - Hip, Knee, Gait (Beebe)226 - Arthritis and Chronic Pain (Beebe)263 - BackHab II (Sova)

Saturday, May 5 • Raleigh, NCProfessional Development Day120 - 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)

2007 Event Listing - April, May, June

May 31- June 3 • Chicago, IL Specialty Institute110 - Hydrodynamics (Biondi)113 - ADL-Based Aging (Stoub)114 - Pediatric Water Learning (Grosse)116 - Will It Work for You? (On-site Faculty)120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Biondi)130 - Balance and Gait Training I (Grosse) 137 - Trunk Stabilization (Stoub)180 - The Safe Way (Wykle)190 - Risk Awareness & Safety Training Certification (Wykle)211 - Functional Therapeutic Training for ADLs (Stoub)220 - Return to Running (Falsone)230 - Lumbar Stabilization for Spinal Fusions (Wykle)231 - Balance Progressions for Orthopedic Rehab, Fusions and Amputees (Wykle)232 - Ortho I - Upper Extremity (Biondi)233 - Ortho II - Lower Extremity (Biondi)235 - Shoulder: Acute Injury to Return to Play (Falsone) 263 - BackHab II (Sova)266 - Ai Chi Balance and Trunk Stabilization (Sova)267 - Ai Chi Ne for Improved ADL Function (Sova)268 - Ai Chi for Hip/Back (Sova)269 - Yoga for MS (Wykle)282 - Ai Chi Certification (Sova)


2007 Event Listing - June, August, September

June 25-28 • Fort Myers, FL Specialty Institute110 - Hydrodynamics (Meno-Fettig)115 - Practical Aquatic Progressions (Denomme)116 - Will It Work for You? (On-site Faculty)120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Sova)126 - ROM & Core Training Concepts (Denomme)138 - Trunk Work for Hip/Back (Denomme)161 - Bad Ragaz Ring Method (Meno-Fettig)162 - Pi-Yo-Chi™ (Wykle)180 - The Safe Way (Wykle)221 - Pediatric AquaHab (Meno-Fettig)230 - Lumbar Stabilization for Spinal Fusions (Wykle)231 - Balance Progressions for Orthopedic Rehab, Fusions and Amputees (Wykle)236 - Shoulder Stabilization (Meyer)239 - Back Rehab (Meyer)260 - Myofascial Release (Meno-Fettig)261 - Applied Manual Techniques I (Meyer)262 - Applied Manual Techniques II (Meyer)263 - BackHab II (Sova)265 - Watsu® Applied Clinically (Meyer)266 - Ai Chi Balance and Trunk Stabilization (Sova)268 - Ai Chi for Hip/Back (Sova)281 - Certification Candidate Preparation (Meno-Fettig)

August 6-9 • Palm Springs, CA (La Quinta) Specialty Institute110 - Hydrodynamics (Mitchell)116 - Will It Work for You? (On-site Faculty)120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Mitchell)122 - Clinical Application of Breath (Beebe)125 - Rehabdominals (Mitchell)127 - Progression of Aquatic Therapy Programs (Cox)134 - Hip, Knee, Gait (Beebe)136 - Manual Therapy for Back Decompression/Pelvic Orientation (West)164 - PNF in the Pool (Mitchell)

August 6-9 • Palm Springs, CA (cont’d)213 - Closed-Chain Functional Programming (Scalone)222 - Supine Solutions (Mitchell)223 - Integrated Balance (Adler)226 - Arthritis and Chronic Pain (Beebe)237 - Lumbar Stabilization and the Burdenko Method (Scalone)240 - Chronic Neck Pain (Scalone)241 - Manual Therapy for Neck/Shoulders/Arms (West)242 - Ortho-Based Energy Techniques (Adler)263 - BackHab II (Sova)266 - Ai Chi Balance and Trunk Stabilization (Sova)268 - Ai Chi for Hip/Back (Sova)282 - Ai Chi Certification (Sova)

September 6-9 • Washington, DC Specialty Institute110 - Hydrodynamics (Stoub)113 - ADL-Based Aging (Stoub)114 - Pediatric Water Learning (Grosse)116 - Will It Work for You? (On-site Faculty)120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Sova)130 - Balance and Gait Training I (Grosse)131 - Balance and Gait Training II (Grosse)162 - Pi-Yo-Chi™ (Wykle)180 - The Safe Way (Meyer)210 - Balance Training, Fall Prevention and Aging (Stoub)211 - Functional Therapeutic Training for ADLs (Stoub)212 - Soft Tissue Injury Rehabilitation (Zeltzer)230 - Lumbar Stabilization for Spinal Fusions (Wykle)231 - Balance Progressions for Orthopedic Rehab, Fusions and Amputees (Wykle)236 - Shoulder Stabilization (Meyer)239 - Back Rehab (Meyer)261 - Applied Manual Techniques I (Meyer)262 - Applied Manual Techniques II (Meyer)263 - BackHab II (Sova)266 - Ai Chi Balance and Trunk Stabilization (Sova)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 Professional Development Day120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Sova)236 - Shoulder Stabilization (Meyer)239 - Back Rehab (Meyer)261 - Applied Manual Techniques I (Meyer)

Saturday, September 29 • Marshall, MI Professional Development Day120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Bordner)227 - Pediatric Fun (Bordner)331 - Lumbar Stabilization Techniques (Biondi)

Saturday, October 6 • Tucson, AZ Professional Development Day115 - Practical Aquatic Progressions (Denomme)134 - Hip, Knee, Gait (Beebe)138 - Trunk Work for Hip/Back (Denomme)280 - ATRI Rheumatology Certification (Beebe)

Saturday, October 20 • Houston, TX Professional Development Day117 - 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)

November 15-18 • Chicago, IL Specialty Institute110 - Hydrodynamics (Biondi)116 - Will It Work for You? (On-site Faculty)120 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Sova)121 - Breast Cancer / Lymphedema (Essert)134 - Hip, Knee, Gait (Beebe) 163 - Warm Water Techniques for Pain Management (Essert)180 - The Safe Way (Essert)212 - Soft Tissue Injury Rehabilitation (Zeltzer)213 - Closed-Chain Functional Programming (Scalone)223 - Integrated Balance (Adler)224 - Interactive Posture I (Scalone)225 - Gait and Balance I (Biondi)226 - Arthritis and Chronic Pain (Beebe)240 - Chronic Neck Pain (Scalone)242 - Ortho-Based Energy Techniques (Adler)263 - BackHab II (Sova)266 - Ai Chi Balance and Trunk Stabilization (Sova)268 - Ai Chi for Hip/Back (Sova)280 - ATRI Rheumatology Certification (Beebe)320 - Interactive Posture II (Scalone)323 - Gait and Balance II (Biondi)331 - Lumbar Stabilization Techniqus (Biondi)


2007 ATRI Faculty

Donna Adler, BA, ATRIC, is founder of Lyu Ki Dou™ and owner of Liquid Assets for Fitness. She is a trainer for the Arthritis Foun-dation and works with geriatrics and clients with health challeng-es. She currently studies at the Center for Applied Energy Medi-cine where she is in the core medical intuitive training program.

Sheralee Beebe, BA, MES, is a Post-Rehab Aquatic Special-ist, who has been practicing since 1991. She has developed three full service aquatic rehab programs in Canada and California. Sheralee is the co-author of the ATRI Rheumatology Certification, and is a member of the ATRI Standards and Certification Commit-tees.

Marty Biondi, PT, CSCS, ATRIC, is co-owner of Therapeutic & Wellness Specialists and has been involved in various aspects of aquatics for 29 years. She was recently elected Director of Practice for the APTA Aquatic Section and is involved with aquatic research, specifically low back pain.

Rodna Bordner, MOT, OTR/L, has been active in aquatics for over 30 years as a Water Safety Instructor, and Water Safety Instructor Trainer. In 2002, she received the ATRI Tsunami Award for innovation in the aquatic industry for the development of an assessment and program for children with Autism and sensory processing disorders, which she co-directed for 4 years.

Lexie Cox, MPT, ATRIC, is the aquatic program coordinator at Sierra Providence Physical Rehabilitation Hospital where she provides aquatic therapy to orthopedic and neurologically involved patients. She also teaches community aquatic arthritis instructor courses, and licensed staff training programs.

Laurie Denomme, B.Kinesiology, is an international presenter, certified by ACE, AEA, AFAA, CanFit Pro, and CALA. She shares her passion for aquatic exercise delivering quality education as an AEA Training Specialist and Co-Author/Director of Program De-velopment for Aquatic Options Education.

Michel Dufresne, BA, DO, practices traditional and aquatic osteopathy in his current practice in Canada. He has co-written a research paper on the adaptation of therapeutic principles of oste-opathy into the aquatic environment and does extensive research in this area.

Mary Essert, BA, ATRIC, has been an AEA instructor and has been teaching aquatics since 1949. She works to share her ex-periences with breast cancer, fibromyalgia, rheumatic conditions, post-polio and aquatic exercise through workshops, seminars, and videos. Her honors include Lifetime Achievement by AEA and the 2002 ATRI Aquatic Therapy Professional Award.

Susan Falsone, PT, MS, ATC/L, CSCS, is Director of Perfor-mance Physical Therapy with Athletes’ Performance, a training facility in Tempe, AZ for the elite and professional athlete. While at UNC-Chapel Hill, she worked in an injury preventative and reha-bilitation environment for UNC Athletics.

Susan J. Grosse, MS, has over 40 years experience in aquat-ics, specializing in aquatics for individuals with disabilities. She has published over a hundred articles in the field. She is past president of the American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fit-ness and past chair of AAHPERD Aquatic Council. She is presi-dent of Aquatic Consulting & Education Resource Services.

Connie Jasinskas, MSc, is an international educator through her company, For the Love of Fit. She is the author of numerous educational resources and is currently providing aquatic rehab for Canadian Back Institute Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre in Cambridge, Ontario.

Julia Meno-Fettig, CTRS, ATRIC, is the founder/owner of Therapeutic Aquatics, Inc. and aquaticcentral.com, specializing in consulting, information and rehabilitation. She is the author and publisher of several aquatic training videos. She was the recipient of the ATRI 2002 Tsunami Spirit Award.


2007 ATRI Faculty (cont’d)

ATRI would like to extend a special thank you to Sue Grosse for her assistance with the Course Catalog.

Cameron West, CMT, APE, is the founder of Aquatic Integra-tion and Director of the Aquatic Massage Program at Kali Institute of Massage & Somatic Therapies. She has been a practitioner and teacher of Watsu® for over 10 years and has been active in promoting Watsu and Aquatic Integration in the therapeutic arena.

Mary O. Wykle, PhD, ATRIC, is an assistant professor of physi-cal education, director of aquatic rehab and fitness at Burke Rac-quet and Swim Club, and founder of MW Associates. She chairs the Risk Awareness/Safety Training Program, Safety Standards for Therapy Pools and Practitioner Program, and the Core Cur-riculum Committee for ATRI.

Amihai Zeltzer, BB, ATRIC, was trained at the Beit Issie Shap-iro Rehabilitation Institute in Israel. His modalities include Jahara (Advanced Specialist) and Watsu® (Practitioner), among others. He has studied hydrotherapy, Jahara and Watsu® in Israel, Brazil and California. He presented his work at the annual conference of the Israeli Hydrotherapy Association in 2004.


Ruth Meyer, MEd, RKT, ATRIC, has offered aquatic therapy and kinesiotherapy services for over 20 years. She has been an Arthritis Foundation Instructor trainer for AFYAP and PACE for 11 years, a kinesiotherapist for 26 years and is also an Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Course Leader.

Terri Mitchell, BA, PTA, ATRIC, is on staff at the University of Texas at Austin and is a Certified Personal Trainer for both land and water. She is co-author of Applications of PNF Techniques in the Aquatic Setting manual and co-producer of the PNF in the Pool video. She is the 2001 recipient of ATRI’s Dolphin Award.

Beth Scalone, DPT, OCS, is an APTA certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy and a certified Master Instructor for the Burdenko Institute. She has taught a variety of aquatic thera-py continuing education courses. As a Certified Pilates instructor, she works with both rehabilitation and fitness clients.

Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC, founder/ president of ATRI, is on the WI 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 experi-ence 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 special-ist and is certified by AEA, ACE, NSCA, and ICATRIC.

Luis G. Vargas, PhD, PT, ATRIC, has been a physical thera-pist 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.

2007 ATRI Registration Information

Pay-Per-Course FeesIf you would like to take just one or two courses at an event, you may register on a Pay-Per-Course basis. Pay-Per-Course registrations are processed AFTER the Early Bird deadline for each event. Discounts DO NOT APPLY to Pay-Per-Courseregistrations.

3-hour courses - $1498-hour courses - $299 (at Professional Development Days)2-hour courses (evenings at Prof. Dev. Days) - $99

To register via Pay-Per-Course, you must mail, fax or call in your registration. Four Ways to Register for ATRI Courses:1) Online...Register online at www.atri.org and save $10!

2) Fax...ATRI will be mailing out Event Flyers, which will include the course schedule for each event. You can also print out these flyers from our website. They contain an ATRI Registration Form and Course Selection. Please complete this information in full, including Credit Card information and fax to 561-828-8150.

3) Mail...Mail your Registration Form, Course Selection and Payment to: ATRI 13297 Temple Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33412

4) Phone... Have your credit card ready and call toll free 866-go2-ATRI (866-462-2874). Please complete your Course Selection before calling.

Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute13297 Temple Blvd.

West Palm Beach, FL 33412866-go2-ATRI (866-462-2874)

[email protected]

Specialty Institute FeesPre-Event Courses - Full-day courses on the first day of the event - $325 Base Fee - Lower your Fee with the Follow-ing Discounts:

Less $20 if you are a Member of AEA, APTA Aquatic Section or Motivations. (Please note: To receive your Membership Discount, please mail, fax or call in your registration.)

Less $20 if you register by the Early Bird Date - dates will be in-cluded in the Event Flyers and can be found at www.atri.org.

Less $20 if you are also a Full Registrant (see below)...

Full Registration - 3-hour Courses - Your Choice of 5 Includes your choice of courses during the 5 different time slots beginning the morning of the 2nd day of the Event (not including Pre-Event Courses on 1st day of Event).

$625 Base Fee Lower your Fee with the Following Discounts:Less $30 if you are a Member of AEA, APTA Aquatic Section or Motivations. (Please note: To receive your Membership Discount, please mail, fax or call in your registration.)


Less $10 if you register online - www.atri.org

Professional Development Day Fees$325 Base Fee Lower your Fee with the Following Discounts:Less $20 if you are a Member of AEA, APTA Aquatic Section or Motivations. (Please mail, fax or call in your registration.)


Less $10 if you register online - www.atri.org


Professional Development Days:Saturday, March 3 - Morgantown, WV

Saturday, March 10 - Dallas, TXSaturday, March 17 - Cincinnati, OH

Friday, March 23 - Canton, MASaturday, March 24 - Midland, TX

Saturday, March 31 - Wilkes-Barre, PASaturday, April 14 - Stillwater, MN

Saturday, April 21 - Birmingham, ALSaturday, April 28 - Portland, OR

Saturday, May 5 - Raleigh, NCSaturday, September 29 - Columbus, OH

Saturday, September 29 - Marshall, MISaturday, October 6 - Tucson, AZ

Saturday, October 20 - Houston, TX

Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute2007 Education Dates

[email protected]

www.atri.org

Specialty Institutes:February 15-18 - Washington, DC

May 31-June 3 - Chicago, ILJune 25-28 - Fort Myers, FL

August 6-9 - Palm Springs, CASeptember 6-9 - Washington, DC

November 15-18 - Chicago, IL

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