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Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute2009 Course Catalog

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Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute2009 Course Catalog Table of Contents

Course Catalog Description ....................................................................................... 3Tracks of Study ............................................................................................................ 3Entry (1000) Level Courses-Chart .............................................................................. 4Intermediate (2000) Level Courses-Chart.................................................................. 5Advanced (3000) Level Courses-Chart ...................................................................... 6FAQ’s ............................................................................................................................ 6Planning a Course of Study - Orthopedics ............................................................... 7Planning a Course of Study - Older Adults ............................................................... 81000 Level Courses in Science .............................................................................9-10Continuing Education Units ..................................................................................... 101000 Level Courses in Methods & Techniques .................................................. 11-161000 Level Courses in Professional Practice ......................................................... 171000 Level Courses in Safety/Risk Management ................................................... 182000 Level Courses in Science ...........................................................................19-202000 Level Courses in Methods & Techniques ..................................................21-312000 Level Courses in Professional Practice ......................................................... 323000 Level Courses in Methods & Techniques ..................................................33-373000 Level Courses in Professional Practice ......................................................... 37Membership and Certification .................................................................................. 382009 ATRI Conference Schedules .......................................................................39-44ATRI Faculty ..........................................................................................................45-47Registration Fees .................................................................................................48-49How to Register ......................................................................................................... 492009 ATRI Conference Dates .................................................................................... 50

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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 (1000)2. Intermediate Level (2000) 3. Advanced Level (3000)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 levels, the following last three numbers of a course relate to the following topics:

001-999 Standards I and 2 / Science 200-799 Standards 2 and 3 / Methods and Techniques 200-299 General 300-499 Ortho 500-599 Neuro 600-799 Techniques800-899 Standards 4 and 6 / Professional Practice900-999 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 conference. Rather, this chart pictures a composite educational program, the optimum preparation, as well as on-going education of a professional in aquatic therapy. As new advances are made within the profession, new courses will be added. Professionals are encouraged to complete as many areas of study as possible, whether courses are taken from ATRI or from other education providers.

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ATRI Course Catalog Chart


1000 Level Courses (Entry Level) Science of Aquatic Therapy Aquatic Therapy Methods Professional Safety and Risk and Techniques Practice Management 1001 - Hydrodynamics 1200 - Intro to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab 1805 - Facilitating Aquatic 1900 - Risk Awareness and 1006 - Practical Aquatic Progressions 1212 - Therapeutic Aquatics for Children Movement for Children Safety Training Certification 1007 - Will It Work for You? 1216 - MVA Rehab with Severe Disabilities 1021 - MS Aquatics (Batson) 1217 - Aquatic Rehab for Athletes 1808 - Developing Intuitive 1025 - Aqua Rx for Arthritis 1218 - Pediatrics and Aquatics Skills 1026 - Diabetes and Exercise 1219 - MS Auatics (Sprehe) 1809 - ATRI Certification 1027 - Documentation/Research of 1220 - Pediatric Aquatic Therapy: QuickPrep Evidence-Based Alternative Aquatics An Integrated Approach 1300 - Balance and Gait Training I Recommended 1301 - Balance and Gait Training II: Creative Community Courses: Ideas wtih a Beat Adult CPR 1303 - Gait Retraining Child CPR 1304 - Hip, Knee, Gait Rehab Infant CPR 1310 - BackSplash: Post-Rehab for the Spine First Aid 1311 - Vertical Techniques for Lower Risk Management Extremity Rehab 1312 - Aquatic Management of Low Back Pain Recommended: 1315 - Functional Shoulder Rehab Aquatic Management 1316 - 25 Favorite LE Exercises Aquatic Programming 1317 - 25 Favorite Exercises for the Trunk 1318 - 25 Favorite Exercsies for Neck/Shoulder Above courses are both 1500 - Balance for MS, TBI, Orthopedic Trauma offered through our 1501 - Brain Science and Aquatic Therapy Collaborating Organization - 1609 - Tai Chi for Arthritis USA Swimming www.usaswimming.org [email protected] Recommended College Courses: Kinesiology Motor Development Movement Analysis Anatomy & Physiology Aquatic Fitness

2000 Level Courses (Intermediate Level) Science of Aquatic Aquatic Therapy Methods Professional Practice Safety and Risk Therapy and Techniques Management 2004 - Closed Chain Functional Prog. 2201 - Pediatric AquaHab 2802 - Ai Chi Basic Certification 2012 - Integrated Core 2203 - Integrated Balance 2806 - Documentation/Reimbursement 2013 - Equipment Use for Transition- 2204 - Interactive Posture ing from Pool to Land 2206 - Arthritis and Chronic Pain 2014 - Evidence-Based Fall Preven- 2212 - Balance/Pain Treatment Techniques tion Using Ai Chi 2220 - Return to Running/Walking After Injury 2015 - Evidence-Based Aquatics 2221 - Polytrauma: Considerations for AT 2016 - Evidence-Based Aquatic 2222 - Acute and Chronic Pain Shoulder Rehab 2223 - Gait Training for Older Adults 2017 - How to Quantify Your Work 2300 - Lumbar Stabilization for Spinal Fusions 2018 - Research-Based Practice 2305 - Supine Shoulder Rehab 2306 - Shoulder Stabilization 2307 - Joint Replacement Rehab Recommended College Course: 2311 - Orthopedic Aquatic Rehab Medical Terminology 2313 - Orthopedic Total Body Approach 2314 - Hip/Knee/Shoulder Progressions and Modifications 2315 - I.N.T. for Back Pain 2316 - Ortho for Older Adults 2400 - Chronic Neck Pain 2404 - Lumbar Stabilization Linking Land/Pool 2501 - Neurological Aquatics 2502 - PNF for Neurological Diagnoses 2503 - SCI: Beyond the Chair 2506 - Dystonia and Parkinson’s Aquatic Tech. 2507 - Aquatic Positional Releases 2508 - Aquatic Neurodynamics with Neural Tension Release 2509 - Addressing SCI with Aquatic Therapy 2600 - Myofascial Release 2603 - BackHab II 2605 - Watsu® Applied Clinically 2614 - Halliwick for Ortho Issues 2700 - Vertical/Seated Hip/Back Protocols

ATRI Course Catalog Chart (cont’d)


3000 Level Courses (Advanced Level) Science of Aquatic Therapy Aquatic Therapy Methods Professional Practice Safety and Risk and Techniques Management Recommended College Courses: 3204 - Athletic Rehab 3801 - Management Specialty Research & Statistics 3205 - Pediatric Specialty Certificate Program Certificate Program 3206 - Chronic Pain Specialty Certificate Prog. 3301 - Lumbar Stabilization Techniques (Biondi) 3303 - Advanced Lumbar Stabilization (Scalone) (Applying the Burdenko Method) 3304 - Aquatic Lumbopelvic Stabilization Prot. 3305 - Lumbar Stabilization Specialty Certificate Program - Washington DC 3306 - Orthopedic Specialty Certificate Program 3307 - Lumbar Stabilization Specialty Certificate Program - Las Vegas 3501 - Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Going Vertical 3606 - Therapeutic Aquassage Intervention

ATRI Course Catalog Chart (cont’d)

Frequently Asked Questions...Who Should Attend ATRI Conferences?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 Edu-cators, 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 ATRI National Aquatic Healthcare Conferences and Aquatic Therapy Professional Development Days. Please see the list on pages 39-44 for 2009 ATRI Conference Schedules.

How Can I Become a Member of ATRI?Please see the information on page 38 or go to www.atri.org for more information.

How Much Does it Cost and How Can I Register?Please see the Fees listed on page 48-49, along with Registration Information for ATRI conferences.

What About CEUs?Please see the information on page 10 or contact Angie Fischer at [email protected] with specific questions.

How do I Become Certified?Please see the information on page 38 or go to www.atri.org and click on “Certification Information” for more information.


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 1200 - Intro to Aquatic Therapy CPR (from Red Cross) Kinesiology 1300 - Balance/Gait Training I First Aid (from Red Cross) Motor Development 1301 - Balance/Gait Training II Fitness Aquatics (from AEA) 1303 - Gait Retraining 1304 - Hip, Knee, Gait Rehab 1311 - Vertical Techniques for LE Rehab 1315 - Functional Shoulder Rehab 1500 - Balance for MS,TBI, Ortho Trauma 1900 - Risk Awareness/Safety Trng. Cert. Intermediate Medical Terminology 2203 - Integrated Balance Lifeguarding (Red Cross) Assessment 2204 - Interactive Posture Oxygen (Red Cross) 2212 - Balance/Pain Treatment Techniques Infection Control (Employer) 2220 - Return to Running/Walking after Injury 2300 - Lumbar Stab. for Spinal Fusions I 2305 - Supine Shoulder Rehab 2306 - Shoulder Stabilization 2307 - Joint Replacement Rehab 2311 - Orthopedic Aquatic Rehab 2313 - Orthpedic Total Body Approach 2314 - Hip/Knee/Shoulder Prog./Mod. 2400 - Chronic Neck Pain 2404 - Lumbar Stab. Linking Land/Pool 2614 - Halliwick for Ortho Issues 2700 - Vertical/Seated Hip/Back Protocols Advanced Biomechanics of Aquatic 3301 - Lumbar Stabilization Techniques CPO (Outside Provider) Movement 3303 - Advanced Lumbar Stabilization Facility Management (Outside Provider) 3304 - Aquatic Lumbopelvic Stabilization 3305 - Lumbar Stabilization Specialty Certificate Program 3306 - Orthopedic Specialty Certificate Prg.


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 1021 - MS Aquatics CPR (from Red Cross) Kinesiology 1025 - Aqua Rx for Arthritis First Aid (from Red Cross) Motor Development 1026 - Diabetes and Exercise Fitness Aquatics (from AEA) 1200 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab 1219 - MS Aquatics 1300 - Balance and Gait Training I 1301 - Balance and Gait Training II 1303 - Gait Retraining 1304 - Hip, Knee, Gait Rehab 1310 - BackSplash: Post-Rehab for Spine 1311 - Vertical Techniques for LE Rehab 1312 - Aquatic Mgmt of Lower Back Pain 1315 - Functional Shoulder Rehab 1500 - Balance for MS, TBI, Ortho 1501 - Brain Science and Aquatic Therapy 1609 - Tai Chi Arthritis 1900 - Risk Awareness/Safety Trng. Cert. Intermediate Medical Terminology 2203 - Integrated Balance Lifeguarding (Red Cross) Assessment 2204 - Interactive Posture Oxygen (Red Cross) Science of Aging 2206 - Arthritis and Chronic Pain Infection Control (Employer) 2212 - Balance/Pain Treatment Tech. 2222 - Acute and Chronic Pain 2223 - Gait Training for Older Adults 2300 - Lumbar Stab. for Spinal Fusions I 2306 - Shoulder Stabilization 2307 - Joint Replacement Rehab 2315 - I.N.T for Back Pain 2316 - Ortho for Older Adults 2400 - Chronic Neck Pain 2501 - Neurological Aquatics 2506 - Dystonia/Parkinson’s Aquatic Tech. 2600 - Myofascial Release 2603 - BackHab II 2605 - Watsu® Applied Clinically 2700 - Vertical/Seated Hip/Back Protocols Advanced Biomechanics of Aquatic 3206 - Chronic Pain Specialty Cert. Prog. CPO (Outside Provider) Movement 3301/03 - Advanced Lumbar Stabilization Facility Management (Outside Provider) 3305 - Lumbar Stabilization Cert. Program 3306 - Orthopedic Specialty Certificate Prg. 3606 - Therapeutic Aquassage Intervention


1000 Level Courses in Science

1001 - HydrodynamicsFaculty: variesThis course is a prerequisite for all other courses. If you have taken this course at a past ATRI conference or if you have taken Course #1200-Intro to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab, you can skip this offering. The physiological effects of immersion and the princi-ples 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.

1006 - Practical Aquatic ProgressionsFaculty: Laurie Denomme, B.KinesiologyImmerse yourself in a spectrum of movement ideas using water’s natural resistance. Discover appropriate progressions for upper and lower extremity using drag equipment as a natural extension of water. Creative multi-plane movements for proven benefits will be demonstrated and applied to shoulder and knee injuries, and rheumatoid arthritis.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Determine how to alter intensity using drag.2) Examine proper equipment placement and movement modifications.3) Experience movement options for individuals with shoulder and knee injuries.4) Explore safe and appropriate options for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.5) Demonstrate the ability to incorporate functional multi-plane movements for the upper and lower extremity using drag equipment.

1007 - Will It Work for You?Faculty: On-site FacultyHere’s an opportunity to watch (and maybe try) several different aquatic therapy techniques/equipment to see if they might work for your patients. There will be a combination of techniques...Ai Chi, BackHab, Balance, Gait, Neuro, Ortho, Pediatrics, Progres-sions, 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.

1021 - MS AquaticsFaculty: Barb BatsonMeet the movement activity needs of your multiple sclerosis pa-tients with aquatic exercise. Learn the moves most beneficial for those with MS and how water provides the assistance, resistance and support needed for this population. You will learn special pre-cautions you need to take with people living with multiple sclero-sis, how to anticipate unique attendance issues, and why temper-ature is key for safe exercise among those with MS. Experience a pool practicum that blends all these characteristics into a com-plete workout to enhance the mind, body and spirit of those living with multiple sclerosis. Become aware of the following issues: Balance Weakness Chilling Overheating Fatigue Spasticity/SpasmsAttendance Cognitive Vision COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Discover aquatic exercise similarities and differences for people living with MS.2) Identify moves that will increase land function for people with MS.3) Determine the needs of an MS patient in a group setting.4) Explore suggestions for starting a program for people with MS in your community.5) Discover additional learning resources on MS. ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org

1000 Level Courses in Science (cont’d)

1025 - Aqua Rx for ArthritisFaculty: Barb BatsonMany people living with arthritis find comfort through gentle joint movement in a warm water pool. Slowly, but surely, they gain bal-ance, range of motion and the ability to walk without pain. Prog-ress in mobility skills enables some to be encouraged by their health care team to move to the next level – cardio and strength training. But the pound of the pavement may still be too much for sensitive joints. Aqua Rx for Arthritis takes it to the deep water with flotation belts for cardio and to the shallow for upper body strengthening. Could be just what the doctor ordered! COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Increase heart rate with zero impact. 2) Improve core strength.3) Strengthen upper body with deep-water moves.

1026 - Diabetes and ExerciseFaculty: Sally Brindle, BS, ATRICDiabetes is on the rise in the US. What is it? What are the differ-ent types, and what are the consequences of not controlling sugar levels? We will examine ways to control sugar levels including exercise. Discussion and demonstration will take place showing how water is the best way to exercise for many people with Type 2 Diabetes, especially for those who are obese. The properties of water and its effects on the body will be discussed and demon-strated. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Examine Diabetes and the differences in Type 1 and Type 2.2) Discover the consequences of not taking care of Diabetes.3) Explore ways to control sugar levels.4) Concentrate on exercise and how it affects sugar levels.5) Demonstrate exercises for the different levels of fitness of clients.

1027 - Documentation for, and Research of, Evidence-Based Alternative AquaticsFaculty: Sara Firman, BSc, MPhil.More Information Coming Soon!


Continuing Education UnitsNumerous therapy and aquatics-related organizations accept ATRI courses and award credit as appropriate. Generally, one credit per course hour is awarded. All ATRI conference attend-ees will receive a CEC Record Sheet as proof of attendance. You may use the CEC Record Sheet and the course descrip-tions and biographies from this Course Catalog or the ATRI website to obtain credit. The following organizations routinely approve ATRI courses for continuing education credit: • American Kinesiotherapy Association (AKTA)• American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) • Aquatic Exercise Association, Inc. (AEA)• Board of Certification (BOC) - Certified Athletic Trainers• 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.

1000 Level Courses in Methods and Techniques

1200 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and RehabFaculty: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC“Intro” is an entertaining and informative workshop for those health professionals who would like to expand their skills into aquatic therapy and rehab. The seminar will include basic aquatic principles including buoyancy, resistance, and hydrostatic pres-sure, 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, Bad Ragaz, Aqua Pi-lates, 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.

1212 - Therapeutic Aquatics for ChildrenFaculty: 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 theoretical, as practical implementation information, and experi-ences to facilitate therapeutic programming for children.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Examine the concept of an integrated approach to providing therapeutic services for children.2) Discover over two dozen examples of activities demonstrating an integrated approach to accomplishing goals.3) Determine six reasons for implementing an integrated approach to therapy.4) Explore six different types of equipment that can contribute to implementation of an integrated approach.5) Gain resources for activities to integrate therapy with academics, perceptual-motor development, physical fitness, and psycho-social development.


1216 - MVA RehabFaculty: Maryanne Haggerty, MSMotor Vehicle Accidents often cause cervical spine and head/brain trauma that can be devastating and debilitating. This ses-sion will provide the participant with information about managing whiplash and concussion symptoms by utilizing the healing prop-erties of aquatic therapy. The focus of MVA Rehab is to regain daily pain-free functioning through a 5-step program. The 5-step program will help you pace the progression of your MVA clients so they continue to improve at a reasonable rate. “Slow and Steady when Ready” is the theme of whiplash and concussion recovery. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Examine the trauma and slow recovery of the cervical spine and head/brain.2) Design and implement a 5-step program to progressively allow the healing process to occur.

1217 - Aquatic Rehab for AthletesFaculty: Connie Jasinskas, MScInjured athletes (whether weekend warriors or world-class) need to maintain performance-related fitness while they recover. Verti-cal aquatic training allows the reduction or elimination of gravity while challenging muscular strength / endurance, balance, power, coordination, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Participants will experience a variety of aquatic techniques to train and maintain the fitness of the injured athlete in the pool. Using a case study approach, 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 determine movement capability, limitations / contraindications for the injured athlete.2) Consider psychological factors impeding / aiding recovery, including: frustration, isolation from the team, grief, decreased self-worth, depression.Continued on Next Page...

1000 Level Courses in Methods and Techniques (cont’d)

Aquatic Rehab for Athletes COURSE OBJECTIVES (cont’d):3) Define specific aquatic rehabilitation goals for a variety of case studies.4) Experience and practice effective aquatic training techniques to counteract weaknesses and muscular imbalance.5) Consider sport-specific needs regarding injury management and maintenance of fitness.6) Practice teaching strategies for optimal program delivery. 7) Discuss progress evaluation of the recovering athlete and how to adjust goals and increase overload as required.

1218 – Pediatrics and AquaticsFaculty: Carolyn Sprehe, BS, ATRICPediatrics and aquatics will discuss the development of a child. Examine the positioning of a child in the pool related to the func-tional positions of the child. Integrate parental involvement and teaching with songs, games, and fun.COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Identify five areas of child development.2) Assess three positions in water (supine, prone & side lying).3) Examine progression of prone and supine positions.4) Determine progression to functional positions such as sitting, standing, and walking.5) Explore breath control.6) Identify three songs or games used with pediatrics and aquatics.



1219 – MS AquaticsFaculty: Carolyn Sprehe, BS, ATRICMultiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. Random attacks damage myelin – the protective coating surrounding nerve fibers that acts as insulation for the nerve impulses. This causes scarring called plaques or le-sions. The name multiple sclerosis comes from the multiple areas of scarring that characterize the disease process. Discuss the diagnosis of MS, identify the categories of symptoms of MS and the three functional levels of MS. Practice aquatic techniques for people with various functional levels of MS. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Define MS.2) Examine three categories of symptoms of MS.3) Investigate the properties, benefits and contraindications of an MS exercise program.4) Identify a progression of aquatics exercises for each course of MS. 5) Explore and discuss several MS case studies.

1220 - Pediatric Aquatic Therapy: An Integrated ApproachFaculty: 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 theoretical, as practical implementation information and experi-ences to facilitate therapeutic programming for children.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Develop a rationale for use of an integrated therapeutic approach.2) View examples of goal setting documentation to apply an integrated approach.

Pediatric Aquatic Therapy COURSE OBJECTIVES: (cont’d) 3) Explore at least six different therapeutic activities to also reinforce perceptual-motor development, academic achievement, social interaction, psychological well-being, and physical fitness.4) Determine at least six different activities to reinforce complimentary therapeutic disciplines including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, music therapy, and recreational therapy.

1300 - Balance and Gait Training IFaculty: 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. habilitation.3) 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.


1304 - Hip, Knee, Gait RehabFaculty: 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.

1310 - Back Splash: Post-Rehab for the Spine Faculty: Connie Jasinskas, MSc The majority of our population will experience back pain or injury at some point in life. This session will address common causes of back pain and the benefits of vertical aquatic exercise in the re-habilitation process. Exercise selection and progression relevant to various types of back problems (including: disc injuries, steno-sis, and arthritis) will be addressed. Participants will experience a vertical aquatic core-training program that is appropriate for a variety of back problems. Exercise modifications, progressions, and contraindications for specific conditions will be given. Aquatic therapists, personal trainers, and aquatic instructors engaged in aquatic core training will learn useful techniques to decrease pain and progress clients with back pain.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Examine common causes of back pain and the therapeutic benefits of vertical aquatic training for rehabilitation.2) Assess movement recommendations, limitations, and contraindications for a variety of back problems.

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1301 - Balance and Gait Training II: Creative Ideas with a BeatFaculty: 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.

1303 - Gait RetrainingFaculty: Lexie Cox, MPT, ATRIC The goal of gait correction is to maximize mobility as efficiently as possible while minimizing pain or additional damage. This course will include a review of normal gait, common gait deviations and treatment techniques to minimize or correct abnormalities. Water is excellent medium for gait retraining because of “unweighting” in water, slower movements, decreased risk of falls or injury, allow-ing more repetitions for practice.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.



BackSplash COURSE OBJECTIVES: (cont’d)3) Determine specific aquatic rehabilitation goals, including techniques to reduce pain, counteract weaknesses and build muscular balance.4) Experience and practice effective vertical aquatic training techniques in the pool.

1311 - Vertical Techniques for Lower Extremity RehabFaculty: 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.

1312 - Aquatic Management of Low Back Pain Faculty: Marty Biondi, PT, CSCS, ATRIC Focus on the evaluation process used to identify which low back pain patients are managed with aquatic therapy techniques. Specific techniques will be discussed relative to the most com-monly treated low back pain conditions. A logical progression of treatment will be proposed, including how/when to most efficiently return such patients to land-based intervention and exercise. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Identify those common low back pain conditions, which are appropriate for aquatic intervention.2) Evaluate patient with common low back pain conditions with a critical assessment of posture, strength, movement patterns, and biomechanical deficits.3) Through the accurate assessment of this patient, provide a logical aquatic progression based on the results of the evaluation process.4) Utilize the specific properties of water and an aquatic movement sequence to effectively manage such patient’s condition to meet the goals established during the initial evaluation process.5) Identify those patients who, while complaining of low back pain symptoms, are not appropriate for aquatic therapy at that time in their treatment progression.

1315 - Functional Shoulder RehabFaculty: Donna Adler, BA, ATRICThis course is designed to assist clients who have a rotator cuff inju-ry, either from calcification or a tear. This program is ideal for clients who are able to follow a program with minimal assistance by the therapist. The protocol begins with gentle range of motion exercises, moves to stabilization, and progresses to resistance exercises. Both aquatic- and land-based programming are combined.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Review shoulder girdle anatomy.2) Discuss the calcification process and examine rotator cuff tear basics.3) Determine biomechanical movement considerations.4) Experience a land and water protocol with progressive levels.

1500 - Balance for MS, TBI, Orthopedic Trauma Faculty: Mary Wykle, PhD, ATRICMultiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Orthopedic Trauma are very different, yet face many of the same challenges. Balance deficits, fatigue, cognitive impairment, depression, and loss of strength are inherent in all. All need specialized physical training in balance, gait, and strength. Each diagnosis is explored with possible progressions. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Examine complications experienced by MS, TBI, and Orthopedic Trauma patients and the role of therapy-based training.2) Demonstrate basic exercises in the water based on yoga and similar protocols. 3) Determine achievable outcome goals and adapt balance positions to meet each individual’s needs.4) Explore ways to use yoga, Ai Chi, and Ai Chi Ne to provide a supportive environment.5) Identify small steps to show progress in activities of daily living.

1501 – Brain Science and Aquatic TherapyFaculty: Donna Adler, BA, ATRICDiscover how the concept of neuroplasticity can be implemented in the aquatic environment to benefit patients with neurological diagnoses. Practice techniques that can be carried through to the post-rehab setting. Learn to combine various holistic approaches with your current treatment plan that will assist patients in their ADLs. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Identify Neuroplasticity.2) Implement holistic techniques designed for neurological disorders into your treatment plan.3) Practice accessing this information to assist clients in a more effective outcome.


1609 - Tai Chi for Arthritis Land WorkshopFaculty: Bonnie HoppsExplore why this style of Tai Chi is so beneficial for participants with arthritis, as well as people suffering with any chronic illness. We will cover an in-depth warm-up and the first six basic moves, both in standing and sitting positions. This is a land-based Tai Chi program that can stand alone or be added to any existing exer-cise program. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Discover how this particular type of Tai Chi can be beneficial for people with arthritis.2) Explore a safe and interesting program, which is easy to learn for people of almost any physical condition or age, and without any prior knowledge of Tai Chi.3) Deliver maximum relief for the pain and stiffness of arthritis, utilizing the most appropriate style of Tai Chi.4) Identify benefits to health in general and enhance relaxation.


1000 Level Courses in Professional Practice

1805 - Facilitating Aquatic Movement for Children with Severe DisabilitiesFaculty: Sue Grosse, MSThis unique presentation is a video case history of a 12-year-old quadriplegic child with cerebral palsy. Shown are a variety of aquatic session activities, including handling and positioning, relaxation techniques, breath control exercises, and mobility variations. Methods used all involve one instructor working with this single child in the water. Focus on the reality of actual interac-tion with a child with a disability, rather than on simulated confer-ence peer activities. See the effect of water activity upon reflex patterns. Appreciate the movement potential of an individual with severe disability. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Examine the techniques for enhancing relaxation at the start of an aquatic session.2) View an activity progression appropriate for an individual with severe physical disability.3) Explore a variety of movement options for an individual who is quadriplegic.4) Discover at least four different positions and handling techniques to facilitate aquatic movement.5) View the affect of abnormal reflex patterns on aquatic movement.6) View the responses of a 12-year-old child as he participates in a variety of aquatic movement activities.

1808 - Developing Intuitive SkillsFaculty: Sara Firman, BSc, MPhil.More Information Coming Soon.


1809 - ATRI Certification QuickPrepFaculty: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRICThis lecture will NOT give you enough information to pass the ATRI Certification Exam if you aren’t already prepared. This course is a last-minute review of things you should already know; of practice with the application-type of questions on the exam; of legal and safety exam objectives that are not covered in the Intro to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab course; and of general information regarding the exam. Legal and safety issues covered are scope of practice, ethical practices, emergency actions, risk management, client and personal safety. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Discuss the legal and safety objectives that aren’t covered in the Intro to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab course.2) Examine types of questions on the exam and ways to analyze them.3) Evaluate knowledge needed to sit for the exam. Disseminate last-minute advice regarding test-taking.

1000 Level Courses in Safety and Risk Management

1900 - Risk Awareness and Safety Training (RAST) for Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Practitioners CertificationFaculty: Mary Wykle, PhD, ATRIC Risk Awareness and Safety Training introduces the practitioner to risk management concerns for the pool, the facility, and for clients and their personal safety. Emphasis is on recognizing potential emergencies, emergency response, and preparation to deal with emergencies. 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, tech-niques for responding to emergencies within a medical/therapeu-tic facility, practitioner and patient safety, and assistance skills.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Provide risk management skills and knowledge to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies.2) Review care for sudden illness, communicable disease outbreaks, and injuries with proper response.3) Differentiate between types of emergencies and requirements in various types of therapy pools.4) Develop written plans for addressing varying types of emergency situations.5) Insure top-notch therapy and rehab care is a priority.6) Develop a safety perspective in all areas of aquatics and comply with current safety standards.7) Practice basic water assist skills.8) Recognize potential emergency situations – your role, and the role of lifeguards and the facility.

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


2004 - 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. Exercises for the spine, lower extremity and upper extremity functional chains will be presented with focus on alignment, verbal cues and common performance errors. 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) Assess guidelines for performing safe plyometric exercise as defined in this course.

2012 - Integrated CoreFaculty: Laurie Denomme, B. KinesiologyThis two-part training will provide an evidence-based approach to aquatic exercise design that will improve client function and perfor-mance. A thorough understanding of how to facilitate and improve core stabilization will provide the foundation to improved balance, range of motion and muscular endurance.

Part 1 - ROM & Core TrainingRevitalize your aquatic programming with dynamic stretch and core training ideas with proven benefits. Begin by reviewing deep core muscles and their integral role to core stabilization. Build on this foundation by integrating use of Yoga postures and diagonal move-ment patterns guaranteed to decrease joint and muscle pain. Take home a variety of performance strategies and multi-level progres-sions that will simultaneously increase balance, muscular endur-ance and joint range of motion.

2000 Level Courses in Science

2012 - Integrated Core (continued)Part 2 - Core Work for Hip & Back FunctionEnhance your ability to be a critical thinker and develop result-based exercise progressions. This session will introduce you to an evidence-based rationale specifically intended to improve cli-ent hip and back function. Experience the powerful effects gained from integrating the four pillars of human movement with aquatic resistance training. Practice and evaluate practical exercise options using buoyant equipment targeting improvement in muscular en-durance and functional performance.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Examine the integral role of the deep core muscles to core stabilization.2) Demonstrate how to use trunk stabilization and simultaneously target improvements in (a) Muscular Endurance (b) Balance & Core Stability (c) Flexibility & ROM.3) Determine why Yoga postures decrease joint and muscle pain while increasing muscular endurance and range of motion.4) Explore the ability to integrate use of diagonal movement patterns with basic Yoga postures to improve balance, muscular endurance and joint range of motion.5) Demonstrate further understanding of appropriate exercise progression by using the buoyant and resistive properties of water to vary intensity. 6) Utilizing clinically proven data, demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate the purpose of a movement and appropriate level of progression for a specific client.7) Apply understanding of evidence-based information to make appropriate modifications for individuals with low back pain.8) Create appropriate exercise progressions to meet the specific needs of those required to improve hip function.9) Experience how static and dynamic movement options will enhance balance and trunk stability.10) Demonstrate how to safely and appropriately use buoyant equipment to further enhance muscular endurance and core function.


2000 Level Courses in Science (cont’d)

2013 - Equipment Use in Transitioning from Pool to LandFaculty: Maryanne Haggerty, MSExplore how aquatic equipment can be used to directly transition a person from pool to land-based muscular endurance and strength training. Controversy on the issue of the aquatic environment using predominantly concentric contractions, not preparing people for gravity-based strength will be addressed. Using equipment that allows concentric and eccentric contractions, plus the additional properties of the water will produce a better than smooth transition. This course will assist you in making choices for designing aquatic exercises with equipment that makes the transition to land-based exercise easier. Get your land legs ready for your sea legs! COURSE OBJECTIVES:At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:1) Evaluate and identify equipment that allows for force couples, concentric and eccentric contractions in the water.2) Compare the types of equipment that allow for forced couples to help transition a person to the land directly.3) Identify benefits to using equipment in the pool and the need for guided instruction for safe and effective use.

2014 - Evidence-Based Fall Prevention Using Ai ChiFaculty: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRICFalls are prevalent, dangerous, and costly. About one in three se-niors over age 65, and nearly one in two seniors over age 80, will fall at least once this year, many times with disastrous consequenc-es. As our nation’s population ages, the rate of falls is rising. Yet, falling and fear of falling may be reduced by using slow movement coordinated with diaphragmatic breathing. This course will give you the protocol, documentation form and evidence for Ai Chi applica-tion in balance, ROM and musculoskeletal issues. The research shows that slow, fluid, rhythmic movement with controlled breath-ing can positively affect postural stability and falls in the elderly. If you’re in an ‘evidence-based clinic’ or if you need something new to try for your clients with balance and ROM issues, try Ai Chi. It works! ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org

2014 - COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Experience Ai Chi with a fall prevention focus.2) Review research supporting Ai Chi use for balance, ROM and arthrokinematic pain.3) Receive a sample protocol to use or modify for your clients.4) Examine a documentation form for fall prevention.5) Consider the link between stress, muscle tension and falls.

2015 - Evidence-Based AquaticsFaculty: Janet Gangaway, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, ATRICThe need to be able to support aquatic therapy with scientific evi-dence is growing. Referral sources, third party payors, and con-sumers are demanding the proof that what we do actually works. This course will provide the participant with the skills to search the scientific literature to support aquatic therapy. Participants will be given detailed instructions on how to complete a literature search on PubMed and other free search engines. Participants will learn and practice how to develop a research question.COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Identify the process of searching PubMed and other search engines for scientific literature.2) Examine key terms, BOOLEAN operators and limits to searching PubMed.3) Determine how to develop a research question.

2016 - Evidence-Based Aquatic Shoulder RehabFaculty: Janet Gangaway, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, ATRICExplore the skills necessary to search the scientific literature to support aquatic therapy for treatment of the shoulder. This course will enable the participant to apply the techniques shown to improve shoulder impairments through scientific evidence. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Identify the process of searching PubMed and other search engines for scientific literature.2) Locate evidence supporting the use of aquatic therapy for treatment of the shoulder.3) Practice techniques in the pool related to the treatment of the shoulder.


2201 - 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.

2203 - 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.

2204 - Interactive PostureFaculty: 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.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Describe ideal body alignment in the frontal and sagital planes.2) Assess prime muscle groups that influence posture and alignment.3) Recognize common postural syndromes and describe muscle impairments associated with each syndrome. 4) Examine 10 basic dynamic movement tests.5) Explore aquatic postural correction exercises based on findings of dynamic and static postures.6) Promote proper alignment of pool exercises through verbal cues and demonstration.

2206 - 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.



2212 - Balance/Pain Treatment TechniquesFaculty: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC Combining balance exercises with pain amelioration techniques can improve ADL function while maintaining or creating pain-free movement. This workshop will give you a few more tools and con-cepts to help your clients progress, improve or maintain. The pool segment will use bits of Feldenkrais®, BackHab, Ai Chi and Ai Chi Ne techniques and use Kinnaird Wall Work and BackHab II Pro-gressions. It is all vertical work with some ambulation. Research and anecdotal information has shown balance improvements in MS, CVA, PD, P/S, injuries and pain patients when using these techniques. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Experience selected BackHab, Ai Chi and Ai Chi Ne postures that are excellent for balance and pain issues.2) Integrate pain and balance techniques into one session to improve outcomes.3) Feel the balance difficulties when using selected progressions from the BackHab II program.4) Review the link between pain and balance.

2220 - Return to Running/Walking Function After InjuryFaculty: Melissa Lewis, MPT, ATRIC Explore common injuries experienced by runners, the healing process, as well as what is involved in rehabilitation. The course will also specifically focus on exercises that can be performed in the water to assist in healing and improved function of the runner. Literature regarding the use of water as part of the rehab process, including specific exercises, will be discussed. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Examine common injuries experienced by runners.2) Demonstrate basic understanding of the healing process through discussion of specific cases.3) Demonstrate an understanding of progression by designing an aquatic exercise program for the injured runner from basic to advanced exercises.4) Explore when to transition clients from an aquatic-based program to a land-based rehab program.

2221 - Poly-Trauma: Considerations for Aquatic TherapyFaculty: Melissa Lewis, MPT, ATRIC The course will provide an overview of types of injuries involved with the poly-trauma population. Examine the development of aquatic therapy programs for this population. Stages of healing, complications, contraindications/precautions, safety procedures, and development of exercise protocols will also be discussed dur-ing the presentation. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Examine the stages of healing.2) Assess precautions for the poly-trauma population.3) Determine safety procedures to follow specific to this population.4) Design an aquatic therapy program for the rehab client based on individual limitations/precautions and goals.

2222 - Acute and Chronic PainFaculty: Nancy Marquez, DPT This course will review common conditions that cause pain which are typically classified as being acute versus chronic in nature. We will explore the complexity of chronic pain and how an acute pain condition can develop into a chronic one. Current procedures and medications that are used to treat pain will be discussed. Both quantitative and qualitative measures of pain will be ex-plored. We will use an assessment of these measurements to set and achieve goals as well as adjust the treatment plan on a daily basis. Environmental factors of the aquatic environment such as temperature, depth, and patient and practitioner body positioning will be used to identify ways to decrease pain. Aquatic therapy techniques to decrease pain will also be used to help the patient or client achieve goals more effectively.COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Identify conditions that are typically classified as acute vs. chronic pain.2) Assess the complexity of chronic pain and how acute pain can develop into chronic.Continued on Next Page...



2222-Acute and Chronic Pain COURSE OBJECTIVES: 3) Examine current procedures and medications being used to treat pain.4) Explore the use of both quantitative and qualitative measures of pain and how assessing these on a daily basis can be used to adjust treatment and set/achieve goals.5) Determine how changes in pain should guide the treatment plan for the best patient outcome.6) Identify environmental factors of the aquatic environment, which can affect pain.7) Develop aquatic techniques to decrease pain so the patient can achieve goals more effectively.

2223 – Gait Training for Older AdultsFaculty: Marty Biondi, PT, CSCS, ATRICWhile walking is the primary indicator of one’s independence, it changes drastically over the age spectrum. Initially those changes reflect significant milestones of the maturation process, but after approximately 30 years of age there is a decline, first in muscle strength, then range of motion, followed by endurance, balance and flexibility, all of which impact our ability to walk. This course will address common changes that occur in the gait cycle as we age, their impact on older adult gait sequences and how some of those changes can be improved with aquatic therapy.COURSE OBJECTIVES:At the conclusion of this class, the participant will:1) Comprehend adult gait sequencing and how it is affected by physiological changes related to age.2) Determine gait cycle changes that are common in the older adult population, and what adaptations can be addressed with exercise.3) Explore how age-related adaptations impact activities of daily living.4) Examine basic evaluation tools to assist in recognizing age-related adaptations.5) Provide patients with an efficient exercise progression to address these age-related changes.6) Utilize the unique properties of water in providing a positive rehab progression.

2300-Lumbar Stabilization for Spinal Fusions I 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.

2305 – Supine Shoulder RehabFaculty: Terri Mitchell, BA, PTA, ATRIC Whether for strengthening, stabilizing, stretching, or relaxing, the supine position in the water provides a wide variety of options for treating persons with shoulder injuries in the therapy pool. Prac-tice positioning different body types in the water with appropriate floatation. Get hands on experience with PROM, isometric and isotonic exercises for the shoulder and UE for persons with ortho and neuro diagnoses including frozen shoulder, CVA, Rotator cuff repair and bursitis.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Review shoulder anatomy.2) Determine UE/shoulder diagnoses.3) Practice passive and active exercises and techniques.



2306 - Shoulder StabilizationFaculty: Ruth Meyer, MEd, RKT, ATRICBring 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.

2307 – Joint Replacement RehabFaculty: Terri Mitchell, BA, PTA, ATRICThe age of persons receiving knee and hip replacements is get-ting younger. The technology of joint replacement surgery is ad-vancing. Have these new factors affected aquatic therapy? Learn how you can continue a client’s functional progress with water exercise from the acute stage to outpatient, to discharge from physical therapy into the community. Demonstrate basic skills, modifications, cueing techniques and progressions for implement-ing aquatic exercises with orthopedic clients, whether one on one, or in a group setting.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Identify specific diagnoses that benefit from ortho aquatic techniques.2) Determine contraindications and precautions.3) Explore treatment objectives and the treatment plan.4) Differentiate shallow and deep water. 5) Experience ortho exercises with and without resistance equipment.6) Examine various gait patterns in the pool.7) Develop documentation/flow sheets.

2311 - Orthopedic Aquatic RehabFaculty: Terri Mitchell, PTA This course will focus on lumbar stabilization, knee and hip re-placements, and other basic orthopedic diagnoses appropriate for aquatic physical therapy. Review the basic moves and under-stand progressions. Practice stabilization and balance techniques. Experiment with various pool props to enhance, resist or support aquatic exercises. Learn teaching tips to help your patients “get it”.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Identify orthopedic diagnoses appropriate for aquatic physical therapy.2) Focus on functional mobility, positions and equipment.3) Share teaching tips to enhance patient learning.

2313 - Orthopedic Total Body ApproachFaculty: Maryanne Haggerty, MSOrthopedic Total Body Approach is an integrated approach for Flexibility, Resistance, ROM, Endurance and Cardiovascular re-conditioning through recognizing and addressing problems with the articulations, alignment, muscular imbalances, and neuromus-cular inefficiencies that cause pain, and for the prevention of body mechanics that can cause incorrect function. Rather than addressing just feet, knees, hips, lumbar and cervical spine, and shoulders (although we’ll address those) we will ap-proach the body as a whole. This course takes a comprehensive approach to specific flexibility, resistance and ROM progressions to allow clients to progress and adapt to proper function without painful limitations. We will explore the necessary components of total body conditioning, address the individual’s muscle imbalanc-es (from guarding, injury or surgery), and enable clients to elicit non-painful movement.Do you work with clients who have dysfunction from injury, bio-mechanics, underuse or overuse injuries, de-conditioned muscles and joints, repetitive action, postural alignment, and muscular imbalances that cause additional neuromuscular inefficiencies? This course will address those issues in a specific and total-sys-tem mix, and through evaluating the kinetic chain, we will promote neuromuscular efficiency and prevent or manage the orthopedic injury cycle. ATRI • 866-462-2874 • [email protected] • www.atri.org

2313-Orthopedic Total Body Approach: (cont’d) Needs identification:With the increase of baby boomers with orthopedic problems, aquatic therapy professionals would want to take this course to update them on effective techniques and methods to reduce pain and increase strength through an integrated total body ap-proach. This course will enable attendees to provide a synergistic approach to orthopedic issues resulting in optimal kinetic chain performance. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Determine what an individual needs to manage a specific problem.2) Assess neuromuscular inefficiencies and muscular imbalances. Create and supervise an exercise program, which addresses the problem and conditions the whole body.

2314 - Hip/Knee/Shoulder Progressions and ModificationsFaculty: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRICWe get stuck in a rut using the same exercises for almost all patients but what can we do? There are only a finite number of moves the body can perform. This workshop will help anyone with a heavy patient load especially if working with varied abilities and issues. The SCRAMBLED acronym will be taught, which makes the work easy. It’s simple to apply while writing or creating a pro-tocol, for poolside when looking for a modification or progression, or for working groups at different levels.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Create progressions, variety and modifications in exercises and protocols.2) Expand your exercise toolbox.3) Always have a new or alternative exercise for your clients at your fingertips.4) Explain the SCRAMBLED Concept.


2315 - I.N.T. for Back PainFaculty: Paul St. John, LMT, CNMT, CINT Aquasomatic Therapy was developed in response to patient’s experience of discomfort during a treatment session. Therapists will enjoy a renewed sense of efficiency in relieving back pain as a result of learning how water facilitates deeper pressure into tissues, how to correct postural distortions, and how the aquatic medium enables therapists to use manual therapy with sensitive patients suffering from conditions such as Lupus and RSD. These techniques will enable the therapist to work deeper, faster, and with less discomfort. Learn how to use the first portable underwa-ter therapy table specifically designed to perform manual manipu-lation techniques (INT- Integrative Neurosomatic Therapy) and stretching.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Examine the efficiency of manual manipulation techniques (INT) to normalize tonus and structure underwater.2) Isolate 15 muscle groups affecting the low back by the origin, insertion and function of each individual muscle. 3) Determine possible pain-causing dysfunctions and how they affect other functions of the body.4) Identify trigger points along with associated patient symptoms. 5) Explore specific stretches and strengthening exercises for your patients to practice between treatments and after treatments conclude.


2316 – Ortho for Older AdultsFaculty: Marty Biondi, PT, CSCS, ATRICWhile orthopedic changes do occur with the normal aging pro-cess, it is how we choose to manage them that defines our func-tion and certainly our independence. This class will investigate several of the most common orthopedic issues that confront us with age, and will attempt to provide movement strategies that might assist with maintaining one’s independence. A progression of aquatic-based movements to assist with maintenance of range of motion, strength, and balance will be discussed. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Determine specific joint changes with respect to the normal aging process and how these orthopedic changes affect function.2) Recognize specific orthopedic conditions that are common with age, and be able to suggest specific movement strategies for coping with these changes.3) Assess the unique benefits of an aquatic-based program and be able to implement the same for those with orthopedic issues.4) Explore a safe exercise progression in which common orthopedic issues might be addressed.5) Recognize and understand the importance of movement with respect to orthopedic problems, and examine how function suffers when movement decreases or is altered.

2400 - 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.


2400-Chronic Neck Pain 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.

2404 - 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) Cue client in activation of local deep spine stabilizing muscles.4) Instruct client through aquatic exercise.5) Choose appropriate level land and water exercises for clients.6) Select equipment to facilitate or challenge pool stabilization exercise.


2501 - Neurological AquaticsFaculty: Julia Meno-Fettig, CTRS, ATRICThis course is designed to provide aquatic therapy techniques for individuals with a neurological condition. Learn aquatic interven-tions that assist clients with body awareness, coordination and tim-ing of active movement. These techniques are indicated for motor learning development. Practitioners will learn to use a variety of sensory integration techniques in a hydrodynamic environment to elicit a sense of orientation, balance and control for the client.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Explore proprioceptive, exteroceptive and vestibular techniques to implement in aquatic therapy programs.2) Select aquatic therapy cuing techniques to assist clients with posture and ambulation.3) Utilize hydrodynamic principles in treatment plans for neurological conditions.4) Discover sensory specific aquatic applications.5) Determine how and when to use verbal, tactile and auditory cuing to promote postural awareness and motor response.

2502 - PNF for Neurological DiagnosesFaculty: Terri Mitchell, PTA; Laurie Denomme, B.KinesiologyPNF is the perfect solution for deficits in balance, co-ordination, and range of motion. Find out why as you challenge yourself with a series of original spiral-diagonal combinations. Specific applica-tions will be provided for persons with Parkinson’s, CVA, Fibromy-algia, Multiple Sclerosis, post-mastectomy and total knee replace-ment. Experience the exceptional results of PNF in the pool in small group and one-on-one applications.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Review the fundamentals of PNF movement patterns for the upper and lower extremities.2) Maximize the benefits of PNF in the aquatic environment.3) Outline common deficits of Parkinson’s, post-mastectomy, CVA, Fibromyalgia, MS, and TKR.4) Determine how to use PNF patterns to improve balance, coordination and range of motion.5) Examine specific PNF solutions for these special populations and how to overcome common obstacles to progression.


2503 - SCI: Beyond the ChairFaculty: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS This course will review the nature of SCI, and how new thinking has changed the traditional approach to rehabilitation. Instead of focusing on how to function in the wheelchair, this approach al-lows the individual to experience greater movement patterns. The basic principles of the Burdenko Method are introduced and ap-plied to the SCI client. We take shallow and deep water exercises one step forward in facilitating gait patterns with the SCI person including those classified as “complete”. Logistics of transfers, water temperature and use of equipment are discussed. Partici-pants are encouraged to bring reports of their own successes and case studies for group discussion. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Examine at least five benefits of water exercise, especially for individuals with SCI.2) Design water exercises utilizing the basic principles of the Burdenko method.3) Explore three key elements to facilitating gait in chest deep water.4) Demonstrate proper hand placement and stabilization techniques for gait facilitation.5) Develop a plan of progression for gait facilitation and exercise for individual clients.6) Recognize specific precautions related to water exercise and the individual with SCI.7) Assess and modify equipment needs for individual patients in order to achieve adequate floatation and alignment with water exercise.


2506 - Dystonia and Parkinson’s Aquatic TechniquesFaculty: Maryanne Haggerty, MSExamine current information on Dystonia and Parkinson’s and how aquatic exercise impacts the management of this condi-tion. In order to effectively handle various types of Dystonia and Parkinson’s and the different stages and conditions that a patient is faced with each day, it is imperative that the aquatic therapist is not only equipped with the latest research, but also has the abil-ity to quickly adapt to patients’ therapeutic needs. Learn effective aquatic techniques for Dystonia and Parkinson’s and the differ-ences between the conditions and their treatments. Individual variances will be addressed, along with the ability of the aquatic therapist to adapt to the changing symptoms by using aquatic techniques that are applicable to these neurological conditions. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Determine which aquatic techniques are best suited for the individual’s type of Dystonia and current symptoms.2) Adapt to the patient’s changing symptoms and condition by focusing on core, balance, flexibility and self-myofascial release for the individual with Dystonia.3) Evaluate aquatic techniques that are best for the individual with Parkinson’s.4) Adapt to the individual’s changing symptoms by focusing on specific strengthening, flexibility and balance exercises for the individual’s Parkinson’s conditions.

2507 - Aquatic Positional ReleasesFaculty: Marilyn McQuade, BS, PTAquatic Positional Releases are techniques used to treat somatic dysfunction or people with pain in the cervical spine. This course will focus on the cervical spine, with review of the anatomy as well as precautions for Rx with a quick review of evaluative tech-niques. The philosophies of both Jones and Ortho Bionomy’s founder Kathy Kain will be presented. The focus of the course is to learn how to use these manual techniques to decrease pain and soft tissue joint dysfunction in the cervical spine in a gentle, yet effective approach.


2507-Aquatic Positional Releases COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Review the C-spine anatomy and understand the joint/soft tissue implications.2) Examine the concept of positional release.3) Explore Jones and Osteo Bionomy’s philosophies, both their differences and similarities.4) Demonstrate manual positional releases for the C-spine both on land and in the water.

2508 - Aquatic Neurodynamics with Neural Tension ReleaseFaculty: Marilyn McQuade, BS, PT Aquatic Neurodynamics is based on the most current information from Michael Shacklock and David Butler’s work on neural ten-sion and somatic dysfunction. In this course, you will learn the latest thinking on how the nervous system affects our musculo-skeletal system. The techniques of “Simple Contact” by Barrett Dorko and common Neural tension stretches will be taught. The concepts of “Ideomotion”, neuropathic pathogenesis and mechan-ical tension and its consequences will be explored, along with its relationship to being in pain.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Explore the concept of Neurodynamics.2) Examine “Ideomotion”.3) Discover Barrett Dorko’s philosophy behind “Simple Contact”.4) Apply Neural tension glides and mobilizations.5) Demonstrate and feel confident using these techniques.6) Determine which patients might benefit from these techniques and contraindications.


2509 – Addressing SCI with Aquatic Therapy TechniquesFaculty: Marty Biondi, PT, CSCS, ATRICThe spinal cord injured patient faces a myriad of challenges which can change drastically from onset through one’s life span. While much treatment focuses on the acquisition of functional skills, oftentimes it is the recurring medical issues that interrupt such progress. Additionally, much current practice focuses on the irreversibility of nerve damage. There are also major concerns with the issues of patient independence, fitness and potential for normalcy in life.This course will discuss the management of spinal cord injured clients using water therapy techniques. While there will be a presentation of the neuro-physiological component of spinal cord injuries, this class will focus on introducing 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.COURSE OBJECTIVES:At the conclusion of this class, the participant will:1) Recognize 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 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.


2600 - Myofascial ReleaseFaculty: Julia Meno-Fettig, CTRS, ATRICThis pool workshop will give the therapist an opportunity to relate land-based myofascial release techniques to an aquatic environ-ment. Explore aquatic skills to enhance clinical and intuitive ob-servations, 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.

2603 - BackHab IIFaculty: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC BackHab I is NOT a prerequisite. This program focuses on re-learning functional movement patterns with carryover to activities of daily living. Progressions are included to further challenge qualities such as balance, coordination, endurance, trunk stabil-ity and gait. The program has proven to be ideal for clients with chronic pain; with shoulder, hip, knee, ankle and back disor-ders; with chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia, MS, arthritis, asthma, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure; 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) Analyze and practice stride length, width, swing and roll. 2) Evaluate alignment and neutral spine with every transition. 3) Assess patient/client with exercise-specific considerations.4) Expand therapeutic tools to integrate muscular endurance and strength, balance, coordination, trunk stability, and gait training. 5) Awareness of alignment with varied strides. 6) Experiment with balance challenges.



2605 - 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.

2614 - Halliwick for Ortho IssuesFaculty: Sue Grosse, MSOrthopedic conditions present a variety of challenges to the practitioner. Absence of limbs, joint impairment, abnormal muscle tone, and atypical reflex patterns can impede motor activity and limit daily function ability. No matter what the age of the indi-vidual, adult or child, the Halliwick Method, because of its use of specific movement enhancing progressions to assist an individual in developing motor control, is an ideal therapeutic intervention for individuals with orthopedic conditions. Learn how to implement Halliwick methods and techniques with individuals with ortho-pedic involvement. Emphasis will be facilitating motor control, improving range of motion, increasing relaxation, and developing strength and fitness through a therapeutic process, which devel-ops independent movement in the aquatic medium. Client control of personal progress will be stressed. All functional levels will be addressed. Note: it is recommended participants have either pre-viously taken the workshop Halliwick Method: Water Freedom for Individuals with Disabilities or read Grosse, S. (2001). Halliwick Method: Water Freedom for Individuals with Disabilities. Milwau-kee, WI: Aquatic Consulting Education Resource Services (7252 W. Wabash Avenue, 53223).COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Increase awareness of treatment issues presented by individuals having absent limbs, joint restrictions, muscle contractures, low muscle tone, and/or lack of motor control.2) Identify 5 characteristics of the Halliwick method that directly influence the issues listed above.3) Determine progressions for water entry and exit, movement orientation, buoyancy control, vertical rotation, lateral rotation, and combined rotations appropriate for individuals with orthopedic conditions.4) Examine 3 strategies for controlling buoyancy.5) Explore ideas for program implementation, integrating Halliwick into existing therapeutic and fitness programs.



2700 - Vertical/Seated Hip and Back Protocols Faculty: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC Clients sometimes rely on you to achieve their pain-free time. This session will give you therapeutic exercises clients can do on their own during your sessions with them, or independently as home-work or after they’ve been released from therapy. We’ll review six basic soft tissue hip and back issues, experiment in the pool, and go over the handout and supplementary materials. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Assess client on several issues vital to effective and safe movement. 2) Review common issues that clients with hip or back pain, surgery or injury experience.3) Experiment with Feldenkrais®, the breath, Ai Chi postures, BackHab strides and seated Pilates, PNF, UCT and Burdenko exercises to achieve repatterning in a safe way.


2806 – Documentation and ReimbursementFaculty: Brenda Klass, PhD, MFT, DACFEAccurately processing health insurance claims has become more exacting at the same time health insurance plan options have rapidly expanded. These changes, combined with modifications in state and federal regulations, affect the health insurance industry and are a constant challenge to individuals providing the service. Those responsible for processing health insurance claims require thorough instruction in all aspects of medical insurance including plan options, carrier requirements, state and federal regulations, abstracting relevant information from source documents, accu-rately completing claims forms, and coding diagnoses and proce-dures. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Introduce information about major insurance programs and federal health care legislation.2) Provide a basic knowledge of national diagnosis and procedure coding. 3) Simplify the process of completing claims forms.



2802 - Ai Chi Basic CertificationFaculty: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRICTake 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 prewritten teaching scripts.5) Compare modifications for varied special populations.


3204 - Athletic Rehab: Weekend Warriors to Profes-sional Athletes - Return Your Patients to Movement!Faculty: Sue Falsone, PT, MS, ATC/L, CSCS This course will break down common movement patterns and the dysfunctions that are often seen in these movements. Core stabil-ity, as it relates to the extremities, will be discussed and example exercises offered. Breathing and static postures will also be discussed. This course combines land- and water-based solutions for returning your patients to active lives in an efficient, effective manner.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Describe common movement dysfunctions of the upper and lower quarter that are commonly seen in many different orthopedic populations.2) Describe concepts of pillar strength and how it relates to upper and lower quarter pathology.3) Demonstrate and prescribe all aspects of movement preparation exercises to prepare someone for return to movement.

3205 - Pediatric Specialty Certificate ProgramFaculty: Rodna Bordner, MOT, OTR/L, and Sue Grosse, MS Spend 15 hours totally immersed in aquatic therapy specifically designed for children. Content will include cerebral palsy/influenc-es of tone, autism/sensory processing, balance and gait activities, and Halliwick methodology. All major disability categories will be addressed for children from tots to teens. Protocols for specific treatment techniques will be discussed. A wide variety of child appropriate equipment will be utilized for activity implementation. Assessment and documentation of progress will be addressed and additional resources will be reviewed. Whether you work with children in a highly individualized treatment setting or in recreation and/or community settings, this specialty certificate workshop will provide you with a wealth of functional and creative ideas.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Implement at least six activities to improve balance and gait.2) Use the underwater balance beam, poly equipment, spin jammers, and floating cut-outs to facilitate balance and gait.Continued...


Pediatric Certificate COURSE OBJECTIVES: (cont’d)3) Implement activity progressions appropriate to the Halliwick method.4) Design a treatment protocol using familiar methods including Bad Ragaz level one, Kinnaird’s Trunk Act, Sova’s BackHab, the Burdenko Method, balance and gait activities, and/or Halliwick progressions.

3206 - Chronic Pain Specialty Certificate ProgramFaculty: Sheralee Beebe, BA, MES, and Ruth Sova, MS, ATRICChronic pain, no matter the trigger, often responds well to warm water aquatic therapy. This ATRI Certificate Program will spend a short time on theory (definition, cause and function of pain) and a lot of time on practical application. Evidence-based pain reduction techniques will be experienced and protocols will be tried. Dis-cuss traditional (Ai Chi, Massage, Watsu® and Reflexology, Ai Chi Ne, Cranialsacral Therapy) and non-traditional protocols (such as breath re-education, passive relaxation techniques, behavior modification and improved health consciousness) to apply to cli-ents with depression and pain. Computer use, technological advances and improved efficiency mean we all attempt to perform beyond our means. This kind of pressure has devastating physiological and psychological rami-fications. Assess pain-aggravating behavior. Discuss pain-free movement patterns and progressions for clients with chronic pain and chronic conditions such as (RSD/CPRS, FMS, RA, PTSD, MS, obesity) and older adults. Develop a pain management plan with ideas that can be used in one-on-one rehab and personal training, in groups, and for independent client use. Precautions are included.Ai Chi is one of the techniques practiced so all attendees will leave this 15-hour program with, not only an ATRI Chronic Pain Specialty Certificate, but also Ai Chi Certification. Ai Chi – Bal-ance, Harmony and Healing textbook, protocols and documenta-tion forms are included in the course materials.Continued on Next Page...



3303 - Advanced Lumbar Stabilization Faculty: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCSNote: Participants should have basic knowledge of aquatic prin-ciples and anatomy, however no prior experience of the Burdenko method required. This course will introduce the basic principles of the Burdenko Method with the focus on lumbar stabilization exercises. Progres-sion of exercise from rehabilitation to post-rehab conditioning to sport-training level will be presented. The unique combination of land and water exercises in this course will provide the attendee with the information needed to progress individuals from rehabili-tation to conditioning to training. This course will present a brief review of the functional anatomy related to lumbar spine with the majority of the time spent on specific exercises. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Determine primary muscles that play a role in lumbar stabilization.2) Examine the 6 qualities of movement addressed in the Burdenko Method.3) Distinguish between local and global muscle function and control.4) Explore appropriate-level land and water exercises for clients.5) Determine equipment to facilitate or challenge pool stabilization exercise.6) Cue client in activation of local deep spine stabilizing muscles. Instruct client through levels of spinal stabilization aquatic exercise.

Chronic Pain Specialty Certificate COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Integrate progressions for balance, coordination, endurance, muscular strength, etc.2) Review reasons for pain and why deep relaxation and breath- work can be included in a program.3) Assess client pain, numbness and tingling of low back, hip, neck, shoulders, LE and UE, and exercise-specific considerations.4) Identify the habits and behaviors that have the potential to create and aggravate chronic pain syndromes.5) Define and differentiate the types of pain and accompanying symptoms that affect clients.6) Discuss the challenges to treatment success, and examine alternate strategies that can be applied to help clients gain better management over their pain.7) Experience decrease in sympathetic response.8) Release muscle tension and guarding.9) Experience Ai Chi, Massage, Watsu®, Ai Chi Ne, Cranialsacral as well as passive relaxation techniques, energy meridian exercises and behavior modification.

3301 - Advanced Lumbar Stabilization Tech.Faculty: Marty Biondi, PT, CSCS, ATRIC LBP is the number one cause of MD visits by the adult population, but who of these patients benefits from aquatic therapy tech-niques? This class addresses the specifics of stabilization with respect to the lumbar spine structures and biomechanical param-eters; provides a logical progression for treatment; and addresses the current research available regarding water interventions in the treatment of LBP.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Discriminate between those common low back pain conditions, which are appropriate for aquatic intervention, and those which might utilize water for just pain management.2) Evaluate LBP with respect to lumbar instability, including specific postural manifestations and biomechanical deficits.3) Using motor learning principles, provide a logical progression of aquatic exercises that address such conditions.4) Identify those patients who, while complaining of low back pain symptoms, are not appropriate for aquatic therapy at that time in their treatment progression.



Lumbar Stabilization Certificate COURSE OBJECTIVES: (cont’d)2) Define Pangabi’s theory of lumbar stabilization, specifically as it relates to treatment objectives/outcomes.3) Utilize specific and appropriate tests to establish whether or not a patient has an unstable spine that would benefit from stabilization techniques. 4) Develop appropriate treatment protocols for the various lumbar instabilities with specific emphasis on aquatic involvement.5) Utilize specific aquatic treatment progression in a logical sequence, demonstrating an in-depth understanding of the physical properties of water.6) Critically analyze current research on low back pain and current on-going studies.7) Experience various aquatic protocols with applicability to presented case studies.

3306 - Orthopedic Specialty Certificate ProgramFaculty: Julia Meno-Fettig, CTRS, ATRIC, and Terri Mitchell, PTAMore Information Coming Soon!

3304 - Aquatic Lumbopelvic Stabilization ProtocolFaculty: Luis Vargas, PhD, PT, ATRICThe structure and clinical applications of the four stages of the Aquatic Lumbopelvic Stabilization Protocol will be presented in theory and practiced in the pool session. The anatomy and bio-mechanics of the lumbopelvic complex will be discussed. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Describe the biomechanics of the lumbopelvic complex.2) Identify the anatomical structures that provide support and stability to the lumbopelvic complex.3) Explore the structure and stages of the ALS Protocol.4) Selectively apply the various stages and activities featured in the ALS Protocol given the patient’s clinical diagnosis.

3305 - Lumbar Stabilization Specialty Certificate Program - Washington, DC-Feb.Faculty: Marty Biondi, PT, CSCS, ATRIC, and Mary Wykle, PhD, ATRIC The significance of aquatic intervention in the management of low back pain (LBP) while widely accepted, appears to have the greatest benefit for those whose pain is mechanical. This class will discuss the theory of lumbar stability; the anatomical relation-ships that impact stability; the impact of a specific exercise regime to address instability; and the criteria involved with water therapy. In addition, specific tools will be utilized to demonstrate stability within the lumbar spine, followed by a prediction test, indicating who might benefit from exercises versus those who would be bet-ter served by manual interventions. The aquatic component will be addressed, including properties of water as they relate to the rehab process; exercise sequences; and case studies. Current research with respect to water therapy and specifically the treat-ment of LBP will conclude this program.COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Gain an in-depth understanding of the anatomy of the spine with emphasis on pathophysiological conditions related to lumbar instability.



3501 – Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Going VerticalFaculty: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCSAs humans we function primarily in the vertical position, therefore rehabilitation techniques must incorporate the upright position to improve a person’s function. This course will review the pathology of SCI, and how new thinking has changed the traditional ap-proach to rehabilitation. Instead of focusing on how to function in the wheelchair, this approach challenges the individual to experi-ence and strengthen their body in the vertical position. The basic principles of the Burdenko Method are introduced and applied to the SCI client. Based on body weight supported treadmill stud-ies we take shallow and deep water exercises one step forward in facilitating gait patterns with individuals with SCI. Logistics of transfers, water temperature and use of equipment are discussed. Participants are encouraged to bring reports of their own success-es and case studies for group discussion.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:1. List at least five benefits of water exercise especially for individuals with SCI.2. Design water exercises utilizing the basic principles of the Burdenko method.3. List three key elements to facilitating gait in chest deep water.4. Demonstrate proper hand placement and stabilization techniques for gait facilitation.5. Develop a plan of progression for gait facilitation and exercise for individual clients.6. Recognize specific precautions related to water exercise and the individual with SCI.7. Assess and modify equipment needs for individual patients in order to achieve adequate flotation and alignment with water exercise.

3307 - Lumbar Stabilization Specialty Certificate Program - Las Vegas - Sept.Faculty: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS; Mary Wykle, PhD, ATRIC Lumbar Stabilization encompasses a long list of acute and chronic LB diagnoses and the impact of proper management of symptoms, pain, and duration. This advanced course will focus on lumbar stabilization exercise and progressions for individuals with spinal dysfunction. Presenting the theory of lumbar stabiliza-tion, supported by evidence-based material and correlating these principles to the unique combination of land and water exercises, this course will provide the attendee with the information needed to progress individuals from rehabilitation to return to functional activity. Pain Diagrams and facet pain patterns further assist in establishing appropriate treatment phases addressing pain and inflammation control; progressive land and water exercise; long-term management; preventive maintenance; and instruction in home program. Principles from the Burdenko method, Pilates and yoga are presented throughout the course material. Discussion on specific diagnoses will include latest research along with practical clinical approaches and problem solving techniques. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1. Address a multi-disciplinary approach to Lumbar Stability and Low Back Pain to customize a rehabilitation treatment plan specific to the patient.2. Distinguish various diagnoses with phases of lumbar stability and exercise focus for each phase.3. Identify exercises with progression and cueing that facilitate primary muscles involved in lumbar stabilization.4. Discuss appropriate level land and water exercises and proper equipment to facilitate progress for lumbar dysfunction.5. Apply the six qualities of movement addressed in the Burdenko method along with the application of PNF, Pilates, and yoga for proper alignment and function.



3606 - Therapeutic Aquassage InterventionFaculty: Luis Vargas, PhD, PT, ATRIC Goal specific massage techniques applied using the aquatic medium are the central focus of this intervention. The Therapeu-tic Aquassage Protocol (TAP) created by Dr. Luis G. Vargas and Professor Flavia E. Bayron will be practiced in the pool session with emphasis on the lower and upper quarter TAP, application of desensitization techniques, treatment of the soft, connective and myofascial tissues, passive mobilization, storm’s technique and reflexology. Clinical applications will be established. COURSE OBJECTIVES:1) Selectively apply the goal specific techniques featured in the protocol based on the client’s identified clinical problems.2) Acquire skill in the application of techniques featured in the various components of the Therapeutic Aquassage Protocol (TAP).3) Examine the various elements feature in the TAP.4) Attain knowledge of reflexology and specialized massage techniques for musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders.

3801 - Management Specialty Certificate ProgramFaculty: Mick Nelson, BS, MS, and Sue Nelson, BS, ATRIC Participants will learn the “ins and outs” of total aquatic program-ming and business leadership to help enhance the community service of their facility. This makes the facility programming more versatile and therefore financially secure. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Determine how to use the eight different components to run an aquatic facility.2) Gain a better understanding of a new method VRP – Valued Received Pricing for your programs.3) Design a staffing and management structure to benefit everyone.4) Assess the tools to put the following aquatic programming components into action at your own facility: • Aquatic Career Progressions • Facility Development and Basic Design • Operational Cost Analysis and Budgets • Equipment Alternatives • Hours of Operation and Staffing Schedules • Job Descriptions – (development – use – examples) • Marketing Tools: Client Handbooks and Brochures • Policy and Procedures Manual • Business Concept – VVMOST • Professionalism and Ethics • Programming Options – Total Aquatic Programming • F.I.N.E. Programming • Client Needs/Wants – Amenities – Customer Service • Value Received Pricing

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2009 Conference Schedule - February / MarchFebruary 16-19 • Washington, DC National Aquatic Healthcare Conference

Monday, February 16FULL DAY Courses - 7:30 am-4:30 pm - 8 credit hours1200 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Sova) 2012 - Integrated Core (Denomme) 2313 - Orthopedic Total Body Approach (Haggerty)

Monday, February 16 - FREE* Evening Courses - 2 credit hrs.1001 - Hydrodynamics (Denomme) 2-hour Workshop - 6:00-8:15 pm1025 - Aqua Rx for Arthritis (Batson) 2-hour Workshop - 6:00-8:15 pm

Tuesday, February 17 - FULL DAY Course - 8:30 am-4:00 pm3305 - Lumbar Stabilization Specialty Certificate Program (Biondi/Wykle)Day 1 of 3-Day Program (6.25 credit hours/15 total credit hours)

Tuesday, February 17 - Morning Courses - 3 or 3.5 credit hrs.2314 - Hip/Knee/Shoulder Progressions/Modifications (Sova) - 7:30-11 am2506 - Dystonia and Parkinson’s Aquatic Tech. (Haggerty) - 8:00-11:15 am

Tuesday, February 17 - Afternoon Courses - 3 credit hours2502 - PNF for Neurological Diagnoses (Denomme) - 1:15-4:30 pm2700 - Vertical/Seated Hip/Back Protocols (Sova) - 1:15-4:30 pm

Tuesday, February 17 - FREE* Evening Course - 1.5 credit hrs1007 - Will It Work for You? (Onsite Faculty) - 4:30-6:00 pm

Wed., February 18 - FULL DAY - 8:50-11:30 am / 1:45-5:00 pm3305 - Lumbar Stabilization Specialty Certificate Program (Biondi/Wykle)Day 2 of 3-Day Program (5.75 credit hours/15 total credit hours)

Wed., February 18 - Morning Courses - 3.5 credit hrs.1006 - Practical Aquatic Progressions (Denomme) - 7:30-11:00 am1021 - MS Aquatics (Batson) - 8:00-11:30 am

Wed., February 18 - Afternoon Courses - 3 or 3.5 credit hours2013 - Equipment Use Transitioning Pool/Land (Haggerty) - 1:30-4:45 pm2507 - Aquatic Positional Releases (McQuade) - 2:00-5:30 pm

Thursday, February 19 - Morning Courses - 3 or 3.5 credit hrs.3305 - Lumbar Stabilization Specialty Certificate Program (Biondi/Wykle)Day 3 of 3-Day Program (3 credit hrs/15 total credit hrs) - 8:45 am-12 pm2014 - Evidence-Based Fall Prevention Using Ai Chi (Sova) - 8:15-11:30 am2508 - Neurodynamics/Neural Tension Release (McQuade) - 8:00-11:30 amFREE* = Free for ATRI attendees staying at ATRI host hotels.

Professional Development DaysMarch 7-8 • Boston (Canton), MA

Saturday, March 7Full-Day Workshop (8:00 am-5:00 pm)1200 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Sova)

Morning Workshop (8:00 am-12:00 pm)1300 - Balance and Gait Training I (Grosse)

Afternoon Workshop (1:00-4:30 pm)2614 - Halliwick for Ortho Issues (Grosse)

Evening Workshop (5:30-7:30 pm)1809 - ATRI Certification QuickPrep (Sova)

Sunday, March 8Full-Day Workshop (8:30 am-4:30 pm)2802 - Ai Chi Certification (Sova)

Morning Exam (8:30 am-12:00 pm)ATRI Certification Exam (Separate Fee) Morning Workshop (8:30 am-12:00 pm)1805 - Facilitating Aquatic Movement for Children with Severe Disabilities (Grosse)

Afternoon Workshop (1:00-4:30 pm)1220 - Pediatric Aquatic Therapy: An Integrated Approach (Grosse)


2009 Conference Schedule - March (cont’d)

Professional Development DaysMarch 14-15 • Tucson, AZ

Saturday, March 14Full-Day Workshop (8:00 am-5:00 pm)1200 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab

General Public Workshop (10:00 am-5:00 pm)0101 - Tai Chi for Health

Morning Workshop (8:00 am-12:00 pm)3303 - Advanced Lumbar Stabilization

Afternoon Workshop (1:30-5:00 pm)2400 - Chronic Neck Pain

Evening Workshop (5:30-7:30 pm)1809 - ATRI Certification QuickPrep Sunday, March 15Morning Exam (8:30 am-12:00 pm)ATRI Certification Exam (Separate Fee)

Morning Workshops (8:30 am-12:00 pm)2700 - Vertical/Seated Hip/Back Protocols2203 - Integrated Balance

Afternoon Workshops (1:00-4:30 pm)2014 - Evidence-Based Fall Prevention Using Ai Chi 1315 - Functional Shoulder Rehab

Professional Development DaysMarch 21-22 • Morgantown, WV


Morning Workshop (8:00-11:30 am)2300 - Lumbar Stabilization for Spinal Fusions

Afternoon Workshop (12:30-4:30 pm)1500 - Balance for MS, TBI, Ortho

Evening Workshop (5:30-7:30 pm)1809 - ATRI Certification QuickPrep

Sunday, March 22Full-Day Workshop (8:00 am-4:00 pm)1900 - Risk Awareness/Safety Training Certification

Morning Exam (8:30 am-12:00 pm)ATRI Certification Exam (Separate Fee)

Morning Workshop (8:00-11:30 am)2700 - Vertical/Seated Hip/Back Protocols

Afternoon Workshop (12:30-4:00 pm)2014 - Evidence-Based Fall Prevention Using Ai Chi


Professional Development DaysMarch 28-29 • Dallas, TX


General Public Workshop (10:00 am-5:00 pm)0102 - Chronic Pain

Morning Workshop (8:00 am-12:00 pm)2700 - Vertical/Seated Hip/Back Protocols

Afternoon Workshop (1:30-5:00 pm)2603 - BackHab II


Sunday, March 29Full-Day Workshop (8:30 am-4:30 pm)2311 - Orthopedic Aquatic Rehab

Morning Exam (8:30 am-12:00 pm)ATRI Certification Exam (Separate Fee) Morning Workshop (8:30 am-12:00 pm)2212 - Balance and Pain Treatment Techniques


2009 Conference Schedule - March (cont’d) / AprilProfessional Development DaysApril 4-5 • Cincinnati, OH

Saturday, April 4Full-Day Workshop (8:00 am-5:00 pm)1200 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab

Morning Workshop (8:00-11:30 am)2223 - Gait Training for Older Adults

Afternoon Workshop (12:30-4:30 pm)2316 - Ortho for Older Adults


Sunday, April 5Full-Day Workshop (8:30 am-4:30 pm)3301 - Lumbar Stabilization Techniques


Morning Workshop (8:30 am-12:00 pm)2700 - Vertical/Seated Hip/Back Protocols



2009 Conference Schedule - April (cont’d) / MayProfessional Development DaysApril 25-26 • Wilkes-Barre, PA

Saturday, April 25Full-Day Workshop (8:00 am-5:00 pm)1200 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab

Morning Workshop (8:00 am-12:00 pm)2603 - BackHab II

Afternoon Workshop (1:00-4:30 pm)2700 - Vertical/Seated Hip/Back Protocols


Sunday, April 26Full-Day Workshop (8:30 am-4:30 pm)2311 - Orthopedic Aquatic Rehab


Morning Workshop (8:30 am-12:00 pm)2212 - Balance and Pain Treatment Techniques


Professional Development DaysMay 2-3 • Portland, OR

Saturday, May 2Full-Day Workshop (8:00 am-5:00 pm)1200 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab

Morning Workshop (8:00-11:30 am)2400 - Chronic Neck Pain

Afternoon Workshop (12:30-4:30 pm)3303 - Advanced Lumbar Stabilization


Sunday, May 3Morning Exam (8:30 am-12:00 pm)ATRI Certification Exam (Separate Fee) Morning Workshops (8:30 am-12:00 pm)2700 - Vertical/Seated Hip/Back Protocols2206 - Arthritis/Chronic Pain

Afternoon Workshops (1:00-4:30 pm)2014 - Evidence-Based Fall Prevention Using Ai Chi 1304 - Hip/Knee/Gait Rehab


2009 Conference Schedule - May / JulyMay 28-31 • Chicago, IL National Aquatic Healthcare Conference

Thursday, May 28FULL DAY Courses - 7:30 am-4:30 pm - 8 credit hours1200 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Sova) 3204 - Athletic Rehab (Falsone) 3303 - Advanced Lumbar Stabilization (Scalone) Thursday, May 28 - FREE* Evening Courses - 2 credit hours1001 - Hydrodynamics (Grosse) 2-hour Workshop - 6:00-8:15 pm2015 - Evid.-Based Aquatics (Gangaway) 2-hour Lecture - 6:00-8:15 pm2220 - Return to Running (Lewis) 2-hour Workshop - 6:00-8:15 pm

Friday, May 29 - FULL DAY Course - 8:30 am-4:00 pm3205 - Pediatric Specialty Certificate Program (Bordner/Grosse)Day 1 of 3-Day Program (6.25 credit hours/15 total credit hours)Friday, May 29 - Morning Courses - 3 or 3.5 credit hours2314 - Hip/Knee/Shoulder Progressions/Modifications (Sova) - 8-11:15 am2503 - SCI: Beyond the Chair (Scalone) - 7:30-11:00 amFriday, May 29 - Morning Course - 1 credit hour1609 - Tai Chi Arthritis (Hopps) - 11:30 am-12:30 pmFriday, May 29 - Afternoon Courses - 3 credit hours2004 - Closed-Chain Functional Programming (Scalone) - 1:15-4:30 pm2016 - Evid.-Bsd. Aquatic Shoulder Rehab (Gangaway) - 1:15-4:30 pmFriday, May 29 - FREE* Evening Course - 1.5 credit hours1007 - Will It Work for You? (Onsite Faculty) - 4:30-6:00 pm

Saturday, May 30 - FULL DAY - 8:50-11:30 am / 1:45-5:00 pm3205 - Pediatric Specialty Certificate Program (Bordner/Grosse)Day 2 of 3-Day Program (5.75 credit hours/15 total credit hours)Saturday, May 30 - Morning Courses - 3.5 credit hours2221 - PolyTrauma: Considerations for AT (Lewis) - 8:00-11:30 am2404 - Lumbar Stab. Linking Land/Pool (Scalone) - 7:30-11:00 amSaturday, May 30 - Afternoon Courses - 3 or 3.5 credit hours1026 - Diabetes and Exercise (Brindle) - 1:30-4:45 pm2222 - Acute and Chronic Pain (Marquez) - 2:00-5:30 pm

Sunday, May 31 - Morning Courses - 3 credit hours3205 - Pediatric Specialty Certificate Program (Bordner/Grosse)Day 3 of 3-Day Program (3 credit hrs/15 total credit hrs) - 8:15-11:30 am2014 - Evidence-Based Fall Prevention Using Ai Chi (Sova) - 8:00-11:15 am2204 - Interactive Posture (Scalone) - 8:30-11:45 amFREE* = Free for ATRI attendees staying at ATRI host hotels.

July 6-9 • Fort Myers, FL National Aquatic Healthcare Conference

Monday, July 6FULL DAY Courses - 7:30 am-4:30 pm - 8 credit hours1200 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Sova) 2313 - Orthopedic Total Body Approach (Haggerty) 3606 - Therapeutic Aquassage Intervention (Vargas)

Monday, July 6 - FREE* Evening Courses - 2 credit hours1001 - Hydrodynamics (Jasinskas) 2-hour Workshop - 6:00-8:15 pm1216 - MVA Rehab (Haggerty) 2-hour Workshop - 6:00-8:15 pm

Tuesday, July 7 - FULL DAY Course - 8:30 am-4:00 pm3206 - Chronic Pain Specialty Certificate Program (Sova/Beebe)Day 1 of 3-Day Program (6.25 credit hours/15 total credit hours)

Tuesday, July 7 - Morning Courses - 3 credit hours1217 - Aquatic Rehab for Athletes (Jasinskas) - 8:15-11:30 am3304 - Aquatic Lumbopelvic Stabilization (Vargas) - 8:15-11:30 am

Tuesday, July 7 - Afternoon Courses - 3 credit hours2506 - Dystonia/Parkinson’s Aquatic Tech. (Haggerty) - 1:00-4:15 pm2507 - Aquatic Positional Releases (McQuade) - 1:00-4:15 pm

Tuesday, July 7 - FREE* Evening Course - 1.5 credit hours1007 - Will It Work for You? (Onsite Faculty) - 4:15-5:45 pm

Wednesday, July 8 - FULL DAY - 8:00-11:15 am / 1:45-4:45 pm3206 - Chronic Pain Specialty Certificate Program (Sova/Beebe)Day 2 of 3-Day Program (5.75 credit hours/15 total credit hours)

Wednesday, July 8 - Morning Courses - 3 credit hours1310 - BackSplash: Post-Rehab for Spine (Jasinskas) - 8:00-11:15 am2013 - Equipment Use-Transitioning Pool/Land (Haggerty) - 8:00-11:15 am

Wednesday, July 8 - Afternoon Courses - 3 credit hours1303 - Gait Retraining (Cox) - 1:45-5:00 pm2508 - Neurodynamics/Neural Tension Release (McQuade) - 1:45-5:00 pm

Thursday, July 9 - Morning Courses - 3 or 3.5 credit hrs.3206 - Chronic Pain Specialty Certificate Program (Sova/Beebe)Day 3 of 3-Day Program (3 credit hrs/15 total credit hrs) - 8:30-11:45 am1311 - Vertical Techniques for LE Rehab (Jasinskas) - 8:30-11:45 am2315 - I.N.T. for Back Pain (St. John) - 8:30-11:45 amFREE* = Free for ATRI attendees staying at ATRI host hotels.

2009 Conference Schedule - September / NovemberSeptember 17-20 • Las Vegas, NVNational Aquatic Healthcare Conference

Thursday, September 17FULL DAY Courses - 7:30 am-4:30 pm - 8 credit hours1200 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Mitchell) 2802 - Ai Chi Basic Certification (Sova) 3303 - Advanced Lumbar Stabilization (Scalone) Thursday, Sept. 17 - FREE* Evening Courses - 1.5 credit hrs.1001 - Hydrodynamics (Mitchell) 90-minute Pool Only - 6:00-7:30 pm2017 - How to Quantify Your Work (Conatser) 90-min. Lecture - 6-7:30 pm

Friday, September 18 - FULL DAY Course - 8:30 am-4:00 pmxxxx - Lumbar Stabilization Specialty Certificate Program (Scalone/Wykle)Day 1 of 3-Day Program (6.25 credit hours/15 total credit hours)

Friday, September 18 - Morning Courses - 3 or 3.5 credit hrs.2314 - Hip/Knee/Shoulder Progressions/Modifications (Sova) - 7:30-11 am2502 - PNF for Neurological Diagnoses (Mitchell) - 8:00-11:15 am

Friday, September 18 - Afternoon Courses - 3 credit hours2305 - Supine Shoulder Rehab (Mitchell) - 1:15-4:30 pm1316 - 25 Favorite LE Exercises (Arieta/Jones) - 1:15-4:30 pm

Friday, September 18 - FREE* Evening Course - 1.5 credit hrs1007 - Will It Work for You? (Onsite Faculty) - 4:30-6:00 pm

Saturday, Sept. 19 - FULL DAY - 8:50-11:30 am / 1:45-5:00 pmxxxx - Lumbar Stabilization Specialty Certificate Program (Scalone/Wykle)Day 2 of 3-Day Program (5.75 credit hours/15 total credit hours)

Saturday, September 19 - Morning Courses - 3.5 credit hours2221 - Polytrauma: Considerations-Aquatic Therapy (Lewis) - 7:30-11 am1317 - 25 Favorite Exercises for the Trunk (Arieta/Jones) - 8-11:30 am2018 - Research-Based Practice (Conatser)-Lecture only - 8-11 am

Saturday, Sept. 19 - Afternoon Courses - 3 or 3.5 credit hrs2307 - Joint Replacement Rehab (Mitchell) - 1:30-4:45 pm1318 - 25 Favorite Exercises-Neck/Shoulder (Arieta/Jones) - 2-5:30 pm2806 - Documentation/Reimbursement (Klass)-Lecture only - 2-5 pm

Sunday, September 20 - Morning Courses - 3 credit hoursxxxx - Lumbar Stabilization Specialty Certificate Program (Scalone/Wykle)Day 3 of 3-Day Program (3 credit hrs/15 total credit hrs) - 8:15-11:30 am2014 - Evidence-Based Fall Prevention Using Ai Chi (Sova) - 8:30 am-12 pm 2220 - Return to Running/Walking After Injury (Lewis) - 8:00-11:30 amFREE* = Free for ATRI attendees staying at ATRI host hotels.

November 19-22 • Chicago, ILNational Aquatic Healthcare Conference

Thursday, November 19FULL DAY Courses - 7:30 am-4:30 pm - 8 credit hours1200 - Intro. to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (Mitchell) 2201 - Pediatric AquaHab (Meno-Fettig) 2802 - Ai Chi Basic Certification (Sova) Thursday, Nov. 19 - FREE* Evening Courses - 2 credit hours1001 - Hydrodynamics (Mitchell) 2-hour Workshop - 6:00-8:15 pm1027 - Aquatics (Firman) - 2-hour Lecture - 6:00-8:15 pm 2600 - Myofascial Release (Meno-Fettig) 2-hr. Workshop - 6:00-8:15 pm

Friday, November 20 - FULL DAY Courses - 8:30 am-4:00 pmDay 1 of 3-Day Program (6.25 credit hours/15 total credit hours) 3306 - Orthopedic Specialty Certificate Program (Meno-Fettig/Mitchell)3801 - Management Specialty Certificate Program (Mick/Sue Nelson)Friday, November 20 - Morning Courses - 3 or 3.5 credit hrs.1501 - Brain Science and Aquatic Therapy (Adler) - 7:30-11:00 am 2314 - Hip/Knee/Shoulder Progressions/Modifications (Sova) - 8-11:15 amFriday, November 20 - Afternoon Courses - 3 credit hours2203 - Integrated Balance (Adler) - 1:15-4:30 pm2700 - Vertical/Seated Hip/Back Protocols (Sova) - 1:15-4:30 pmFriday, November 20 - FREE* Evening Course - 1.5 credit hrs1007 - Will It Work for You? (Onsite Faculty) - 4:30-6:00 pm

Saturday, Nov. 21 - FULL DAY - 8:50-11:30 am / 1:45-5:00 pmDay 2 of 3-Day Program (5.75 credit hours/15 total credit hours)3306 - Orthopedic Specialty Certificate Program (Meno-Fettig/Mitchell)3801 - Management Specialty Certificate Program (Mick/Sue Nelson)Saturday, November 21 - Morning Courses - 3.5 credit hours1218 - Pediatrics and Aquatics (Sprehe) - 8:00-11:30 am 1312 - Low Back Pain Management (Biondi) - 7:30-11:00 amSaturday, November 21 - Afternoon Courses - 3 or 3.5 credit hrs1219 - MS Aquatics (Sprehe) - 1:30-4:45 pm1808 - Developing Intuitive Skills (Firman) - 2:00-5:30 pm

Sunday, November 22 - Morning Courses - 3 credit hoursDay 3 of 3-Day Program (3 credit hrs/15 total credit hrs) - 8:30-11:45 am3306 - Orthopedic Specialty Certificate Program (Meno-Fettig/Mitchell)3801 - Management Certificate Program (Mick/Sue Nelson) - 8-11 am2014 - Evidence-Based Fall Prevention Using Ai Chi (Sova) - 8:15-11:30 am2509 - Addressing SCI w/ Aquatic Therapy Tech. (Biondi) - 8:00-11:15 amFREE* = Free for ATRI attendees staying at ATRI host hotels.

2009 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 attends a Medical Intuitive Training Program at the Center for Applied Energy Medicine.

Barb Batson, is a certified AEA Aquatic Fitness Instructor. She serves general, arthritis, fibromyalgia, MS, senior, and prenatal populations. Barb is program trainer for both NMSS and the Ar-thritis Foundation. She is co-founder of the Nashville Aquatics Alli-ance and serves on the Mayor’s Healthy Nashville 2010 program and the Community Health and Wellness Team.

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 30 years. She was elected Director of Practice for the APTA Aquatic Section and is involved with aquatic research, specifically for 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 program for children with Autism and sensory pro-cessing disorders, which she co-directed for 4 years.

Sally Brindle, BS, ATRIC, is the Aquatic Program Director at the Indianapolis JCC. She earned her ATRI Certification in 2005 and has been a certified AEA Fitness Professional since 2003. She has been a National Trainer for the Arthritis Foundation and an Arthritis Foundation Instructor. Sally is also an MS instructor and earned her Ai Chi Certification in 2007.

Lexie Cox, MPT, ATRIC, has been an aquatic therapist for 10 years, working with children-to-geriatrics, neurological-to-orthope-dic diagnoses. She has received awards for outstanding patient care and was nominated as Caregiver of Year. She is an instruc-tor/trainer for the Arthritis Foundation, and a certified AEA Instructor.

Laurie Denomme, B. Kinesiology, is a certified AEA, ACE, AFAA, CALA, and CanFit PRO Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer who presents internationally on all areas of aquatic fit-ness. Laurie is an AEA Training Specialist and Co-Author/Director of Program Development for Aquatic Options educational pro-grams and resources.

Mary Essert, BA, ATRIC, has been involved in training instruc-tors for the Arthritis Foundation/YMCA Aquatic Program since 1982. Currently she is employed at Conway Regional Health and Fitness Center and teaches both Arthritis Plus and Fibromyalgia classes regularly, as well as working individually with therapy/re-hab patients.

Susan Falsone, PT, MS, ATC/L, CSCS, is Director of Perfor-mance Physical Therapy with Athletes’ Performance, a training facility for the elite and professional athlete. While at UNC-Chapel Hill, she worked in injury prevention and rehab for UNC Athletics. Her research on functional performance testing has been pub-lished in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy.


Janet Gangaway, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, ATRIC, has more than 10 years of experience as an aquatic physical therapist. She has taken a number of continuing education courses in aquatic ther-apy. In addition, she has extensive experience as a competitive swimmer, water safety and lifeguard instructor, and is an ASCA certified swim coach.

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.

Maryanne Haggerty, MS, has been teaching safe and effec-tive exercise for 25 years. As a faculty member for TSI, NASM, AEA, and AFAA, she has certified professionals. Promoting exer-cise for all abilities, Maryanne has presented televised exercise segments on aquatics. She has developed corporate wellness seminars and six-month home exercise program progressions.

Bonnie Hopps, Fitness Program Coordinator for The Arthritis Society, Manitoba division, has been certified by Dr. Paul Lam in Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor Update Course, Tai Chi for Arthritis Part II Course, and Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor’s Course. She is also certified as an Arthritis Foundation Exercise Instructor/Trainer, Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Instructor/Trainer.

Connie Jasinskas, MSc, is an international educator through her company: For the Love of Fit. She is the author and trainer of numerous aquatic post-rehab workshops and courses, includ-ing Aquanatal, Back Splash and Aqua Arthritis. She is currently providing aquatic rehabilitation for the Canadian Back Institute Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre.

2009 ATRI Faculty (continued)Brenda Klass, PhD, MFT, DACFE, founder of Care Center Rehabilitation and Pain Management, has been involved in pa-tient care and practice management for over 30 years. She is a licensed health care professional, a certified medical practice manager, and is certified in medical reimbursement, and Califor-nia workers compensation bill review.

Melissa Lewis, MPT, ATRIC, NCCARD, is the Chief of the Aquatic Therapy Section at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. She has been involved in Aquatics for the past 10 years, after being introduced to the field through Paula Briggs and the Aquatic Therapy Program at West Virginia University. She is currently serving as Treasurer for NCCARD.

Nancy Marquez, DPT, has a strong foundation in aquatics, swimming competitively from childhood through college at Michi-gan State University. She has also competed as a triathlete. She received the Student Research and Academic Merit Awards from the University of Miami. Nancy previously worked as a lifeguard, WSI, and swim coach. Her special interests include chronic pain.

Marilyn McQuade, BS, PT, is a manually based orthopedic physical therapist, specializing in aquatic therapy. She has 17 years of experience and now focuses on outpatient orthopedics, both in the water and on land. Her background includes a bache-lor’s degree in dance education/therapy, teaching and performing dance, and working with the mentally ill as a kinesiotherapist. She is interested in all forms of bodywork.

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.


2009 ATRI Faculty (continued)

Terri Mitchell, PTA, 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.

Mick Nelson, BS, MS, is the Director of USA Swimming’s Facilities Development Division. Sue Nelson, BS, ATRIC, is the Aquatic Programs Specialist for USA Swimming. The Nelsons have extensive experience in business and aquatic management, including aquatic facility design, building, and business consulta-tion. In 1994, they formed WaterWay Therapy Inc., which was one of the first and only privately owned and operated Medicare-ap-proved outpatient aquatic physical therapy centers in the country.

Paul St. John, LMT, CNMT, CINT, received the 1987 Mas-sage Therapist of the Year Award from the Florida State Massage Therapy Association, and has been a featured speaker at the American Massage Therapy Association National Conventions, as well as many AMTA State Conventions. In 2005, he launched his latest innovation in manual medicine, Integrative Neurosomatic Therapy, a structurally integrative approach to pain relief.

Beth Scalone, PT, 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 therapy continuing education courses. As a Certified Pi-lates instructor, she works with both rehab and fitness clients.

Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC, founder/ president of ATRI, and founder of AEA, 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. She has authored 15 books.

Carolyn Sprehe, BS, ATRIC, specializes in water-based pro-grams for people with developmental disabilities. She has a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and is ATRI certified. She is a swim coach for the Special Olympics of Missouri. Carolyn received the 2003 Outstanding Recreation Provider Award spon-sored by the Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis.

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.

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.


2009 ATRI Registration Information

ATRI Membership - $45 (See Benefits List at www.atri.org)

National Aquatic Healthcare Conference FeesApply to the Following Conferences:Washington, DC - February 16-19 (Early Bird Date: Dec. 21)Chicago - May 28-31 (Early Bird Date: April 1)Las Vegas, NV - Sept. 17-20 (Early Bird Date: August 1)Chicago - November 19-22 (Early Bird Date: TBA)

Registration - choose Option A or B: A. Full Package - includes all coursesPriority Member Tuition: $825 (Available to the First 25 ATRI Members)Non-Member Tuition: $895 (25 registration spaces available at this price)

B. Ala Carte Registration Fees:Pre-Event Full-Day Courses on Monday or Thursday - $325

Specialty Certificate Program or General Education (Tuesday through Thursday OR Friday through Sunday courses): $565 for Members registered/paid by Early Bird Dates$580 for Members registered/paid after Early Bird Dates$625 for Non-Members anytime

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 - $149

To register via Pay-Per-Course, you must mail, fax or call in your registration.


National Aquatic Healthcare Conference Fees

Apply to Fort Myers, FL Conference ONLY:Fort Myers, FL - July 6-9 (Early Bird Date: May 10)

ALL Sanibel Fees include the Following Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner on Monday and TuesdayBreakfast/Lunch on WednesdayBreakfast on Thursday

Registration - choose Option A or B: A. Full Package - includes all courses Monday thru ThursdayPriority Member Tuition: $875 (Available to the First 25 ATRI Members registered/paid BEFORE May 10th)Member Tuition: $925 registered/paid AFTER May 10thNon-Member Tuition: $975 (25 registration spaces available at this price)

B. Ala Carte Registration Fees:Pre-Event Full-Day Courses on Monday - $355Specialty Certificate Program or General Education Courses(Tuesday through Thursday): $645 for Members registered/paid by Mother’s Day-May 10th$670 for Members registered/paid after Mother’s Day-May 10th$715 for Non-Members anytime

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 - $199

To register via Pay-Per-Course, you must mail, fax or call in your registration.

Professional Development Days FeesApply to the Following Conferences:Boston (Canton), MA - March 7-8 (Early Bird Date: Feb. 1)Tucson, AZ - March 14-15 (Early Bird Date: Feb. 1)Morgantown, WV - March 21-22 (Early Bird Date: Feb. 1)Dallas, TX - March 28-29 (Early Bird Date: Feb. 1)Cincinnati, OH - April 4-5 (Early Bird Date: March 1)Wilkes-Barre, PA - April 25-26 (Early Bird Date: March 1)Portland, OR - May 2-3 (Early Bird Date: March 1)

Registration - choose Option A or B: A. Full Package - Includes all Courses except #1809 and Certification ExamPriority Member Tuition: $425 (Available to the First 10 ATRI Members Registerd by Early Bird Dates Above)Member Tuition - Registered After Early Bird Dates Above: $445Non-Member Tuition: $495 Anytime

B. Pay-Per-Course Fees:One Full-Day Course OR Two Half-Day Courses: $325 Half-Day Courses: $149Courses for General Public (0101 and 0102): $99

Four Ways to Register for ATRI Courses:1) Online...Register online at www.atri.org.2) Fax Registration Form, Course Selection Sheet and Credit Card information to 561-828-8150.3) Mail...Mail your Registration Form, Course Selection and Payment to: ATRI, 13297 Temple Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 334124) Phone... Call toll free 866-462-2874. Please complete your Course Selection before calling.

2009 ATRI Registration Information (cont’d)


Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute2009 Educational Conferences

Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute (ATRI)[email protected]

www.atri.org

National Aquatic Healthcare Conferences:February 16-19 - Washington, DC

May 28-31 - Chicago, ILJuly 6-9 - Fort Myers, FL

September 17-20 - Las Vegas, NVNovember 19-22 - Chicago, IL

Professional Development Days:March 7-8 • Boston (Canton), MA

March 14-15 • Tucson, AZMarch 21-22 • Morgantown, WV

March 28-29 • Dallas, TXApril 4-5 • Cincinnati, OH

April 25-26 • Wilkes-Barre, PAMay 2-3 • Portland, OR

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