Myofascial Mobilizations for Orthopedic Diagnoses
Julia Fettig, CTRS, CMT, ATRIC
Therapeutic Aquatics, Inc.
Course Objectives: We will discuss soft tissue injuries associated with common orthopedic diagnoses. Learn degrees of joint stability and when and how to begin aquatic mobilization to assist recovery. Explore basic muscle testing assessments and follow muscle chain choreography. The instruction is a progressive handÕs on approach both on land and in the pool. Learn skills to observe, feel, and mobilize restricted tissues, using aquatic techniques that promote increased circulation of blood and fluids, thus increasing tissue elasticity and joint mobility.
á Hands on instruction in a warm water pool to learn and practice direct and indirect myofascial techniques specifically adapted for use in aquatic therapy.
á Study the effects of using immersion to assist in diagnoses and trace the pathways of myofacial disturbances in the body.
á Learn to recognize weakened joint stabilizers and how to improve muscle balance through the practice of aquatic myofascial techniques.
á Therapists will demonstrate knowledge and the use of, turbulence, vibration, aquatic elongation and stretch techniques, buoyancy-assisted and resisted mobilizations.
á Perform hands on aquatic myofascial mobs for tissues involved with FSS, TKR, ACL, THR and ankle sprains.
8-hour Workshop (3 hours Classroom / 5 hours Pool):
Myofascial - Mobilizations for Orthopedic Diagnoses