2 Day

Aquatic Therapy Workshop

Pediatric Aquatic Therapy

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Aquatic Spasticity Techniques

Course Description: This course will focus on unique treatment methods to address sensory processing, motor skill development and developmental progressions. The practitioner will learn specific, evidence based, aquatic techniques that are instrumental in addressing issues involving balance, posture, motor coordination, muscle tone, social integration, behavior and self-esteem. The three dimensional and hydrodynamic aquatic environment allows for developmental techniques that can influence and strengthen the functional aspects between the vestibular system and the musculoskeletal system. The practitioner will learn how to aquatically influence the sensory-motor links utilizing selected treatment patterns from the Bad Ragaz Ring Method, Halliwick©, Unpredictable Command Technique©, Watsu® and Myofascial Aquatics© and Adaptive Aquatics. The aquatic practitioner will be introduced to effective hands-on inhibitory techniques for spasticity. The practitioner will also learn to utilize inhibitory and movement facilitation techniques to assist with balance, sit to stand, transfer assist, gait training and independent movement skills. This group will discuss and apply aquatic techniques and treatments to be used with a child through dynamic pool labs and on site case studies.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Aquatic Therapy Techniques and knowledge of aquatic skill progressions.