Questions? Email Kim Gordon, our Minneapolis Campus Coordinator, for her sage aquatic advice.

ABOUT THIS 2-DAY TRAINING

Function, function, function. Insurance companies are starting to squawk about the lack of functional progressions seen in many rehab facilities, especially in the aquatic setting. They think you are  "treading water" or merely marking time in the pool. As a skilled therapist,  you know better. Not only is the pool an appropriate treatment venue; often the pool is the ideal place to practice function... and not just during the early days of rehab.

This course will focus on exploring the spine, lower extremity and upper extremity as the functional chains they were meant to be. It will examine aquatic to land-based progressions for both orthopedic and neurological clients, including the post-injury, post-surgical, chronic pain and neurologically impaired populations. Special attention will be paid on justifying any time spent in water and on implementing a seamless transition to land. This class is an aquatic and land-based intensive, with over 12 hours spent in hands-on skill mastery.

Tentative Schedule

Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS

Beth is a licensed physical therapist with over 18 years of experience in orthopedic and aquatic therapy. As the owner of North County Water and Sports Therapy Center in San Diego  (www.waterpt.com ) she continues with hands on clinical care in addition to her role as educator.

Since graduating from the University of Connecticut in 1991 Beth has belonged to the American Physical Therapy Association and has achieved Certification as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy.  In January 2006 Beth graduated from Boston University with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.  Additional certifications include Certified STOTT Pilates™ instructor and Master Instructor for the Burdenko Method. 

Beth not only provides continuing education for health care professionals she is an adjunct faculty at San Diego Mesa College PTA program, teaching Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Introduction to Pathology courses and provides the learning module/ instruction on aquatic therapy to the University of St. Augustine San Diego Campus DPT program.

ATU CREDENTIALING:

This is a 800 series class (teaches Intermediate skills). This class is an elective for individuals seeking ATU Credentialing in the Musculo Track. This class may also be used as an Elective for individuals seeking ATU Credentialing in General Studies.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Due to unforeseen circumstances, ATU schedules, instructors and/or meals may need to be changed without notice. A refund, minus a $175 reseating fee, will be given for student cancellations made prior to Sep 16, 2012. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after Sep 16, 2012. In the event of a student cancellation after the deadline, enrollment fees may be transferred to other ATU courses within 12 months at no charge.