The Power of Water – Aquatic Shoulder Rehabilitation

October 10, 2013 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST 

Presented By:  Veronica Paquette, Physical Therapist and Owner of Essex Aquatic & Rehab Center in Essex Junction, VT

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Use of the Aquatic Medium to Expedite Rehab Following a Shoulder Injury or Surgery:

This webinar will review the physical properties of water and how they impact a patient’s aquatic session. In addition, the majority of the session will be spent offering a variety of aquatic exercises specific to the shoulder/ upper extremities. These exercises will progress from standing, supine, and prone activities with instruction on progression of activities utilizing a variety of aquatic equipment.  A treatment flow sheet will also be provided for participants to use with their clients.

Following this presentation viewers will be able to:Gold_Seal_new_at_15_size

  1. Identify at least 3 physical properties of water and understand the impact on treatment.
  2. Recognize patient populations that will benefit from treatment in the aquatic medium.
  3. Carry through an aquatic exercise program for a patient with shoulder impairment from initiation of treatment to discharge.

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1.    Identify at least 3 physical properties of water and the impact on treatment
2.    Recognize patient populations that will benefit from treatment in the aquatic medium.
3.    Carry through an aquatic exercise program for a patient with shoulder impairment from initiation of treatment to discharge.

“I am a programmer primarily for land fitness but I found this webinar extremely informative and creative thoughts came to mind. I am excited to share this information with our Aquatics team and work together to do more creative, innovative and new programming for our Aquatics fitness and rehab."

 

- M.O. (webinar previously attended: "Creative Aquatic Programming to Improve Balance & Mobility", May 30,2013 presented by Kim Eichinger )

Creative Aquatic Programming to Improve Balance & Mobility

SPEAKER BIO:

Veronica Paquette, PT, ATRIC, PRC  is a physical therapist and owner of Essex Aquatic & Rehab Center in Essex Junction, VT.  Veronica graduated from the University of Vermont with a BS in Physical Therapy and is certified in Aquatic Rehabilitation. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the APTA Aquatics Section.  She has been certified through the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute since 1997 and through the Postural Restoration Institute since 2010.

Practicing in the physical therapy profession since 1990, Veronica has developed a passion for treating patients in the aquatic medium. Opening the doors to her own private practice 12 years ago and adding private therapy pools has allowed her ability to continue to pursue her passion of treatment in the aquatic medium.

 

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