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aquatic therapy elite athlete sport training

Location: Jackson, TN (Memphis)
Dates: Mar 1-2, 2013
Instructor: Garry Killgore, PhD

aquatic therapy for the orthopedic and neurologic patient
Location: Knoxville, TN
Dates: April 12-13, 2013
Instructor: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT

ortho musculoskeletal aquatic therapy
Water-Based Intervention for the Musculoskeletal Client: An Aquatic Therapy Primer (Los Angeles)
Dates: April 20-21, 2013
Host: St. Judes Rehab
Location: Brea, CA
Instructor: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS
aquatic therapy novel balance
Novel Balance, Proprioception & Fall Prevention Strategies (Phoenix)
Dates: Apr 27-28, 2013
Location: Sun City, AZ
Instructor: Kim Gordon, MPT

aquatic therapy elite athlete sport training
Aquatic Training Options for the Collegiate, Professional & Elite Athlete (Beloit)
Location: Beloit, WI
Dates: May 3-4, 2013
Instructor: Garry Kilgore, PhD

Location: Hudson, WI (Minneapolis)Dates: July 20-21, 2013
Instructor: Dickinson/SLP

aquatic therapy for the orthopedic and neurologic patient
Hands-On Aquatic Therapy for the Ortho & Neuro Client (Houston)
Location: Houston, TX
Dates: Aug 9-10, 2013
Instructor: PT TBA

hydrotherapy back neck pain cover
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Dates: October 11-12, 2013
Instructor: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS
Aquatic Therapy Options for Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Disabilities & the Medically Fragile Patient (Minneapolis)
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Dates: Nov 8-9, 2013
Instructor: Kiki Dickinson, MPT

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1st European Conference on Evidence Based Aquatic Therapy (ECEBAT)



Dear Colleague,



We would like to invite you to visit the website of ECEBAT: The 1st European Conference of Evidence Based Aquatic Therapy, March 2013 in Izmir / Turkey



www.aquatherapy2013.org



The conference will include a scientific program with keynotes, short presentations, poster sessions.

We will have a pre-conference program…

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Posted by Johan Lambeck on September 8, 2012 at 6:27am

Need help with pool depth

My community is building a therapy pool!   They want to slope the floor  slightly.    My hospital pool does the same thing ranging from 3.5 to 4.5 feet.   It is not good for walkers, esp. those with SIJ dysfunction.    Can someone point me to an article that address the value of keeping the depth a constant 4' ?

Posted by Nancy A. Weinberg on September 3, 2012 at 6:19pm

Profound experience, Water relaxation treatment -spa, Aquatic body work in a natural water pool, heated to the body temperature, קסום וטבעי לטיפולי מים-בריאות זה בטבע Profound experience, Water relax…

Profound experience, Water relaxation treatment -spa, Aquatic body work in a natural water pool, heated to the body temperature, קסום וטבעי לטיפולי מים-בריאות זה בטבע Profound experience, Water relaxation treatment -spa, Aquatic body work in a natural water pool, heated to the body temperature, קסום וטבעי לטיפולי מים-בריאות זה בטבע שלנו…

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Posted by Matilda Ben Shoham on September 1, 2012 at 3:03am

Watsu testimonial from a veteran

Veteran Josh says that Watsu is the first thing he has tried that has made a difference after just one session; noting that antidepressants for example can take up to one month to be effective.

This is a wonderful account that I hope will reach many other veterans. Please share.

Josh asks his colleagues to 'truly immerse yourself in [Watsu]'; notes that he slept like a baby the night after his session (no combat dreams); and finds that Watsu is helping him to trust others, as…

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Posted by Sara Firman (Sulis) on August 14, 2012 at 12:00pm

Watsu and Tantsuyoga Explorer Path

This August I attended a new (2011) 50 h class called 'Watsu and Tantsuyoga Explorer Path' with Harold Dull creator of Watsu®, held at Mary Seamster's White Stone Institute in Washington.  Here is a short account of my experience. 

Classes like this can be found on the WABA (Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork) registry:…

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Posted by Sara Firman (Sulis) on August 14, 2012 at 12:00pm

Working with military personnel and vets

If you're interested in working with military personnel and vets, please take a look at this video and the comments it has brought. As warm water aquatic bodyworkers our practice can evoke even more strongly the softness of voice and approach that is being RECONSIDERED here ... at least at first.

Aside from the use of language and tone that more effectively matches the receiver's own ...  I'm reminded of how, with people who are wound-up or muscle-bound-up such that their bodies also…

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Posted by Sara Firman (Sulis) on May 3, 2012 at 2:57pm

Life is a balancing act

I was looking at an old status, Here's an update. I am working to reduce pool expenses so I have reduced the pool temp to 83 degrees between clients, just need to remember to heat it up before they get there. I also have reduced the pump time to 6 from 12 hours with no sanitation issues. This has really reduced the overhead of the pool. Currently doing from 4-8 watsu sessions a month. This year has increased my overall client load considerably. I am in collage for my paramedic certification…

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Posted by Kim Chamberlain (idowatsu) on March 30, 2012 at 11:57am — 3 Comments

Becker Book

I'm looking for a copy of Bruce Becker's book Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy 2nd ed.  All suppliers list it as sold out.  Can someone put me in contact with a source for purchase new or used?

Posted by John Tagg on January 12, 2012 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

 

Latest News:

WEBINAR: Evidence-Based Aquatic Therapy for the
Total Knee Replacement

Date: March 26, 2013 (Tuesday)
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM (EST)
Instructor: Andrea Salzman, PT
Credits: 1 hour

Perfect for lunch-time continuing education for the whole team. The individual $75 price includes 1 connection via Internet and/or telephone to view and listen to webinar.

 

Ask Andrea: Ever Been on an Aquatic Therapy Bender?

Question: I've never been to a CE class that went 8:30AM-8:30PM. How do people respond?  

Ever attended an out-of-town seminar that stretched 15 contact hours over 3 or 4 days? That meant 4 nights in a hotel, more days away from family, and the need to find coverage for your patients at work. Well ATU believes you can handle 18 hours crammed into 2 days. We feed you lots. Give you a gorgeous learning setting. Make you laugh 'til you pee (hopefully, during designated breaks). The response has been amazing. Your time is valuable. We fill you to the brim with food and knowledge and send you happily on your way.


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WETHEADS UNITE!!!

Aquatic Therapy Command Center

www.aquaticnet.com

International clearinghouse of information for the aquatic therapist, aquatics facility and pool patient.

 

Home of Aquatic Therapy University. Provides CEUs / trainings/ courses / continuing education for the physical therapy provider, occupational therapist, speech therapist, athletic trainer and others.

 

Answers questions such as: What is aquatic therapy for? What water therapy equipment should I buy? Where can I find a hydro pool or therapy pool? What is the difference between aquatic physiotherapy and hydrotherapy? Do I need special education or certification to perform aquatic therapy and rehabilitation?

 

READ 2011 AQUATIC THERAPY NEWS

Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy, 3rd edition. It's finally here!

Hot off the presses! Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy (CAT) authors just got their eyes-only copies of this 3rd edition. 

 

Over 8 years in the making.... It's HUGE. At 560 pages and 1.5" thick, it's 140 pages bigger than the 2nd edition. It's truly the quintessential guide to aquatic therapy.


 

Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy remains the acknowledged reference text for aquatic therapists the world over. Featuring extensive updates from the 2nd edition, in this edition the editors have included extensive case studies, with multiple choice questions and answers as didactic content. New chapters have been added, covering the entire scope of aquatic therapy practice, including innovative new techniques with material for program development, including staff training and marketing.

Forum

Watsu in Toronto?

Started by Salvatore Spatafora in General Posts & Discussions Aug 29, 2012.

Alternatives to Chlorine

Started by Karen Cannady in Professional Issues. Last reply by Sara Firman (Sulis) Jul 25, 2012.

Facebook Groups

Started by Sara Firman (Sulis) in General Posts & Discussions. Last reply by Karen Cannady Jul 24, 2012.

brief survey monkey regarding pool therapy

Started by Stephanie Zigan in General Posts & Discussions Sep 20, 2011.

Aquanatal Yoga and AquaYoga Therapy

Started by Francoise Freedman in General Posts & Discussions May 25, 2011.

Recent "The Aquatic Therapist" (Blog)

New Shark Therapy for Kids Arousing Praise, Concern in Central FL

Surrounded by vigilant camp counselors, 7-yr old JJ Warner tries to relax as Big Ed, a Brazilian White-Tip, glides by to take a closer look. Article posted by Stuart Smalley, Guest Blogger Merritt Island, FLA. Parents from around the world...

Clients at Risk for Falls? Aquatic Therapy Treatments and Supportive Research

Join us for our April 23 webinar: Evidence-Based Aquatic Therapy for Clients at Risk for Falls. We will cover treatment ideas and research justification for treating clients at risk for falls. Here are just two papers we will be discussing.

The Holy Grail of Aquatic Therapy Literature: No Increased Risk of Infection after Surgery

When the day comes when a gorgeous piece of literature comes out which makes the case for aquatic therapy -- and that case is not just (unequivically) pro-aquatic therapy, but pro-aquatic therapy starting as early 4 days post-op, well, it's time to celebrate. This systematic review is equivalent to the Holy Grail... desired by all, long sought yet ellusive.

Interview with LeAnn Childress, PT, ATC/LAT, ATRIC

Listen in as the clinic director of Sports Plus AquaTherapies gets ready for their Grand Opening and ATU's upcoming Elite Athlete class.

Aquatic Therapy Continuing Education Seminars 2013

Aquatic Training Options for the Collegiate, Professional & Elite Athlete Location: Jackson, TN (Memphis) Dates: Mar 1-2, 2013 Instructor: Garry Killgore, PhD Hands-On Aquatic Therapy Techniques for the Ortho & Neuro Client Location: Knoxville, TN Dates: April 12-13, 2013 Instructor:...
 
 
 

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