As a kinisiologist, I work one-on-one and in small group settings in rehab and post rehab. I work with a diverse clientele ranging from chronic pain to MS and stroke.
Your discipline or title (PT, OT, CTRS, ATC, SLP, Watsu practitioner, adapted aquatics instructor, whatever!)
BPE, (MES)Medical exercise specialist (AAFP), aquatic therapy specialist courses from different European and American organisations.
Location (city, state, country)
Quebec city, Quebec, Canada
What temperature, depth(s) and approx dimensions is your therapy pool (if you have one):
I work out of 2 pools: one has 92 degrees F; has 3 flat levels to work on, 3ft deep, 4 ft deep, and 5 ft deep. The pool is 20 x 18. The other pool has 86 degrees F: is 18 x 26 and is a slight incline.
Do you have any teaching experience?
I have been teaching for over 15 years. I am a master trainer for Europe in Germany, Switzerland and France. I speak 3 languages and so I have an edge in being able to travel and teach and participate in the lastest trends in aquatic therapy.
Main patient populations:
Adult
What unique products or services do you offer:
Watsu, Bad Ragaz, Halliwick, aquatic massage, shoulder, TKR, THR, back pain, MS, stroke protocols,RA.
Do you have any articles that support the use to aquatic therapy for those suffering from a CVA? I have only found two articles that discuss aquatic therapy and rehabilitation for a CVA. Any suggestions are welcome!! Thank you again.
A warm welcome to you Johanne! You bring a strong and diverse background with you, and I look forward to your sharing here.
I wondering if with your experience you might help us kick off the new section Ask ARN in which clients who have written to the Aquatic Resources Network with their rehab challenges are given the opportunity to put it out to the group.
Meanwhile, please enjoy browsing and feel at home. Sulis
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I wondering if with your experience you might help us kick off the new section Ask ARN in which clients who have written to the Aquatic Resources Network with their rehab challenges are given the opportunity to put it out to the group.
Meanwhile, please enjoy browsing and feel at home. Sulis