Aquatic Exercise for Rehabilitation and Training [With DVD] Book

Chapter 1. Introduction and Historical Overview
Lori Thein Brody, PT, PhD, and Jean Irion, PT, EdD, SCS, ATC
History of Aquatic Healing and Rituals Modern Origins of Aquatic Therapy Current Status of Aquatic Rehabilitation Indications and Advantages of an Aquatic-Based Program Contraindications and Precautions for an Aquatic-Based Program Aquatics programs Summary References

Chapter 2. Aquatic Service Providers
Charlotte Norton, DPT, MS, ATC, CSCS, and Lynette Jamison, MOT, OTR/L, CPO
Lyton Model for the Aquatic Team Licensure, Registration, Certification and Title Acts Function of Each Team Member in the Aquatic Continuum Summary References

Chapter 3. Aquatic Properties and Therapeutic Interventions
Jean M. Irion, PT, EdD, SCS, ATC
Physical Properties of Water Fluid Dynamic Properties of Water Summary References

Chapter 4. Physiological Responses to Immersion and Aquatic Exercise
Dawn T. Gulick, PT, PhD, ATC, CSCS, and Paula Richley Geigle, PT, PhD
Pulmonary System Renal System Musculoskeletal System Neuromuscular System Summary References

Part II. Method Elements

Chapter 5. The Halliwick Concept
Johan Lambeck, PT, and Urs N.Gamper, PT
Historical Overview Treatment Classification Halliwick and ICF Learning Stages Function Level Applications Activity Level Applications Participation Level Applications Specific Skill Training Summary References

Chapter 6. The Bad Ragaz Ring Method
Urs N. Gamper, PT, and Johan Lambeck, PT
Physiotherapeutic and Mechanical Principles Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Indications Treatment Goals Application of Techniques Treatment Time Exercise Progression Movement Patterns Patterns of the Lower Extremities Patterns of the Trunk Patterns of the Upper Extremities Summary References

Chapter 7. Ai Chi
Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC
Historical Overview Breathing Patterns Movement Principles Stance and Movement Patterns Ai Chi Benefits Applications in Patient Populations Summary References

Chapter 8. Watsu
Lynette Jamison, MOT, OTR/L, CPO
History and Philosophy Treatment Progression Training and Certification Physiological Effects Psychological Effects Treatment Applications Precautions and Contraindications Summary References

Chapter 9. Swim Stroke Training and Modification for Rehabilitation
Emily Dunlap, PT
Swim Training in an Aquatic Therapy Treatment Plan Swim Training Progression Recovery Skills Static Floating Control Basic Water Safety Skills Swim Training Equipment Swim Strokes and Modification Injury Modifications Summary References

Part III. Client Elements

Chapter 10. Assessment and Evaluation
Paula Richley Geigle, PT, PhD
Clinical Decision Making Initial Assessment and Evaluation Medical Clearance Informed Consent Water Safety Screening Vital Sign Baseline Data Documenting Aquatic Programming and Progression Discharge from Aquatic Programming Summary References

Chapter 11. Specialized Aquatic Cardiovascular Training
Dawn T. Gulick PT, PhD, ATC, CSCS
Monitoring Cardiovascular Performance Cerebral Palsy Brain Injury & Stroke Multiple Sclerosis Rheumatoid Arthritis Pregnancy Cardiopulmonary Disease Fibromyalgia Obesity Older Populations Injured Athletes Summary References

Chapter 12. Neuromuscular Training
David M. Morris PT, PhD, and Paula Richley Geigle, PT, PhD
Rehabilitation of Individuals with Neurological Disorders General Guidelines for Treatment Design Aquatic Techniques for Neurorehabilitation Application Balance and Postural Control Aquatic Wellness Programs Summary References

Chapter 13. Core Muscloskeletal Training
Lori Thein Brody, PT, PhD
Functional Anatomy Activities to Improve Mobility Activities to Increase Muscle Performance Core Emphasis Cardiorespiratory Training Specific Exercise Recommendations Summary References

Chapter 14. Upper Quarter Musculoskeletal Training
Lori Thein Brody, PT, PhD
Functional Anatomy Indications for Aquatic Therapy Activities to Improve Mobility Activities to Improve Muscle Performance Upper Quarter Focus Cardiorespiratory Training Specific Exercise Recommendations Summary References

Chapter 15. Lower Quarter Musculoskeletal Training
Lori Thein Brody, PT, PhD
Functional Anatomy Indications for Aquatic Therapy Activities to Increase Mobility Activities to Improve Muscle Performance Cardiorespiratory Training with a Lower Extremity Emphasis Specific Exercise Progressions Summary References

Chapter 16. Case Scenarios of Individuals with Specific Needs
Paula Richley Geigle, PT, PhD
Post Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Partum Depression Child with Spina Bifida Cerebral Palsy with Femur Fracture