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An important contribution to the growing sub-specialty of aquatic therapy, this manual provides a step-by-step framework for establishing a rehab exercise program adapted to an aquatic environment. Topics include the diagnosis and treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome and the integration of land and wet pool exercise programs.
This multidisciplinary reference reviews the biologic, medical, and rehabilitative research that underlies aquatic therapy and applies these scientific findings to current evaluation and treatment techniques for a broad range of problems and disorders. Contributors from physiatry, physical therapy, occupational therapy and sports medicine take a practical, evidence-based approach to therapy, discussing the effects of the aquatic environment on human physiology, as well as goal setting and functional outcomes. They also address related issues such as facility design, management and staffing to senior wellness programs and associated legal considerations. The completely revised and updated 2nd Edition features new chapters on wound management, pediatric aquatic therapy and the use of aquatic therapy for common orthopedic problems.
This is the first book on aquatic therapy to offer a practical overview of the disciplines involved in aquatics and how they work together to fit the continuum of care. It will help physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other rehabilitation specialists understand how they can maximize resources, increase productivity, and improve clinical outcomes with aquatic therapy.
Aquatic Rehabilitation has been developed to adress the needs of professionals of diverse backgrounds. The editors have envisioned this text to be useful not only to students, but also to physical therapists, physicians, occupational therapists, nurses, athletic trainers, exercise physiologists, recreational therapists, and others who use auatics as part of the rehabilitation process.
This kit includes illustrated exercise cards categorized by targeted areas such as ankle, elbow, function, gait/ balance, hip, knee, neck, shoulder, truck, and wrist/ fingers. Each card includes space for instructions as to how long to hold a position, number of repeats for the action, and times per week for the exercise. It also includes equipment stickers for indicating types of equipment to use with individual exercises. The accompanying CD-ROM includes the Reference Manual and User's Guide as well as images of the exercise cards and equipment overlay stickers.
Describes and illustrates a series of water exercises ranging from beginning to advanced levels, and outlines programs that concentrate on specific areas of the body.
Whether it's for fitness, wellness, or rehabilitation, water exercises are a tremendous option forimproving your function on land by increasing your mobility, core stability, strength and range ofmotion. This book, the first and only one of its kind, is a user-friendly reference guide to aquatic exercises. It isintended for aquatic exercise enthusiasts, aquatic exercise and fitness instructors, personal trainers,clinicians, therapists and clients. You will find a wide spectrum of clear, specific and proven aquatic exercises for optimal fitness, wellnessand rehabilitation. The authors, Laura Diamond, PT, MS, and Phillip Marchese, PT, DPT, have collaborated professionallyfor years, developing improved tools for independent aquatic programs and patient education tomaximize results in aquatic therapy. This book is their attempt to share their accumulated knowledge and techniques through a set ofexercises so that others may benefit both professionally and personally. Why this text? Get in the Water! 194 Aquatic Exercises for Fitness and Rehabilitation offers a navigable and accessibleway to learn the aquatic exercises that will help you (or your client) meet your health goals. Yourunique, personal aquatic program can be designed from almost 200 exercises with clear instructionson how to perform them safely and effectively - with tips on how to enhance your progress. Highlights - 194 illustrated exercises with clear instructions, designed so you can customize and personalizeyour exercise program - Easy-to-find exercises for specific body regions - shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, abdominals, etc. - Chart to guide you in selecting the exercises that will help you achieve your goals - core strength,range of motion, balance, coordination, cardiovascular fitness, etc. - Information on specific pieces of equipment that can enhance your progress - Safety guidelines Order the Companion Two DVD Set "Get in the Water! 194 Aquatic Exercises for Fitness and Rehabilitation," will help you optimize theresources in this book. The first DVD shows Laura performing each of the exercises. The exercises aredemonstrated in a 30-to-60-second-long clip, which includes both the purpose of each exercise andan explanation of how to perform the exercise. The second DVD provides additional suggestions forperforming the exercises, such as alterations and modifications to make them more or less difficult.It also cites guidelines for specific patient populations. While listening to the narration, relatedexercises are demonstrated for the viewer. Contact Laura to order the DVD, to order this book in a spiral version for ease of copying for personal use, and for consultations. Laura Diamond, PT, MS [email protected] www.diamondphysicaltherapy.com
Completely updated and rewritten to meet the specific needs of physical therapist assistants, this Second Edition focuses on the implementation of treatment plans and intervention using the appropriate therapeutic exercise techniques. The book describes a wide variety of therapeutic exercises and details the purpose, position, and procedure for each technique. Case studies and pediatric and geriatric recommendations are included. This edition has three all-new chapters: the role of the physical therapist assistant in therapeutic exercise, enhancement of breathing and pulmonary function, and functional fitness training for the elderly. Other new features include a two-color design, updated illustrations, and a glossary.
