PLEASE NOTE : this is a two day course with a certificate of attendance issued on completion for your continuing professional development folder but it is not a formal qualification.
Aim: To provide the theoretical knowledge & clinical skills to design, implement and evaluate safe and effective Aquatic Physiotherapy for patients with Neurological Conditions
Objectives
Day 1 am
- To revise the hydrostatic & hydrodynamic principles covered at Foundation level and apply to neurological patients
- To revise the physiology of immersion covered at Foundation level and apply the screening process to the neurological patients.to use clinical reasoning and risk assessment.
- To revise the basic principles practically & how they may apply to the neurologically damaged patient.
Day 1 pm
- To understand movement principles & apply them to the neurological patient both in and out of the water.
- To improve handling of the neurological patient in the water to maximise function & avoid associated reactions.
Day 2 am
- To understand the theory of Applied Halliwick and Functional Approach for Neurological Conditions
- To use Applied Halliwick and Functional Approach for Neurological Conditions
It should be noted that whilst Jacqueline has been awarded a Halliwick Association of Swimming Therapy (Halliwick AST) Halliwick Instructors certificate (HIC) she does not hold a qualification as a teacher - students attending this course will not gain a qualification in Applied Halliwick and Functional Approach for Neurological Conditions - she will be introducing and discussing Applied Halliwick and Functional Approach for Neurological Conditions with the recommendation that students on this course go on to study on a Halliwick AST course in order to gain practical skills and understanding of the Halliwick concept
Day 2 pm
- To demonstrate the use of aquatic physiotherapy in neurological patients including outcome measures.
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate clinical reasoning & understanding of the physiological effects of immersion regarding the selection of neurological patients for Aquatic Physiotherapy.
- Demonstrate an understanding of hydrostatics & hydrodynamic principles by developing & progressing techniques with the neurological patient in the pool using problem solving techniques & evaluation.
- Demonstrate safe moving & handling of the neurological patient in the pool environment both in and out of the pool