Application of Water Exercises Specializing in Pain Management

By: Dr. Maria Sykorova-Pritz and Dr. Tomas Gregor, PhD
$49.95

Successful completion of the quiz is necessary to receive Continuing Education Credits.

Approved for:
3.0 Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA)
3.0 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
0.3 Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute (ATRI)
0.3 Council on Prof. Stand. Kinesiotherapy (COPS-KT)
1.5 National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
1.0 National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
3.0 National Strength Professionals Assocation (NSPA)
3.0 YMCA
3.0 World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.)

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Education Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Prerequisites: None
Target Audience: Aquatic Fitness Professional, Group Fitness, Personal Trainer, Therapy

Course Description:
People suffering from chronic pain need to be fully educated about the process of managing pain. With the information and techniques presented in this workshop, you as a health-fitness professional can increase your client's ability to manage chronic pain.

Course Objectives
After completing this course, the student will:

- Understand the role of a health fitness professional in the pain management process including;
an understanding of terminology for pain management,
exploring integrative medicine,
an understanding of treatments for pain management,
proper communication with health care providers,
- an understanding of pain, suffering, disabilities and the emotional aspects of well being,
the chronic pain cycle,
the behavioral change process,
and a code of ethics for working with chronic pain clients.
- Explore the philosophy behind the structure of a water-based pain management program including;
benefits of water exercise,
structure of a water session for chronic pain management,
sample exercises,
and research supporting exercise for chronic pain management

ISBN# 978-0-9842758-0-9

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