Course Description:
Aquatic plyometric training provides a lower impact option during rehabilitation and as part of a cross training conditioning program to improve power, speed, agility and strength. When exercising in the water, buoyancy provides support, reducing weight bearing forces while viscosity provides drag and resistance to increase muscle strength. Research has shown aquatic plyometrics to be an effective tool in improving jump performance and lower extremity explosive strength. This presentation includes current research, along with practical applications for implementing an aquatic exercise program to improve agility, speed, and power for your athletes.
Course Objectives:
Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS, is a physical therapist specializing in orthopedic and aquatic therapy, and owner of North County Water & Sports Therapy Center in San Diego. Beth earned her PT degree from the University of Connecticut and earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Boston University. She has achieved Certification and re-certification as a clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy and is a certified STOTT Pilates™ instructor. Beth is an Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation Institute Certified therapist. In 2010, Beth was honored with Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation Institute's Tsunami Spirit award for her contribution to aquatic therapy education. In 2012 she was named Aquatic Therapy Professional of the year. In 2015 the Aquatic Section of the APTA presented Beth with the Judy Cirullo Ward in recognition of her promotion of aquatic therapy. Additional aquatic therapy certifications include, Master Instructor for the Burdenko Method and Trainer for AquaStretch™ Beth has a passion for education and the ability to motivate and facilitate professional growth and lifelong learning among physical therapy students and graduates. Applying evidence-based material to daily clinical treatment presenting courses across the country and worldwide.
Course Objectives:
- Describe the therapeutic benefits based on the three unique properties of water when related to aquatic plyometric exercise.
- Determine when an athlete is safe to perform aquatic plyometric exercise.
- Apply aquatic plyometric exercises into an athlete's rehabilitation and cross training program.
- Combine, based on evidence, aquatic- and land-based exercise progressions to improve power, speed, and agility in athletes.
Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS, is a physical therapist specializing in orthopedic and aquatic therapy, and owner of North County Water & Sports Therapy Center in San Diego. Beth earned her PT degree from the University of Connecticut and earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Boston University. She has achieved Certification and re-certification as a clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy and is a certified STOTT Pilates™ instructor. Beth is an Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation Institute Certified therapist. In 2010, Beth was honored with Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation Institute's Tsunami Spirit award for her contribution to aquatic therapy education. In 2012 she was named Aquatic Therapy Professional of the year. In 2015 the Aquatic Section of the APTA presented Beth with the Judy Cirullo Ward in recognition of her promotion of aquatic therapy. Additional aquatic therapy certifications include, Master Instructor for the Burdenko Method and Trainer for AquaStretch™ Beth has a passion for education and the ability to motivate and facilitate professional growth and lifelong learning among physical therapy students and graduates. Applying evidence-based material to daily clinical treatment presenting courses across the country and worldwide.