Clinical Competency Certificate
APTA Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy Clinical Competency Certificate This course series provides PTs and PTAs with a comprehensive study of the fundamental...
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Welcome to the APTA Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy's Learning Center! We are the subject matter experts on everything pertaining to aquatic physical therapy. Here you will find a wide array of webinars, the learning path to earning a certificate in aquatic physical therapy, booklets, as well as the Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy. Click on the "courses" tab above to see the full menu of course offerings or use the search option on the top right to seek out key topics of interest.
We hope you find everything you need to be proficient in aquatic physical therapy. We offer courses that teach you how to become a physical therapist who specializes in aquatics to honing in more advance aquatic physical therapy skills. Of course we are always looking to increase our library of course offerings so if you have a topic suggestion, are interested in presenting a topic, or have a general question, please email the office at admin@aquaticpt.org or give us a ring at 833-344-AAPT (2278).
Balance
Balance training takes on a plethora of movement patterns, progressions and testing, but if one considers the aquatic environment in managing balance, one has a...
Ai Chi: Empower your Patients!
This course will describe potential mechanisms for benefits from Ai Chi and give rationale for including this intervention in treatment plans for a variety of patient...
Aquatic Interventions for the Lower Extremity: Justifications & Applications
This class is involved in the justification and application of aquatic physical therapy interventions for the lower extremity. It will take the participant through...
Benefits of Aquatic Exercise on Children and Adolescents with Obesity and a Disability
Childhood obesity is one of the most critical and accelerating health challenges. Pediatric obesity is...
Developing an Aquatic Physical Therapy Program
This is a "how to" manual for developing and implementing an aquatic physical therapy program. It includes information on pool design, equipment, selection, programs,...
To Pool or Not to Pool
What if your pool patient came into the clinic with a bandage on his elbow reporting he fell yesterday? Would you cover the wound and let him in the pool or see him...
One if by Land, Two if by Water: Aquatic Intervention in PT and PTA Education Programs
Therapeutic intervention in an aquatic environment is identified in the "Guide to Physical Therapy Practice" as a major component of the practice of physical therapy. ...
Diving Into The Pain Revolution: Land Therapy, Aquatic Therapy, or Both?
The aquatic environment offers unique benefits due to the properties of water, which are not always possible to achieve with land-based exercises. These positive...
Using Aquatic Interventions for Functional Improvements in the Older Adult Client
All too often aquatic therapy and exercise has been relegated to a secondary role when considering functional training for a wide spectrum of older adults. Due in...
Navigating the Waters of Patients in Pain: A Pain Neuroscience Approach to Aquatic Therapy
Briefly describe the purpose and what will be discussed in the webinar in a way that will catch the attention of the audience. Our world is immersed in a pain...
Cardiovascular Assessment and Activity to Mediate Decline with Neuromuscular Conditions
Aerobic cardiovascular fitness is comparatively low for individuals with SCI, approximately 25% of otherwise healthy young individuals with SCI fail to achieve oxygen...
Management of Acute and Chronic Edema and Lymphedema in an Aquatic Environment
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: Describe the physiologic impact of immersion as it relates to edema Relate the pathophysiological...
Aquatic Techniques for Lower Extremities
Review the benefits of aquatic therapeutic interventions in the treatment of lower extremity impairments. Aquatic balance, strengthening and plyometric interventions...
To Pool or Not to Pool Booklet ONLY
This detailed 66 page document provides information for clinical judgement decision making surrounding patient selection for aquatic intervention as well as ideas to...