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The
Aqua Back
Splash: Rehabilitating Spinal Injuries in the Water
course is an optional training session within
the CALA Healing Waters: Aquatic Post Rehabilitation Program.
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Course
participants will be
introduced to:
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Active
introduction to back function
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A
review of the functional anatomy of the spine and body core
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The
mechanisms and types of spinal injuries: back and neck pain
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Stages
of healing and corresponding phases of rehabilitation
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Screening
protocol for who should attend the program
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Properties
of the water - advantages for Back Post Rehabilitation
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Psycho-physical
effects of aquatic post rehabilitation
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Cautions
- physiological and kinesiological considerations
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Aquatic post rehabilitation
and core stabilization techniques for spinal injuries
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Safety
Issues
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Contraindications
to aquatic post rehabilitation
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Teaching techniques
and practice teaching in the pool
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Health
care professionals including but not limited to:
kinesiologist, physiotherapist, doctor,
chiropractor, athletic therapist, massage therapist,
occupational therapist, home care specialist
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Others
with a keen interest in post rehabilitation
specifically back care: Rehab.
and post rehabilitation specialist, Group
fitness leader/ Personal
trainer
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Participant with
a condition that prevents pain-free functioning (including but not limited to: back
pain/spinal) with a desire to learn how to
alleviate or relieve their symptoms through aquatic
exercise
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- The Aqua Back
Splash: Rehabilitating Spinal Injuries in the Water course is an optional
eight hour course.
- This course is
facilitated using an active theory format. If a warm-water pool is
available (31 °C / 88°F to 35° C / 95°F), a pool session may
be incorporated into the course agenda.
- A question and
answer period is included within the eight hour agenda.
- Time is
allotted to complete the certification exams within the eight
hours.
- Host
affiliates will schedule the courses according to the availability
and suitability of the pool
and classroom and the needs of potential course
participants.
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You must be a current member
of CALA to participate in this educational opportunity.
There
are three levels of acceptance to gain entrance into this Healing
Waters Program. Select the Level that best describes your level of
expertise. If in doubt, contact CALA
for clarification.
Healing
Waters Entrance Criteria: Level One:
If
you have a diploma or degree in health care or a related field of
study (Kinesiology, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Sports Medicine,
Athletic Therapy, Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing,
Human Kinetics, Human Biology, Exercise Physiology, Physical and
Health Education)
you are a candidate to participate in the Healing Waters Program
without becoming a CALA certified Aquafitness Leader.
You
will be responsible for learning the International CALA Compendium of
Moves. A CALA Base Moves for Legs, Arms & Abs - A Movement Bank
for Chest Deep & Deep Water Manual is available for purchase.
You
may also choose to complete the CALA Foundation Course: Part I to
become familiar with CALA terminology.
Healing
Waters Entrance Criteria: Level
Two:
If
you do not have a degree or diploma as noted in Level One above, but
do have current certification as an Aquafitness Leader with an
organization other than CALA, you may challenge the CALA certification
for aquafitness leadership. It is highly recommended to purchase a
CALA Basic Fitness Theory and Aquafitness Specialty Training Manual
which accompanies the CALA Foundation Course.
You
will be responsible for learning the International CALA Compendium of
Moves. The CALA Base Moves for Legs, Arms & Abs - A Movement Bank
for Chest Deep & Deep Water Manual is available for purchase.
You
may also choose to complete the CALA
Foundation Course: Part I to become familiar with CALA
terminology. Completing this course usually enables you to earn
continuing education credits with the organization you are certified
with.
Healing
Waters Entrance Criteria: Level Three:
If
you do not have a degree or diploma as noted in Level One above, but
do have current CALA certification as an Aquafitness Leader you are
accepted as a candidate for the Healing Waters Program.
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- You must be a current member
of CALA to participate in this educational opportunity.
- Effective
September 1, 2003, all candidates who wish to complete CALA
certification in Aqua Back Splash must complete the compulsory courses
included in the CALA Healing Waters: Aquatic Post Rehabilitation
Program.
Compulsory
Courses
Note:
The following are highly recommended, but not
compulsory:
- Keen interest in
aquatic post rehabilitation
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Willingness
to learn through practice and study before, during
and after the course
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Eagerness
to achieve a high standard of leadership in aquatic
post rehabilitation
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Openness
to learning and embracing new information
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A
strong desire to help people; to work with people
who may be in experiencing intermittent or chronic
pain
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CPR and First Aid are highly recommended
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Certification
for this course involves one
part only:
Theory
Component
- An
open book theory exam may be written at the end of the course or
as a take home exam which is then submitted to CALA headquarters
within a specified period of time.
- Pass
mark is 75%
Refer
to the Post Rehabilitation Program description recertification
section.
Continuing
Education Credits
CECs
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Earn
eight CALA CECs and credits with other fitness
organizations
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Credits from this course can be applied towards
re-certification in Aquafitness
only if the CALA Foundation Course has been completed and CALA
Certification status as an Aquafitness Leader has been achieved
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Attendees taking the course with the goal to lead
post aquatic rehabilitation classes will need the
following:
- Proper Aquafitness shoes
( The "RYKA 2 Aqua shoe" is available through CALA)
or good quality running shoes suitable for
the pool deck and dry land movement
- Shorts to wear over a swimsuit (not short shorts),
an aquafitness or an aerobic outfit (one
that can get wet) for 'on deck'
leadership practice
Attendees taking the course for general (personal) interest:
- Slip-on water shoes or
clean running shoes that can be used in
the water
All attendees taking
the course will need the following:
- A couple of swimsuits and
towels
- A water bottle
- Shoes and comfortable
clothing (tracksuit or athletic clothing)
suitable for dry land movement
- Writing materials to take notes
- A lock to secure
valuables
- Details about any medical
information that may be required in case
of a medical emergency
- Food for break times
Bring lots of energy and enthusiasm.
Get ready to have fun and learn a lot. Remember - just
like a parachute, your mind works better when it is
open.
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