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SCD Continuing Education Event
Monday, January 27, 2020, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Category: Districts

Course Title: Aquatic Therapy for the Ortho/Neuro Case Mixes presented by Ted Yanchuleff, PT, ATC, MPA 
Virtual attendance now available - Register here!

Location: Central Penn College | Advanced Technology Education Center (ATEC) Room 200 | 600 Valley Rd. Summerdale, PA 17093

  • Directions: Take I-81 to Exit 65 (Enola) to Routes 11/15 South. Go one half mile and turn R at the traffic light onto Valley Road. Travel a half mile, Central Penn is on the left. The meeting will be in ATEC 200. This is the main building with visitor parking in front. Guests can also park in the Conference Center lot next to the building and walk up the sidewalk to the main entrance.

Course Description:
This course is an introduction into the principles of water and aquatic therapy related to the treatment/rehabilitation of the orthopedic and neurological case-mixes with a Case Study presentation.

Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of the presentation, attendees will:

  • Understand the etiology of how to obtain Neuro/Ortho Injuries
  • Understand the principles of water
  • Be able to explain the rationale for using aquatic therapy for treating these case- mixes
  • Understand Aquatic Therapy Contraindications/Precautions
  • Be able to establish Goals for an Aquatic Therapy Program

Contact Hour(s): Approved for 1 general contact hour

More About the Speaker:
Ted Yanchuleff, PT, ATC, MPA - Over 40 years of clinical and healthcare management as a licensed physical therapist and certified athletic trainer in a variety of settings; EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: * Master in Public Administration - Pennsylvania State University * Bachelor of Science - University of Pittsburgh * Associate of Arts - Harrisburg Area Community College APPOINTMENTS: * Appointed to the State Board of Physical Therapy by Governor Robert Casey in May 1991 * Elected Vice Chairman of the State Board of Physical Therapy in January 1993 * Chairman State Board of Physical Therapy - March 1994 * Southcentral District Chairman of the PPTA - January 1999 Consultative and Advisory Positions Held: * Adjunct Professor: Lebanon Valley College PT Program - 2002 -2015 * Advisory Board/Adjunct Professor: Alvernia University - 2015 to Present PUBLICATIONS: * Co-Author of "The Use of Isokinetics in the Treatment of Chondromalcia Patella: A Case Report", The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 1983 * Contributor: Scott, R.W. " Foundation of Physical Therapy", New York; McGraw-Hill; 2001