Aquatic Therapy Programming: Guidelines For Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Aquatic Therapy Programming: Guidelines for Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Koury, JoanneReview"I found this book to be reader friendly and easily understood. Aquatic Therapy Programming should be of immense help to aquatic fitness specialists working with the medical profession."Richard G. Routi, PhD, PTDirector and CofounderBux-Mont Physical Therapy, Warminster, PA"Excellent review of literature and equipment. This practical and applicable text can be used by new and experienced aquatic therapists."Ruth Irene Meyer, MEdOwnerKinesiotherapy of New HampshireAbout the AuthorJoanne M. Koury is a health and fitness professional with 25 years of experience in the industry specializing in aquatics and strength training. Joanne is currently the Fitness Manager for a Hospital-based medically-integrated center and continues to coach USA Swimming and teach group fitness classes. Her versatile professional history includes: aquatic director, fitness director, orthopedic technologist, head swim coach, and pool manager. She designed and operated an aquatic therapy facility and established treatment plans of care for orthopedic injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation.Joanne was awarded a Master's Degree in Health and Physical Education with special emphasis in injury prevention and treatment from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 1990 and was a national speaker during the early years of aquatic therapy growth in the United States. She is certified with the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Council on Exercise, the Aquatic Exercise Association, the American Swim Coaches Association (USA Swimming), and the American Red Cross. She currently resides in the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania.