CARI offers courses to Rehab professionals in basic and advanced aquatic physical therapy to address all clients therapeutic goals.  CARI is able to tailor the aquatic instruction to Rehabilitation facilities, staff and patient population needs. The courses include theory and practice of aquatic therapy techniques, the latest research, use of outcome measures and the development of effective, evidence-based, sustainable programming.

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CARI, is excited to announce the addition of a Free Online Course, "Foundational Aquatic Therapy". With the help of Maggie and her team at Embodia, CARI now offers a short online course about the basics of aquatic therapy... and it's free! Embodia is Canada's largest online continuing education platform for physiotherapists and rehabilitation practitioners. It is used by organizations including the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, Spinal Cord Injury Ontario, Pelvic Health Solutions and over 50 others. Embodia provides accredited continuing education to stay up to date on the latest treatments and advances from the comfort of your home. See information and link below.

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First Canadian Aquatic Therapy Conference a Success!

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Thank you to all who attended --  delgates, volunteers and speakers. We were at full capacity and Fairview was a gracious host – thanks Tamara for making that happen!

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Stimulating and creative pool sessions were carefully timed to enable 2 full days of idea exchange that could be maximized!... and when we all began to feel a little water-logged we were happy to dry out and enjoy the lectures, discussions, networking, gear purchasing (thanks Splashables and H2O Works Canada) and healthy food! We had people fly in from as far as Australia, Vancouver, Edmonton and drive in from Ottawa, Kingston and Haliburton. 

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A shout out to all the CARI Faculty – Catherine and Audrey – and to Connie, whose leadership and passion is inspiring,… it takes a team!

Hoping we can do it again next year!!

Stay tuned!

 

Cheers, Alison Bonnyman,PT

Aquatic Therapy - "Move with Ease"

 

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Date: Friday April 3,2020, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

       Location: Spray Lakes Family Aquatic Centre, 

                      800 Griffin Rd E,

                      Cochrane, AB T4C 2B8

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        Limited to: 30 participants

        Cost: $10 entrance fee         

        RSVP at    

           

Instructors: Alison Bonnyman, PT

www.aquaticrehab.ca; Facebook at Canadian Aquatic Rehab

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Course Description:

         Come and find out why a dip in the beautiful Spray Lakes warm water pool (32C) is so good for you! Water

         immersion is a powerful therapy. We meet on the pool deck at 6:30pm and spend the next 2 hours exploring all the

         benefits of moving with ease, off-loading joints and gently challenging balance and core strength. This session goes

         to 8:30pm and is open to the Cochrane community… you don’t need to be a healthcare provider to appreciate healing

         waters! 

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        CARI courses provide an up-to-date review of the research, techniques and protocols in aquatic therapy. Assessment,

        treatment, progression and goal attainment in the water environment are addressed. Come away with creative,

        specific aquatic tools to enhance your practice and client health outcomes. Certificates are provided. Instructor is

        Alison Bonnyman, a physiotherapist, founder of Canadian Aquatic Rehab Instructors and International Aquatic                     Therapy Faculty certified. Alison Bonnyman is a physiotherapist who has taught advanced aquatic therapy across                 Canada and internationally.  Her practical, research-backed approach will make for an informative, fun and healthy             evening.

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Foundational Aquatic Therapy, Part 2, The Practical 

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Date: Saturday April 4, 2020, 8:00am to 12:00pm

        Location: Spray Lakes Family Aquatic Centre, 

                      800 Griffin Rd E,

                      Cochrane, AB T4C 2B8

           

Instructors: Alison Bonnyman, PT

www.aquaticrehab.ca; Facebook at Canadian Aquatic Rehab 

Fee: $150 each 1/2 day session | $275 for full day | $500 for 2 days

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Course Description:

         An indepth and applied study of hydrodynamics as applied to the physiology of immersion and exercise prescription.

         You want to take full advantage of the immersive benefits for all populations and conditions. Contraindications and

         precautions are detailed and you learn to modify your exercises and maximize your pool time with individuals with

         challenging health conditions. The focus will be on effective treatment programs to address therapeutic goals such as

         strength, ROM, balance, gait and function. This course offers 2.5 hours of in-pool sessions. Manuals are provided. All

         participants are required to complete the 1-hour online Part 1,Foundational Aquatic Therapy course

         (http://bit.ly/2Te2ezB) prior to Part 2.

         SCHEDULE:

         8am to 9:15am – Land Lecture -Hydrodynamics; Evidence-Based, Condition specific; 

         9:30 to 12:00pm – Pool Practicum: Hydrodynamics applied; techniques to achieve therapeutic goals

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