Introduction to Aquatic Therapy for Adult Neurological Conditions

Streamed live on Friday Oct 9, 2026 (12-2pm Eastern) & rebroadcast.

Description: This course provides an introduction to the clinical application of aquatic therapy for adults with neurological conditions. Content focuses on developing medically safe, evidence-informed aquatic therapy interventions for individuals with conditions such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), cerebrovascular accident (CVA), Parkinson’s disease, and related neurological diagnoses. Participants will explore how the properties of water can be used to support mobility, balance, postural control, and movement initiation while accounting for safety considerations, fatigue, tone, and cognitive or perceptual challenges. Emphasis is placed on foundational clinical reasoning, appropriate patient selection, and progression of interventions within skilled aquatic therapy practice for adult neurological populations.

Learning Objectives

Identify safety and screening criteria for aquatic therapy in medical settings.
Describe aquatic interventions that promote early mobility and participation.
Compare aquatic and land approaches in acute and post-acute rehabilitation.

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There is no conflict of interest in the training. There are no products endorsed or sold.

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Andrea Salzman

Andrea Salzman, MS, PT graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Masters degree in physical therapy. Salzman is the Founder and Owner of the Aquatic Resources Network, the largest multidisciplinary clearinghouse of information on aquatic therapy. She currently serves as Director of Aquatic Therapy University and has assisted hundreds of facilities during the start-up and training phases of their aquatic practice. Salzman has received the highest honor given to an aquatic physical therapist from the American Physical Therapy Association, the Judy Cirullo Leadership Award. She has been listed in Who's Who for Aquatics multiple times over the years. Over her career, she has served as:
• Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy
• Manager, Regions Hospital Therapy Pool
• Adjunct Faculty, College of St. Catherine’s PT program
• Functional Design Consultant; Aquatic Therapy Facilities
• ARN Database Creator, 19,000 aquatic professionals
• Aquatic Health Research Database (AHRD) Creator, 8000 abstracts and growing
• Author, 5 aquatic therapy-related texts
• Monthly columnist, Aquatics International, Advance for PTs, Onsite Fitness, AusMed and other trade magazines

Patrick Jones - Course author

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LIVE 10/9/26: Introduction to Aquatic Therapy: Adult Neurological Conditions