LIVE WEBINAR DATE AND TIME
Wednesday, May 12, 2027 4-5:30pm CT

Note: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version.  The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.

INSTRUCTORS (click on the name below to read faculty bio)
Walter Guminiak, PTA
Juliana Libertin, PT, DPT, PCS 

DESCRIPTION
This webinar will explore the use of aquatic therapy for adult and pediatric individuals with spinal cord injury, from determining who is appropriate for the pool to evaluation and treatment progression. Participants will review precautions and clinical considerations, aquatic assessment and practical interventions for mobility, strength, balance, gait, endurance and functional activity. Current evidence and clinical examples will be used to guide treatment selection and progression for individuals with different levels of injury and functional abilities.

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:  

1. Identify appropriate candidates for aquatic therapy following spinal cord injury, including relevant precautions, contraindications and safety considerations.
2. Apply the properties of water and findings from an aquatic assessment to guide treatment selection for individuals with spinal cord injury.
3. Describe targets of aquatic intervention to aid in return to functional activity based on an individual's presentation and goals. 
   

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and feedback survey in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date. 

AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists 

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Occupational Therapists: Check back soon!

Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 9/30/2026.

Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.

Speech-Language Pathologists:

DISCLOSURES
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Walter Guminiak, PTA Has nothing to disclose.
Juliana Libertin, PT, DPT, PCS Has nothing to disclose.

ACADEMY POLICIES
For a complete list of Academy policies and technology requirements, click here.