Dr. Killgore to Speak at NW NSCA Conference

Dr. Garry Killgore (Founder & President of AQx) will be presenting “Intelligent Training: Just Add Water™ - The Art and Science of Uniquely Connecting Land and Water for Optimal Performance and Rehabilitation," a 90 minute lecture and discussion to the Northwest National Strength and Conditioning Association (NW NSCA) on September 20th, 2009 at 8am in Spokane, Washington.

Based on Dr. Garry Killgore’s extensive scientific and experiential research, the goal of this lecture/discussion is to enhance the understanding and appreciation of aquatic training and rehabilitation from a scientific and practical perspective, specifically for athletes. The attendees will learn to analyze proper form and technique of deep and shallow water running. Several related appropriate exercises for speed, power, and neuromuscular coordination incorporating plyometrics and medicine ball drills will be discussed that uniquely combine land and water training to optimize performance and rehabilitation opportunities and decrease the likelihood of incurring injuries. In conjunction, relevant scientific principles as they apply in an aquatic environment will be discussed, e.g. buoyancy, drag, density, depth of water, anthropometric differences, shoes vs. barefoot, metabolic, physiological, and psychological effects, etc.

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Washington State University Research Study

AQx Sports Inc. is happy to announce that Dr. Garry Killgore (Founder and President of AQx Sports Inc.) will be conducting a collaborative research study with Kasee Hildenbrand PhD ATC, program director of Washington State University's Athletic Training Department. This comparative study will focus on plyometrics on land versus in the water, as well as plyometrics in the water wearing our AQx Aquatic Training Shoes versus bare feet. The study will be conducted this academic year (September 2009 to June 2010) and is estimated to include 40 to 60 subjects throughout a twelve-week protocol. This study is the first of it's kind for water-based plyometrics with shoes. AQx is pleased to be a part of this unique study.


Other independent research projects currently featuring the AQx program include:

Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado- Conducted by: Melissa Knight-Maloney, PhD, Associate Professor of Exercise Science

University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida- Conducted by: Larry Collins, PA-C, ATC, Instructor, Department of Orthopedics & Sports Medicine



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Upcoming AQx Clinics!

AQx is hosting a number of Training Clinics/Workshops for the AQx "Intelligent Training: Just Add Water" system of aquatic performance and rehabilitation this summer!

Here is a list of the upcoming clinics/workshops:

July 24th @ Eugene Swim & Tennis Club--Eugene, OR

August 8th @ Lewis & Clark College--Portland, OR

August 15th @ Linfield College--McMinnville, OR

October 10th&11th @ Juniper Swim and Fitness Club--Bend, OR

All clinics are held from 10am to 4pm and include both dynamic in-class and in-pool training sessions. The training includes a pair of AQx aquatic training shoes (retail $79.95) , AQx instructional DVD (retail $19.95), manual, and hands-on experience with an exam to complete the AQx "instructor approval" program.

The cost for the clinic is $300.00, however we are offering a $50.00 discount to any Certified Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapist, or High School level and above Coach.

If you wish to simply participate in the in-pool training session (beginning at 1:00pm) you can do so at a cost of $100.00 which includes a pair of AQx aquatic training shoes (retail $79.95).

For more information or to sign-up:

Call us (800) 203-1276

or email info@aqxsports.com

We hope to see you there!

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