Physical Therapy Continuing Education Courses

Brent Anderson PT, Ph.D., OCS

Lecture Name

An Introduction to Rehabilitation Pilates     $75.00


This lecture is part of the following course:
Rehabilitation Pilates

Description

This course is specifically designed to give the physical therapist an introduction to history and evolution of Pilates as it relates to the field of rehabilitation. It will also discuss the fundamental principles that guide the movement sequencing on the Pilates apparatus and mat work. Lastly, this course will focus on rehabilitation populations that can benefit from therapists that incorporate Pilates into their tool bag and will use these specific populations to demonstrate the benefits of the equipment and exercises.

Contact Hours: 2.00

Rating:   

Difficulty: Beginning

Goals & Objectives:
Following your active participation in this course, you will be able to:

1. Describe Joseph and Clara Pilates’ philosophy.
2. Describe Joe’s guiding principles.
3. Describe Polestar’s principles of movement.
4. Understand the endless possibilities of applying Pilates exercises to rehabilitation clients.
5. Describe the fundamental tools of Pilates that apply to rehabilitation.
6. Make an intelligent judgment on the appropriateness of Pilates for your patients.

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