Orthopedics: Pilates Adaptations for Common Conditions CPD

How many times have you been about to start teaching a class and you've asked if anyone has any health issues or injuries, but not really known what to do with the answer.  The suspected meniscus tear, sciatica, rotator cuff injury . Or the client, recovering from a hip replacement.  The hypermobile client who has been told by their physio to go to Pilates.  What I hear most often is Take it easy, don't do too much and stop if there's pain.  Wouldn't it be great if you not only had in-depth knowledge of the most common conditions, but understood exactly how to deal with them and offer safe, inclusive classes or make a real difference to their recovery and management.  Or perhaps know enough to assist physiotherapists and other healthcare providers and take on referrals, immediately widening your client base.

This clinical Pilates orthopaedics course (16 CPD points) provides the Pilates instructor with in-depth information on anatomy, detailed descriptions of common joint problems, injuries and health conditions and explains which Pilates exercises should be avoided for each as well as those recommended to improve strength around a joint, stability, flexibility and mobility.  Adaptations and modifications are covered to enable you to not only work privately with clients but also to offer inclusive classes for those who attend your group sessions.  You will also have the knowledge and expertise to offer focussed classes - for example classes for bone health or back care - and work alongside health professionals such as physiotherapists which will make you a very much  "in demand" Pilates instructor.

As a knowledgeable, versatile Pilates teacher, you will feel more confident to open your doors to a wider range of clients.  It is common practice for medical and health professionals to advise their patients to do Pilates in order to improve strength, balance and stability, as well as gain all the other benefits Pilates has to offer.  By correcting muscle imbalances and improving posture, many injuries can be avoided and health conditions, as well as pain, can be improved.  This Pilates orthopaedics course will help you gain the reputation of being a skillful, competent Pilates specialist with the ability to support clients' recovery or improve common conditions and reduce pain.

You will be in an excellent position to work alongside physiotherapists and other health professionals which will bring a steady stream of clients to your classes and enable you to build new contacts and a wider professional network.  You will soon gain the reputation of being a highly skilled and trusted instructor.

Valuable benefits of this Pilates orthopaedics course:-

• Gain the tools to adapt and modify the original mat Pilates exercises, designed by Joseph Pilates

• Assist in the prevention, rehabilitation and management of the most common orthopaedic conditions.

• Prescribe safe and effective Pilates exercises for clients who are afflicted with conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, back problems, knee, hip and shoulder injuries and joint hypermobility.

• Gain a better understanding of Pilates techniques

• Learn the specific exercises that build muscle strength, restore mobility and improve posture

• Widen your client base

• Improve your earnings potential

Once you have completed this clinical Pilates instructor course, you can use the knowledge gained to add to your current Pilates skill-set.  It will also open new opportunities in the health and fitness industry, enabling you to

• Offer specialist rehabilitative services

• Help clients on their rehabilitation journey and assist osteopaths, chiropractors and physiotherapists

• Offer exclusive specialist Pilates courses for particular conditions or injuries.

Specific conditions and injuries covered:-

• Back conditions, including sciatica, piriformis syndrome, neck problems and stenosis

• Hip, knee and shoulder injuries

• Osteoporosis

• Hip and knee replacement considerations

• Arthritis

The Pilates classical mat repertoire offers a wide range of exercises which can be adapted and modified to meet the needs of  participants with limited movement capabilities due to injury of health conditions and progress them in a safe and effective way.  The Pilates Principles help to improve body awareness and focus on the quality of movement.  By improving posture and alignment, spine mobility, pelvic and shoulder stability and all the other benefits of a Pilates programme, we can help our clients reduce pain, recover and prevent problems in the future.

"Change happens through movement and movement heals." - Joseph Pilates