Strengthening Core Stability

Mobility on stability is one of the most important aspects of efficient and pain-free function and Pilates is powerful tool to accomplish this concept. With most exercises "off the ground," Pilates safely teaches dissociation of movement, intrinsic stability and effective breathing that will improve balance, posture, gait and decrease fall risk. Each exercise has multiple benefits including stability, ROM and strength allowing the patient to spend less time on HEP while improving functional outcomes. Pilates is magic for theneuromuscular system, effectively teaching patients how to move their body through space for optimal function.

This one day, interactive workshop will teach over 50 exercises for optimal dissociation of movement with emphasison trunk stability for safe weight-bearing activity. Participantswill learn how to apply the 6 Pilates Principles to alltherapeutic exercises to enhance home exercise plan compliance and optimize reimbursement. Modifications and progressions to each exercise will be demonstrated withhands-on lab-based learning and assessment. Participants will increase their knowledge of breathing, true core activation and be able to teach their patients the nextday.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers

Highlights

• Innovative, proven methods to strengthen the core in patients with common orthopedic injuries, post-operative rehab, fall risks, and chronic pain
• Effective, evidence-based therapeutic exercises for the whole body to improve posture, balance, and gait
• Immediately improve your client's functional breathing, ADL's & home exercise plan compliance to create greater independence
• Incorporating Pilates exercises for both frail and athleticpatients that can be used in the clinic the next day
• Time-efficient exercises that incorporate stability, strength and range of motion all in one movement
• Hands-on, interactive labs with modifications for all patient settings and populations