Pilates for Common Orthopedic Conditions

These are the learning outcomes offered from this course

• Describe the signs, symptoms, causes, and risk factors of common orthopaedic conditions including osteoporosis, arthritis, rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder, tennis and golfer’s elbow, and back pain.
• Explain the diagnosis process and treatment options for the most frequently occurring orthopaedic conditions that Pilates instructors may encounter in clients.
• Understand the anatomy and kinesiology of the shoulder complex, spine, hip joint and knee joint as relevant to common orthopaedic conditions and Pilates exercise.
• Prescribe safe and effective Pilates-based exercises with appropriate modifications and adaptations for clients with orthopaedic conditions of the shoulder, spine, hip and knee.
• Recognise postural abnormalities and muscle imbalances associated with orthopaedic conditions and incorporate corrective exercises within the Pilates environment.
• Comprehend post-operative precautions, contraindications and recommended exercise timelines when working with clients who have undergone joint replacement surgery.
• Apply the Pilates principles and fundamentals to exercise programme design while accounting for an individual client’s orthopaedic condition, needs, limitations, and stage of rehabilitation.
• Understand the importance of following the advice and guidance provided by the client’s medical and health professionals when tailoring the Pilates programme to their orthopaedic condition and stage of recovery.

Modules included in this course

Mat Pilates – Skeletal conditions: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and hypermobility syndrome conditions. Students learn how to keep clients mobile and strong and advise on safe Pilates style exercises that can be incorporate into mixed ability classes.

Mat Pilates – Shoulder and elbow conditions. Anatomy of the shoulder joint. The student will understand common rotator cuff problems and injuries as well how to support clients with frozen shoulder or golfers elbow, allowing clients to gradually restore pain free movement again.

Mat Pilates – Spinal conditions: Informative refresher on the complexity of the spine outlining the different categories of lower back pain, when to refer and how to modify exercises appropriately to help clients with non-specific lower back pain. Students will learn how to prescribe exercises for clients with sciatica and other less common spinal conditions such as spondylosis, spondylolisthesis and ankylosing spondylitis.

Mat Pilates – Hip and knee conditions. Advice and contraindications for joint replacement. Trochanteric bursitis and common ligament tears or injuries, what precautions to take and exercises that are suitable during the rehabilitation process.

CIMSPA CPD Points

This course is endorsed by CIMSPA and awards a total of 10 CPD points.