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  equipment course outline

  level-1 reformer / matwork

  The first stage of the Clinical Pilates program covers the history that has seen this concept become
  one of todays most discussed methods of injury management.  We start with the research that
  established the underpinnings for Clinical Pilates and the evolution of the work over the last
  decade. A broad base of early stage patient and pathology related work is taught with a  number
  of logical progressions to higher level work. A core of floorwork exercises are experienced then
  linked to equipment based reformer work.
 
  • Facilitation of stability musculature with Reformer work and floorwork
  • Provision of a concentrated "core" of 30 exercises suitable for both home and clinical use
  • Clinical reasoning and application of exercises to specific pathology management
  • Indications contra-indications for exercises, plus tests to differentiate between cortical
  • recruitment and peripheral pathology issues
  • Pressure Biofeedback and Ultrasound imaging applications
  • Discussion of case studies


  level-2 trapeze table / matwork

  Stage 2 of the training focuses on the Trapeze Table, providing a broadening of the range of early
  stage work leading on to higher level progressions.

  • An increased repertoire of 40 shoulder girdle, upper body and combined stability exercises
  • Broadening of reformer exercises and floor work
  • Revision of level 1 with greater attention to manual handling and teaching cues
  • Introducing the small barrel and the spring loaded wobble board-
  • Introduction of assessment of hypermobility and its relationship to instability
  • Integration of the latest research on hypermobility and its relayed issues in the chronic pain / instability population
  • Use of outcome measures with Clinical Pilates based management.


  level-3 progressing the programme

  This level further broadens and revises the base repertoire covered in the first  2 Levels.

  • Identification of Stability vs Rigidity
  • patterns  Motor control vs Strength programmes

  Stability training requires a range of progressions for all exercises to further challenge motor
  control on both Trapeze Table and Reformer. As clients advance the broader range of work
  will suitably challenge motor programming More advanced case studies will be discussed along
  with clinical examples of real time ultrasound testing.

  The Clinical Pilates Register has been established and posted on the web site, from participants
  who have completed this level. This provides a worldwide directory of experienced Pilates
  Clinician physiotherapists in Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, UK and Europe.

  level-4 consolidation

  The final level extends the repertoire even more by adding a further 26 clinically relevant exercises.
  Modifications are demonstrated to allow the clinician to adapt their programmes more specifically
  to pathology presentations.

  Plyometrics are added to the repertoire along with advanced work and advanced clinical
  reasoning. Complex cases will be discussed.

 matwork course outline 
 
  level-1 matwork

  Designed along the same lines as the highly renowned equipment series, the matwork / theraband
  programme provides an excellent introduction to Clinical Pilates. 

  Level 1 introduces a base repertoire of clinically applicable pilates exercises. From there we  
  establish the exercise selection criteria that underpins the development of patient specific, exercise
  based treatment programmes. Treatment predictors are unique to the clinical pilates programme
  to help quickly differentiate motor control from pathology issues that will ensure more satisfactory
  results differentiating neutral spine from direction specific approaches cleanly & succinctly.

  Theraband applications are integrated into the programme helping provide a wider range of
  options immediately for your patients.  
 

  level-2 matwork

  Level 2 matwork introduces a further 32 exercises and modifications to build on the previously
  learned repertoire. A wider range of shoulder girdle work is introduced incorporating cervical
  spine management tools. Theraband management is also a feature of this level enhancing the
  clinicians treatment options for both clinic and home based programmes.

  This level will also address the relationship between hypermobility and instability and provides
  invaluable assessment and management tools for handling those "complex" patients based on
  emerging evidence.

  The most up to date pelvic floor research will be added, addressing both male & female
  populations.