Utilizing Pilates Principles to Enhance Rehabilitation Outcomes

Course Outline

This two-day course is designed to help medical professionals gain basic knowledge of Pilates theory and principles and be able to integrate it into their rehabilitation programs. The core stabilizing muscles will be reviewed, as well as how core stabilization is important to functional activities and activities of daily living. The lab portion will be devoted to learning, properly executing, and cueing Pilates mat exercises. Small apparatus, including foam rolls, Swiss balls, and rings, will be used during lab exercises for modifications and advancements. Application of the Pilates principles and exercises will be discussed for orthopedic, neurologic, and geriatric patient populations. Further discussion of case studies and current research will demonstrate how a Pilates-based treatment program can help improve core stabilization, balance, coordination, postural awareness, strength, flexibility, and mobility. Upon completion of this course, the clinician will be able to immediately integrate their knowledge in the clinical setting to provide a Pilates-based treatment program to the orthopedic, neurologic, and/or geriatric patient for improved functional outcomes.


Course Objectives

• Demonstrate an understanding of the history and evolution of Pilates.

• Describe the principles of Pilates and their applications.

• Identify core stabilizing muscles utilized for specific exercises.

• Actively demonstrate and teach basic Pilates mat exercises that can be implemented in the rehabilitation setting.

• Enhance functional outcomes by utilizing Pilates principles for patient’s presenting with symptoms such as, gait disorders, ataxia and/or balance disorders.

• Improve balance, stability and core strength in the geriatric population and in patients with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s Disease.

• Understand proper progression of the mat exercises with discretion of patient appropriateness.

• Utilize Pilates exercises to enhance outcomes for overuse injuries, arthritis, postural disorders, mal-alignment issues, low back pain and sacroiliac joint instability.

• Demonstrate and teach Pilates exercises with use of small props, such as foam rolls, rings/circles, and Swiss balls.

• Discuss the latest evidence for integrating Pilates in the orthopedic and neurologic populations.

Schedule of instruction

  Day One   Day Two
7:30 8:00 Registration 8:00 9:15 Group Pilates Mat Class (Lab)
8:00 8:45 Introduction to the Concepts and History of Pilates   • Leading group through systematic exercises
  • What is Pilates 9:15 10:00 Pilates with Small Props
  • History of Pilates   • Swiss ball
  • Benefits of Pilates   • Resistance bands
8:45 9:30 The Principles of Pilates 10:00 12:00 Clinical considerations
  • Breathing   • Indications/contraindications
  • Concentration   • Patient appropriateness, neurological considerations
  • Control and precision   - Multiple sclerosis
  • Alignment and posture   - Parkinson’s Disease
  • Movement integration   - Gait Disorders
9:30 10:15 Review of Core Musculature   - Ataxia/balance disorders
  • Abdominals   • Patient appropriateness, orthopedic considerations
  • Back   - Postural disorders
  • Hips   - Chronic low back pain
10:15 10:30 Break   - Sacroiliac joint instability
10:30 12:00 Basic Mat Exercises (Lab)   - Arthritis
  • Warming up for core stabilization   - Muscle tightness
  • Preparatory exercises   - Mal-alignment issues
  • Exercises for the general population   - Overuse injuries
12:00 1:00 Lunch (On your own)   • Documentation
1:00 2:00 Basic Mat Exercises (Lab)   • Reimbursement
  • Emphasis on teaching/use of proper cues 12:00 1:00 Lunch (On your own)
2:00 3:30 Advancement of Mat Exercises (Lab) 1:00 1:45 Evidence-Based Practice of Pilates in Rehabilitation
  • Higher level core stabilization   • Review of current research of Pilates exercises as treatment options in the rehabilitation setting
  • Patient specific exercises 1:45 2:45 Case Studies
3:30 3:45 Break   • Orthopedic case presentation
3:45 4:30 Clinical Considerations   • Neuro case presentation
  • Postural deficits   • Group discussion
  • Women’s health issues 2:45 3:15 Questions/review
  • Osteoporosis    
4:30 6:15 Pilates with Small Props (Lab)    
  • Foam roll    
  • Pilates Ring    

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Scheduled Dates and Locations

Start DateEnd DateLocation - **Click to Map It**TuitionHrsHotel
Aug 22, 09Aug 23, 09San Ramon Regional Medical Center, San Ramon, CA$399.0015.00View Hotels
Sep 12, 09Sep 13, 09Sunrise Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, NV$399.0015.00View Hotels
Sep 26, 09Sep 27, 09St. Anthony's Medical Center, St Louis, MO$425.0015.00View Hotels
Dec 05, 09Dec 06, 09Mercy Hospital, Chicago, IL$425.0015.00View Hotels

 

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Sara Koveleski Kraut, DPT, is the owner of Advanced Physical Therapy & Health Services in Park Ridge, Illinois, where she treats a variety of neurological, orthopedic, and vestibular conditions. Sara has developed successful treatment programs for her patients that focus on current concepts in the health and fitness world and findings from evidence-based research. She incorporates her philosophy of “total health and well-being” when developing her comprehensive rehabilitation programs. Dr. Koveleski Kraut established a successful clinic by effectively communicating with local physicians and providing individualized treatment plans for her patients resulting in successful outcomes. Sara earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Health Sciences in North Chicago, Illinois. Upon graduation, she received an award for excellence in clinical education. She frequently returns to the university as a guest lecturer giving classes on Pilates and functional neurological treatments. She also provides local community education regarding health and rehabilitation issues. Sara is also an active member of the APTA.

Aside from her professional involvement in physical therapy, Sara stays active in the health and fitness world. She is an AFAA-certified group fitness instructor and an ACE-certified personal trainer. She has received advanced training in Pilates from Polestar Education, Bally Total Fitness, and From The Center of Chicago. She completed the intensive Pilates Teacher Training Program, From the Center of Chicago, with Patrick F. O’Brien, Jr. She continues to teach group exercise classes at Bally Total Fitness, including Pilates, Yoga, and kickboxing. Sara also works with Bally Total Fitness in the media and has promoted health and fitness at local Chicago events, including the Taste of Chicago, the NBC Health and Fitness Expo, and local news reports. She has also participated in several marathons. She incorporates her healthy, active life-style into the development of comprehensive rehabilitation programs.

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