Course Instructor
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.
Utilizing Pilates Principles to Enhance Rehabilitation Outcomes
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.
Category: Therapeutic Pilates Course, physical therapy continuing education course, occupational therapy continuing education course
Demonstrate an understanding of the history and evolution of Pilates.
Describe the principles of Pilates and their applications.
Understand the benefits of Pilates specifically in the rehabilitation setting.
Actively demonstrate and teach basic Pilates mat exercises that can be implemented in the rehabilitation setting.
Enhance functional outcomes by utilizing Pilates principles for patients 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.
Utilize Pilates exercises to enhance outcomes for orthopedic issues, such as 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.
Understand proper progression of the mat exercises with discretion of patient appropriateness.
Discuss the latest evidence for integrating Pilates in the orthopedic and neurologic and geriatric populations.
All courses are pre-approved by the state licensing boards for physical therapist and occupational therapist license renewal in the state the course is offered. For additional inquiry regarding approval in a particular state contact us
