Principles of Pilates for Rehab Professionals

Presented by Rehab Connections

Description

The core stabilization “powerhouse” principles of Joseph Pilates can be integral to our practice of physical therapy as we address posture, muscle performance, and motor control with our patients. This course was developed specifically for clinicians in a variety of rehabilitation settings with the objective to expand on their current knowledge base and apply Pilates exercises to the specific needs of their patients.

Short lecture segments highlight principles of the Pilates Method that have immediate application to patient care, and multiple lab/ exercise sessions provide you with the opportunity to experience Pilates mat exercises, props, cues, and modifications that will help a variety of patients.

Instruction level: Various
14.0 CE contact hours
Intended audience: PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, ATs

Topics

History and Principles of the Pilates Method

Current Concepts in Core Stabilization

Important Anatomical Considerations

Application to Physical Therapy

• Specialized settings (acute care, outpatient, home care, women’s health, sports medicine)
• Specific populations and diagnosis groups (athletes, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, geriatrics, post surgical, lumbar and scapular stabilization, pre/post natal, and most orthopedic and neurologic injuries)
• Modifications for sitting and standing

Rehab Implications for Pilates Exercises

• Exercise prescription: precautions and contraindications
• General and specific modifications for physical therapy based on diagnoses and/or impairments
• Cues for your patients
• Patient examples and case studies

Pilates Exercise Labs

• Breathing and awareness
• Warm-up exercises
• Adding the Magic Circle, Swiss ball, resistance bands and foam rolls
• Mat exercise class
• Home exercise programs
• Overview of Pilates equipment
• Sitting and standing exercises

IMPORTANT! 2-3 days prior to the CE event, you will receive your CE materials and Zoom registration link by email. This gives you the opportunity to preview, download or print, save, and refer back to the information at any time. If you do not receive your CE material please contact us before the day of the course or workshop.

Presenter

Diane Fidler, MS, PT

Diane has a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy and a BS in Exercise Physiology. She has been a licensed physical therapist for over 20 years and a fitness instructor for over 25 years. Her certification in Mat and Reformer Pilates has been used extensively in patient rehabilitation as well as personal training. She is a consultant to several fitness centers throughout Chicago. Diane is the owner and studio director of Core Fitness & Physical Therapy.

Location

Location

Rehab Connections
Physical Therapy
and
Education and Training Center
14901 S. Founders Crossing, Homer Glen, IL 60491
Phone: (708) 301-9933

Registration: 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Course: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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Lunch is on your own

Tuition: $375

Seating is limited. Please register early!

Rehab Connections reserves the right to modify the content and the scheduled speakers when circumstances are beyond our control.

Rehab Connections is an approved continuing education sponsor through the State of Illinois; PT License No: 216-000101

Cancellations:
Registration fee, less a $50 administration fee per session, is refunded if notice of cancellation is received more than 10 days in advance of the CE event. Cancellations made less than 10 days in advance of the CE event date forfeit the entire tuition fee. Tuition can be transferred to another individual or another CE event, one time only. No transfer, refund or credit will be given for cancellation 3 days or less before the CE event, or when handouts or other CE event materials are available electronically, including but not limited to emailed or downloadable pdf documents.
All unapplied transfers and credits will expire September 26, 2026.

Rehab Connections reserves the right to cancel the CE event up to one week prior to the CE event. Rehab Connections will not be responsible for any charges incurred by the registrant due to the cancellation of the CE event, other than the CE event tuition.

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