Continuing Education Courses For Physical Therapists/PTAs
Illinois Physical Therapy Association: Revitalize
Virtual conference Tues March 8, TH March 10 & Wed March 16 in the evening. Sat March 19 in the morning
Dr. Rachel Miller will be presenting Pilates for Rehabilitation at this virtual conference on Tuesday March 8 from 7:30-9:30pm. FREE for IPTA members, but open to non-member PT and PTAs as well.
Course Description:
Learn about Pilates and why it is an effective adjunct for rehabilitation. Understand the Pilates concepts and how to integrate the deep core system into exercise. You will learn mat based exercises that can be immediately implemented into your practice, without needing expensive equipment. Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Demonstrate how to activate and cue the deep core muscles
- Demonstrate a neutral spine and core stabilization exercises
- Describe the history and principles of Pilates
- Discuss the latest evidence for integrating Pilates with rehabilitation
- Describe how the inner core works together and intra-abdominal pressure management strategies
- Understand how to incorporate the Pilates principles into exercise and activities of daily living
- Learn mat based core exercises that you can use immediately with your patients
For more information about this and other courses offered during this virtual conference, go to http://ptrevitalize.org/.
Thriving Mama Series- The Postpartum Athlete
Virtual- Sat April 2
This 1 day live virtual event will help deepen your knowledge of working with the postpartum athlete. Dr. Rachel Miller will be presenting Pilates: Core and More for a Postpartum Population at this 1 day course. Other presenters include: Antony Lo (Crossfit and HIIT), Amanda Olson (Running), Dustienne Mille (Yoga), Marcy Crouch (Fitness), and Brooke Winder (Dance). This course offers 6 CEUs for Physical Therapists. Early bird pricing ends 1/31! For more information and to sign up, click here.
Pilates for Rehabilitation
Saturday May 21 - Sunday May 22
Learn more than just Pilates exercises- understand the concepts and how to teach them to your patients effectively. Pilates fits into rehabilitation seamlessly, with principles such as core stability, spinal mobility, breath and muscle control. Day 1 will focus on Pilates history, concepts and mat based exercises that can be incorporated into most PT settings. Do you have a reformer in your clinic or are interested in getting one? Day 2 will teach how to use a reformer and exercises on the reformer focusing on proper form, cueing and safety. 14 CEUs for PTs is pending approval in IL (both in person and virtual full course count for live CEUs). This course has been developed and will be taught by Dr. Rachel Miller, Physical Therapist and certified Pilates instructor.
There are 3 options for this class:
1. Full course (both days: mat and reformer) in person (limited spots available). Cost is $499. Early bird discount- sign up by March 15 to save $50- use coupon code CORE50 at check out. Sign up for in person here.
2. Full course (both days: mat and reformer) virtual (on zoom) You will need a reformer to participate on Sunday. Cost is $499. Early bird discount- sign up by March 15 to save $50- use coupon code CORE50 at check out. Sign up for virtual here.
3. Mat only (Saturday) virtual (on zoom). CEUs are not available for this option. Cost is $299. Sign up for Day 1 only here.
Learning Objectives
1. Demonstrate how to activate and cue the deep core muscles
2. Demonstrate a neutral spine and core stabilization exercises.
3. Describe the history and principles of Pilates
4. Discuss the latest evidence for integrating Pilates with rehabilitation
5. Describe how the inner core works together and intra-abdominal pressure management strategies.
6. Demonstrate a basic understanding of women’s health issues, prevalence, and how to screen your patients to identify need for other treatment
7. Understand how to incorporate the Pilates principles into exercise and activities of daily living
8. Learn mat based core exercises that you can use immediately with your patients
9. Demonstrate how to set up a reformer for different exercises, including how to monitor/assist for safety when working with patients on the reformer.
10. Demonstrate beginner reformer exercises with proper form and cues.
Schedule (times are CST)
Day 1
9:30am Check in
10-11 Lecture: Pilates Anatomy, Neutral Spine and Core Stabilization and LAB
11-12 Lecture: Pilates History, Concepts and Research
12-1 Lecture: Women’s Health basics and intra-abdominal pressure management
1-2 Lunch
2- 6 LAB: Neutral spine exploration
LAB: Pilates foundational mat exercises
LAB: Props: foam roller, sponge ball, theraband
Day 2
8-9 LAB: Mat Pilates review and additional exercises
9-10 Lecture: Reformer anatomy, safety considerations
10-12 LAB: Beginner reformer exercises
12-1 Lunch
1-3:30 LAB: Additional reformer exercises
3:30-4 Q&A/Wrap up
This course content is not intended for use by participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.
Illinois Physical Therapy Association: Revitalize
Virtual conference Tues March 8, TH March 10 & Wed March 16 in the evening. Sat March 19 in the morning
Dr. Rachel Miller will be presenting Pilates for Rehabilitation at this virtual conference on Tuesday March 8 from 7:30-9:30pm. FREE for IPTA members, but open to non-member PT and PTAs as well.
Course Description:
Learn about Pilates and why it is an effective adjunct for rehabilitation. Understand the Pilates concepts and how to integrate the deep core system into exercise. You will learn mat based exercises that can be immediately implemented into your practice, without needing expensive equipment. Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Demonstrate how to activate and cue the deep core muscles
- Demonstrate a neutral spine and core stabilization exercises
- Describe the history and principles of Pilates
- Discuss the latest evidence for integrating Pilates with rehabilitation
- Describe how the inner core works together and intra-abdominal pressure management strategies
- Understand how to incorporate the Pilates principles into exercise and activities of daily living
- Learn mat based core exercises that you can use immediately with your patients
For more information about this and other courses offered during this virtual conference, go to http://ptrevitalize.org/.
Thriving Mama Series- The Postpartum Athlete
Virtual- Sat April 2
This 1 day live virtual event will help deepen your knowledge of working with the postpartum athlete. Dr. Rachel Miller will be presenting Pilates: Core and More for a Postpartum Population at this 1 day course. Other presenters include: Antony Lo (Crossfit and HIIT), Amanda Olson (Running), Dustienne Mille (Yoga), Marcy Crouch (Fitness), and Brooke Winder (Dance). This course offers 6 CEUs for Physical Therapists. Early bird pricing ends 1/31! For more information and to sign up, click here.
Pilates for Rehabilitation
Saturday May 21 - Sunday May 22
Learn more than just Pilates exercises- understand the concepts and how to teach them to your patients effectively. Pilates fits into rehabilitation seamlessly, with principles such as core stability, spinal mobility, breath and muscle control. Day 1 will focus on Pilates history, concepts and mat based exercises that can be incorporated into most PT settings. Do you have a reformer in your clinic or are interested in getting one? Day 2 will teach how to use a reformer and exercises on the reformer focusing on proper form, cueing and safety. 14 CEUs for PTs is pending approval in IL (both in person and virtual full course count for live CEUs). This course has been developed and will be taught by Dr. Rachel Miller, Physical Therapist and certified Pilates instructor.
There are 3 options for this class:
1. Full course (both days: mat and reformer) in person (limited spots available). Cost is $499. Early bird discount- sign up by March 15 to save $50- use coupon code CORE50 at check out. Sign up for in person here.
2. Full course (both days: mat and reformer) virtual (on zoom) You will need a reformer to participate on Sunday. Cost is $499. Early bird discount- sign up by March 15 to save $50- use coupon code CORE50 at check out. Sign up for virtual here.
3. Mat only (Saturday) virtual (on zoom). CEUs are not available for this option. Cost is $299. Sign up for Day 1 only here.
Learning Objectives
1. Demonstrate how to activate and cue the deep core muscles
2. Demonstrate a neutral spine and core stabilization exercises.
3. Describe the history and principles of Pilates
4. Discuss the latest evidence for integrating Pilates with rehabilitation
5. Describe how the inner core works together and intra-abdominal pressure management strategies.
6. Demonstrate a basic understanding of women’s health issues, prevalence, and how to screen your patients to identify need for other treatment
7. Understand how to incorporate the Pilates principles into exercise and activities of daily living
8. Learn mat based core exercises that you can use immediately with your patients
9. Demonstrate how to set up a reformer for different exercises, including how to monitor/assist for safety when working with patients on the reformer.
10. Demonstrate beginner reformer exercises with proper form and cues.
Schedule (times are CST)
Day 1
9:30am Check in
10-11 Lecture: Pilates Anatomy, Neutral Spine and Core Stabilization and LAB
11-12 Lecture: Pilates History, Concepts and Research
12-1 Lecture: Women’s Health basics and intra-abdominal pressure management
1-2 Lunch
2- 6 LAB: Neutral spine exploration
LAB: Pilates foundational mat exercises
LAB: Props: foam roller, sponge ball, theraband
Day 2
8-9 LAB: Mat Pilates review and additional exercises
9-10 Lecture: Reformer anatomy, safety considerations
10-12 LAB: Beginner reformer exercises
12-1 Lunch
1-3:30 LAB: Additional reformer exercises
3:30-4 Q&A/Wrap up
This course content is not intended for use by participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.
