Continuing Education Courses For Physical Therapists/PTAs
Pilates for Rehabilitation
Saturday May 21 - Sunday May 22 OR
Saturday October 1- Sunday October 2
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. Approved for 14 CEUs for PTs in IL (both in person and virtual 2 day course count for live CEUs). This course has been developed and will be taught by Dr. Rachel Miller, Physical Therapist and certified Pilates instructor. No previous Pilates experience is required for this course.
There are 3 options for this class:
1. Full course (both days: mat and reformer) in person (limited spots available). Cost is $499. 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. Sign up for virtual here.
3. Mat only (Saturday) virtual (on zoom). CEUs are not available for this option though you could petition for approval. 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 History, Concepts and Research
11-12 Lecture: Inner Core, Neutral Spine and Core Stabilization and LAB
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.
Pilates for Rehabilitation
Saturday May 21 - Sunday May 22 OR
Saturday October 1- Sunday October 2
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. Approved for 14 CEUs for PTs in IL (both in person and virtual 2 day course count for live CEUs). This course has been developed and will be taught by Dr. Rachel Miller, Physical Therapist and certified Pilates instructor. No previous Pilates experience is required for this course.
There are 3 options for this class:
1. Full course (both days: mat and reformer) in person (limited spots available). Cost is $499. 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. Sign up for virtual here.
3. Mat only (Saturday) virtual (on zoom). CEUs are not available for this option though you could petition for approval. 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 History, Concepts and Research
11-12 Lecture: Inner Core, Neutral Spine and Core Stabilization and LAB
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.
What PTs are saying about this course...
"Fantastic course! As a pelvic floor PT, I loved some of the new exercises for exercises... Love how applicable this course was. Makes me want to get a reformer! Also love the cueing for core activation. Thank you!"
"I have much greater awareness of how to focus on core stability. Great cueing for pelvic tilts! I found the statistics on how many patients learned how to do kegels properly and even marching with transverse abdominis activation very enlightening."
"Thank you for providing modifications and other ideas for Pilates exercises for patients/others to do at home without equipment."
"Engaging course with wonderful presentation of exercises that can be used in the clinic with current patients. I really enjoyed the content. Thank you for this course."
