Using Pilates Rehabilitative Methodology To Treat 2 Common Skeletal Conditions: Hypermobility and Scoliosis

One to two percent of the population, mostly women, have significant scoliosis. Hypermobility has been a poorly understood condition, whose diagnosis is often missed by traditional imaging techniques. Presented by Suzanne Martin, MA, PT, DPT, this week-end course is designed to address the growing need for physical therapists to expand their practice potential into the care of those with scoliosis and the only-recently understood dysfunctions associated with hypermobility.

The Pilates Methodology, especially when combined with physical therapy, is well-suited to help with the dilemma of pain and dysfunction associated with populations who have scoliosis and/ or hypermobility. Learn how to identify the differences between and the management of functional versus structural scoliosis, their varying causes and what you can do to intervene utilizing the Pilates Method of rehabilitation and management. Learn quick assessment techniques differentiating the biomechanic and clinical implications of curvature at the separate spinal curves.

There exists a number of patients who have scoliosis co-existing with hypermobility. The hyper-mobile population is especially at risk for increased ligament laxity and tends to have low tone musculature. Evidence-based diagnostic criteria will be given to determine the level of laxity involvement, and an overview of the spectrum of hypermobility, from pathological to benign, will be presented. The pathophysiology will be explained, as well as a case presentation of Marfan's syndrome will be highlighted.

Contraindications and precautions for treatment will be addressed for both populations. Course content reviews structural assessment and targets the most effective sites of concentration for optimal stabilization in order to restore optimal function and greatest discomfort relief. Manual treatments will be suggested and demonstrated, as well as emphasis being given for the rationale for spring compression engagement in the development of neurogenic strength. Specific reformer, trapeze table choreography will be presented along with a home-exercise spring program.

10:15 - 12:15 Anatomy/ biomechanics review of connective tissue, featuring ligaments, fascia, bone and spine (lecture)

1:15 - 2:00 Functional assessment and evaluation of spinal mechanics: cervical/thoracic/lumbar/sacral (lecture/lab)

2:00 - 3:00 Assessment of hypermobility and evaluation of weight-bearing ligamentous mechanics: Pelvic/ lower extremity emphasis (lecture/lab)

3:15 – 4:15 Guidelines for initiation of treatment and recommendations for deficits in findings. Analysis of treatable elements. Lab/ Lecture

4:15 – 5:15 Pilates environment rehabilitation: concepts/ principles/ case studies. Lecture/Lab

8:30 - 10:00 Goals for recovery. Presentation of evidence-based rehabilitation protocol. Lecture

Assessment of common secondary problems; Common problems/ adaptive; overuse: treatment concepts and techniques in Pilates environment (lecture/lab)

10:15 - 12:15 Common problems/ traumatic; post-surgical: treatment concepts and techniques in Pilates environment (lecture/lab)

1:15 - 3:00 Continued Pilates environment progressions; the Upper/ Pelvic Core foundation, sequencing.

3:15 – 4:15 Contraindications for specific Pilates choreography, general Pilates, further progression or rehabilitation in general. Lecture/Lab

4:15 – 5:15 Marketing a well-being program for those patients with scoliosis and hypermobility. Lecture

This seminar is for physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINERS, occupational therapists, certified occupational therapy assistants, chiropractors, Pilates instructors, strength & conditioning professionals and students..

Suzanne Martin, MA, PT, DPT, CPI is a doctor of physical therapy and a gold-certified Pilates expert. She has 25 years of experience in the health and movement fields, blending art and science into her instruction. She is a Master ACE and ASCM trainer, and maintains a private Pilates/physical therapy practice, Total Body Development in Alameda, California. As a performing arts specialist, she conducts nutrition seminars for the School of the San Francisco Ballet, and has been the lead physical therapist for Smuin Ballet in San Francisco for 10 years. Through Pilates Therapeutics^®, she provides instructional DVD's and courses in the therapeutic application of the Pilates Method and nutrition. Her extensive writings have appeared in Dance Magazine, Penguin books, the Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, Physical Therapy Products, as well as others.

A certificate of attendance will be presented to each participant for 15 contact hours. The California Education Connection is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education for CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINERS. The BOC approved provider number is P2959. California Education Connection is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education.NSCA Certification Committee approved 1.5 CEU(s) for CSCS and NSCA-CPT certified individuals attending this event. American Council on Exercise has approved this course for 1.5 CEUs (CEP13787). This course is eligible for 1.5 CEUs from the AOTA. The AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures. This course will also count toward the PDU requirement for OTRs / COTAs in the State of California. The Pilates Method Alliance has approved this course 12 CECs (Provider #100042, Course #652).

Early Registration Deadline

The Early Registration deadline is three weeks prior to the start of the course. If your registration is received after the deadline, a $25.00 Late Fee will be automatically applied to the registration fee.

Group Discounts

For every 5 people that sign up for the same seminar, we will give that group one complimentary spot.

How Do We Sign-Up and Qualify for the Free Spot?

In order to qualify for this discount, we must receive all six completed registration forms with the appropriate payment for the five spots. If you want to mail in the completed forms, you must mail all six forms in the same envelope. If you want to fax in the forms, you must fax all six forms at the same time.

Please note that there will be no exceptions granted. We must receive everything at once in order to process these registration forms under the group discount policy.

Refund and Cancellation Policies:

California Education Connection reserves the right to cancel this seminar due to an insufficient number of registrants. Under these circumstances, a full refund in the form of a check will be addressed and mailed to the registered participant. Please note that California Education Connection is not responsible for any hotel, airline or other expenses incurred.

All cancellations by registered participant must be dated and submitted in writing. For cancellations received 14 days or more before the seminar date, the registration fee will be returned less a $50.00 administrative fee. A refund in the form of a check will be mailed to the registered participant.

Within 14 days of the seminar, no refunds will be made. California Education Connection reserves the right to change a course date, location or instructor. If the seminar is either interrupted or canceled by an act of nature, war, or any issue beyond the control of California Education Connection, no refund will be issued.