Pilates For Rehab Certification Course
a live stream certification course to learn anatomy, the exercises, the modifications & the contra-indications to work with clients with disc injuries, back & neck pain, rotator cuff injuries, foot dysfunctions, and many other common repetitive strains & sport-related injuries.
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course is taught by Zeina A. Grifoni, a licensed physical therapist, Pilates instructor, and movement and rehab specialist. She is the owner of Synergy+ Physical Therapy & Pilates Studio in San Rafael, CA and in Locarno, Switzerland. Zeina has been teaching Pilates certification courses since 2005.
The rehab course is virtual and conducted on Zoom. It is made up of 6 main modules and 2 workshops. What you will learn in each module and workshop is described in detail below. For those seeking to become certified in using Pilates for rehabilitation, there is a written and a practical exam after each module. You can do each module separately or take the full course. Full certification is reached when all modules’ written and practical examinations have been successfully completed.
This course has been created specifically for Pilates instructors who work with clients coming from rehab or who have an injury. It teaches practical applications you can use right away to help your clients.
Specifically, in each module you will learn:
✅ The most common issues, injuries, and surgeries that your clients may have
✅ The contra-indications (what not to do) with clients with these specific diagnoses
✅ Mostly you will learn what Pilates exercises you can do and the exercise progression for each stage of your clients’ recovery
Each module has the following outline:
✅ Anatomy review
✅ Lectures about each common diagnosis
✅ Review of the characteristics of clients walking in with these diagnoses
✅ Demonstration of the recommended exercises to use for each diagnosis. You will learn how to use these exercises and what aspects of each exercise actually help each specific client
✅ Review of case studies. You will learn how to put all the pieces together to help your clients
✅ Q&A session at the end of each module
the course module by module
MODULE 1 - LUMBAR SPINE & SI JOINT
START DATE: AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND. LIVE COURSE TBD
RUN TIME: Approximately 12 Weeks, 1 Hr / Week
COST: $280
MODULE OBJECTIVES
✔️ Understand why Pilates is a successful form of exercise for stabilizing the lumbar spine and SI joint
✔️ Learn and understand common spinal conditions pertaining primarily to the lumbar spine
🔹 Discogenic pain
🔹 Spinal stenosis
🔹 Ankylosing Spondylitis
🔹 Spondylolisthesis
🔹 Acute facet pain
🔹 Facet Osteoarthritis
🔹 Sprain & strains of the low back
🔹 Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
✔️ Learn contraindications for each spinal condition
✔️ Develop modifications for clients with common spinal conditions
✔️ Maximize the benefits of Pilates for each individual
✔️ Minimize the risk of further injury with exercise and in daily life
✔️ Create a safe exercise program for each client with a Lumbar spine or SI Joint dysfunction
MODULE 2 - CERVICAL & THORACIC SPINE
START DATE: TBD
RUN TIME: Approximately 12 Weeks, 1 Hr / Week
COST: $280
MODULE OBJECTIVES
✔️ Understand why Pilates is a successful form of exercise for both the Cervical and Thoracic Spine
✔️ Learn and understand common spinal conditions
✔️Discogenic pain
🔹 Spinal stenosis
🔹 Spondylolisthesis
🔹 Acute facet pain
🔹 Facet osteoarthritis
🔹 Sprains, strains & whiplash
🔹 Rib dysfunctions & pain
🔹 Thoracic outlet syndrome
🔹 And more
✔️ Learn contraindications for each spinal condition
✔️ Develop modifications for clients with common spinal conditions
✔️ Maximize the benefits of Pilates for each individual
✔️ Minimize the risk of further injury with exercise and in daily life
✔️ Create a safe exercise program for each client with a Cervical or Thoracic Spine dysfunction
MODULE 3 - HIP & KNEES
START DATE: LIVE COURSE TBD
RUN TIME: Approximately 8 Weeks, 1 Hr / Week
COST: $280
MODULE OBJECTIVES
✔️ Understand why Pilates is a successful form of exercise for someone rehabilitating the Hip and Knee
✔️ Learn and understand common Hip and Knee conditions
HIP
🔹 Childhood conditions
🔹 Osteoarthritis (including joint replacement)
🔹 Labral tear
🔹 Bursitis
🔹 Ligament strain
🔹 Psoas dysfunction
🔹 Tensor fascia latae
KNEE
🔹 Childhood conditions
🔹 Osteoarthritis (including joint replacement)
🔹 Bursitis
🔹 Cysts
🔹 Ligament tear & strain
🔹 Patella femoral syndrome
🔹 Patella subluxation
🔹 Osteoarthritis
🔹 Rheumatoid arthritis
🔹 And more
✔️ Learn contraindications for each condition
✔️ Develop modifications for clients with common Hip and Knee dysfunction
✔️ Maximize the benefits of Pilates for each individual
✔️ Minimize the risk of further injury with exercise and in daily life
✔️ Create a safe exercise program for each client with a Hip or knee dysfunction
MODULE 4 - FOOT & ANKLE
START DATE: TBD
RUN TIME: Approximately 10 Weeks, 1 Hr / Week
COST: $280
MODULE OBJECTIVES
✔️ Understand why Pilates is a successful form of exercise for someone rehabilitating the Ankle and Foot
✔️ Learn and understand common Ankle and Foot conditions
✔️ Learn contraindications for each condition
✔️ Select appropriate exercises for clients with common Ankle and Foot dysfunction based on a Pilates repertoire
✔️ Minimize the risk of further injury with exercise and in daily life
✔️ Create a safe exercise program for each client with an Ankle or Foot dysfunction
MODULE 5 - SHOULDER
START DATE: TBD
RUN TIME: Approximately 8 Weeks, 1 Hr / Week
COST: $280
MODULE OBJECTIVES
✔️ Understand why Pilates is a successful form of exercise for someone rehabilitating the shoulder
✔️ Learn and understand common shoulder conditions
✔️ Learn contraindications for each condition
✔️ Select appropriate exercises for clients with common shoulder dysfunctions based on a Pilates repertoire
✔️ Minimize the risk of further injury with exercise and in daily life
✔️ Create a safe exercise program for each client with a shoulder dysfunction
MODULE 6 - ELBOW & WRIST
START DATE: TBD
RUN TIME: Approximately 8 Weeks, 1 Hr / Week
COST: $280
MODULE OBJECTIVES
✔️ Understand what Pilates can contribute to the rehabilitation of the Elbow, Wrist, and Hand
✔️ Learn and understand some common conditions that may be seen in the clinic
✔️ Learn contraindications for each condition
✔️ Select appropriate exercises for clients with special conditions and with appropriate modifications (based on a Pilates repertoire)
✔️ Minimize the risk of further injury with exercise and in daily life
✔️ Create a safe exercise program for each client
OSTEOPOROSIS WORKSHOP
START DATE: AVAILABLE ONLINE ON-DEMAND
RUN TIME: Approximately 3 Hours
COST: $95
MODULE OBJECTIVES
✔️ Understand why Pilates is a successful form of exercise for clients with osteoporosis
✔️ Learn contraindications to avoid with clients suffering from osteoporosis
✔️ Develop modifications for clients with osteoporosis
✔️ Maximize the benefits of Pilates for each individual
✔️ Minimize the risk of further injury with exercise and in daily life
✔️ Create a safe exercise program for each client with osteoporosis
SCOLIOSIS WORKSHOP
START DATE: AVAILABLE ONLINE ON-DEMAND
RUN TIME: Approximately 3 Hours
COST: $95
MODULE OBJECTIVES
✔️ Understand why Pilates is a successful form of exercise for clients with scoliosis
✔️ Learn contraindications to avoid with clients suffering from scoliosis
✔️ Develop modifications for clients with scoliosis
✔️ Maximize the benefits of Pilates for each individual
✔️ Minimize the risk of further injury with exercise and in daily life
✔️ Create a safe exercise program for each client with scoliosis
MODULE & FULL COURSE COST SUMMARY
Pay by Module:
- $280 / module (Module 1 through 6)
- $95 for the insight into osteoporosis
- $95 for the insight into scoliosis
Certification: Testing per module: $150 per module test
Pay course in full: $1,500
Full Certification: Testing: $350
Class manuals: $30 per module
REQUIREMENTS
Attendance Requirement
In order to attend the course, the student shall either be a certified Pilates instructor or be able to demonstrate competency in Pilates on the mat and on all the equipment
Certification Requirement
Each student will be required to pass both a written exam and a practical exam in order to receive his/her certification.
Course Material
The course includes access to all videos and presentation slides The course manual in PDF format is $30 per manual (Module)
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