Pilates for rehab
Love Pilates for rehab?
Earn your Pilates for Rehab Certification
Synergy+ offers a unique Pilates for Rehabilitation course. The course is taught by Zeina Grifoni. She is a licensed Physical Therapist, a Pilates Instructor, and a movement specialist. She uses Pilates in her physical therapy practice.
The course can be taken in person at the studio or online. To earn the certification students are required to take and pass:
1- A written exam
2- A practical exam
Course Info
The Pilates for rehab course is for:
1- Pilates instructors wishing to learn how to work with the injured client
2- Health professionals wishing to integrate PILATES into their practice.
Students will learn a Pilates-based approach that includes:
1- Observation and recognition of faulty movements
2- The correlation of these movements with pain and pathology
3- Learning how to facilitate optimal movement through tactile and oral cuing
Specifically, through this course the student will learn to understand:
1- Common Syndromes and diagnoses and be able to define them
2- Contra indications for clients with specific diagnoses
3- The latest research on Pilates in Rehabilitation
4- Common compensation patterns that present with specific diagnoses
5- Which are the best exercises for clients based on their diagnosis
6- When to refer clients to a medical provider
This will be an ongoing course and can be taken in part online. It is divided into modules as follows:
8 Module Course
MODULE 1 - LUMBAR SPINE & SI JOINT
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
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
MODULE OBJECTIVES
Understand why Pilates is a successful form of exercise for both the Cervical and Thoracic Spine
Learn and understand common spinal conditions
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
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
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 AND ANKLE
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 - SHOULDERS
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 - ELBOWS & WRISTS
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
INSIGHT INTO OSTEOPOROSIS
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
INSIGHT INTO SCOLIOSIS
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
I have been taking the pilates rehab course for the last few months & have learned so much. It is one hour once a week so I am able to digest all the information before the next lecture. I am growing more confident in my anatomy & in dealing with injuries that I commonly see in my clients. Zeina is a great teacher & I highly recommend taking the pilates rehab course.
Course details
Course modules
Course modules
Module 1: Lumbar spine and SI joint
Module 2: Cervical and thoracic spine
Module 3: Hip and knees
Module 4: Feet and ankles
Module 5: Shoulders
Module 6: Elbows and wrists
Module 7: Insight to osteoporosis
Module 8: Insight to scoliosis
Pre-requisites for course attendance
In order to be accepted into our Pilates for rehab course, the student shall either be a certified Pilates instructor or be able to demonstrate his or her knowledge of the Pilates repertoire on the mat and all the Pilates equipment. To get the most out of the course, it would also be helpful to possess a basic knowledge of anatomy.
The course can be taken by module or in full.
Course cost
For each Module
Module 1 - Module 5: $350 / module
Module 7 - Module 8: $75 / Module
Testing per module: $200 per module test (includes a certificate of completion)
For the full course: $4,200
Full Testing: $350 (includes a certificate of completion)
Class manuals: $30 per module
Requirements for Completion
General Requirement
In order to complete the certification, the Student will need to perform the repertoire from pre-Pilates to the advanced repertoire as well as pass a written and practical exam that will include anatomy, exercise names, posture, and exercise modifications
Self Practice Hours Requirement
Each student is required to complete the following self -practice hours in addition to course work:
Mat – 60 Hrs
Reformer – 60 Hrs
Springboard – 30 Hrs
Cadillac – 15 Hrs
Chair – 30 Hrs
Barrel – 15 Hrs
Student Teaching Hours Requirement
Each student is required to complete the following teaching hours in order to receive a certificate:
Mat – 100 Hrs
Reformer – 100 Hrs
Springboard – 50 Hrs
Cadillac – 25 Hrs
Chair – 25 Hrs
Barrel – 25 Hrs
Assistant Teaching Requirements
Within the self-practice and student teaching hours, the Student needs to have 10 hours of assistant teaching for group classes (either at Synergy+’s place of business or other facility), and 20 hours of observation of private sessions.
Examination 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
Additional cost/expenses: Each student will be responsible for the purchase of his/her own manuals in addition to the course material that is distributed during class. These can be purchased through Synergy+ or independently.