Pilates For Rehab Certification Course
THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF
You have clients with disc injuries, back pain, neck pain, rotator cuff injuries, foot dysfunctions, and many other common repetitive strain and sport-related injuries.
You find that many of your clients have injuries and you would like to learn the tools and develop the knowledge to work safely and progressively with them.
You want to know the best exercises you can do to help your clients who have injuries.
You want to learn exercise modifications for clients with specific needs.
You want to better facilitate proper movement for a diverse population of clients.
You want to keep all clients safe regardless of their medical history.
You have a passion for Pilates, want to become a better instructor, and achieve a deeper level of knowledge
Fill out the contact form below to get more information about the course and to receive our FREE 7-day mini course where you will learn exercises that are most appropriate for people with low back pain.
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.Â
Why I created the course
MODULE 1 - LUMBAR SPINE & SI JOINT
START DATE: June 2, 2021
RUN TIME: Approximately 8 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
- 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
RUN TIME: Approximately 8 Weeks, 1 Hr / Week
COST: 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
- 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
RUN TIME: Approximately 6 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
- 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
RUN TIME: Approximately 6 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 - SHOULDERS
RUN TIME: Approximately 6 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 - ELBOWS & WRISTS
RUN TIME: Approximately 6 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
INSIGHT INTO OSTEOPOROSIS
RUN TIME: Approximately 3 Weeks, 1 Hr / Week
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
INSIGHT INTO SCOLIOSIS
RUN TIME: Approximately 6 Weeks, 1 Hr / Week
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
COURSE COST
Course cost
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 in full:Â $1,500
Full Certification: Testing: $350
Class manuals:Â $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)
COST
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 in full:Â $1,500
Full Certification: Testing: $350
Class manuals:Â $30 per module
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.
The opportunity to study with Zeina, was an honor. Her training program was very thorough from practice to anatomy to the history of Pilates. Zeina was very generous of time, spirit and knowledge for the zillions of questions that I asked regarding any part of the curriculum.
