Pilates for Dancers

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Please read and note the following:

In order to complete this course you will need to:

  • Attend the course.
  • Complete the self reflection questions – a link to fill in the self-reflection questions can be found at the bottom of this page.
  • Complete your feedback for the course and submit to APPI – a link to the feedback form can be found at the bottom of this page.
  • Once you have completed the above steps a certificate of completion will be emailed out to you

Please wear comfortable exercise clothing as there is a large practical component. Lunch is not included in the course fees. However, there are plenty of local reasonably priced cafes and sandwich bars close by. Alternatively feel free to bring your own packed lunch.

Should you have any further queries prior to the course, please email info@appiamerica.com.

We look forward to having you on the course.

Pilates for Dancers Schedule

  • Lecture
  • Workshop 1: Lumbopelvic rehabilitation
  • Workshop 2: Hip rehabilitation
  • Workshop 3: Ankle and foot rehabilitation
  • Workshop 4: Mobilisation
  • Workshop 5: Balance and Proprioception

Course Feedback & Self Reflection

All courses must provide the opportunity for self-reflection and identification of growth opportunities. If you would like to receive CE credit for this course you will need to take a moment following this course to fill in APPI’s Course Feedback & Self-Reflection Form which can be found here: HERE

Certificates

Your certificate of completion will only be available once you have attended the course and completed the course feedback & self-reflection form. Once your feedback and self-reflection form has been received, a certificate of completion will be emailed out to you within 2 weeks.

To prepare for this course we recommend the following:

Recommended Reading List:

Please find below APPi’s list of recommended reading articles, including the key articles on segmental spinal stabilisation and lumbopelvic stabilisation that we advise you read if you have not already done so prior to attendance at another of APPI’s courses.  This reading list can be purchased from this website.

    1. Cook C, Brisme J, Sizer P S (2006) Subjective and objective descriptors of clinical lumbar spine instability: A Delphi study. Manual Therapy 11(2006)11–21.
    2. Ferreira P H, Ferreira M L, Maher C G, Herbert R D, Refshauge K (2006) Specific stabilisation exercise for spinal and pelvic pain: A systematic review. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy 52(2006)79-88
    3. Hodges P (2008) Transversus abdominis: a different view of the Elephant. British Journal of Sports Medicine 42(2008)941-944.
    4. Macedo L G, Maher C G, Latimer J, McAuley J H (2009) Motor Control Exercise for Persistent, Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review. Physical Therapy 89(1)9-25.
    5. Moseley G L (2008) Distorted body image and tactile dysfunction in patients with chronic back pain. Pain 140(2008)239–243.
    6. Teyhen D S, Bluemle L N, Dolbeer J A, Baker S E , Molloy J M, Whittaker J, Childs J D (2009) Changes in
      lateral abdominal muscle thickness during the abdominal drawing-in maneuver in those with lumbopelvic pain. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 39(11)791-8.
    7. Tsao H, Hodges P W, Galea M P (2008) Reorganization of the motor cortex is associated with postural control deficits in recurrent low back pain. Brain 131(2008)2161-2171.
    8. Urquart D M, Hodges P W, Allen T J, Story I H (2005) Abdominal muscle recruitment during a range of voluntary exercises. Manual Therapy 10(2005)144–153.
    9. Vasseljen O, Fladmark M (2010)  Abdominal muscle contraction thickness and function after specific and general exercises: a randomized controlled trial in chronic low back pain patient. Manual Therapy 15(5)482-9