Reformer Level 1 ONLINE Course

APPI’s introduction course to the use of the Pilates Reformer machine is designed to give you all the tools required for a complete program on the reformer. The reformer is considered the most versatile piece of Pilates equipment and the most popular single piece of Pilates equipment used in physical therapy today. This program will teach you movements in supine, sitting, side lying and 4 point kneeling. The movements will cover control, strength, stretch and mobilization of the spine, legs, arms, mid back and head/neck. You will also be introduced to the APPI’s unique movement screen to allow you deliver a clinically reasoned program specific to the needs of your client. APPI is firmly established as the leading force in the delivery of safe and effective Pilates teacher training for the allied health industry. Based on the most up to date evidence, APPI’s Pilates for Rehabilitation – Reformer level 1 course provides rehabilitation professionals with the essential, fundamental knowledge to begin offering reformer Pilates exercises to their clients.

Learning Objectives

Following this course you will be able to:

• Recognize the value of the Pilates Reformer machine to a rehabilitation facility
• Apply reformer Pilates movements for the spine
• Apply reformer Pilates movements for the hip
• Apply reformer Pilates movements for the knee
• Apply reformer Pilates movements for the foot
• Apply reformer Pilates movements for the ankle
• Apply reformer Pilates movements for the mid back
• Apply reformer Pilates movements for the upper limb
• Use movements reformer Pilates movements designed to increase control
• Use movements designed increase strength
• Use movements designed to increase mobility
• Use reformer Pilates movements designed to increase stretch
• Use the APPI movement screen for program design
• Immediately create a reformer Pilates programs for clients
• Modify the movements for different clinical populations

Speaker Bio

Sarah Chambers graduated in Human Biology from Oxford Brookes University, England and then went on to complete her training as a physiotherapist in 1992 from Birmingham University, England.  She worked briefly in the NHS before moving to a leading private hospital in North London, the Hospital Of St John and St Elizabeth for 18 years, where she developed a keen interest in movement dysfunction, lumbopelvic stability and muscle imbalances, initially developing a Back Care Exercise program with the National Back Pain Association, following her study with the Kinetic Control group.

Sarah was introduced to the APPI method of Pilates in 2005, subsequently completing all her APPI Matwork Pilates training (2005 – 2008). The APPI method of clinical Pilates focuses on using specific based Pilates exercises to rehabilitate patients back to optimal health and body balance. With her physiotherapy background, Sarah has extensive experience in biomechanical analysis and postural screening to reveal the cause of injury or imbalance.  She is passionate that with this knowledge and education, the rehabilitation benefits of Pilates can provide clients, from a variety of backgrounds, improved postural awareness, and help them to develop a deeper understanding of their own bodies. With the versatility of Pilates complete beginners to elite athletes can incorporate it into their program with the ability to transfer the skills they have learnt, into their daily activities achieving their goals with great results!

Sarah is also an APPI International Master trainer, sharing her infectious enthusiasm for Pilates with a wide range of audiences all over Europe, South Africa and Continental US. Her extensive clinical and teaching expertise has earned her the opportunity to work with World Leaders in Pilates Education, presenting workshops at the APPI International Conference. She has also produced 2 DVDS on Standing Pilates with a beginner class aimed at those who struggle with working on the mat. The Intermediate class is aimed at those who wish to improve balance, flexibility and strength in a functional position which will then equip them to return to their sport.

Session 1: Welcome and APPI Reformer certification requirements and expectations

Session 2: Workshop 1: History and evolution of the Reformer, Features of the Reformer, Reformer/client set up, Maintaining the Reformer

Session 3: Workshop 2: The five key elements

Session 4: Movement session: Foot series

Session 5: Movement session: Second series & Monkey Stretch

Session 6: Movement session: Single leg series

Session 7: Workshop 3: APPI Pilates Screen

Session 8: Movement session: Mid back series, Hundreds, Cat arms, Cat hips

Session 9: Movement session: Feet in straps: Bend and Stretch, Lift and lower , Diamonds and Adductor stretch

Session 10: Movement session: Slices, Beats, Frog, Stag, Co-ordination, Short spine

To start preparing for this course, please print off your Logbook and review the certification and examination requirements outlined in here.  Please bring your Foundation Reformer Logbook and have your logbook ready for the course as you will need to self certify your attendance.

Prior to attending the Reformer Level One course we recommend that you complete the following:

• 20 hours attendance at group or private Pilates (ideally reformer) classes to begin preparing your mind and body for the Pilates training
• You can purchase the Online Reformer Pilates DVD – Beginner & Intermediate to become familiar with the APPI teaching style.

As the Reformer Certification Series is based solely on a Reformer please have this all ready and set up for your course, there are also components on the course where a Jump Board and Reformer Box is used, so it is advisable to have these pieces of equipment ready.

There are various modifications talked through on the course with the use of a Head Cushion, Pilates Circle, Pilates Band and Soft Ball, so if you have these pieces of equipment it is useful to have these at hand for your course attendance.

Please ensure that you have a space that is clear of items so you can follow along with the practical elements of the course.

If you do have any other Pilates equipment please make this available for your course e.g. Pilates soft ball, Pilates band, Pilates magic circle.

** It is not essential for you to have this equipment to partake and complete the course.

• Below you will find the video content that makes up Reformer Level 1 Course, please click and watch each video in full in the order displayed below. 
• You are required to enter a password to view all of the below videos and this will be emailed to you on the first day of access. The password will be the same for all of the videos of this course.

   

  Session 1: Welcome and APPI Reformer certification requirements and expectations (15 Minutes)

  Session 2: Workshop 1: History and evolution of the Reformer, Features of the Reformer, Reformer/client set up, Maintaining the Reformer (39 Minutes)

  Session 3: Workshop 2: The five key elements (30 Minutes)

  Session 4: Movement session: Foot series (58 Minutes)

  Session 5: Movement session: Second series & Monkey Stretch

  • Second Series (28 Minutes)
  • Monkey Stretch (10 Minutes)

   

  Session 6: Movement session: Single leg series

  • Single Leg – Table Top, Bicycle & Single Heels (27 Minutes)
  • Single Leg – Side Plie (22 Minutes)

  Review of the Foot Series and close (2 Minutes)

  Session 7: Workshop 3: APPI Pilates Screen

  Session 8: Movement session: Mid back series, Hundreds, Cat arms, Cat hips

  • Midback Series and Hundreds (1 hour 5 minutes)
  • Cat Arms and Cat Hips (28 Minutes)

   

  Session 9: Movement session: Feet in straps: Bend and Stretch, Lift and lower , Diamonds and Adductor stretch

  • Bend and Stretch (16 Minutes)
  • Lift and Lower (16 Minutes)
  • Diamonds (9 Minutes)
  • Adductor (10 Minutes)
  • Feet in Straps Teaching (26 Minutes)

   

  Session 10: Movement session: Slices, Beats, Frog, Stag, Co-ordination, Short spine

  • Slices (10 Minutes)
  • Beats (6 Minutes)
  • Frog (8 Minutes)
  • Stag (8 Minutes)
  • Sequence Practice (8 Minutes)
  • Coordination (9 Minutes)
  • Short Spine(19 Minutes)

 Session 11: Introduction to the Reformer Jump Board (21 Minutes)

 

Please complete the feedback form below.  Please note your certificate of attendance will be sent to you electronically to the email address that you have provided once you have filled out your feedback form;  you will receive it within 2 weeks.

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Fees: Fees for courses will include tutorials, manuals, morning and afternoon tea and a certificate of attendance. APPI USA takes no responsibility for any additional costs incurred outside of the fees charged.

Matwork and CPD Cancellations and Transfers: Cancellations and transfers are accepted with written notice 14 days prior to the start date. There is a $60.00 admin fee per cancellation or transfer. Participants are allowed to transfer twice, after which no refunds will be given. Once you are within 14 days of the course start date, no cancellations, transfers or refunds will be permitted.

Equipment and Reformer Series Cancellations and Transfers: Cancellations and transfers are accepted with written notice 14 days prior to the start date. There is a admin fee of 20% of the original payment per cancellation or transfer. Once you are within 14 days of the course start date, no cancellations, transfers or refunds will be permitted.

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Pregnancy Guidelines: In the first trimester, all courses should be suitable for an uncomplicated pregnancy. This is providing that you exercise pre-pregnancy and have discussed this with you GP / Midwife. However, with the exception of our Ante & Post Natal course, we would generally recommend against participating in courses after the 1st trimester, as you will not be able to experience all the movements yourself during this time.
Please view our full pregnancy guidelines by clicking here or by visiting our resource centre.

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