Pilates for Dancers
Pilates for Rehabilitation Professionals
We are delighted to announce that you can now complete your full certification with APPI in America! See below for information on our foundation course Pilates for Rehabilitation Professionals - Matwork Level 1.
Course Overview
One of the world\\\'s most popular Pilates training programs! APPI Pilates teaches you a fully integrated Matwork Pilates program that can be used in any clinical setting, without the need for specialized equipment. This highly popular matwork training series, currently run throughout Australia and Europe, is dedicated to detailed and accurate Pilates teaching.
Based on the most up to date evidence of spinal stability, pelvic stability, strength and conditioning and pain—this is the essential Pilates training tool for all health professionals. The APPI have analyzed all 34 traditional Matwork exercises, and broken them down into a step-by-step guide from day 1 Pain, right through to elite level sport. Most importantly, every stage has a clinical reason as to why you would choose that exercise for your client.
Day 1
- Participate in a practice session to experience the beginner level of APPI Pilates
- Outline the 8 principles of Pilates
- Develop a sound foundation of the Pilates key elements
- Discuss the relevant scientific evidence for the APPI Method
- Examine the beginner levels of the static and dynamic APPI Pilates exercises
- Assess how to incorporate visual imagery into your teaching
- Identify how to analyze lumbar and pelvic instabilities
- Directly link current segmental stabilization and pelvic stability research to Pilates matwork movements
- Learn a range of matwork movements for lumbopelvic, scapulothoracic stabilization, sports rehabilitation and ante and post natal stabilization training
- Develop astute cueing and communication skills to optimize learning
Day 2
- Participate in a practice session to experience the intermediate level of APPI Pilates
- Identify how to analyze and assess the deep neck flexor muscles
- Examine the 9 contraindicated Pilates exercises and why they are dangerous
- Perform the beginner level rotary stability exercises
- Outline the 5 stage Rehabilitation Model
- Discuss how to design clinically reasoned programs for clients with pain
CEUs
Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants
This course is currently approved for 13 continued education hours in the following locations: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Hawaii, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, South Dakota.
Approval pending for: Maryland and District of Columbia.
Please note that due to the changing nature of state continuing education requirements, APPI suggests that you contact your state physical therapy association or licensing board for the most current information on continuing education and other rules and regulations.
Athletic Trainers:
APPI is Board of Certification, Inc., (BOC) Approved Provider. This course has been approved for 13 continued education hours for Athletic Trainers. BOC Approved Provider number P10086.
If you require accreditation through another governing body or within another state, or require any further information, then please email contact@appihealthgroup.com
Payment Information
Website Bookings
** PLEASE NOTE: DATE FORMAT IS DAY/MONTH/YEAR **
Full details of our current courses can be found on the right hand side of this page.
APPI have REDUCED your payment price to cover the cost of your international transaction fee.
Here is a breakdown of your course price (using current conversion rates):
- Normal course price = $425.00 (£332.00)
- Special discounted rate = $409.00 (£320.00)
- The price you pay? = Approx $425.00 (£320.00 + International transaction fee)
If you have any questions about how this price is calculated then please contact contact@appihealthgroup.com and we will be happy to provide you with more information.
Payment by Check in USD ($)
If you would like to pay for this course in USD ($) by check, please download and fill in the course enrolment form and send it, along with your check payment to:
Global Healthcare Education
625 Bakers Bridge Avenue
Franklin,
TN 37067
Enrolment forms and payment must be received in advance of the course. Confirmation will be sent via email once payment is received.
Group Booking
Book for 3 people or more on the same course and receive a 15% discount. Contact contact@appihealthgroup.com for all group bookings.
Locations
The complete address and location of your course will be provided in a confirmation letter that will be emailed to you at least 3 weeks before the course.
Eligibility
This course is open to:
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Athletic Trainers
- Exercise Physiologists
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists
- Personal Trainers
- Certified Pilates Instructors
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
This dynamic 1 day course explores the requirements of the dancer and the demands of regime to provide a broad understanding of Pilates based dance rehabilitation.
Course Content
Pilates for Dancers looks at the specific needs of the dancer, with the focus on ballet, in relation to common injuries, technique flaws, determining pointe shoe readiness, and how to choose or modify the Pilates exercises to be more specific to the dancer population. During this course you will take an in-depth look at the lumbopelvic region, the hip and the foot and ankle, as well as consider the necessity of mobilization and the importance of proprioception and balance re-education.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Demonstrate the basic ballet positions of dance
- Consider the evidence based pointe readiness assessment tests when treating dancers
- Identify common flaws of turn out and ankle positioning
- Identify common overuse injuries sustained by the dance population
- Recognize how rehabilitation Pilates exercises can be used to address the specific needs of a dancer for the lumbopelvic region, hip, foot and ankle, as well as mobility and balance/proprioception
- Design clinically reasoned rehabilitation programs using APPI Pilates exercises for the dance population
Eligibility
This course is open to:
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Athletic Trainers
- Exercise Physiologists
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists
- Personal Trainers
- Certified Pilates Instructors
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
Course Completion and Assessment
In order to receive a certificate for this course, learner is required to:
- Submit Feedback and Self-Reflection under personal password protected account page
- Achieve 70% or higher score on post course assessment*
*Learner is allowed multiple attempts if necessary to achieve a passing score
In order to complete this course it is recommended that you have attended APPI’s Pilates for Rehabilitation – Matwork Level One course or a 2 day Pilates Matwork course with a recognized Pilates training provider.
7:45am Registration
8:00am Introduction
8:15am Lecture: Dance elements and concepts
9:00am Workshop 1: Lumbo-pelvic rehabilitation
10:00am Morning break
10:15am Workshop 2: Hip rehabilitation
11:30am Workshop 3: Ankle and foot rehabilitation
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Workshop 4: Mobilization for the dancer
2:30pm Workshop 5: Functional Balance Training
3:30pm Discussion Workshop: Pilates in the life of a dancer
4:00pm Post Course Quiz and discussion
5:00pm Close
Eligibility
In order to complete this course it is recommended that you have attended APPI’s Pilates for Rehabilitation – Matwork Level One course or a 2 day Pilates Matwork course with a recognized Pilates training provider.
This course is open to:
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Athletic Trainers
- Exercise Physiologists
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists
- Personal Trainers
- Certified Pilates Instructors
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
Pending Procert Approval
Medical Disclaimer
Neither the APPI nor any of its International Representatives, course organizer or hosts, accept any responsibility for any bodily harm that may arise during or after attendance on APPI courses.
APPI Training Courses
Please Note: All APPI America courses are purchased through APPI Healthgroup’s license holder APPI America.
Fees: Fees for courses will include tutorials, manuals, morning and afternoon tea and a certificate of attendance. APPI America 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.
Insufficient funds: A $30 fee will be charged for invalid cheques or declined credit card transactions due to insufficient funds.
3rd Party Payments: If a third party is responsible for payment, the attendee space on the chosen program will not be confirmed until full payment has been received by APPI USA. Only once full payment is received will the confirmation letter be sent out to the delegate and their space reserved.
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.
Photo/Video Release: APPI will occasionally have photographs and/or promotional videos taken during the event for use in print and electronic marketing materials including (but not limited to) brochures, advertisements, newsletters and the APPI and other associated websites. APPI retains the full rights to use these materials in promoting and marketing all courses, workshops, future conferences and any other APPI events not mentioned herein.
Cancellation by APPI: In the case of minimum course participant numbers not being achieved, APPI reserves the right to cancel courses/training programs at any given time. In this event full refunds will be given.
‘Liked the specific exercises/modifications for common dance issues with rationale to help me further assess and modify on my own.’ -Pilates for Dancers Online May 2018
Early Bird
EB booking discounts of 10% off end 4 weeks prior to the course taking place.
Groups
Book for 3 people or more on the same course and receive a 15% discount. Email info@appiamerica.com for all group bookings.
Student Discounts
If you are a student, please email info@appiamerica.com for a 15% discount code.
Hosting Options
If you would like this educational event brought to your facility, please click here for our host course options.
ADA Needs
We are happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please email info@appiamerica.com.
Disclosure:
Financial – All APPI presenters who teach this course receive a speaking honorarium from APPI America.
Non-financial – No relevant non-financial relationship exists with any of APPI’s presenters for this course.
President and Co-Founder of Global Healthcare Education, Greg has an extensive background in healthcare continuing education. Prior to Global Healthcare Education, he served as President of Cross Country Education from April 2004 to April 2016. Cross Country Education, located in Nashville, TN is one of the country’s largest providers of live continuing education seminars. Greg served as a Chief Operating Officer from January to April 2004, and Controller from August 2002 to January 2004. Under Greg’s leadership, CCE presented more than 5,000 one-day seminars across the country annually.