Pilates & Hypermobility – Online

Learning Objectives

Following this course you will be able to:

• Deliver a Pilates class for the hypermobile population
• Identify the differences between flexibility, hypermobility and hypermobility disorders
• Accurately assess for a hypermobility disorder
• Given a case scenario of a hypermobile client, the learner will be able to design an appropriate exercise program for the client.

01:11:18 Welcome and Pilates for Hypermobility Class

01:29:23 Lecture – Understanding Hypermobillity and the Role of Pilates

01:22:25 Practical Session: Warm up Series and Upper Limb Strengthening Series

01:40:58 Practical Session: Standing Series and Cool Down Series

Total viewing time = 5 hours 44 minutes

B.Physio. MCSP

Co-founder of the Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute©

Glenn Withers has been leading the world of rehabilitation based Pilates for over 18 years.  Co-founder and creator of the world renowned APPI Pilates Method, Glenn has been inspiring thousands of clinicians around the world to change their clinicial practice to incorporate Pilates into the medical world.  Having analyzed all of the traditional Pilates moves, and broken them down based on pain, pathology, and function, Glenn, in partnership with APPI Co-Founder Elisa Withers, has created one of the worlds most widely used Pialtes programs.  Glenn has delivered the APPI Program in 20 different countries, and in many settings from the NHS, military, Premier League football clubs and even British Bobsleigh!  One of the world’s most sought after speakers, Glenn is a published author, Chair of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Exercise Therapy (ACPET), technical expert advisor to Skills Active and REPS, consultant to football clubs and other elite sporting organizations, and was a key member of the working party bringing the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) together.  As our residing director Glenn is passionate about the ongoing development of the APPI Method and ensuring the integrity of the original APPI Method is maintained in the delivery of all our courses.

To this degree, Glenn still personally reviews the feedback from every course to ensure the standards he and Elisa first developed are met at each and every course.  Glenn is also the proud father of 5 beautiful daughters.

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

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.

We recommend that you have the following equipment in order to get the most out of this online course:

1 x Arm Strength Resistance Band (lighter strength)

1 x Soft Pilates Ball

1 x Towel

1 x Mat

After viewing this online course you will be required to pass a short multiple choice test. The pass mark for this test is 80%.

Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants: This course is approved by the following:

*Please give a 30 day notice for CA approval through CPTA.

Many other states may accept credits awarded by the state boards. Please check with your state licensing board to determine whether the course qualifies for credit in your state. 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 5.75 continued education hours for Athletic Trainers. BOC Approved Provider number P10086.

Personal Trainers/ Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists APPI courses are not automatically approved by the NSCA, however if you would like to attend this course, you are able to self-submit received NSCA CEUs.

Exercise Physiologists ‘The ACSM Certification & Registry Department will recognize CECs, CMEs or CEUs awarded by other professional health and fitness or clinical organizations for attending their programs without it being pre-approved or endorsed by the ACSM Education Department. These are considered “non-ACSM endorsed programs.” You must obtain documentation from that organization verifying attendance and the number of CECs earned.’

If you require accreditation through another governing body or within another state, or require any further information please email info@appiamerica.com.

“From working in the field of chronic pain, mainly with the hypermobile population, it was refreshing to take a course with a high level of research, applicable knowledge, and personal experience. It provided a different point of view to help this population achieve their goals. My favorite part about the course, is the way Glenn spoke about the population. They are people and children who are not defined by their illness. Our job is to strengthen their bodies so they can do the activities they want in life, not to restrict them.” – Certified Pilates Teacher | 2019

“I really enjoyed the presenter and the information. It was EXTREMELY relevant to me as a pediatric Physical Therapist. Upwards of 70% of my patients are hypermobile due to generalized hypotonia.  This course would be very beneficial for
pediatric PT’s who treat children, because upwards of 50-70% of the patients we treat are hypotonic with corresponding hypermobility.  Excellent course! Thank you!” – Physical Therapist | 2019

“It will be extremely relevant. I hope to talk w/ the other PT’s about all I learned regarding working w/ our older patients, ages 5 and up especially.  I can immediately put the exercises and info into practice this week.” – Physical Therapist | 2019