Injury & Special Populations

Equips you with the skills and in-depth knowledge required to address a broad range of physical challenges among your clients. Successful completion of this, and all advanced courses, is required for Full STOTT PILATES® Certification. At the completion of this lecture-demonstration course, you will be able to customize your clients’ workouts to address particular weaknesses, conditions, postural problems or injuries. During this course, you’ll learn to:

• Address a variety of injuries, weaknesses and conditions including lower back pain, spinal conditions, hip and knee replacements
• Treat shoulder problems, neck and shoulder tension, fibromyalgia, arthritis, pregnancy
• Apply the appropriate STOTT PILATES® biomechanical principles
• Create a workout designed for personal training programs and specialty classes
• Make appropriate modification to Matwork®, Reformer®, Cadillac, Chair and Barrels exercises
• Effective communication, visual skills, verbal cuing and imagery for client motivation

Prerequisite:
• IMP or CMR

Course duration:
• 24 hours of instruction