Introduction to pilates for neurological clients
The Introduction to Pilates for Neurological Clients course will introduce the principles of both mat and reformer-based Pilates and how these can be adapted to meet the needs of a neurological client. It aims to introduce some Pilates exercises and equipment which is done in a practical format where course participants will perform and demonstrate the exercises themselves. Neurological case studies will also be presented as a patient demonstration.
Varied discussion topics during this practical course will assist you in applying Pilates to rehabilitating clients with Neurological conditions. One of these is learning how Pilates can bridge the gap between hands on facilitation and resistance training.
Other areas explored are how Pilates can be used to rehabilitate not only weakness but high and low tone, sensory changes, vestibular dysfunction, incontinence, motor control and management of fatigue.
An overarching topic is how Pilates can be used functionally and tailored to assist individual neurological clients to achieve their goals.
As a result of attending this course participants will come away with many exercise-based ideas of how to promote positive neuroplasticity.
Learning outcomes
- Appreciate the historical development of the Pilates method and outline the fundamental philosophy and principles underlying Pilates
- Understand the research evidence for the efficacy of the Pilates method and applying to the neurological population
- Understand the benefit of mat and reformer based Pilates exercise for neurologically intact individuals and demonstrate how to adapt this treatment tool for clients with neurological impairment (both motor and non-motor)
- Learn how Pilates can be used as a tool to progress a client from hands on facilitation to strength training
- Learn how Pilates can be used functionally to ensure it is goal directed and patient-centered
Prerequisites
- This course is only available to qualified and AHPRA registered physiotherapists.
- Pre-reading materials distributed at registration cut off date.
Presenters
Jane Costello
Jane Costello's methods personify the bespoke treatment philosophy of this practice, through a passionate attention to detail in addressing the specific needs of each individual client to maximise their rehabilitation potential. Jane has extensive experience in the area of neurological rehabilitation as both a Physiotherapist and rehabilitation Pilates instructor.Throughout her professional career, Jane has been inspired to help neurological rehabilitation clients return to their highest level of ability, regardless of their starting level. This includes balance work and a range of recreational and sporting pursuits (modified or otherwise) such as running, cycling, swimming, hiking, and skiing. She is dedicated to helping empower all she works with to return to a feeling of joy in movement and a sense of overall wellness. Jane has found that the combination of Physiotherapy and rehabilitation Pilates can be particularly effective in many patients in achieving these goals.Jane completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) in 2000 at the University of Melbourne and since then as a Physiotherapist has been dedicated to neurological rehabilitation both in Australia and the UK. She has also worked as a Clinical Pilates instructor at many studios in Melbourne, the UK, and in Vancouver, Canada.Jane started personal Pilates practice in 1998 to manage her own neck pain with such amazing results that she commenced her training in Pilates instruction. She continued her Pilates throughout two pregnancies, and her speedy return to activities such as running, cycling, and skiing, is testament to the benefits of and her commitment to Pilates.Jane achieved Level 1 Instructor accreditation with the Australian Pilates Method Association in 2003. Since then she has upgraded her Pilates qualifications with a Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction (2008) and a Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (2011) with Pilates International. She has also completed Therapeutic Muscle Stretching on the Pilates Reformer in 2011. In 2015 completed her teacher training enabelling her present for the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI). She is now a lead presenter of the APPI Equipment series in Melbourne, enthusiastically teaching other health professionals to become high quality Pilates instructors.Jane is a member and registered instructor of Pilates Alliance Australasia (PAA) and a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (Neurology group). She is the co-creator and presenter of the physiotherapy course “An Introduction to Pilates for Neurological Clients” run for the Australian Physiotherapy Association since 2009. Jane also volunteers for Disabled Winter sports (DWA) as a qualified adaptive snow sports guide.Rehabilitation is ultimately about returning to joy in life and Jane works with all her clients to facilitate the steps to reach their goals.
Zoe Anderson
Zoe developed an immediate passion for neurological physiotherapy as an undergraduate at LaTrobe University where she graduated in 2010. After undertaking a wide variety of neurological physiotherapy professional development, shecompleted her Basic Bobath training in 2014 and obtained a Graduate Certificate in Neurological Rehabilitation from Australian Catholic University in 2022.After graduating in 2010 the first course Zoe completed was the Pilates Matwork Level 1 and ever since she has used Pilates in a variety of clinical settings (from acute through to community) with a large range of neurological clients. Zoe likes to combineher Basic Bobath training and knowledge of postural control, selective movement acquisition and sensori-motor integration into her Pilates.Zoe's commitment to education and ongoing learning is evident in role as Chair of the APA Victorian Neurological Special Interest Group. One of the things she loves most about neurological physiotherapy is that there is always more to know, and shestrives to never stop learning or sharing her knowledge. She is a strong advocate for having a diverse range of skills in her clinical tool kit, but does have a soft spot forNeuro Pilates.Zoe has obtained invaluable neurological skills in a variety of clinical settings at three large tertiary hospitals both in Victoria and interstate, before relocating to Geelong in2014. In 2020 Zoe co-founded Neurological Physiotherapy Geelong where she now supports a large team of neurological physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and therapy assistants to bring high quality neurological, concussion and vestibulartherapy to regional Victoria. She continues to thoroughly enjoy working clinically with all types of neurological clients and truly believes neurological physiotherapy is thebest career in the world.
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