Cueing & Modifications on the Reformer for a Client with Postural Issues
Description
Clients with specific postural issues require specialized programming to effectively realign the skeleton and re-balance muscles. This lecture / demo, developed by the STOTT PILATES® Academy team, reviews exercises from the Essential Reformer repertoire and explores how these movements can be modified for each individual. Specific postural habits are discussed with particular focus paid to muscular imbalances associated with aspects of the following postures: kyphosis-lordosis, sway back and flat back. How to recognize and target lengthened, weak, shortened or tight muscles due to postural habits, what exercises to select and appropriate cues and modifications are also examined.Workshop
Available Course Credits
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Merrithew® | 0.20 |
Learning Objectives
- Recognize basic postural characteristics and identify muscular imbalances present in each
- Understand how selected STOTT PILATES® Reformer exercises target specific muscle groups to begin rebalancing them
- Understand how specific modifications increase effectiveness and safety for individual clients
- Learn how the STOTT PILATES Principles serve as the foundation for correcting postural imbalances
Course Content
| Welcome | Module | ||
| Resources | Module | ||
| Roll Call | Module | ||
| Next Steps | Module |
Non-Refundable/Non-Transferable:
All fees for courses/workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Student Cancellations:
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Schedule Changes:
Enrollments cannot be transferred to another student, course, or workshop.
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Merrithew® reserves the right to cancel or modify courses/workshops up to three (3) weeks prior to the scheduled date. In such cases, students will be notified, and any paid fees may be applied to a future course or refunded in full.
For assistance regarding your enrollment, please email academy@merrithew.com .
The following equipment and props are used in this workshop:
- Pilates Mat
- Reformer
- Reformer Box
- Foam Cushion 'A'
- Foam Cushion 'C'
- Foam Grip Handles
- Padded Platform Extender
- Eco-Friendly Pilates Pad
- Arc Barrel
To fully participate in this workshop, participants must have access to the equipment listed for the session. Merrithew® equipment is strongly encouraged, as instruction will be delivered using Merrithew equipment. Participants using substitute equipment will not be blocked from participating; however, Instructor Trainers will not be able to modify the workshop content or provide guidance on adapting exercises during the session.
If you’re interested in purchasing any of the equipment or props featured in this workshop, please visit Merrithew Shop or contact the Merrithew Sales team at equipment@merrithew.com.
STOTT PILATES® 0.2 Continuing Education Credits
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