pilates for rehabilitation
Your clients and athletes demand and deserve customized, adaptable solutions when injury or chronic pain impairs movement and performance. Known for its whole-body approach to fitness, Pilates is the perfect way to help your patients recover, rehabilitate, and reach their goals.
With Pilates for Rehabilitation, you will learn how to apply proven Pilates methods to address dysfunction and help your patients achieve optimal performance. Renowned instructor and physical therapist Samantha Wood provides detailed descriptions of the most effective exercises for rehabilitating and healing injuries, improving functional strength, promoting efficient movement, and managing pain.
In addition to step-by-step instructions for Pilates apparatus and mat work, you will learn the indications and contraindications of each exercise and the primary muscles involved so you can determine when the exercise is appropriate for each client. Modifications and progressions allow for adaptation of exercises based on the stage of rehabilitation or the severity of the injury or condition being treated. Suggested exercise protocols, organized by common orthopedic injuries in anatomical regions, offer the flexibility to tailor a program to the specific needs of each client.
Authoritative yet accessible, Pilates for Rehabilitation paves the road to recovery. Recommended by BASI Pilates and full of the latest research, proven exercises, and expert advice, this is the ultimate rehabilitation guide.
Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education course and exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes all the course materials and exam.*
I can't think of a better comprehensive resource that is easy (and enjoyable!) to read. After years of integrating Pilates as a rehab professional I am very excited to have this by my side as I treat, train employees, and market to our physicians. Thanks Samantha!!!!
Das Buch basiert auf der langjährigen Berufserfahrung der Autorin und ist mit zahlreichen wissenschaftlichen Referenzen versehen. Es ist klar strukturiert, praxisnah und gut verständlich geschrieben.
Die Übungen sind detailliert beschrieben mit Variationen und Steigerungsmöglichkeiten und sind mit vielen anschaulichen Photos illustriert. Es gibt Übungen für die Matte und für die Pilates Geräte.
Ein hervorragender Wegweiser, mit dem wir unsere Patienten nach einer Verletzung über die Schmerzfreiheit hin zur körperlichen Fitness führen können.
Es wäre toll, wenn ganz bald die deutsche Ausgabe erschiene!
The book includes in-depth details of common injuries and pathologies that instructors would encounter, explains them, discusses considerations, and offers goals and programming ideas. As many variations of Pilates exercises exist, it was great that exercises were first meticulously described such that those who may not be familiar with the Pilates exercise or a particular version of it can still understand what particular movements / programming is required. It creates a fantastic common ground (although if you are BASI Pilates trained, it is a bonus because the terminologies mirror our training so well. But even those who are not BASI trained will know exactly what is meant due to the information provided, so there is no barrier at all!). The best part is that in addition to the exercises, modifications and suggestions are provided to further customize the exercise for the clients based on their injuries and needs. These modifications also gave me ideas for how to program for those without injuries to better suit their levels or training goals.
Reading this book has been educational and has developed my knowledge and skills as an instructor. I feel more confident about how I can design the best workouts for my clients and how to assist my clients on their journey and their rehabilitation when injured. The clarity of information makes me feel less lost and confused about certain pathologies or conditions.
As someone practicing Pilates, too, I find this book was helpful in reminding me what I should focus on through each exercise and how to best cater the exercises for my own body for health, improvement, and performance. This book was as helpful for me as an instructor as it is for my own self. In practicing the recommendations for my knee injuries and conditions related to the spine, I am discovering greater progress in my work.
Last but not least, reading this book has been inspiring. Samantha Wood's passion for her work clearly shows and the manner in which she shares her expertise makes me want to study Pilates more and makes me enthusiastic about being a part of this industry. I found myself carrying this book around with me all week and finding every spare moment reading it, re-reading it because this books makes me eager to learn more. Thank you for an exceptional book Samantha Wood! If you are considering buying this book -- BUY IT, I would highly recommend it.
As a Pilates-based Physical Therapist, this book covers the "bread and butter" of what we do in clinic with Pilates based exercises. Descriptions and photos are clear and the book is well organized. Sam comes with a ton of experience, so it's nice to see her work down on paper.