Part of The Women’s Wellness Week™

Pre requisite for The Pre and Postnatal Pilates Specialist Course

The Center’s 1 day 6 hour Pelvic floor course will inform the end user on the anatomy and movement of the pelvic floor during all stages of life.

Course description

This course will offer an in depth look at the anatomy and function of the pelvic floor, its application to movement and the breath and will discuss the reasons for dysfunction and how many of these problems can be prevented. Our approach contains both the scientific evidenced based research and the more holistic viewpoint of this most intimate part of the female body. This course is a pre requisite for all of the courses in our curriculum. It forms the foundation from which we have built all our other courses.

Course objectives

To understand the anatomy of the female pelvis and pelvic floor
To understand the function of the pelvic floor muscles, the fascial connections and the surrounding muscle groups
To understand the change that occurs during puberty, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and menopause
To understand dysfunction in the pelvic area to include SI Joint and pelvic floor dysfunction and pubis symphasis derangement.
To understand the importance of correct movement and breath to activate the pelvic floor
To understand the role of the breath in pelvic floor activation and rehabilitation
To understand the impact of the fascial connections through the pelvis

Course outline
Lecture

Anatomy of the pelvic floor including fascial connections
The use of bony cuing to activate the pelvic floor
The respiratory system and the connection to the pelvic floor
Muscle groups and fascia that support the pelvis

Dysfunction of the pelvis and pelvic floor

Pubis Symphasis Derangement

Breathing and the Pelvic Floor

Practical
The Formula
Releasing fascia- techniques for release
Realigning muscles- exercise design to help realignment

Strengthening- exercises for building strength
Incorporating pelvic floor in exercise design

Workshop price– USD350. This includes one manual and two balls.

Continuing Education Credits Available
PMA– Pilates Method Alliance- 10
ACE-American Council on Exercise-0.70
PAA– Pilates Alliance Australasia- 3 PDP

Pre requisite for Pre and Postnatal Pilate’s Specialist

The Center’s 1 day 6 hour Pelvic floor course will inform the end user on the anatomy and movement of the pelvic floor during all stages of life.

Course description

This course will offer an in depth look at the anatomy and function of the pelvic floor, its application to movement and the breath and will discuss the reasons for dysfunction and how many of these problems can be prevented. Our approach contains both the scientific evidenced based research and the more holistic viewpoint of this most intimate part of the female body. This course is a pre requisite for all of the courses in our curriculum. It forms the foundation from which we have built all our other courses.

Course objectives

To understand the anatomy of the female pelvis and pelvic floor
To understand the function of the pelvic floor muscles, the fascial connections and the surrounding muscle groups
To understand the change that occurs during puberty, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and menopause
To understand dysfunction in the pelvic area to include SI Joint and pelvic floor dysfunction and pubis symphasis derangement.
To understand the importance of correct movement and breath to activate the pelvic floor
To understand the role of the breath in pelvic floor activation and rehabilitation
To understand the impact of the fascial connections through the pelvis

Course outline
Lecture

Anatomy of the pelvic floor including fascial connections
The use of bony cuing to activate the pelvic floor
The respiratory system and the connection to the pelvic floor
Muscle groups and fascia that support the pelvis

Dysfunction of the pelvis and pelvic floor

Pubis Symphasis Derangement

Breathing and the Pelvic Floor

Practical
The Formula
Releasing fascia- techniques for release
Realigning muscles- exercise design to help realignment

Strengthening- exercises for building strength
Incorporating pelvic floor in exercise design

Workshop price– USD350. This includes one manual and two balls.

Continuing Education Credits Available
PMA– Pilates Method Alliance- 10
ACE-American Council on Exercise-0.70
PAA– Pilates Alliance Australasia- 3 PDP