Day 1

Support Your Floor™- Pelvic Floor Health

The Center’s Pelvic floor course is a pre requisite for all of the courses in our curriculum. We base our courses on the movement of the pelvis and how it affects the rest of the female body. We will also look at the pelvic floor from a healthy standpoint rather than a problematic one.

Course description

This course will offer an in depth look at the anatomy and function of the pelvic floor, it 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.

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 and fascial connections.
To understand the change that occurs during 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 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 strength
Incorporating pelvic floor in exercise design

This course fulfills one requirement for The Women’s Health Pilates Specialist Certification™
This course has been approved for 10 CEC’s from The Pilates Method Alliance (USA)

Day 2

The Center Method for Diastasis Recti Recovery™

RELAX-RELEASE-REALIGN-RESTORE™

Designed for Fitness. Pilates and Yoga Professionals, The Center Method™ for Diastasis Recti Recovery program investigates the history, anatomy and epidemic of diastasis recti commonly known as a separation of the rectus abdominus muscles.

Utilizing breathwork, pelvic floor exercises and myofascial release techniques, this rehabilitative course equips you with the skills you need to help your clients release, realign and restore the core musculature.

Learn to build a progressive exercise program that focuses on optimal musculoskeletal performance to facilitate recovery and prevent reoccurrence.

Designed Duration 8 hours 

Description of course The program offers a series of deep stabilizing exercises with progressions that will allow you to progress towards your regular exercise program, if that is your goal. The deep understanding of the working of your body will ensure the prevention of a recurrence of this condition.

Course objectives

• To learn about what diastasis recti is, how it occurs and how to facilitate recovery.
• To understand how to prevent it from occurring.
• To understand the role of the pelvic floor and fascial connections
• To understand the connection of the thorax to the pelvis when rehabilitating diastasis
• To understand how to correctly perform exercises that have been traditionally contraindicated for this condition
• To learn application of simple exercises to aid in the recovery of this condition.

Course outline

• History of Diastasis Recti and the exercise boom
• Anatomy of the anterior and posterior abdominal wall
• Anatomy of the Thorax
• Anatomy of the pelvic floor
• Fascial connections through the pelvic floor and abdominals
• Myofascial release techniques for healing diastasis recti
• Breathing techniques
• Understanding muscle connections using the breath
• Simple exercises and progression for a lifetime of connection