Course Description

Education Credits: Pilates: 8 NPCP CEC's Course Description This intro lecture and lab course is designed to help Pilates instructors, physical therapists, and other rehab & movement professionals address dominant asymmetrical breathing and neuromuscular postural patterns that can lead to faulty movement, pathomechanics, and pain. Re-balance core principles will be introduced with intense focus on zone of apposition (ZOA) breathing and asymmetrical posture and how it relates to neuromuscular core control. Lab activities will allow participants to practice breathing & rib cage assessments, pelvic and functional movement assessments and techniques . Objectives 1)1. Recognize and assess human asymmetrical breathing and movement patterns that can contribute to faulty movement, patho-mechanics and pain. 2. Identify the significance of zone of apposition (ZOA) and its importance in postural patterns and respiratory function. 3. Deepen understanding of dysfunctional breathing patterns commonly used with core abdominal training and learn how to prevent the misuse of abdominals. 4. Learn to facilitate “abdominal muscle buddies” like the hamstrings, triceps,and serratus anterior to improve diaphragm function and core control. 5. Utilize pelvis and thorax alignment & movement assessments to restore optimal neuromuscular alignment & posture 6. Learn & practice re-balance corrective techniques to guide integrated tri- planar sequencing . Course Registration Registration is limited to 8 people. Please register early. Courses may be canceled or rescheduled if there is low enrollment. The course will be confirmed at least 2 weeks prior to the scheduled course date. Special Needs Requests If you have a disability and require accommodation, please contact us prior to registering.