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 SAFE Pilates for Skeletal Health
Upon completion of this course, participants will:
- Have increased knowledge of Osteoporosis and Osteopenia, first signs and risk factors for these conditions, know how to identify people who may be at risk in their own clinic, studio and/or class, be familiar with BMD reports and other testing for osteoporosis and be able to make referrals to health professionals as necessary and indicated by specific client condition.
- Have an understanding of the Patterns of Postural Change© and how to use this information to design Pilates practice and class, both mat work and apparatus.
- Have an understanding of the philosophy and history of Pilates.
- Be able to do and teach Pilates exercises, both mat work and apparatus, safe for persons with osteoporosis. Understand "Principles of Movement" and the use of spinal elongation in Pilates so as to be able to give patients advice for participation in outside Pilates classes.
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