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Kim Gordon, MPT
Kimberly Gordon, MPT, graduated from Mayo Clinic's School of Health Related Sciences with her Master's degree in Physical Therapy. She began practicing in an outpatient sports medicine clinic in Sarasota, FL, where her caseload consisted of orthopedic and post-surgical clients, including older adults with torn knee and ankle ligaments, total joint replacements, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and…
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1. Pilates Technique
Therapists and trainers need to have an understanding of the theory of Pilates technique in order to properly implement these exercises into a rehab setting or a training program. This chapter will cover the history of Pilates and how this method differs from typical abdominal strengthening programs.
2. The Core
It is important that the clinician has a good understanding of the anatomy of the core in order to implement the exercises properly. This chapter will briefly review the main structures of the core, including transverse abdominus, the diaphragm, and the pelvic floor.
3. Exercise Demonstration and Modifications
It is critical that the therapist not only have a good understanding of the exercises they are teaching but to also be able to modify their client’s current status. This chapter will demonstrate each of the exercises along with providing ways to modify these regimens based on the patient’s condition.
4. Manual Techniques
In order to demonstrate the need for a rehab specialist to insurance, clinicians need to be skilled at providing hands-on care for proper technique. This chapter will address ways to create a skilled exercise program.
5. Putting it All Together
Aquatic Pilates is not only used in the rehab setting, but it can also be implemented as a cash-based class program to allow patients to continue to do the exercises under the clinician’s watch. This chapter will review how to put together the exercises in a manner that will flow easily in a class-based setting.
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