The Postnatal Pilates Specialist Program*
Fee
Course length
The goal of this program is to assist the post partum woman as she heals from the trauma of birth.
We gently rebuild the body's strength from the inside out, beginning just hours after delivery. The
mother will be guided through a series of Pilates-based exercises designed to close the
abdominals, realign the spine and rehabilitate the pelvic floor.
Problems that may occur during this time - diastasis recti, C-sections and separation of the pubic
bone are also addressed and techniques are provided on how to heal each of them.
In addition, we'll discuss the many issues facing postpartum women as they reenter the world as a
new mother and how this affects their exercise routine.
PREREQUISITES:
COURSE OUTLINE
Introduction
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF PREGNANCY
POSTURE AND ALIGNMENT
Fee
Course length
The goal of this program is to assist the post partum woman as she heals from the trauma of birth.
We gently rebuild the body's strength from the inside out, beginning just hours after delivery. The
mother will be guided through a series of Pilates-based exercises designed to close the
abdominals, realign the spine and rehabilitate the pelvic floor.
Problems that may occur during this time - diastasis recti, C-sections and separation of the pubic
bone are also addressed and techniques are provided on how to heal each of them.
In addition, we'll discuss the many issues facing postpartum women as they reenter the world as a
new mother and how this affects their exercise routine.
PREREQUISITES:
- Basic anatomy and physiology
- Certification in fitness, Pilates, Yoga, or related field
- At least two years of teaching experience
COURSE OUTLINE
Introduction
- Philosophy of program
- Goals and objectives of the program
- Guidelines for teaching post partum women
- Early post partum rehab
- Contraindications
- Benefits of using the stability ball
- Pilates applications on mat and equipment
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF PREGNANCY
- The fourth trimester and how it impacts exercise
- The anatomy of the abdominals during post partum and how to exercise them
- Includes healing exercises for a diastasis recti and C-section
- The anatomy of the pelvic floor after birth and the rehabilitation from birth trauma
- The anatomy of the spine and realigning it after the birth
- The anatomy of the surrounding stabilizing muscles and reestablishing their function
POSTURE AND ALIGNMENT
- Exercises to correct the post partum posture
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*Combined program with prenatal-please see Pre and Post Natal Certification