Clients with osteoporosis face genuine issues when looking for a suitable exercise program. Learn the causation of osteoporosis, the different forms of the condition and how they will affect your client. Use the biomechanical foundation of STOTT PILATES® to discover how to create effective programs that address the specific needs of this population. Explore how balance and resistance props can effectively assist clients and offer myriad modifications and variations to a Matwork routine. Case study work will challenge your understanding of osteoporosis and potential programming solutions for their obstacles will be presented.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Understand the different causes of osteoporosis.
• Discuss contraindicated movements in various parts of te body.
• Explore how various light props can aid in exercise programming.
• Learn how select STOTT PILATES exercises can be beneficial for clients with osteoporosis.

Prerequisites: None.

Duration: 2 hours

CECs: .2

Date Offered:

• November 13, 2010 | 11:30am-1:30pm

Cost: $90