Level 1b - Introduction to the Assessment of Posture Control: Theory

Overview

Disrupted neuro-motor control associated with pain, poor posture or altered biomechanics is a component of many chronic or recurring clinical conditions seen by physiotherapists. 

Musculoskeletal pain syndromes are evaluated in the context of the body functioning as an integrated muscle and movement system, with the control centered in the trunk.

This course is designed to address specific imbalances in neuromuscular control inherent in musculoskeletal dysfunction, facilitating the restoration of balanced posture, trunk stability, and pain-free movement. 

The participant will be required to develop competence with assessment techniques and benefit from identifying components of the exercise curriculum that will restore their own ‘center’; gaining a unique appreciation of the Power of Posture!

BET PhysioPilates is a progressive, systematic therapeutic exercise system based on the Pilates method that follows the theoretical and scientific principles of re-training trunk stability, biomechanical balance and the neuromuscular control of posture and movement. Re-training is guided by the principles of motor control and motor learning theory.

Course Aims

 To introduce the BET Pilates system; its theoretical and scientific base and its application to physiotherapy interventions

• To introduce a clinical reasoning process for Pilates-based therapeutic exercise interventions
• To facilitate an evidence-based approach to clinical practice
• To provide a framework from which to develop training progressions onto the Pilates apparatus 
• To provide a basic framework for the systematic assessment of postural control and directly correlating with treatment intervention
• To present basic trunk and limb-girdle (mat) exercises and key exercise training concepts, adapted from the Pilates Method as a mechanism for:
• lumbar - pelvic stabilization and postural control in the lower quadrant 
• cervicothoracic stabilization and postural control in the upper quadrant
• To focus on treatment intervention via Pilates-based therapeutic exercise and the assessment and re-education of neuromuscular control

Learning Objectives

In this online physiotherapy course, the participant will:

1. Learn a systematic approach to assess for muscular and skeletal imbalances associated with static and dynamic posture
2. Learn a systematic approach to evaluate basic imbalances in neuromuscular performance and bio-mechanics
3. Utilize assessment findings and a clinical reasoning process to generate a treatment plan based on Pilates-based therapeutic exercise
4. Practice Pilates-based neuromuscular treatment interventions and correlate to assessment findings and evaluate the outcome
   

Course Format

The course will use a combination of lecture, practical and case study approach.  The lecture component is offered online via Embodia. The in-studio component will be largely practical and will involve practicing a systematic evaluation of posture control and this may help direct treatments with a Pilates-based therapeutic exercise approach.    

Audience

Physiotherapists interested motor control and neuromuscular imbalances and in learning and integrating a Pilates-based approach into their practice to improve patient outcomes.

Course Information

It not required to take the in-person component but it is recommended for complete understanding of the BET PhysioPilates system.