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APPI Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute

Objectives

Following this course you will be able to:
Demonstrate the basic ballet positions of dance
Consider the evidence based pointe readiness assessment tests when treating dancers
Identify common flaws of turn out and ankle positioning
Identify common overuse injuries sustained by the dance population
Recognize how rehabilitation Pilates exercises can be used to address the specific needs of a dancer for the lumbopelvic region, hip, foot and ankle, as well as mobility and balance/proprioception
Design clinically reasoned rehabilitation programs using APPI Pilates exercises for the dance population

Target Audience

This course is open to:
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Athletic Trainers
Exercise Physiologists
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists
Personal Trainers
Certified Pilates Instructors
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants

In order to complete this course you will need to have attended APPI’s Pilates for Rehabilitation – Matwork Level One course or a 2 day Pilates Matwork course with a recognised Pilates training provider.

Confirmation Notes

We recommend that you have the following equipment in order to get the most out of this online course:
1 x Arm Strength Resistance Band (lighter strength)
1 x Soft Pilates Ball
1 x Towel
1 x Mat

After viewing this online course you will be required to pass a multiple choice test. The pass mark for this test is 80%.

Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants This course is approved for 6.25 hours continued education hours by the following:
State of Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulations
Many other states may accept credit awarded by the above states. Please check with your state licensing board to determine whether the course qualifies for credit in your state.
Please note that due to the changing nature of state continuing education requirements, APPI suggests that you contact your state physical therapy association or licensing board for the most current information on continuing education and other rules and regulations.
Athletic Trainers: APPI is Board of Certification, Inc., (BOC) Approved Provider. This course has been approved for 6.25 continued education hours for Athletic Trainers. BOC Approved Provider number P10086.
Personal Trainers/ Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists APPI courses are not automatically approved by the NSCA, however if you would like to attend this course and require NSCA CEUs please just contact us a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the course and we will be happy to assist you.
Exercise Physiologists ‘The ACSM Certification & Registry Department will recognize CECs, CMEs or CEUs awarded by other professional health and fitness or clinical organizations for attending their programs without it being pre-approved or endorsed by the ACSM Education Department. These are considered “non-ACSM endorsed programs.” You must obtain documentation from that organization verifying attendance and the number of CECs earned.’
If you require accreditation through another governing body or within another state, or require any further information, then please email info@appiamerica.com

Agenda

Pilates for Dancers Online Schedule: 0 – 8:49 – Introduction
8:50 – 1:19:17 – Lecture: Dance Elements and Concepts
1:19:18 – 2:53:46 – Workshop 1: Lumbo-pelvic Rehabilitation
2:53:47 – 4:02:44 – Workshop 2: Hip Rehabilitation
4:02:45 – 5:14:22 – Workshop 3: Ankle and Foot Rehabilitation
5:14:23 – 6:01:59 – Workshop 4: Mobilization for the Dancer
6:02:00 – 6:17:00 – Workshop 5: Functional Balance Training
Total Viewing Time: 6 hours 17 minutes

Description

This dynamic online seminar explores the requirements of the dancer and the demands of regime to provide a broad understanding of Pilates based dance rehabilitation.

Course Content
Pilates for Dancers looks at the specific needs of the dancer, with the focus on ballet, in relation to common injuries, technique flaws, determining pointe shoe readiness, and how to choose or modify the Pilates exercises to be more specific to the dancer population. During this course you will take an in-depth look at the lumbopelvic region, the hip and the foot and ankle, as well as consider the necessity of mobilization and the importance of proprioception and balance re-education.

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