Qualifications in more Depth
Comprehensive Polestar Pilates
Polestar is renowned for integrating the latest research and best practices in orthopedics, sports medicine and movement science.
Polestar graduates are proficient in the Pilates principles, movements, cueing and practice, across the entire Pilates repertoire. This includes Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair, Ladder Barrel and Mat.
Pre & Post Natal Exercise Programme Designing
This course enables me to teach pre & post natal clients. Designing a programme that is safe and beneficial to the client.
The course covered the anatomy and physiology relating to pre and post natal women, the 3 stages of pregnancy and the relevant contradictions for each stage, Pilates exercises relevant to each trimester during pregnancy and post natal exercises.
Pilates for Scoliosis
This course described the different types of scoliotic curves and taught exercise programming using 5 phases to help improve clients with scoliosis.
Phase 1 Elongation
Phase 2 Breathing
Phase 3 Stretching
Phase 4 Strengthening
Phase 5 Mobilising
Pilates & Shoulder Rehab and Pathokinesiology: Upper Extremity
These two courses focused on the shoulder and upper extremities. Starting with the anatomy of the shoulder girdle highlighting the general overactivity of the upper trapezius and the Sternocleidomastoid. It introduced numerous exercises that can help improve posture and movement within the shoulder girdle.
Pilates for Back Health
This course focused on low back pain. Most people within their lifetime will experience some kind of lower back pain. Back pain is classified into 3 categories:
1. Specific - tumour, fracture, arthritis
2. Nerve root/ Radicular pain - sciatica
3. Non-specific lower back pain
Most common is Non-specific lower back pain. This course began with the anatomy of the spine and taught exercises that will help improve the back pain.
Pilates & the Brain
This course focused on neurological conditions. These conditions include:
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's Disease
Stroke
Brain Tumour
Dementia
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVFS)
Epilepsy
Over 10 million people within the UK are living with these conditions. They affect a number of areas but predominantly mobility, balance and coordination. This course gave strategies to help design programmes to benefit clients with these conditions.
MOTR Instructor
Balance Body website explains what the MOTR is: 'The MOTR combines the core training of Pilates, the strength and power of aerobic conditioning, the functional exercises of a pulley system and the balance and release exercises of a foam roller ... MOTR is the ideal to enhancing balance, aerobic capacity, strength and flexibility while performing fun, functional exercises'
Sports Massage Therapist
Qualified to conduct Sports Massages including special testing and functional screening. Also, in-depth training on planning rehabilitation programmes.
Women’s Health Pilates Instructor
Women’s Health includes:
Pre & Post Natal
Pilates and the Pelvic Floor
Pilates and the Menopause