Core Stability: Balls, Bands & Rollers - A Hands-On Workshop

Course Description

Pilates is a unique type of body conditioning exercise that utilizes the stretching and strengthening exercises developed by Joseph H. Pilates. Pilates has become synonymous with the term core stability. Pilates works the muscles from the inside out to strengthen the muscles of the core. Core training improves muscle balance, gait, balance, proprioception and body biomechanics. All exercises can be modified by either increase the difficulty or reducing the intensity of the exercise.

Commonly used props in Pilates and core strengthening programs include foam rollers, stability balls and Therabands. This course introduces the learner to all three pieces of equipment in over 100 exercises with modifications. Additionally, other pieces of equipment that aid in balance and gait stabilization will be used for demonstration purposes.

The live lecture offers 6 credit hours and the home study course offers another 6 credit hours. The home study course is titled Core Training for Seniors and comes free with this program. The home study course materials are distributed at the seminar. Participants recieve a 6 hour certificate at the end of the seminar and will receive the 6 hour home study certificate when the test/evaluation is completed.

It is suggested (not mandatory)to bring a stability ball, foam roller, exercise mat or towel and dress comfortably. It is not mandatory to exercise to recieve credit. Suggested foam roller size is 36"x6" and the stability ball is either a 55 cm or 65 cm ball depending on height.

The Pilates Principles in Practice: Understanding core stabilization

Dynamic & Static Balance: How to Enhance Balance and Coordination

Gait, biomechanics and enhancing proprioception

Chair "Core": targeting the geriatric and special populations

Training to maximize spinal and hip bone mineral density

Enhancing athletic performance

Course Agenda

8:00 A.M.–8:25A.M. REGISTRATION
8:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M. The course begins at 8:30 A.M. and adjourns at 3:30 P.M. Lunch (on own) is from 11:30 A.M. - 12:20 P.M. Certificates are distributed upon course completion. Full attendance required and ALL participants must complete a course evaluation.

Course Instructor

Ginger Schirmer, PhD, RD, RYT obtained her Masters of Science in Exercise Science from Georgia State University and her doctoral degree in Nutrition with a specialty in biochemistry from Auburn University. Dr. Schirmer is a nationally recognized speaker and lectures extensively to medical professionals and has authored numerous educational books. Dr. Schirmer has over 15 years experience in the field of exercise physiology. Dr. Schirmer has undergone mat and equipment certification in Pilates and is a certified yoga instructor.

Amy Walters, MPT, CYT, has 10 years experience as a clinical physical therapist specializing in the field of sports medicine. Her work as a physical therapist has been predominately with orthopedics and trauma. Recently, Amy established a women’s health clinic and works with varied orthopedic diagnoses. Ms.Walters is a certified yoga instructor and teaches yoga in addition to her physical therapy practice.

Jona Bollinger, MPT, Pilates Instructor, graduated in 1996 from Northwestern University with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy. Jona started her career in sports medicine and orthopedic physical therapy, where she began to integrate manual therapy skills with biomechanical analysis of running and cycling. As a life-long athlete, she personally experiences a whole body connection. In this vain, Jona has trained in pilates for 10 years, receiving a teaching certificate from Polestar Pilates in 2006 and from Balanced Body in 2009. Jona currently lives in western Colorado, where she integrates pilates and physical therapy to assist her clients to better move through their days.

Accreditations
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