Teaching Pilates for Postural Faults, Illness and Injury, 1st Edition

Chapter 1 Good posture and how it can be achievedIntroduction,Good erect posture,Postural faults,Useful tests,Tables of exercises for addressing postural faultsChapter 2 Common medical conditions and problemsEating disorders,Obesity,Chronic fatigue syndrome,Epilepsy,Multiple sclerosis,Parkinson`s disease,Diabetes mellitus,Thyroid disease,Osteoporosis,Osteoarthritis,Rheumatoid arthritis ,Psoriatic arthritis,Gout,Hypertension,Coronary heart disease,Cerebrovascular disease,Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,Asthma,Gastrointestinal problems,Neck problems,Back problems,Hip problems,Knee problems,Lower leg problems,Ankle and foot problemsChapter 3 Anatomy review – torso, lower limbs and feet:Thoracic cage,Vertebral column,Pelvic girdle,Hip joint,Knee joint,Ankle joint and footChapter 4 Exercises for core stabilization and efficient movement:Prerequisite preparatory exercises,Basic core strengthening exercisesChapter 5 Anatomy review – the upper limb:Pectoral girdle,Elbow joint,Wrist jointChapter 6 Upper body, stretching and overall joint mobilization exercises:Exercise list,Basic upper body exercisesStretching, joint mobilization and exercises to improve foot alignment, mobility and strengthChapter 7 The teaching processWhile the learner is doingthe exercise,Instruction,Further ways to improve your teachingChapter 8 Health and safetySafe, effective practice,The working spaceAppendix 1 Sample client record formAppendix 2 Sample postural assessment formAppendix 3 Suggested further reading on anatomy