Upon completion of this continuing education course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe overlying principles of Pilates movement and training according to the framework developed by Joseph Pilates
2. Employ therapeutic exercise concepts used in the pelvic rehabilitation realm using the Pilates Reformer
3. Integrate core stability theory for promoting pelvic health
4. List the most common precautions and contraindications for Pilates equipment and mat exercise.
5. Properly set up and safely use the Pilates Reformer equipment with patient.
6. Safely apply Pilates Mat exercise recognizing patient muscular readiness.
7. Demonstrate ability to correctly cue patients in the execution of Pilates exercises, each on mat and reformer
8. Perform a selection of common Pilates Exercises to deepen self-awareness and proper execution of target therapeutic exercise intervention
9. Integrate Pilates-based therapeutic exercise into your plan of care for those with pelvic floor and pelvic ring dysfunction including the lumbo/pelvic/hip complex