Teaching pilates for postural faults, illness and injury, Jane Paterson

• describes the underlying principles of the exercises in physical terms
• describes the treatment of common medical conditions
• provides a manual for those in the remedial health care professions

Chapter 1 Good posture and how it can be achieved Introduction, Good erect posture, Postural faults, Useful tests, Tables of exercises for addressing postural faults Chapter 2 Common medical conditions and problems Eating 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 problems Chapter 3 Anatomy review – torso, lower limbs and feet: Thoracic cage, Vertebral column, Pelvic girdle, Hip joint, Knee joint, Ankle joint and foot Chapter 4 Exercises for core stabilization and efficient movement: Prerequisite preparatory exercises, Basic core strengthening exercises Chapter 5 Anatomy review – the upper limb: Pectoral girdle, Elbow joint, Wrist joint Chapter 6 Upper body, stretching and overall joint mobilization exercises: Exercise list, Basic upper body exercises Stretching, joint mobilization and exercises to improve foot alignment, mobility and strength Chapter 7 The teaching process While the learner is doingthe exercise, Instruction, Further ways to improve your teaching Chapter 8 Health and safety Safe, effective practice, The working space Appendix 1 Sample client record form Appendix 2 Sample postural assessment form Appendix 3 Suggested further reading on anatomy