Matwork Pilates Workshops
Matwork series levels 1, 2, 3 are APPI (The Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute) certified workshops for physiotherapists to eventually prepare the participant to become and APPI Certified Pilates Instructor.
Matwork Level 1
Begin your journey towards becoming a Matwork Pilates Instructor from the Australian Pilates and Physiotherapy Institute with the Matwork Level 1 workshop.
MW1 workshop helps develop a solid foundation for Pilates teaching, using five key Pilates elements in the APPI approach. This course will give you the essential knowledge of beginning a Pilates rehabilitation program with an evidence-based approach. for patients with back pain and other injuries. Learn a variety of beginner-level movements addressing lumbo-pelvic stability, postural education, correct movement patterning and body awareness.
The instructor will take you through the basic Pilates exercises for training lumbo-pelvic, scapulo-thoracic and cervical stabilisation, followed by plenty of supervised self practice and practice teaching. The clinical application of the Pilates movements is also discussed, to understand how these exercises can be applied to patients and clients after the course.
Review case studies and design and discuss your own treatment plan.
Matwork Level 2
Matwork Level 2 is the second step of the certification series offered by APPI.
Vital aspects of assessment, screening, class planning, warm-ups and cool-down are covered in this course. Gradual progression from the mat work level 1 series to standing Pilates, helps to incorporate a large functional component and enhances the clients ability in exercise performance further to those offered in the Matwork level 1.
Class designing, population-specific class programs, use of small equipment in Pilates classes and a stretching class is incorporated on day 2. You will also learn and refine your cueing skills that are essential in running a class and maintaining a seamless flow during your Pilates Class.
Matwork Level 3
Matwork Level Three is the final level of matwork Pilates certification program from APPI. This course builds up on the cueing, understanding and movements from the Matwork Level One and Two and progresses to the next levels of movements learned previously.
This final level allows you to be competent in working with the injured clients as well as with the elite athletes, corporate wellness and helps you become a well equipped and fully trained Pilates teacher.
(Currently offered by the instructor only in the Middle East)
Instructor
Sujata Khire
Sujata Khire is a physiotherapist, Founder and Director of Academy of Advanced Physio Skills. She received her Bachelors degree in Physiotherapy in 2002, from the Sancheti Institute for Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Pune, India and thereafter Masters in Cardio pulmonary rehabilitation in 2007. Her special interest and wide exposure to musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation encouraged her to pursue her training as an instructor in Kinesio taping and Dry Needling and Clinical Pilates.
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