Idiopathic Scoliosis: A new approach with corrective and adaptive Pilates programming | 6 NPCP CECs

Join Natural Pilates Founder, Laura Wilson, and Physical Therapist Dr. Juan Castellano, as they explore Pilates for scoliosis.

Juan has a wealth of knowledge about scoliosis from many schools of thought. Although there is evidence in the medical literature that these schools have had some success in preventing scoliosis’ progression and in the reduction of cob degrees in idiopathic scoliosis, we still need more research and practice to develop a fitness program that includes strength exercises (specifically in muscle hypertrophy) and aerobic physical condition, which would provide a larger range of benefits for people with scoliosis, specifically youths.

In this practical workshop, Pilates Instructors will gain an understanding of the methodology and what kind of exercises (duration, intensity and frequency) have the most benefits to achieve muscular condition and symmetry. We will also review contraindications, specifically with intensity and ranges of motion adapted to different morphotypes.