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Exercise as Medicine: Prescribing Pilates in the Older Adult Population | 6 NPCP CECs
July 25, 2025 @ 12:30 - 19:00
$361.79
Join Natural Pilates Founder, Laura Wilson, and Physical Therapist Dr. Juan Castellano, as they explore Pilates for ages 65 and over. The controlled movements of Pilates can help alleviate pain, improve flexibility, and strengthen the core. You’ll learn the science behind the Pilates repertoire as a form of physical medicine, the benefits of Pilates for age-related conditions, and the best practices to ensure safety and efficacy. By understanding the modifications and progressions necessary, you’ll be equipped to guide your clients towards a more active and fulfilling lifestyle.
Key Takeaways:
- Natural process of aging
- Burden of disease in the elderly population
- Benefits of Pilates in the Elderly Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Pilates vs. other exercise modalities
- Health-screening: Biomechanics during aging
- Programming for the elderly
- Mobility, strength and balance