Teaching pilates for postural faults, illness and injury: a practical guide

Jane Paterson (Member of the Pilates Foundation, Royal Academy of Dance, Royal College of Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Council)

Teaching pilates for postural faults, illness and injury: a practical guide
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Elsevier Health Sciences
Country
United Kingdom
Published
17 December 2008
Pages
284
ISBN
9780750656474

Teaching pilates for postural faults, illness and injury: a practical guide

Jane Paterson (Member of the Pilates Foundation, Royal Academy of Dance, Royal College of Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Council)

9 11/16 X 7 7/16 in 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 medica l conditions and problems

Eating disorders, Obesity, Chroni c fatigue syndrome, Epilepsy, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson"s d isease, Diabetes mellitus, Thyroid disease, Osteoporosis, Os teoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis , Psoriatic arthritis, Gout,
Hypertension, Coronary heart disease, Cerebrovascular disease,
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Asthma, Gastointestinal problems, Neck problems, Back problems, Hip problems, Knee problems, Lower leg problems, Ankle and foot problems

Chapt er 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 a nd efficient movement:

Prerequisite prepatory exercises, Basic core strengthening exercises

Chapter 5 Anatomy review ? the uppe

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