Thanks to this program, you will expand your knowledge about the most effective Pilates Methods on the Floor for your physiotherapeutic practice”

The implementation of the Pilates Method on the Floor for Physical Therapy treatments has proven to be beneficial for patients seeking to prevent injuries and treat chronic pain problems and muscle imbalances. For this reason, by incorporating this discipline into physical rehabilitation procedures, professionals work in a comprehensive manner in the rehabilitation and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries.  

In this context, TECH has developed this program that offers physiotherapists a unique opportunity to update themselves in the adaptation of positions and exercises related to this physical activity. In this way, you will be able to improve your skills in assessing the capabilities of patients with different pathologies and the choice of different exercises. 

Likewise, this academic proposal offers the possibility to delve into the background and fundamental principles of the Pilates Method, as well as the distinction between the different types of existing methods. All this, without investing long hours of memorization and study, thanks to the Relearning method pioneered by TECH. 

In addition, this 100% online Postgraduate diploma is enriched with a series ofmultimedia resources available in a virtual library, accessible 24 hours a day through a digital device with an internet connection. In this way, the graduate has greater flexibility to synchronize their daily activities with a high-quality academic proposal for updating their knowledge.  

Thanks to the multimedia content, you will explore the latest scientific evidence on the use of Pilates on the floor exercises for the recovery of hip disorders”

This Postgraduate diploma in Pilates Method on the Floor contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Physiotherapy and specialists in Pilates 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning 
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

In only 6 months you will be able to incorporate in your clinical practice the most efficient Pilates exercises on machines to treat knee pathologies”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.  

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.   

You will delve into the most common diseases that affect adults, such as Osteoporosis, and its approach through Pilates techniques”

You will delve into strengthening, functional, and mobility exercises to offer the most appropriate alternative to your patients”

This university degree provides a complete update in the Pilates Method on the Floor field, offering the specialist the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and deepen their understanding of the biomechanics of the spine, core stabilization exercises, and disc disorders. The graduate will also explore specific exercises for neurological disorders in the upper and lower extremities and dissociation. All this with an extensive library of multimedia resources is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

With the Relearning method, you will optimize your study time and consolidate the most complex concepts in less time”

Module 1. Pilates Method

1.1. Joseph Pilates

1.1.1. Joseph Pilates
1.1.2. Books and postulates
1.1.3. Legacy
1.1.4. Origin of customized exercise

1.2. Background of the Pilates Method

1.2.1. References
1.2.2. Evolution
1.2.3. Current Situation
1.2.4. Conclusions

1.3. Method Evolution

1.3.1. Improvements and modifications
1.3.2. Contributions to the Pilates method
1.3.3. Therapeutic Pilates
1.3.4. Pilates and Physical Activity

1.4. Principles Pilates Method

1.4.1. Definition of Principles
1.4.2. Evolution of Principles
1.4.3. Progression levels
1.4.4. Conclusions

1.5. Classical versus Contemporary/Modern Pilates

1.5.1. Key points in Classical Pilates
1.5.2. Modern/Classical Pilates Analysis
1.5.3. Contributions of Modern Pilates
1.5.4. Conclusions

1.6. Pilates on the Floor and Pilates on Machines

1.6.1. Fundamentals of Floor Pilates
1.6.2. Evolution of Pilates on floor
1.6.3. Fundamentals of Pilates on Machines
1.6.4. Evolution of Pilates on Machines

1.7. Scientific Evidence

1.7.1. Scientific journals related to Pilates
1.7.2. Doctoral thesis on Pilates
1.7.3. Pilates Publications
1.7.4. Pilates applications

1.8. Orientations of the Pilates Method

1.8.1. National trends
1.8.2. International trends 
1.8.3. Trend Analysis
1.8.4. Conclusions

1.9. Schools

1.9.1. Pilates Training Schools 
1.9.2. Magazines
1.9.3. Evolution of pilates schools
1.9.4. Conclusions

1.10. Pilates Associations and Federations

1.10.1. Definitions
1.10.2. Benefits
1.10.3. Objectives
1.10.4. PMA

Module 2. Pilates in Upper Limb disorders

2.1. Basic anatomical recall

2.1.1. Osteology of the Upper Limb 
2.1.2. Myology of the Upper Limb
2.1.3. Biomechanics of the Upper Limb
2.1.4. Good Practices

2.2. Stabilization exercises

2.2.1. Introduction to stabilization exercise
2.2.2. MATT stabilization exercises
2.2.3. Machine stabilization exercises
2.2.4. Best stabilization exercises

2.3. Joint mobilization exercises

2.3.1. Introduction to joint mobility exercises
2.3.2. Joint mobility exercises MATT
2.3.3. Joint mobility exercises on machine
2.3.4. Best joint mobility exercises

2.4. Strengthening exercises

2.4.1. Introduction to strengthen exercises
2.4.2. MATT strengthen exercises
2.4.3. Machine strengthen exercises
2.4.4. Best strengthen exercises

2.5. Functional exercises

2.5.1. Introduction to functional exercises
2.5.2. MATT functional exercises
2.5.3. Machine stabilization exercises
2.5.4. Best functional exercises

2.6. Shoulder Pathology Specific protocols

2.6.1. Painful Shoulder
2.6.2. Frozen shoulder 
2.6.3. Shoulder hypomobility
2.6.4. Shoulder exercises

2.7. Elbow pathology Specific protocols

2.7.1. Articular Pathology
2.7.2. Muscle--tendon Pathology
2.7.3. Post-traumatic or post-surgical elbow
2.7.4. Elbow Exercises

2.8. Wrist Pathology

2.8.1. Main syndromes
2.8.2. Wrist pathology types
2.8.3. Wrist Exercises
2.8.4. Conclusions

2.9. Pathology of the Hand

2.9.1. Main syndromes
2.9.2. Hand pathology types
2.9.3. Hand Exercises
2.9.4. Conclusions

2.10. Nerve entrapments in the upper limb

2.10.1. Brachial Plexus
2.10.2. Peripheral Nerves
2.10.3. Types of pathologies
2.10.4. Exercises for nervous treatments in the upper limb

Module 3. Pilates in Lower Limb disorders

3.1. Basic anatomical recall

3.1.1. Osteology of the Lower Limb 
3.1.2. Myology of the Lower Limb
3.1.3. Biomechanics of the Lower Limb
3.1.4. Good Practices

3.2. Frequent pathologies susceptible to treatment with Pilates

3.2.1. Growth pathologies 
3.2.2. Pathologies in the athlete
3.2.3. Other Types of Pathologies
3.2.4. Conclusions

3.3. Exercises indicated on Mat, Machines, and Implements. General protocol

3.3.1. Dissociation exercises
3.3.2. Mobilization exercises
3.3.3. Strengthening exercises 
3.3.4. Functional exercises

3.4. Hip Pathology

3.4.1. Articular Pathology
3.4.2. Muscle-tendon Pathology 
3.4.3. Surgical pathology. Prosthesis
3.4.4. Hip Exercises

3.5. Knee Pathology

3.5.1. Articular Pathology
3.5.2. Muscle-tendon Pathology
3.5.3. Surgical pathology. Prosthesis
3.5.4. Knee Exercises

3.6. Ankle Pathology

3.6.1. Articular Pathology
3.6.2. Muscle-tendon Pathology 
3.6.3. Surgical pathology
3.6.4. Ankle Exercises

3.7. Foot Pathology

3.7.1. Joint and fascial pathology 
3.7.2. Muscle-tendon Pathology
3.7.3. Surgical pathology
3.7.4. Foot Exercises

3.8. Nerve entrapments in the Lower limb

3.8.1. Brachial Plexus
3.8.2. Peripheral Nerves
3.8.3. Types of pathologies
3.8.4. Exercises for nerve entrapments in the Lower Limb

3.9. Analysis of the anterolateral chain of the lower limb

3.9.1. What is the anterolateral chain, and how important is it for the patient?
3.9.2. Important aspects for assessment
3.9.3. The relationship of the chain with pathology already described
3.9.4. Exercises for training of the anterolateral chain

3.10. Analysis of the posterior-medial chain of the lower limb

3.10.1. What is the posterior-medial chain, and how important is it for the patient?
3.10.2. Important aspects for assessment
3.10.3. The relationship of the complex with pathology already described
3.10.4. Exercises for posterior-medial chain

Module 4. General pathology and its treatment with Pilates

4.1. Nervous system

4.1.1. Central Nervous System
4.1.2. Peripheral Nervous System
4.1.3. Brief description of neural pathways
4.1.4. Benefits of Pilates in neurological pathology

4.2. Neurological assessment focused on Pilates

4.2.1. Medical History
4.2.2. Strength and tone assessment
4.2.3. Sensitivity assessment
4.2.4. Tests and scales

4.3. Most prevalent neurological pathologies and scientific evidence in Pilates

4.3.1. Brief description of the pathologies
4.3.2. Basic principles of Pilates in neurological pathology
4.3.3. Adaptation of Pilates positions
4.3.4. Adaptation of Pilates Exercises

4.4. Multiple Sclerosis

4.4.1. Pathology description
4.4.2. Assessment of the patient's capabilities
4.4.3. Adaptation of Pilates exercises on floor
4.4.4. Adaptation of Pilates exercises with elements

4.5. Stroke

4.5.1. Pathology description
4.5.2. Assessment of the patient's capabilities
4.5.3. Adaptation of Pilates exercises on floor
4.5.4. Adaptation of Pilates exercises with elements

4.6. Parkinson’s Disease

4.6.1. Pathology description
4.6.2. Assessment of the patient's capabilities
4.6.3. Adaptation of Pilates exercises on floor
4.6.4. Adaptation of Pilates exercises with elements

4.7. Cerebral Palsy

4.7.1. Pathology description
4.7.2. Assessment of the patient's capabilities
4.7.3. Adaptation of Pilates exercises on floor
4.7.4. Adaptation of Pilates exercises with elements

4.8. Older adults

4.8.1. Age-related pathologies
4.8.2. Assessment of the patient's capabilities
4.8.3. Indicated exercises
4.8.4. Contraindicated exercises

4.9. Osteoporosis

4.9.1. Pathology description
4.9.2. Assessment of the patient's capabilities
4.9.3. Indicated exercises
4.9.4. Contraindicated exercises

4.10. Pelvic Floor Disorders: urinary incontinence

4.10.1. Pathology description
4.10.2. Incidence and Prevalence
4.10.3. Indicated exercises
4.10.4. Contraindicated exercises

You will take advantage of the 100% online modality offered by this program, which will allow you to access it at the time and place of your choice, 24 hours a day"