You will implement the optimal Pilates techniques to ensure optimal recovery of your patients into your daily practice"

The Pilates Method has adapted to patients' individual needs over time, allowing for the personalization of exercises and physiotherapeutic treatment. In addition, recent studies support this situation, as they have shown improvements in muscle strength and function in people with pathologies such as knee arthritis.

These benefits have led many professional physiotherapists to specialize in this field and integrate the most advanced techniques to treat or prevent injuries into their practice. Consequently, TECH has developed this Postgraduate diploma that offers the graduate an exhaustive up-to-date education in the Application of the Pilates Method.
Through this qualification, the professional will delve into the historical background and fundamental principles of this physical activity, as well as its therapeutic application and its ability to contribute to the recovery of injuries. All of this is supported by the most recent scientific evidence.

In addition, thanks to the numerous didactic materials, you will learn about the different types of breathing used in the Pilates Method and its beneficial effects, the importance of the pelvis as a center of stability and movement, and the anatomy and biomechanics of the spine. In addition, throughout this academic itinerary, you will explore the relevance of body segment alignments and delve into the concept of functional integration. 

In this sense, this university program will offer students a cutting-edge update through clinical case studies, video summaries of each topic, or videos in detail. A unique opportunity to get an effective update without neglecting daily work and personal responsibilities. This TECH Global University proposal is characterized by its flexibility, allowing access to the syllabus when and where the graduate wishes. They only need an Digital device with Internet connection to access at any time the contents hosted on the virtual platform.

You will increase your competencies and skills for the management of different pathologies through the Pilates Method"

This Postgraduate diploma in the Application of the Pilates Method 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 self-assessment can be used 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 

You will make an effective journey through the background of the Pilates Method, its evolution, and current situation throughout the 6 months of this program" 

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, when and where you wish, into the different types of breathing and the effects they can cause during the practice of Pilates"

This program will allow you to be up to date with the latest technology available in physiotherapy sessions"

This program brings together content that covers the most relevant concepts in the Application of the Pilates Method. In this sense, professionals will update their knowledge about the fundamentals of the Pilates Method, the differences between Classic Pilates and Modern Pilates, and the importance of the Pelvis as the center of stability and movement. Additionally, this qualification offers the Physiotherapy expert the possibility of accessing at any time and location since they will only need a device connected to the network.

With the Relearning system, you will significantly reduce the time you spend studying, and you will be able to concentrate efficiently on the most relevant concepts" 

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
1.4.2. 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. Fundamentals of the Pilates Method

2.1. The different concepts of the method

2.1.1. The concepts according to Joseph Pilates
2.1.2. Evolution of Concepts
2.1.3. Subsequent generations
2.1.4. Conclusions

2.2. Breathing

2.2.1. The different types of breathing
2.2.2. Analysis of types of breathing
2.2.3. The Effects of breathing
2.2.4. Conclusions

2.3. Pelvis as the core of stability and movement

2.3.1. The Joseph Pilates Core
2.3.2. The Scientific Core
2.3.3. Anatomical basis
2.3.4. Core in recovery processes

2.4. The organization of the shoulder girdle

2.4.1. Anatomical Review
2.4.2. Shoulder Girdle Biomechanics
2.4.3. Pilates applications
2.4.4. Conclusions

2.5. The organization of lower limb movement

2.5.1. Anatomical Review
2.5.2. Biomechanics the Lower Limb
2.5.3. Pilates applications
2.5.4. Conclusions

2.6. The articulation of the spine

2.6.1. Anatomical Review
2.6.2. Biomechanics of the Spine
2.6.3. Pilates applications
2.6.4. Conclusions

2.7. Body segment alignments

2.7.1. Posture
2.7.2. Posture in Pilates
2.7.3. Segmental alignments
2.7.4. Muscle and fascial chains

2.8. Functional integration

2.8.1. Concept of functional Integration
2.8.2. Implications on different activities
2.8.3. The task
2.8.4. The Context

2.9. Fundamentals of Therapeutic Pilates

2.9.1. History of Therapeutic Pilates
2.9.2. Concepts in Therapeutic Pilates
2.9.3. Criteria in Therapeutic Pilates
2.9.4. Examples of injuries or pathologies

2.10. Pilates clásico y Pilates terapéutico

2.10.1. Differences between both methods
2.10.2. Justification
2.10.3. Progressions
2.10.4. Conclusions

Module 3. Methodology in the practice of the Pilates Method

3.1. The initial session

3.1.1. Initial Assessment
3.1.2. Informed Consent 
3.1.3. Words and commands related to Pilates
3.1.4. Onset on the Pilates Method

3.2. Initial Assessment

3.2.1. Postural assessment
3.2.2. Flexibility assessment
3.2.3. Evaluación coordinativa
3.2.4. Session planning. Pilates card

3.3. Pilates class

3.3.1. Initial exercises
3.3.2. Student groupings
3.3.3. Positioning, voice, corrections
3.3.4. Resting

3.4. Student-patients

3.4.1. Pilates student typology 
3.4.2. Personalized commitment 
3.4.3. Student objectives
3.4.4. The choice of method

3.5. Exercise progressions and regressions

3.5.1. Introduction to progressions and regressions
3.5.2. Progressions 
3.5.3. Regressions
3.5.4. The evolution of treatment

3.6. General protocol

3.6.1. A basic generalized protocol
3.6.2. Respect Pilates fundamentals
3.6.3. Protocol analysis
3.6.4. Protocol functions

3.7. Indications of the exercises

3.7.1. Characteristics of initial position
3.7.2. Contraindications of the exercises
3.7.3. Verbal, tactile aids
3.7.4. Class scheduling

3.8. The teacher/monitor

3.8.1. Student analysis
3.8.2. Types of teachers
3.8.3. Generation of an adequate environment
3.8.4. Student follow-up

3.9. The basic program

3.9.1. Pilates for beginners
3.9.2. Pilates for intermediates
3.9.3. Pilates for experts
3.9.4. Professional Pilates

3.10. Software for pilates studio

3.10.1. Main software for Pilates studio
3.10.2. Application for pilates practicing
3.10.3. Latest technology in the pilates studio
3.10.4. Most significant advances in Pilates studio 

The teaching materials of this program, elaborated by these specialists, have contents that are completely applicable to your professional experiences"