With this Master's Degree, you will have at your fingertips the main innovations of Therapeutic Pilates in a 100% online study format, whose materials you will be able to consult without difficulty 24 hours a day"

The intensive and inadequately programmed practice of some sports can generate various injuries and discomforts in athletes. The rehabilitation process of these alterations, frequently occurring in the locomotor section, can be complex and requires the most skilled hands. In that sense, physical therapists with a high mastery of advanced recovery methodologies have become highly sought-after professionals. At the same time, they are expected to handle the most innovative assistance and recovery techniques today.

Pilates has become one of the most effective alternatives against this kind of alteration. The scientific evidence supporting this statement is contained in various academic articles and in the work of experts who have promoted its incorporation into various therapeutic protocols. However, keeping up to date with the latest approaches to working with this discipline and strategies for integrating them into the care activity can be cumbersome for physical therapists. For this reason, TECH has designed this study program with the updating of these professionals in mind.

The qualification consists of 10 academic modules in which students will delve into the advantages of Pilates to address disorders in parts of the upper limb, such as the shoulder, wrist, or elbow. It will also delve into the main ailments of the spine that can be treated by this method. On the other hand, it comprehensively covers its most frequent contraindications and how to prevent the development of underlying lesions.

This Master's Degree will be taught 100% online from a virtual platform with a variety of interactive features. It includes advanced multimedia resources such as videos and infographics. To access the study materials, students only need a device connected to the Internet, avoiding unnecessary trips to an on-site study center. In addition, the comprehensive Relearning methodology will strengthen the didactic process, allowing you to develop practical skills thoroughly throughout the entire academic pathway.

100% online and without hermetic study schedules: this is the degree in Therapeutic Pilates that TECH offers to update your knowledge"

This Master's Degree in Therapeutic Pilates contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in the Therapeutic Pilates Practice
• 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

Thanks to the Relearning method, you will become a highly specialized physiotherapist in the integration of Pilates in your therapeutic routines"

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.

Update your theoretical and practical skills in the management of neurological injuries through Therapeutic Pilates with a comprehensive and disruptive syllabus"

You will delve into advanced exercise protocols and progressions through this 100% online TECH academic program"

This academic program gathers the most innovative criteria for the use of Pilates as a therapeutic and rehabilitation strategy against different musculoskeletal discomforts or injuries. The 10-module qualification describes the fundamentals of this method, its evolution, and the main tools or instruments that facilitate its implementation. At the same time, students will be able to delve into different specific exercises implemented in this discipline to counteract pathologies and alterations in the spine and lower and upper extremities, among others. All this through multimedia didactic resources and the innovative Relearning methodology.

Through multimedia resources, such as videos and infographics, you will delve into the assimilation of practical skills of recuperative approach based on Therapeutic Pilates"

Module 1. The 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. 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. The Pilates gym

3.1. The Reformer

3.1.1. Introduction to the Reformer
3.1.2. Reformer Benefits
3.1.3. Main exercises on the Reformer
3.1.4. Main errors on the Reformer

3.2. The Cadillac or Trapeze table

3.2.1. Introduction to Cadillac
3.2.2. Cadillac Benefits
3.2.3. Main exercises on the Cadillac
3.2.4. Main errors on the Cadillac

3.3. The chair

3.3.1. Introduction to the chair
3.3.2. Chair benefits
3.3.3. Main exercises on the chair
3.3.4. Main Errors on the chair

3.4. The Barrel

3.4.1. Introduction to the Barrel
3.4.2. Barrel Benefits
3.4.3. Main exercises on the Barrel
3.4.4. Main errors on the Barrel

3.5. "Combo" models

3.5.1. Introduction to the Combo model
3.5.2. Combo model benefits
3.5.3. Main exercises in the Combo model
3.5.4. main errors in the Combo model

3.6. The flexible ring

3.6.1. Introduction to flexible ring
3.6.2. Flexible ring benefits
3.6.3. Main exercises on the flexible ring
3.6.4. Main Errors on the flexible ring

3.7. The Spine Corrector

3.7.1. Introduction to Spine corrector
3.7.2. Spine corrector benefits
3.7.3. Main exercises on the Spine corrector
3.7.4. Main Errors on the Spine corrector

3.8. Implements adapted to the method

3.8.1. Foam roller
3.8.2. Fit Ball
3.8.4. Elastic bands
3.8.5. Bosu

3.9. The Space

3.9.1. Equipment preferences
3.9.2. The Pilates space
3.9.3. Pilates instruments
3.9.4. Best practices in terms of space

3.10. The Environment

3.10.1. Environment concept
3.10.2. Characteristics of different environments
3.10.3. Environment choice
3.10.4. Conclusions

Module 4. Methodology in the practice of the Pilates Method

4.1. The initial session

4.1.1. Initial Assessment
4.1.2. Informed Consent
4.1.3. Words and commands related to Pilates
4.1.4. Onset on the Pilates Method

4.2. Initial Assessment

4.2.1. Postural assessment
4.2.2. Flexibility assessment
4.2.3. Evaluación coordinativa
4.2.4. Session planning. Pilates card

4.3. Pilates class

4.3.1. Initial exercises
4.3.2. Student groupings
4.3.3. Positioning, voice, corrections
4.3.4. Resting

4.4. Student-patients

4.4.1. Pilates student typology
4.4.2. Personalized commitment
4.4.3. Student objectives
4.4.4. The choice of method

4.5. Exercise progressions and regressions

4.5.1. Introduction to progressions and regressions
4.5.2. Progressions
4.5.3. Regressions
4.5.4. The evolution of treatment

4.6. General protocol

4.6.1. A basic generalized protocol
4.6.2. Respect Pilates fundamentals
4.6.3. Protocol analysis
4.6.4. Protocol functions

4.7. Indications of the exercises

4.7.1. Characteristics of initial position
4.7.2. Contraindications of the exercises
4.7.3. Verbal, tactile aids
4.7.4. Class scheduling

4.8. The teacher/monitor

4.8.1. Student analysis
4.8.2. Types of teachers
4.8.3. Generation of an adequate environment
4.8.4. Student follow-up

4.9. The basic program

4.9.1. Pilates for beginners
4.9.2. Pilates for intermediates
4.9.3. Pilates for experts
4.9.4. Professional Pilates

4.10. Software for pilates studio

4.10.1. Main pilates studio software
4.10.2. Application for pilates practicing
4.10.3. Latest technology in the pilates studio
4.10.4. Most significant advances in Pilates studio

Module 5. Pilates in Spine disorders

5.1. Basic anatomical recall

5.1.1. Osteology of the Spine
5.1.2. Spinal myology
5.1.3. Biomechanics of the Spine
5.1.4. Conclusions

5.2. Frequent pathologies susceptible to treatment with Pilates

5.2.1. Growth pathologies
5.2.2. Pathologies in elderly patients
5.2.3. Pathologies in the sedentary person
5.2.4. Pathologies in the athlete

5.3. Exercises indicated in MATT, on Machines, and with Implements. General protocol

5.3.1. Stretching exercises
5.3.2. Core stabilization exercises
5.3.3. Joint mobilization exercises
5.3.4. Strengthening exercises
5.3.5. Functional exercises

5.4. Disk Pathology

5.4.1. Pathomechanics
5.4.2. Disc syndromes
5.4.3. Differences between types of pathologies
5.4.4. Good Practices

5.5. Articular Pathology

5.5.1. Pathomechanics
5.5.2. Joint syndromes
5.5.3. types of pathologies
5.5.4. Conclusions

5.6. Muscular Pathology

5.6.1. Pathomechanics
5.6.2. Muscle syndromes
5.6.3. Types of pathologies
5.6.4. Conclusions

5.7. Cervical spine pathology

5.7.1. Symptoms
5.7.2. Cervical syndromes
5.7.3. Specific protocols
5.7.4. Conclusions

5.8. Dorsal Spine Pathology

5.8.1. Symptoms
5.8.2. Dorsal syndromes
5.8.3. Specific protocols
5.8.4. Conclusions

5.9. Lumbar Spine Pathology

5.9.1. Symptoms
5.9.2. Lumbar syndromes
5.9.3. Specific protocols
5.9.4. Conclusions

5.10. Sacroiliac Pathology

5.10.1. Symptoms
5.10.2. Lumbar syndromes
5.10.3. Specific protocols
5.10.4. Conclusions

Module 6. Pilates in Upper Limb disorders

6.1. Basic anatomical recall

6.1.1. Osteology of the Upper Limb
6.1.2. Myology of the Upper Limb
6.1.3. Biomechanics of the Upper Limb
6.1.4. Good Practices

6.2. Stabilization exercises

6.2.1. Introduction to stabilization exercise
6.2.2. MATT stabilization exercises
6.2.3. Machine stabilization exercises
6.2.4. Best stabilization exercises

6.3. Joint mobilization exercises

6.3.1. Introduction to joint mobility exercises
6.3.2. Joint mobility exercises MATT
6.3.3. Joint mobility exercises on machine
6.3.4. Best joint mobility exercises

6.4. Strengthening exercises

6.4.1. Introduction to strengthen exercises
6.4.2. MATT strengthen exercises
6.4.3. Machine strengthen exercises
6.4.4. Best strengthen exercises

6.5. Functional exercises

6.5.1. Introduction to functional exercises
6.5.2. MATT functional exercises
6.5.3. Machine stabilization exercises
6.5.4. Best functional exercises

6.6. Shoulder Pathology Specific protocols

6.6.1. Painful Shoulder
6.6.2. Frozen shoulder
6.6.3. Shoulder hypomobility
6.6.4. Shoulder exercises

6.7. Elbow pathology Specific protocols

6.7.1. Articular Pathology
6.7.2. Muscle--tendon Pathology
6.7.3. Post-traumatic or post-surgical elbow
6.7.4. Elbow Exercises

6.8. Wrist Pathology

6.8.1. Main syndromes
6.8.2. Wrist pathology types
6.8.3. Wrist Exercises
6.8.4. Conclusions

6.9. Pathology of the Hand

6.9.1. Main syndromes
6.9.2. Hand pathology types
6.9.3. Hand Exercises
6.9.4. Conclusions

6.10. Nerve entrapments in the upper limb

6.10.1. Brachial Plexus
6.10.2. Peripheral Nerves
6.10.3. Types of pathologies
6.10.4. Exercises for nerve entrapments in the Upper Limb

Module 7. Pilates in Lower Limb disorders

7.1. Basic anatomical recall

7.1.1. Osteology of the Lower Limb
7.1.2. Myology of the Lower Limb
7.1.3. Biomechanics of the Lower Limb
7.1.4. Good Practices

7.2. Frequent pathologies susceptible to treatment with Pilates

7.2.1. Growth pathologies
7.2.2. Pathologies in the athlete
7.7.3. Other Types of Pathologies
7.7.4. Conclusions

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

7.3.1. Dissociation exercises
7.3.2. Mobilization exercises
7.3.3. Strengthening exercises
7.3.4. Functional exercises

7.4. Hip Pathology

7.4.1. Articular Pathology
7.4.2. Muscle-tendon Pathology
7.4.3. Surgical pathology. Prosthesis
7.4.4. Hip Exercises

7.5. Knee Pathology

7.5.1. Articular Pathology
7.5.2. Muscle-tendon Pathology
7.5.3. Surgical pathology. Prosthesis
7.5.4. Knee Exercises

7.6. Ankle Pathology

7.6.1. Articular Pathology
7.6.2. Muscle-tendon Pathology
7.6.3. Surgical pathology
7.6.4. Ankle Exercises

7.7. Foot Pathology

7.7.1. Joint and fascial pathology
7.7.2. Muscle-tendon Pathology
7.7.3. Surgical pathology
7.7.4. Foot Exercises

7.8. Nerve entrapments in the Lower limb

7.8.1. Brachial Plexus
7.8.2. Peripheral Nerves
7.8.3. Types of pathologies
7.8.4. Exercises for nerve entrapments in the Lower Limb

7.9. Analysis of the anterolateral chain of the lower limb

7.9.1. What is the anterolateral chain, and how important is it for the patient?
7.9.2. Important aspects for assessment
7.9.3. The relationship of the chain with pathology already described
7.9.4. Exercises for training of the anterolateral chain

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

7.10.1. What is the posterior-medial chain, and how important is it for the patient?
7.10.2. Important aspects for assessment
7.10.3. The relationship of the complex with pathology already described
7.10.4. Exercises for posterior-medial chain

Module 8. General pathology and its treatment with Pilates

8.1. Nervous system

8.1.1. Central Nervous System
8.1.2. Peripheral Nervous System
8.1.3. Brief description of neural pathways
8.1.4. Benefits of Pilates in neurological pathology

8.2. Neurological assessment focused on Pilates

8.2.1. Medical History
8.2.2. Strength and tone assessment
8.2.3. Sensitivity assessment
8.2.4. Tests and scales

8.3. Most prevalent neurological pathologies and scientific evidence in Pilates

8.3.1. Brief description of the pathologies
8.3.2. Basic principles of Pilates in neurological pathology
8.3.3. Adaptation of Pilates positions
8.3.4. Adaptation of Pilates Exercises

8.4. Multiple Sclerosis

8.4.1. Pathology description
8.4.2. Assessment of the patient's capabilities
8.4.3. Adaptation of Pilates exercises on floor
8.4.4. Adaptation of Pilates exercises with elements

8.5. Stroke

8.5.1. Pathology description
8.5.2. Assessment of the patient's capabilities
8.5.3. Adaptation of Pilates exercises on floor
8.5.4. Adaptation of Pilates exercises with elements

8.6. Parkinson’s Disease

8.6.1. Pathology description
8.6.2. Assessment of the patient's capabilities
8.6.3. Adaptation of Pilates exercises on floor
8.6.4. Adaptation of Pilates exercises with elements

8.7. Cerebral Palsy

8.7.1. Pathology description
8.7.2. Assessment of the patient's capabilities
8.7.3. Adaptation of Pilates exercises on floor
8.7.4. Adaptation of Pilates exercises with elements

8.8. Older adults

8.8.1. Age-related pathologies
8.8.2. Assessment of the patient's capabilities
8.8.3. Indicated exercises
8.8.4. Contraindicated exercises

8.9. Osteoporosis

8.9.1. Pathology description
8.9.2. Assessment of the patient's capabilities
8.9.3. Indicated exercises
8.9.4. Contraindicated exercises

8.10. Pelvic Floor Disorders: urinary incontinence

8.10.1. Pathology description
8.10.2. Incidence and Prevalence
8.10.3. Indicated exercises
8.10.4. Contraindicated exercises

Module 9. Pilates during Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Postpartum

9.1. First Trimester

9.1.1. Changes in the first quarter
9.1.2. Benefits and objectives
9.1.3. Indicated exercises
9.1.4. Contraindications

9.2. Second quarter

9.2.1. Changes in the Second quarter
9.2.2. Benefits and objectives
9.2.3. Indicated exercises
9.2.4. Contraindications

9.3. Third Trimester

9.3.1. Changes in the third quarter
9.3.2. Benefits and objectives
9.3.3. Indicated exercises
9.3.4. Contraindications

9.4. Birth

9.4.1. Dilation and delivery phase
9.4.2. Benefits and objectives
9.4.3. Recommendations
9.4.4. Contraindications

9.5. Immediate Postpartum

9.5.1. Recovery and puerperium
9.5.2. Benefits and objectives
9.5.3. Indicated exercises
9.5.4. Contraindications

9.6. Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Floor

9.6.1. Anatomy involved
9.6.2. Pathophysiology
9.6.3. Indicated exercises
9.6.4. Contraindications

9.7. Problems in pregnancy and approach through the Pilates Method

9.7.1. Body statics change
9.7.2. Most Frequent Problems
9.7.3. Indicated exercises
9.7.4. Contraindications

9.8. Pregnancy preparation

9.8.1. Benefits of physical training during pregnancy
9.8.2. Recommended physical activity
9.8.3. Indicated exercises for the first pregnancy
9.8.4. Preparation during the search for the second and subsequent

9.9. Late Postpartum

9.9.1. Long-term anatomical changes
9.9.2. Preparation for the return to physical activity
9.9.3. Indicated exercises
9.9.4. Contraindications

9.10. Post-partum alterations

9.10.1. Abdominal diastasis
9.10.2. Static pelvic-prolapse shift
9.10.3. Alterations of deep abdominal musculature
9.10.4. Indications and contraindications in cesarean section

Module 10. Pilates in sports

10.1. Soccer

10.1.1. Most Common Injuries
10.1.2. Pilates as treatment and prevention
10.1.3. Benefits and objectives
10.1.4. Example in elite athletes

10.2. Racquet Sports

10.2.1. Most Common Injuries
10.2.2. Pilates as treatment and prevention
10.2.3. Benefits and Objectives
10.2.4. Example in elite athletes

10.3. Basketball

10.3.1. Most Common Injuries
10.3.2. Pilates as treatment and prevention
10.3.3. Benefits and objectives
10.3.4. Example in elite athletes

10.4. Handball

10.4.1. Most Common Injuries
10.4.2. Pilates as treatment and prevention
10.4.3. Benefits and objectives
10.4.4. Example in elite athletes

10.5. Golf

10.5.1. Most Common Injuries
10.5.2. Pilates as treatment and prevention
10.5.3. Benefits and objectives
10.5.4. Example in elite athletes

10.6. Swimming

10.6.1. Most Common Injuries
10.6.2. Pilates as treatment and prevention
10.6.3. Benefits and objectives
10.6.4. Example in elite athletes

10.7. Athletics

10.7.1. Most Common Injuries
10.7.2. Pilates as treatment and prevention
10.7.3. Benefits and objectives
10.7.4. Example in elite athletes

10.8. Dance and performing arts

10.8.1. Most Common Injuries
10.8.2. Pilates as treatment and prevention
10.8.3. Benefits and objectives
10.8.4. Example in elite athletes

10.9. Roller Hockey

10.9.1. Most Common Injuries
10.9.2. Pilates as treatment and prevention
10.9.3. Benefits and objectives
10.9.4. Example in elite athletes

10.10. Rugby

10.10.1. Most Common Injuries
10.10.2. Pilates as treatment and prevention
10.10.3. Benefits and objectives
10.10.4. Example in elite athletes

This Master's Degree is a unique opportunity to update your theoretical and practical knowledge on the use of Therapeutic Pilates as a rehabilitation method for sports injuries"