Thanks to this Postgraduate diploma, you will update your knowledge about the physiological changes during pregnancy and the Pilates exercises recommended during this process"

Therapeutic Pilates offers a remarkable advantage by easily adapting to the different abilities of the patient, regardless of the injury or condition to be treated. This is due to the ability to adjust the exercises' intensity, pace, frequency, and movements. Therefore, it is essential for the medical professional to keep up to date on the most effective exercises and techniques to address multiple pathologies. 

Faced with this reality, TECH has developed this program that offers professionals the opportunity to update their skills as Pilates Instructors through a Postgraduate diploma consisting of 450 teaching hours and 6 months of duration. 

In response to this reality, specialists will delve into the neural pathways and the benefits of Pilates in patients with neurological pathologies related to aging or osteoporosis. In addition, you will expand your knowledge of the approach to pregnancy using the Pilates method and on urinary incontinence and pelvic floor exercises recommended for these clinical cases.  

Moreover, thanks to the numerous didactic materials (video summaries of each topic, videos in detail, specialized readings), you will be updated on the techniques used during the late postpartum period and the treatment of the alterations through Pilates. 

Moreover, thanks to the 100% online pedagogical format, the professional will have complete flexibility to organize daily activities with refresher courses without being subject to strict schedules. A unique opportunity to update your knowledge through a university proposal at the academic forefront.  

You will delve into Pilates and how it can benefit patients with neurological pathologies of the central and peripheral nervous system"  

This Postgraduate diploma in Pilates Instructor 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 content 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

You will adapt Pilates exercises to pathologies such as Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Parkinson's and Cerebral Palsy"

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 assess the abilities of your elderly patients and apply age-appropriate Pilates exercises"

You will delve into how Pilates can help in the treatment of Osteoporosis thanks to this 100% online Postgraduate diploma"

Thanks to this Postgraduate diploma in Pilates Instructor, the professional will be aware of the methods, techniques, and equipment used in the sessions carried out with this physical activity. A content specially oriented to the approach of pregnant patients with pre and postpartum difficulties and people with neurological pathologies. All this can be achieved thanks to the flexibility of TECH's 100% online methodology and the wide range of pedagogical resources with which you can obtain an intensive and effective update.  

With the Relearning method, you will be able to optimize your updating process and reduce the long hours of study"

Module 1. Pillars during Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum 

1.1. First Trimester 

1.1.1. Changes in the first quarter 
1.1.2. Benefits and objectives 
1.1.3. Indicated exercises 
1.1.4. Contraindications 

1.2. Second quarter 

1.2.1. Changes in the Second quarter 
1.2.2. Benefits and objectives 
1.2.3. Indicated exercises 
1.2.4. Contraindications 

1.3. Third Trimester 

1.3.1. Changes in the third quarter 
1.3.2. Benefits and objectives 
1.3.3. Indicated exercises 
1.3.4. Contraindications 

1.4. Birth 

1.4.1. Dilation and delivery phase 
1.4.2. Benefits and objectives 
1.4.3. Recommendations 
1.4.4. Contraindications 

1.5. Immediate Postpartum 

1.5.1. Recovery and puerperium  
1.5.2. Benefits and objectives 
1.5.3. Indicated exercises 
1.5.4. Contraindications 

1.6. Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Floor 

1.6.1. Anatomy involved 
1.6.2. Pathophysiology 
1.6.3. Indicated exercises 
1.6.4. Contraindications 

1.7. Problems in pregnancy and approach through the Pilates Method 

1.7.1. Body statics change 
1.7.2. Most Frequent Problems 
1.7.3. Indicated exercises  
1.7.4. Contraindications 

1.8. Pregnancy preparation

1.8.1. Benefits of physical training during pregnancy 
1.8.2. Recommended physical activity 
1.8.3. Indicated exercises for the first pregnancy 
1.8.4. Preparation during the search for the second and subsequent 

1.9. Late Postpartum 

1.9.1. Long-term anatomical changes 
1.9.2. Preparation for the return to physical activity 
1.9.3. Indicated exercises 
1.9.4. Contraindications 

1.10. Post-partum alterations  

1.10.1. Abdominal diastasis 
1.10.2. Static pelvic-prolapse shift 
1.10.3. Alterations of deep abdominal musculature  
1.10.4. Indications and contraindications in cesarean section 

Module 2.  General pathology and its treatment with Pilates 

2.1. Nervous system 

2.1.1. Central Nervous System 
2.1.2. Peripheral Nervous System 
2.1.3. Brief description of neural pathways 
2.1.4. Benefits of Pilates in neurological pathology 

2.2. Neurological assessment focused on Pilates 

2.2.1. Medical History  
2.2.2. Strength and tone assessment 
2.2.3. Sensitivity assessment  
2.2.4. Tests and scales 

2.3. Most prevalent neurological pathologies and scientific evidence in Pilates 

2.3.1. Brief description of the pathologies 
2.3.2. Basic principles of Pilates in neurological pathology  
2.3.3. Adaptation of Pilates positions 
2.3.4. Adaptation of Pilates Exercises  

2.4. Multiple Sclerosis  

2.4.1. Pathology description 
2.4.2. Assessment of the patient's capabilities 
2.4.3. Adaptation of Pilates exercises on floor 
2.4.4. Adaptation of Pilates exercises with elements 

2.5. Stroke 

2.5.1. Pathology description 
2.5.2. Assessment of the patient's capabilities 
2.5.3. Adaptation of Pilates exercises on floor 
2.5.4. Adaptation of Pilates exercises with elements 

2.6. Parkinson’s Disease  

2.6.1. Pathology description 
2.6.2. Assessment of the patient's capabilities 
2.6.3. Adaptation of Pilates exercises on floor 
2.6.4. Adaptation of Pilates exercises with elements 

2.7. Cerebral Palsy  

2.7.1. Pathology description 
2.7.2. Assessment of the patient's capabilities 
2.7.3. Adaptation of Pilates exercises on floor 
2.7.4. Adaptation of Pilates exercises with elements 

2.8. Older adults  

2.8.1. Age-related pathologies 
2.8.2. Assessment of the patient's capabilities 
2.8.3. Indicated exercises  
2.8.4. Contraindicated exercises 

2.9. Osteoporosis 

2.9.1. Pathology description 
2.9.2. Assessment of the patient's capabilities 
2.9.3. Indicated exercises 
2.9.4. Contraindicated exercises  

2.10. Pelvic Floor Disorders: urinary incontinence 

2.10.1. Pathology description 
2.10.2. Incidence and Prevalence 
2.10.3. Indicated exercises 
2.10.4. Contraindicated exercises 

Module 3. The gym/Pilates studio 

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 on 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  

You will delve with the best multimedia didactic material into abdominal diastasis, changes in pelvic statics, and muscular alterations with specific Pilates exercises"