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 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"

The purpose of this program is to offer the Physiotherapy professional a complete update on the Application of the Pilates Method in his rehabilitation work. In this way, the specialist will be able to incorporate this exercise modality in their practice with patients, taking advantage of the benefits for mobility, muscle strengthening, or postural correction. All this will be possible thanks to this qualification, which provides the expert with the flexibility they need to carry out their update combined with their 
daily responsibilities. 

You will update your knowledge on the differences between Classic Pilates and Modern Pilates with innovative multimedia didactic resources" 

General Objectives

• Enhance knowledge and professional skills in the practice and teaching of Pilates exercises on the floor, on different machines, and with implements 
• Differentiate the applications of Pilates exercises and the adaptations to be made for each patient
• Establish an exercise protocol adapted to the symptomatology and pathology of each patient
• Delineate the progressions and regressions of exercises according to the different phases in the process of recovery from an injury 
• Avoidance of contraindicated exercises based on prior assessment of patients and clients
• Handle the apparatus used in the Pilates Method in-depth
• Provide the necessary information to be able to search for scientific and updated information on Pilates treatments applicable to different pathologies
• Analyze the needs and improvements of Pilates equipment in a therapeutic space for Pilates exercise
• Develop actions that improve the effectiveness of Pilates exercises based on the principles of the method
• Perform correctly and analytically exercises based on the Pilates Method. 
• Analyze the physiological and postural changes that affect pregnant women 
• Design exercises adapted to the woman in the course of pregnancy until delivery 
• Describe the application of the Pilates Method in high-level athletes

Specific Objectives

Module 1. The Pilates Method 

• Delve into the background of Pilates 
• Delve into the history of Pilates 
• Describe the Pilates methodology 

Module 2. Fundamentals of the Pilates Method 

• Delve into fundamentals of Pilates 
• Identify the most relevant exercises 
• Explain the Pilates positions to be avoided 

Module 3. Methodology in the practice of the Pilates Method 

• Systematize sessions based on the Pilates Method 
• Define types of sessions based on the Pilates Method 
• Delve into the controversies and the well applied Pilates Method 

With the case studies facilitated by the faculty, you will learn about the most successful application of Pilates techniques in different patients"