POLESTAR PILATES IMPACTING THE WORLD Through Intelligent Movement.

POLESTAR PILATES

IMPACTING THE WORLDThrough Intelligent Movement

Dr. Brent D. Anderson

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“President & Founder of Polestar Pilates

Allow us to show you how to expand the boundaries of health through the art of Pilates and the Science of Movement

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“POLESTAR

PILATES

Become a professionally trained Pilates Teacher and be part of an international community

more than trained professionals5,000over countries50

in different languages10for over years 20

A WORLD OF KNOWLEDGE

The Polestar curriculum is based on a scientific foundation of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and motor control, and integrates scientific

research findings in the areas of orthopedics, sports medicine and movement science.

PROFESSIONAL TEAM

A WORLD OF KNOWLEDGE

A WORLD OF KNOWLEDGE

ASIA AUSTRALIA SPAINITALY NEW ZEALANDBRAZIL GERMANYUNITED KINGDOMUSA

POLESTAR GLOBAL TEAM

POLESTAR NEW ZEALAND

• Maree Seerden Licensee and Educator, started Polestar Pilates courses in NZ in 2000

• Introduced Pilates to NZ in1995; first mainstream studio

• Presents at International Conferences• Host sites:

– Auckland– Havelock North– Wellington– Christchurch

• Providing continuing education to the Polestar family with local and International conferences– Regular workshops with local and international Principal

Educators:• Specialist workshops for golfers, dancers etc.• Osteoporosis• Women’s Health (Auckland April 17th 2014)• Advanced Spine • Advanced Assessment skills (Auckland September 2014)• Runners • Skiers and Snowboards (Wanaka September 2014)

POLESTAR NEW ZEALAND

POLESTAR TRAINING

• Enhances knowledge- base in movement science

• Provides the tools to practice evidence-based Pilates

• Improves the quality of life for clients and the community

• Increases earning potential

Recognized by ACE and BOC for Continuing Education. Each course is two days (16 hours) and includes labs where students practice and receive educator feedback. Comprehensive series includes additional 3-hour self-mastery check-off sessions in modules 2 through 6.For required assignments, study hours (observation, self-mastery, apprentice teaching) and exam eligibility, visit our website.

COURSE PROGRESSION

REQUIRED HOURS

REQUIREDstudy hours

Pre-CourseLecturesObservationPractice (Self Mastery)Apprentice TeachingAssigned HomeworkSelf Mastery Check-Off

TOTAL

Pilates Studio& Pilates for Rehabilitation

2511240

1001005815

450

PilatesReformer

2564255050

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214

PilatesMat

2548255050

--

198

• Joseph H. Pilates– 1900’s (Düsseldorf

Germany)– UK (encampment)– NY “Contrology”– Dance 1930’s

• G. Balanchine• M. Graham• J. Robbins

• Genealogy of Pilates– First generation

• Romana K.• Ron F.• Caroela T.• Kathy G• Eve G.• Bruce K.

– Second Generation• numerous

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

• Complimentary Movement System– Hatha Yoga Base– Breathe Centred– MindBody Awareness

• Strengthening– Core (Contrology)– Symphonic organization

• Flexibility (inhibition of unnecessary guarding)• Movement Re-education

– Motor learning– Exploration

• Apparatus and Floor work– Springs, levers, suspension, gravity, sliding

horizontal carriage

WHAT IS PILATES?

• Pilates-Evolved– Functional Anatomy/Physiology– Biomechanics– Kinesiology– Motor Control– Communication/Psychology– Bio-energetics

POLESTAR SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION

FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY

BIOMECHANICS

Primary Sling

Diaphragm

Pelvic Floor

Transverse Abdominis

Lumbar Multifidus

KINESIOLOGY

MOTOR CONTROLAction of the Transversus Abdominis

(from Richardson et al, 1999)

• Recognising the whole person physically, psychologically, emotionally and spiritually

Mind

BodySpirit

COMMUNICATION / PSYCHOLOGY

• Lifestyle• Athletes• Fitness Enthusiast• De-conditioned individuals• Chronic Health problems• Post-Rehabilitation• Rehabilitation

– Spine, Lower and upper extremity– Sport Specific– Neurological disorders/ Geriatrics

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM PILATES?

• Mechanical Low Back Pain– Disc lesions

• Degenerative Back Disease– Stenosis– Spondylolisthesis– Osteoporosis– Arthritis

• Post Surgical• Scoliosis

TREATMENT OF SPINE

• Golf• Tennis• Endurance Athletes• Dance and Gymnastics• Swimming• Team Sport

– football, volleyball, baseball, basketball etc.

• Equestrian

SPORT REHABILITATION

• Cerebral Vascular Accidents• Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Trauma• Degenerative Neurological Diseases

– Parkinson’s– Multiple Sclerosis– ALS “Lou Garrett’s Disease”

• Pediatric– Cerebral Palsy– Spina Bifida

NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION

• Musculoskeletal– Chronic Low Back Pain– Fybromialgia Syndrome– Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• Psycho Social• Latest research in Pilates for this population

CHRONIC PAIN

• “Provide a successful movement experience without pain that exceeds the clients expectations”

Dr. Brent Anderson

HEALTH vs DISABILITY MODEL

• Breathing• Axial Elongation/Core control• Organisation of shoulder girdle, thoracic and cervical

spine• Spine Articulation• Alignment• Movement Integration

INTRODUCTION TO POLESTAR’S PILATES PRINCIPLES

PRINCIPLE 1: BREATHING

PRINCIPLE 2: AXIAL ELONGATION & CORE CONTROL

PRINCIPLE 3: ORGANISATION OF THE SHOULDER GIRDLE, THORACIC AND

CERVICAL SPINE

PRINCIPLE 4: SPINE ARTICULATION

PRINCIPLE 5: WEIGHT BEARING AND ALIGNMENT OF THE EXTREMITIES

PRINCIPLE 6: MOVEMENT INTEGRATION OF PELVIS, THORACIC, HEAD AND

EXTREMETIES

• Designed for registered rehabilitation professionals.

• In-depth instruction in Pilates rehabilitation techniques, principles and practices utilizing the Reformer, Trapeze Table, Combo Chair, Ladder Barrel, Mat and small props.

• Strong emphasis on pathology specific exercise, biomechanics, critical reasoning and instructional technique.

REHABILITATION SERIES

Pre-requisites:• Registered rehabilitation professional (GP/MD, PT, OT,

DO, DC, RN or exercise physiologist)• 25 hours of private or group Pilates classes

REHABILITATION SERIES

• Designed for fitness instructors, instructors of the movement arts and Pilates enthusiasts.

• Design and conduct in-depth one-on-one sessions and small group classes for low-to-medium risk clients and patients on the Reformer, Trapeze Table, Combo Chair, Ladder Barrel, Mat and small props.

• Includes Polestar Pilates Fitness Screening for postural evaluation and functional testing.

FITNESS / STUDIO SERIES

Pre-requisites:

• One semester of basic anatomy / physiology or equivalent

• 25 hours of private or group Pilates classes

FITNESS / STUDIO & MAT SERIES

• PR/PF: 5-6 April• S/R1: 17-18 May• S/R2: 21-22 June• S/R3: 16-17 August • S/R4: 13–15 September• S/R5: 11-12 October• S/R6: 22-23 November

Possible to transfer modules to other host sites in the sequenced order

COMPREHENSIVE COURSES FOR HAVELOCK NORTH

Normal Tonight Only

– PP $770 – Individual Modules $870– PP – S1/R1-S6/R6 $5,690 (Package) $5,400– Phase 1 = PP + 3x Modules (8 days total)

» PR, R1, R2, R3 $3,210 $3,050» PF, S1, S2, S3 $3,210 $3,050

– Phase 2 = 3x Modules (6 days total) » R4, R5, R6 $2,480 $2,355» S4, S5, S6 $2,480 $2,355

Normal Price = $5,990 = PP ($770) + 6 Modules ($5,220)TONIGHT $5,400

Payment Plan options exist – just ask

REHAB / STUDIO COURSE FEES

Available in Auckland,Tauranga, Rotorua,Havelock North,Taupo, Gisborne, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Wanaka - to help prepare you for your Polestar Certification Exams.

Mentors provide opportunities for observation, apprentice teaching and workshop review as well as instruction to help you gain self mastery of the repertoire.

MENTOR PROGRAM

• Discounted use of studio for unsupervised practice• Discount on classes for Polestar Students• Signing off on the Friday before or the Sunday morning

SELF MASTERY

Enrolment recommended 30 days prior to course start to ensure you receive pre-course preparation materials in time.

Pre-course reading

Textbooks

PRE-COURSE PREPARATION

• Why Polestar Pilates Education?– Scientifically based but still retains the essence of Joseph

Pilates original work– Internationally recognised certification and being part of an

international community– Quality of the Principle Educators– Ongoing Education– Value for money– Critical reasoning - principles based rather than repertoire

based.– Health based rather than pathology based– All encompassing body, mind and spirit

SUMMARY

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