Peripheral Stability and Mobility on the Pilates Reformer II: Upper Quarter

Saturday, May 17, 2025, 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM, Over Fifty Fitness


OOTA CEUs (4.00 hours), OPTA CEUs (4.00 hours)

This course is designed for licensed health care professionals, including occupational therapists and assistants, physical therapists and assistants, and athletic trainers wishing to integrate modified Pilates reformer exercises for the treatment of upper quarter dysfunction. Learning methods will include lecture and lab.

During the lecture portion, participants will be made aware of bio-mechanical principles and how they work together to make movements more effective and safer. We will discuss the functional muscle classification system and how to use it to guide our exercise and cueing choices. General exercise guidelines for various dysfunctions of the scapula, shoulder, elbow and wrist will be reviewed and resources for further study will be provided.

The lab portion will include instruction, observation and physical practice of several patterns using the Pilates reformer. Participants are encouraged to physically participate in the practice portion during lab for optimal learning.

Participants will be instructed in therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular re-education and therapeutic activity interventions, including modifications for regression or progression and the use of props to enhance learning, patient performance and desired outcomes for the upper quadrant patient population. Best evidence-based practice will be utilized for the best physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training outcomes.

1. List six biomechanical principles and understand how they work together to make movements effective and safe from injury
2. Describe the three-system muscle classification system to ensure a safe and effective physical therapy rehabilitation program
3. Describe general exercise guidelines for dysfunctions of the scapula, shoulder, elbow and wrist and to effectively use these with your patients.
4. Learn effective use of the Pilates Reformer (through observation as well as physical practice) including regression/progression modifications and the use of props to enhance learning, patient performance and desired outcomes for the upper quarter
5. Prescribe therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, and therapeutic activity interventions using the Pilates Reformer to treat dysfunctions of the upper quarter

Participants must register via CloudCME. This educational event is being offered to Premier Health employees for $50. Registration includes course materials, instruction, CEU credit, and covers studio rental fees. Registration space is limited to 18 participants and reservations must be received by May 16, 2025. 

Wright State University (WSU) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. WSU designated this CME activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation policy for this course: Prior to 2 weeks then 100% refund, refunds within 2 weeks of course date on a case-by-case basis. For cancellations, please email Qasim Rizvi ([email protected]).

Premier Health-Wright State CME Alliance reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Premier Health-Wright State CME Alliance is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Premier Healthadheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Saturday, May 17, 2025