Pilates for Better Balance
A two hour pilates based workshop led by Doctor of Physical Therapy, Dr. Kristina PT, DPT. During this workshop we will dive into the anatomy, function, role & incorporation of the three major systems of Balance:
- Proprioception
- Vestibular
- & Vision
We will be assessing our balance through movement, identifying areas of weakness and learning how to progress and regress balance challenges to find the best challenge your unique balance centers.
A bit about Dr. Kristina
With eight years of experience as a physical therapist, Dr. Kristina has always blended pilates into her physical therapy practice, in addition to working as a Pilates instructor at Boston Body Pilates - East Watertown. Professionally, she spent several years working in a neuro outpatient facility working with adults and children on improving balance and addressing dizziness.
Dr. Kristina's blends her knowledge of the three major systems of balance with the pilates system to help those who are hoping to improve or train their balance-- looking to support athletic performance through balance specific training, support concussion recovery, or even those looking to prevent falls and support aging or anyone in between!
All the details...
What will this workshop cover?
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Anatomy and function of the three major systems of balance: Proprioception, Vestibular, & Vision
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Self assessment to test balance and identify areas of personal weakness / areas of improvement
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Methods to progress / regress balance challenges based upon the particular system of balance that requires extra support
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30 minute pilates flow led by Dr. Kristina focused on incorporating these three systems to challenge, progress and regress balance
Who is this workshop for?
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Those hoping to improve balance - from those hoping to improve athletic performance all the way to those who are hoping to prevent falls
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Clients who are struggling with balance and want guidance as to how to improve in their specific areas of weakness
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Instructors who are hoping to deepen their knowledge to help their clients struggling with balance and how to best progress / regress exercises in this area
Logistics
Available in person or online
$75
June 7th
12P-2P
Boston Body Pilates - East Watertown