The seminar is addressed to Physiotherapists and other Health Professionals.

The language of the seminar will be English and there will be simultaneous translation.

LLLC, EPIMORFOSIS intends to organize The Clinical Application of Pilates – Basic – Zoe Queally Concept – Athens 2024, with professor Zoe Queally.

The seminar lasts 4 days and will be held in Athens.

The cost of the seminar amounts to 550€.

The amount of 200€ must be prepaid for the finalization of the participation.

The remaining amount of 350€ must be deposited at least 2 days before the beginning of the seminar.

 ^{GENERAL INFORMATION}

This 4 day course is an introduction into the biomechanics of movement and Pilates. It is suitable for all Physiotherapists wanting to understand the Clinical application of Pilates and will include both a clinical Matwork and Reformer (video Demo) repertoire of exercises.
This is an intensive course focusing on the biomechanical assessment of any client. If you can easily identify and understand why there are movement failures which often lead to pain and problems, you will find it much easier to correct faulty movement patterns resulting in a happy, pain free client.
Following this course, you will also have an in depth understanding of your own physical issues and will leave armed with the know-how of how to correct it.
The theory is brought to life using examples found in the participants of the course and then later using Live case studies with real patients.
You will see for yourself how powerful well applied clinical Pilates can be. It is so much more than theory, you will be able to use the material covered on Monday morning!

The Reformer 
The reformer offers an intuitive, low impact form of exercise which can be helpful in the treatment of multiple pathologies that will be discussed throughout the course. 
Other studio equipment may be discussed but the focus during this introduction will be on Mat and Reformer.
It is clarified that the exercises concerning the Reformer will be shown either in slides (power point presentation) or in video (demo)

Conditions for which you will likely find Clinical Pilates useful:

• Osteoporosis
• Meniscus, patella problems
• Hip and Groin pain
• Tendonitis
• Sprains and sports injuries
• Back pain and sciatica
• Cervical spine dysfunctions
• Piriformis Syndrome
• Sacroiliac joint dysfunctions (SIJ)
• Shoulder – Rotator cuff
• Frozen shoulder
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Fibromyalgia
LIVE case studies with patients
You will be guided through the critical thinking process to decide which tests and corrective exercises to use with each case. Reassessment will show the immediate improvement power of Clinical Pilates. This process builds confidence for you to be able to do this with your own clients immediately.

Program
Day 1
The Core of Movement

Morning Theory – seminar
• Introduction to biomechanics and muscle chains theory
• The diaphragm and breathing mechanics and their role in core function
• Spinal and Lumbo-pelvic stability
• The implications of altered biomechanics in movement dysfunctions
• An introduction to Pilates Principles

Assessment strategies – practical segments
• Subjective Assessment. What leads me to suspect a biomechanical problem?
• Aggravating and Easing factors and what they tell us
• Posture Assessment and observations
• Perturbation testing and spinal movement assessment

Afternoon
• Breathing assessment and why this is fundamental for optimal biomechanics.
• Movement assessment to gain information about HOW a client fails and WHY. Scientifically proven tests will be used alongside movement observation to help you fine tune your analytical eye
• Rotation Control testing and interpretation
• Extension Control testing and interpretation
• Flexion Control testing and interpretation

Day 2
Clinical reasoning and understanding “Direction preference” and corrective strategies

Morning
• Practical Clinical Pilates Matwork class – 90 minutes
• Theory segment Direction Preference
• Practical Segment – Objective assessment review using all tests on key subjects in the class and group clinical reasoning exercise.

Afternoon
• Corrective Principals, Proposals and tricks
• Breathing optimisation
• Core optimisation – Hundred 90/90
• Clinical application of Pilates to improve rotation control, extension control, and flexion control on the mat
• A breakdown of the Fisioplus Pilates exercise repertoire, suggested clinical uses and HOW to get the best results from each exercise
• Modified Hundred
• Supine Clam
• Overhead Arms
• Shoulder Bridge
• Swimming
• Lateral Series

Day 3
Taking the theories onto the Reformer

NOTE: It is highly recommended that you have at least tried the reformer and have had some Pilates sessions yourself prior to attending this course.

Morning – theory segment
• What is the Reformer and why it is useful
• Safety on the reformer
• Foot Tripod Theory
Practical segment
• Reformer Footwork – the basics and within exercise discovery and exploration
• Reformer Bridge – differences between Mat and Reformer Bridge

Afternoon
• Leg Circles & Arm circles
• 4 point series

Day 4

Morning
• Reformer Lateral Series
• Reformer Functional lateral series

Afternoon
Puzzling and problem solving!
• Class case studies and clinical reasoning
• Correcting the movement dysfunctions within the class, clinical reasoning for exercise selection
• Clinical application of Pilates to specific cases
• The importance of Fisioplus Pilates Philosophy Assessment →Treat with Pilates → Reassess

1. Credit or Deposit card payment
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1. A certificate of attendance, a degree or a diploma will be issued.
2. Printed handouts are provided (notes or relevant book).
3. In case of cancellation of the seminar due to EPIMORFOSIS’s responsibility, deposited fees will be refunded immediately.
4. EPIMORFOSIS reserves the right to change the date or postopone  seminars, informing participants by phone and / or sms & e-mail. In such a  case participants are entitled to request full refund of their fees if they do not wish to attend the seminar on the new date or to use this amount for their participation in other seminars or services of the company.
5. In the event of a strike, government’s bans, heavy bad weather, and generally any event beyond the reasonable control of the organisers  which impedes the execution of part or all of the seminar, the organizers reserve the right to change the date and time of the event. In this case the fees are not refundable but are valid as they are.
6. Cancellation of participation due to participant’s responsibility is possible only by email, as follows:
• up to 30 days prior to the start of the seminar, all deposits are refundable.
• up to 15 days prior to the start of the seminar, 50% is refundable.
• no refund after this deadline, exceptions could be only by decision of EPIMORFOSIS.
7. The realisation of the course will be confirmed by email or/and sms to be sent to participants, in time.
8. It is advised to not buy your flight tickets until you receive this confirmation email (or/and sms).
9. LLC-1 EPIMORFOSIS keeps the right to change course venues.