Working with the Special Needs Client

For: Pilates,GYROTONIC®, Fitness Instructor

This workshop explains step by step how to evaluate and plan a workout for the physically challenged client.

The workshop will explain protocols for clients recovering from major orthopedic challenges (disk problems, knee injuries, etc.). It will include protocols for peri-natal clients. Exercise protocols will be outlined in detailed for clients with osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease, Fibromyalgia and arthritis.

Participants with be taught how to write SOAP (progress) notes for their clients.

Participants will also learn how to modify verbal and tactile cues to best facilitate neuromuscular re-education for the physically challenged client.