Samantha Wood is a licensed physiotherapist, Pilates instructor and yoga teacher. Her clinical expertise includes Pilates-based rehabilitation, yoga therapy, orthopaedics, sports therapy and functional rehabilitation. She began her Pilates studies in 2001 with Pilates Anatomy author Rael Isacowitz and has attended many of his advanced courses.
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Description
Part I. The Case for Pilates
Chapter 1. The Science Behind Pilates for Rehabilitation
Chapter 2. Guiding Principles of Pilates
Chapter 3. Integrating Pilates With Rehabilitation
Chapter 4. Methodology and Apparatus Needed for an Effective Practice
Part II. Exercises
Chapter 5. Mat Exercises
Chapter 6. Reformer Exercises
Chapter 7. Cadillac Exercises
Chapter 8. Wunda Chair Exercises
Part III. Pilates for Common Injuries and Pathologies
Chapter 9. The Cervical and Thoracic Spine
Chapter 10. The Lumbar Spine
Chapter 11. The Shoulder
Chapter 12. The Hip Injuries
Chapter 13. The Knee
Chapter 14. The Foot and Ankle