Educational guide 2023_24
Facultade de Fisioterapia
Grado en Fisioterapia
 Subjects
  Pilates applied in physiotherapy
   Contents
Topic Sub-topic
History of the Pilates method - The figure of Joseph H. Pilates.
- Pilates in Spain.
- What is Pilates?
Basis of the Pilates method - Basic principles.
- Anatomy and biomechanics.
- Posture analysis.
- Tools that facilitate movement.
Equipment used in the Pilates method - Machines.
- Accessory equipment.
Development of the Pilates method in Physiotherapy - Principles of exercise progression.
- Programming of a class.
- Indications and precautions of the Pilates method.
- Safety measures when handling the material.
Pilates exercises - On the mat.
- On machines.
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