Pilates Programming for Individuals with Scoliosis
This workshop focuses on developing safe, effective, and individualized Pilates programming strategies for individuals with scoliosis within the professional scope of Pilates instruction. Participants will explore the fundamental principles of scoliosis, common postural patterns, and movement asymmetries, and how these factors influence exercise selection and program design.
Master EducatorBarış Özdemir, NCPT
About this program
Emphasis is placed on observation, functional assessment, and logical decision-making rather than diagnosis or medical treatment. The workshop includes both theoretical and practical components and demonstrates how Pilates equipment can be used to support alignment, improve movement awareness, and create balanced programs for scoliosis clients.
Programming examples will be presented using various Pilates apparatus, including Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Mat. This course is designed for Pilates instructors seeking to improve their confidence and clarity when working with scoliosis clients by applying structured programming principles and safe movement strategies.
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Overview of scoliosis from a Pilates perspective.
- Common postural and movement patterns observed in scoliosis.
- Understanding asymmetry, rotation, and lateral deviations.
- Observation-based assessment and movement analysis.
- Establishing priorities for scoliosis clients.
- Principles of safe and effective Pilates programming for scoliosis.
- Equipment-based strategies using Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Mat.
- Exercise selection, regressions, and progressions.
- Managing load, range of motion, and positioning.
- Designing balanced and individualized Pilates programs.
- Common programming mistakes when working with scoliosis.
- Case-based examples and discussion.
(This workshop is educational in nature and does not include medical diagnosis or treatment)
