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8 general scopes of pilates practice
1- Design pilates exercise according to individuals needs.
2- Recognize conditions that would prevent client from safely participating in a pilates exercise
program.
3- Coach/provide general info. Direct clients to seek medical attention as necessary.
4- Receive exercise guidelines & clearance from medical peeps when appropriate to ensure client
safety.
5- Document client progress. Cooperate w/referring practitioner.
6- Promote exercise to improve overall health.
7- Request to touch clients & observe practice laws in your jurisdiction.
8- Use appropriate touch to facilitate movement, position teh client & prevent injury or damage.
10 Beyond the Scope of pilates
1- "prescribing" an exercise program
2- "diagnosing" a client with mental, medical or physical condition
3- Con't to teach a client beyond your knowledge W/out medical clearance
4- "prescribing" diets or supplements
5- Claiming to "treat" or "rehabilitate" injury or disease
6- monitoring progress of clients
7- offering counseling
8- claiming to be competent to offer professional education beyond your limits
9- applying inappropriate touch
10 - con't to teach a client who exhibits following unusual symptoms: chest pain, dizziness, rapid heart
rate, shortness of breath, decrease in coordination, loss of conscience, faintness, blurred vision and
prolonged or increased pain.
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13 Code of Ethics
1- do no harm
2- teach within stop of practice
3- maintain professional boundaries
4- maintain client confidentially
5- direct clients to seek medical attention when necessary
6- do not discriminate against clients or colleagues on any level;
7- don't intentionally solicit other pilates professional clients
8- treat clients and colleagues with respect, truth, fairness and integrity
9- comply with all applicable business, employment & intellectual property laws
10- maintain professional appearance and conduct
11- do not misrepresent skills, training, professional credentials, identity, or services
12- con't gaining education to enhance your skills & knowledge & provide highest quality to clients
13- maintain appropriate teacher-to-student ratios in classes
What constitutes improper behavior?
inappropriate physical contact, financial exploitation, sexual exploitation
What best describes what would be included in a pilates teachers documentation?
it involves noting new exercises and unique observations
Describe proper set up for breast stroke on the reformer
, long box on the carriage, hands in straps, client facing foot bar
Placing the magic circle between the ankles for teaser is an appropriate adjustment for
increasing the level of challenge
Short spine, Swan & Twist are part of a clients program. Which of the following exercises would
balance out this program?
a- teaser
b- corkscrew
c- down stretch
d- cleopatra
D Cleopatra
What's a good reason to arrive early to class?
greet clients and set up the room
Why should you continue your personal pilates practice?
to maintain your strength, stamina & enthusiasm
Which of the following exercises is BEST suited for a client in the 2nd trimester?
a - short spine massage on the reformer
b- seated double leg pumps on the wunda chair
c- swan on the trapeze table
d-standing side splits on the reformer