STOTT PILATES Rehabilitation Program

The STOTT PILATES Rehabilitation program is specifically designed for licensed physical or occupational therapists, chiropractors and doctors of sports medicine. Four courses demonstrate how to integrate modified matwork and equipment-based STOTT PILATES exercises appropriately into therapeutic conditioning.

The program emphasizes lumbo-pelvic and shoulder girdle stabilization, peripheral joint stabilization, and the integration of Pilates principles into clinical rehabilitation scenarios.

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Rehabilitation Program Outline

Spinal, Pelvic & Scapular Stabilization: Matwork & Reformer (RMR1)

This course introduces the biomechanical principles of STOTT PILATES and their application to modified matwork, light equipment and Reformer exercises. Emphasis is on lumbo-pelvic and shoulder girdle stabilization and the role they play in rehabilitation and injury prevention.

Participants learn to review STOTT PILATES basic principles, identify proper execution and movement patterns, use effective verbal cueing and imagery, and apply clinical problem solving using the STOTT PILATES method.

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Course Focus

  • Spinal, pelvic and scapular conditions
  • Over 90 exercises plus multiple modifications

Prerequisites

Applications are accepted from the following licensed or certified professionals only:

  • Physiotherapists / Physical Therapists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Chiropractors
  • Osteopaths
  • Medical Doctors or Sports Medicine Doctors
  • Professionals with a minimum of two years of full-time study from a certifying / licensing / degree-granting institution in anatomy, physiology, injury prevention and exercise prescription, with clinical experience, and who are granted the right to assess, diagnose, treat, and prescribe for the rehabilitation and / or prevention of injuries.

Duration

  • 24 hours of instruction and supervised teaching
  • Conducted over four days

CECs

  • 2.4 STOTT PILATES; Can-Fit-Pro

Required Course Materials

Please refer to the current STOTT PILATES rehabilitation course materials information for the full package details.

Peripheral Joint Stabilization: Matwork & Reformer (RMR2)

Building on the biomechanical and stabilization principles learned in RMR1, this course maintains the emphasis on core stability while mobilizing the peripheral joints. The exercises are designed to prevent and rehabilitate common injuries by balancing and strengthening muscles around the joints in order to restore and maintain healthy movement patterns.

Participants focus on injuries of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle and continue to use the STOTT PILATES method for clinical problem solving.

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Course Focus

  • Injuries of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle
  • Over 45 new exercises plus multiple modifications

Prerequisite

  • Completion of RMR1

Duration

  • 24 hours of instruction and supervised teaching
  • Conducted over four days

CECs

  • 2.4 STOTT PILATES; Can-Fit-Pro

Required Course Materials

Please refer to the current STOTT PILATES rehabilitation course materials information for the full package details.

Spinal, Pelvic & Scapular Stabilization: Cadillac, Chair & Barrels (RCCB1)

Learn to incorporate the different levels of resistance and support provided by the Cadillac Trapeze Table, Stability Chair and Barrels to improve mobilization and stabilization of the lumbo-pelvic region and shoulder girdle, with an emphasis on prevention and rehabilitation of injuries.

Participants review STOTT PILATES Basic Principles, identify proper execution and movement patterns, learn effective verbal cueing and imagery, and apply clinical problem solving using over 70 exercises plus modifications.

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Course Focus

  • Spinal, pelvic and scapular conditions
  • Over 70 exercises plus multiple modifications

Prerequisite

  • Completion of RMR1

Duration

  • 24 hours of instruction and supervised teaching
  • Conducted over four days

CECs

  • 2.4 STOTT PILATES

Required Course Materials

Please refer to the current STOTT PILATES rehabilitation course materials information for the full package details.

Peripheral Joint Stabilization: Cadillac, Chair & Barrels (RCCB2)

This course teaches stabilization of the musculo-skeletal structures with a varied series of non–weight-bearing and weight-bearing exercises. You will start by targeting the upper and lower extremities, isolating the joints while maintaining core stability, then progress to weight-bearing work to improve functional alignment and core stability.

Intermediate-level exercises and return-to-sport or activity progressions are introduced, with a focus on shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle injuries using the STOTT PILATES method.

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Course Focus

  • Injuries of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle
  • Over 50 new exercises plus multiple modifications

Prerequisites

  • RMR1
  • RMR2
  • RCCB1

Duration

  • 16 hours of instruction and supervised teaching
  • Conducted over three days

CECs

  • 1.6 STOTT PILATES

Required Course Materials

Please refer to the current STOTT PILATES rehabilitation course materials information for the full package details.

Objectives, Benefits & FAQ

Course Objectives

  1. Examine the therapeutic foundations of STOTT PILATES and how they integrate with current rehabilitation practices.
  2. Learn how to teach and apply the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles.
  3. Explore choreography, modifications, indications and contraindications for rehabilitation exercises for Matwork and Reformer.
  4. Develop the ability to assess proper form for each exercise and correct improper execution.
  5. Outline and practice manual and verbal cueing for each exercise.
  6. Consider the integration of STOTT PILATES into clinical scenarios.

Who Can Apply

Applications are accepted from the following licensed or certified professionals only:

  1. Physiotherapists / Physical Therapists or Physical Therapist Assistants
  2. Occupational Therapists
  3. Chiropractors
  4. Medical or Sports Medicine Doctors
  5. Professionals with a minimum of two years of full-time study from a certifying / licensing / degree-granting institution in anatomy, physiology, injury prevention and exercise prescription with clinical experience, and who have been granted the right to assess, diagnose, treat and prescribe exercise for the rehabilitation and / or prevention of injuries.

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Upcoming Courses Near You

STOTT PILATES courses are offered worldwide. Browse the list of locations below for opportunities in your area, and follow the links for more information including times and dates.

Interested in hosting a STOTT PILATES Rehab course at your facility?
Please contact fullsolutions@stottpilates.com for details.

For pricing, please email education@stottpilates.com or call the facility where the course is being held.

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Canada

Ontario – Toronto

Location: Corporate Training Center
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Courses: RMR1, RMR2, Rehab Workshops, RCCB1, RCCB2

USA

Arizona – Scottsdale

Location: Troon Mountain Health & Fitness
Courses: RMR1

California – Claremont

Location: Om Sweet Om
Courses: RMR1

California – Newark / Fremont

Location: Mindful Movement
Courses: RMR1

Colorado – Denver

Location: Colorado Athletic Club
Courses: RMR1, RMR2

Georgia – Atlanta

Location: Inspire Health
Courses: RMR1, RMR2

Illinois – Chicago

Location: Elements in Motion
Courses: RMR1, RCCB1, RCCB2

Michigan – Bloomfield Hills

Location: Equilibrium
Courses: RMR1, RMR2, RCCB1

Minnesota – St. Paul

Location: The SweatShop
Courses: RMR1, RMR2

Missouri – Springfield

Location: Studio One Pilates
Courses: RMR1, RMR2, RCCB1

New York – New York City

Location: Corporate Training Center
Courses: RMR1

New York – Syracuse

Location: Upstate Medical University
Courses: RMR1

Oregon – Portland

Location: Pacific Northwest Pilates
Courses: RMR1, RMR2, RCCB1, RCCB2

International

Australia – Melbourne

Location: Breathe Yoga and Pilates
Courses: RMR1

Chile – Santiago

Location: Pilates Motiva
Courses: RMR1, RMR2

Hong Kong – Wanchai

Location: VIM Pilates Studio
Courses: RMR1

Israel – Tel Aviv

Location: Daniella Mallach Pilates
Courses: RMR1, RMR2

Italy – Milan

Location: Pilates Italia Srl.
Courses: RMR1, RMR2

Philippines – Makati City

Location: Vivian Zapanta Pilates Studio
Courses: RMR1

Singapore – Dhoby Ghaut

Location: Options Studio
Courses: RMR1, RMR2

Spain – Toledo

Location: Akro Studio
Courses: RMR1, RMR2, RCCB1, RCCB2

Spain – Valencia

Location: Pilates Zentrum
Courses: RMR1, RMR2

Sweden – Stockholm

Location: Stockholm Pilates Centre
Courses: RMR1, RMR2

Sweden – Gothenburg

Location: Hagabadet
Courses: RMR1

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Build a Successful Pilates Rehab Program

Considering a Pilates Rehab Program and not sure where to begin?
The STOTT PILATES Full Solutions™ team can guide you through launching a successful program. Support includes education planning for your professionals, equipment selection and facility space planning.