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The course: 3D Movement Analysis and Pilates-Based Exercises for Chronic Back Pain and Degenerative Scoliosis by Sue DuPont

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This session will focus on movement analysis that incorporates the principles of Pilates and postural alignment of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex, as well as that of the upper quadrant. Evaluate posture and movement based on muscle slings and myofascial lines. Treat keystone areas with hands-on techniques, such as IASTM and dynamic cupping. Learn specific, scoliosis and Pilates method-based exercises to rebalance and correct these malalignments beyond the basic back stabilization exercises. 

1. Distinguish asymmetries in LPHC (lumbo-pelvic-hip-complex) and keystone areas that may be contributing to spinal pain and dysfunction.
2. Determine the importance of positioning and hands-on techniques, such as wedging, cupping and IASTM, to restore myofascial alignment.
3. Apply at least 3 Pilates method-based and/or spinal curvature corrective exercises to reactivate the anti-gravity spring and realign neutral posture.

Keystone areas that Contribute to Spinal Pain and Dysfunction

• Intro-neutral vs asymmetrical posture
• Lumbo-pelvic-hip-complex (LPHC)
• Lower kinetic chain dysfunctions
• Gait and movement analysis

Positioning and Hands-On Treatment

• Typical misalignments 
• Rebalancing myofascial connections
• Positioning, wedging, cupping, and IASTM

Corrective Exercises to Realign Neutral Posture

• Pilates method and spinal curvature corrective exercise 
• Techniques to rebalance tissues
• Activate/tonify dormant tissues
• Deactivate/neutralize overactive tissues
• Restore 3D movement patterns
• Compression-resistant spinal stab (the anti-gravity spring)