Women’s Health

• Use a uniform vocabulary that describes the events and changes that a woman experiences during the childbearing year
• Better integrate the anatomy of the pelvic floor musculature, trunk and diaphragm in therapeutic exercise
• Identify postural and musculoskeletal changes in the pregnant client and their impact on health and wellness
• Synthesize exercise modifications and precautions for women in the physical therapy and Pilates environment
• Develop a framework to create Pilates exercise classes for patients/clients that are pregnant or with history of pelvic pain and/or pelvic floor dysfunction
• Become more comfortable in screening clients or patients with a history of pelvic pain, incontinence, diastasis recti and/or abdominal surgery
• Understand the impact of pelvic floor dysfunction and chronic pelvic pain diagnoses in the women’s quality of life
• Complete case studies and exercise selection utilizing a diagnosis of pelvic floor dysfunction and a client who is pregnant
• Upon registration, a short list of recommended reading will be provided to aid in learning and understanding of the course material

This Women’s Health course is taught by Liz Wilson from Perth, Australia.


Liz Wilson is currently the owner/director of The Perth Pilates Studio and a member of the Australian Pilates Method Association (APMA) as a Level 2 (Practitioner). She holds certifications in mat, studio and rehabilitation Pilates and is a certified personal trainer and SmartBall rehabilitation practitioner. She is currently completing a degree in physiotherapy.


Liz has worked with a wide variety of clients including dancers from the West Australian Ballet and athletes from the West Australian Institute of Sport. As a Polestar Educator Liz conducts teacher training programs throughout Australasia and gives regular continuing education workshops for organizations such as the APMA and special interest groups of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.