Introduction to Pilates for Osteoporosis

Introduction to Pilates for Osteoporosis with Sherri Betz

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Sherri Betz, PT

$95 (incl. GST)

49 mins

Learn the most important concepts from Polestar Pilates with Sherri Betz, contraindicated exercises and the best Pilates exercises for bone health for adults and older adults.

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Introduction to Pilates for Osteoporosis

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Pilates for Osteoporosis

Join us for an introductory dynamic and fun lecture on bone physiology and the pathological condition of osteoporosis. Easily identify osteoporosis or those at risk for fracture using a very simple 4-step screening.

Learn the most important concepts from Polestar Pilates, contraindicated exercises and the best Pilates exercises for bone health for adults and older adults. Get the latest research on bone building exercise and fracture prevention! You will learn:

  • How bones function
  • Bone-safe Pilates Principles and Priorities
  • Bone Health Benefits of Pilates
  • Bone Health Strengthening Tips
  • To interpret a T-score and Bone Density Study
  • Precautions and contraindications for fracture prevention
  • Latest research on best (and worst) exercises for bone health

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Course Fee

The fee for this course equals $95 (incl. GST). Please allow 24-48 hours to process your registration and receive your credentials to the course.

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Registration Policies

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Workshop Educator

Sherri Betz, PT

Sherri is a 1991 graduate of the Louisiana State University Medical Center’s School of Physical Therapy. Sherri began her career as a national gymnastics competitor and as a Group Fitness Instructor in the 1980’s. Utilization of Pilates-based methods with a specialty in the treatment of the pelvic girdle and manual therapy of the spine are integral in her practice as a Physical Therapist and founder of TheraPilates® Physical Therapy & Gyrotonic® in Santa Cruz, CA.

She has developed Women’s and Corporate Wellness Programs for ergonomics, safe exercise, osteoporosis, nutrition, post-menopause education, cancer prevention, and low back pain. As an international Polestar Principal Educator, Sherri teaches an advanced program in Osteoporosis Management, and her extensive research on the treatment and prevention of Osteoporosis led to the development of The Osteoporosis Exercise Book: Building Better Bones book, and the following videos: Pilates for Osteoporosis, Pilates for Seniors, Dealing with Acute Low Back Pain and Pre-Natal Pilates.

She was nominated for the APTA Clinical Excellence in Geriatrics Award in 2004. She was elected to the Board of Directors for the Pilates Method Alliance in 2003, served on the medical advisory panel for the PMA Pilates National Certification Exam, and co-authored The PMA Pilates Exam Study Guide in order to improve the quality and safety of Pilates Instruction.

Contact Sherri Betz directly: sherri@polestarpilates.com

Registration Policies

 Please ensure to familiarise yourself with our Registration Policies (incl. Cancellations and Transfers) on this page before you register.