Pilates for Rehab

Book excerpt: Pilates for Rehab takes an evidence-based approach to incorporating Pilates exercises into a rehabilitation setting. Authors Elizabeth Smith, PT, ATC, and Kristin Smith, CFT, ACSM, have combined their extensive hands-on- rehab, training, lecturing and teaching experiences to introduce Pilates Methods that are clinically relevant. Chapter content includes full adaptations for specific diagnoses, clinical applications, and case studies referencing works from Vladimir Janda, Diane Lee, Paul Hodges, Shirley Sahrmann, and Stuart McGill. Pilates for Rehab contains over 250 photographs and creative illustrations depicting correct form. Also included are anatomy illustrations highlighting targeted muscle groups. Softcover and spiral bound, approximately 200 pages.