As hip and knee conditions continue to become more prevalent, so
does the demand for a rapid and complete return to function in these
lower-extremity joints. "Pilates for Hip and Knee Syndromes and
Arthroplasties "provides foundational guidelines and protocols--with
specific modifications--for the use of Pilates in increasing core
strength, balance, and flexibility and restoring function and range of
motion with pre- and postoperative knee and hip syndromes and
arthroplasties. Written for Pilates instructors, manual therapists,
personal trainers, and physicians, this text introduces Pilates as a
safe fitness and rehabilitation tool for individuals with knee or hip
conditions.
Developed over 90 years ago by Joseph H. Pilates,
the Pilates method is a unique system of stretching and strengthening
exercises that have been shown to tone muscles and improve posture,
flexibility, range of motion, and balance. Low impact and completely
adaptable according to specific syndromes or fitness level, Pilates
exercises are well suited for use in pre- and postoperative exercise
regimens, and Pilates mat exercises can be easily incorporated into home
programs.
"Pilates for Hip and Knee Syndromes and
Arthroplasties "begins with a review of the anatomy of the hip and knee,
a discussion of the most common conditions, and an overview of
nonoperative and operative treatments. Building this background
information will help readers gain a better understanding of why certain
exercises are applied at various points in the rehabilitation time
line.
The next portion of the text is dedicated to specific
Pilates techniques and mat exercises and includes baseline
recommendations for range of motion and both pre- and postoperative
modifications for the knee and hip. Reference tables outline classical
Pilates mat exercises and place them in specific rehabilitation time
lines from six weeks to three months, three months to six months, and
beyond six months postoperative. More than 600 photos clearly
demonstrate the exercises and feature detailed instructions for correct
execution of the techniques. To assist with clients who have never
performed Pilates exercises or are in the very early stages after
surgery, pre-Pilates exercises are also presented to help build core
strength and range of motion. Case scenarios and sample Pilates mat
programs provide additional guidelines on the correct application of the
exercises, while an exercise finder located in the front of the text
quickly directs readers to the appropriate exercises for each postop
time line.
As a bonus, a Web resource included with the text
provides fully trained Pilates instructors with guidelines on using the
Pilates equipment to develop programs for clients with hip or knee
conditions. Instructors will learn what equipment is appropriate to
incorporate at the optimal time for rehabilitation. In addition, a
resource finder is included to assist readers in finding a qualified
Pilates training program and a qualified Pilates instructor. -- Publisher Marketing
