Online & On-demand
Pilates & Pain Science Course
Deepen your understanding of pain science and enhance your ability to support clients living with chronic pain.
Pilates instructors are uniquely positioned to support people living with pain.
This course is designed to equip pilates instructors with a comprehensive understanding of modern pain science.
By exploring the neurobiology of pain, common misconceptions about back pain, and the nuances of chronic pain, you'll gain greater clarity around the topic of pain and increased confidence when working with clients living with chronic pain.
Course Outline
-
Introduction & Course Overview
An introduction and overview of the course. We discuss why it is important for pilates instructors to understand pain even though it is not commonly covered in pilates teacher training courses.
An Overview of Pain
Pain is introduced as multifactorial and biopsychosocial phenomenon. We look at sensory, cognitive and motivational dimensions of pain. Pain is described as a safety mechanism and not as a reliable indicator of tissue damage.
-
Pain Physiology
We go into depth on the neurobiology of pain in order to appreciate the adaptive nature of the pain system. We look at the 3 different types of pain and how tissue healing times relate to pain.
Back Pain
In this session, we'll explore one of the most common reasons people start Pilates: back pain. We'll debunk prevalent myths about back pain and examine the evidence to understand how we can effectively help—or potentially harm—those with back pain.
Chronic Pain
This session delves into the complexity of chronic pain. You'll learn how to distinguish acute and chronic pain, explore the pivotal role of central sensitization in chronic pain, and understand how our perceptions of danger and safety can contribute to persistent pain.
-
Best Practice in Pain Management
An introduction to the concepts of supported self-management and multimodal interventions. You’ll learn about pain neuroscience education as an intervention, understand the role of movement in pain management, consider some of the psychological aspects of pain interventions and recognise the many varied lifestyle factors impacting on pain.
Supporting People in the Studio
Understand how to practically apply your new knowledge of pain in the pilates studio. We’ll relook at pilates principles and identify the key principles of a pain informed approach.
Case Study
We'll examine a case study to integrate our knowledge about pain and demonstrate how to apply a pain-informed approach with a specific client.
Cost
90 USD
Discount available for students & people living in SADC countries (email julieanne@returntolife.co.za to request)
3 Hour Online & On Demand Course
Deepen Your Understanding of Pain Science: Gain comprehensive knowledge of modern pain neuroscience.
Enhance Your Pilates Teaching Skills: Learn the principles of a pain-informed approach to teaching Pilates.
Improve Client Outcomes: Acquire practical strategies for supporting and empowering your clients living with pain.
Build Your Confidence: Develop the skills and knowledge to work confidently with clients experiencing pain.
Access Ongoing Support: Benefit from additional resources, including recommended reading and office hours, to further your learning.
Free Introductory Lecture
You can access the course overview and first lecture for free.
About Julie Anne
Julie Anne van Veenendaal is a trained mental health professional and rehabilitation specialist with a decade of experience teaching Pilates. She specializes in working with clients who have complex medical needs.
Julie Anne holds a postgraduate certificate in pain management from Train Pain Academy and serves on the executive committee for the Occupational Therapy Pain Management Group. She regularly lectures for healthcare professionals' continuing education, sharing her expertise and passion for pain management and rehabilitation.
