UK Pilates - APPI

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Presenters & Workshops
Learning objectives:
1. Understand optimal function and movement patterns of lumbo-pelvic region.
2. Review anatomy and muscular involvement.
3. Understand common dysfunctions.
4. Learn exercises and progressions to optimize lumbo-pelvic function.
LIZ CHANDLER
APPI Education
Originally from California, Liz Chandler came to Pilates from a professional contemporary dance
background. With a BA in Dance from the University of California (UCLA) she went on to perform
professionally with companies in both the US and the UK. She taught and lectured in dance for 16
years including Bath City College and the University of Bath, England. Liz was head of fitness at
Circomedia, Centre for Circus and Performing Arts for 11 years. She has been teaching Pilates
for over 10 years having trained with both Body Control Pilates and with Suzanne Scott and the
Pilates Foundation. Liz teaches Pilates at her studios Pure Moves, Frome and teaches at The
Scott Studios, Castle Cary. Liz is a Pilates Foundation educator presenting continuing education
workshops for the past 7 years and has presented workshops on Pilates to physiotherapists and
osteopaths. Liz has produced a successful Pilates DVD titled, Real People Pilates for Over 50s.
Liz presented at the 2011 APPI Conference and is excited and honoured to be asked back to
present again.
Spinal Flow
In this practical workshop we will focus on spinal pathways. The class will look at on how to
improve sequential movement and fluid spinal motion through clarity of movement, cues, handling
and small props. Beginner and intermediate levels will be covered as well as a combination of
evolved and classical exercises to facilitate improved spinal mechanics.
GLENN WITHERS
B.Physio. MCSP, MAPA, HPC
Co-Founder of APPI Health Group
Chair Association Chartered Physiotherapists in Exercise Therapy
Glenn Withers is the Founding Director of the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute
and co-creator of the renowned APPI Method - a 5 stage program that analyses the Pilates
movements with relevant research based evidence, pathology and function to ensure that every
movement selected has sound clinical reasoning behind it. Glenn is one of the world’s most prolific
presenters on the role of Pilates in the Rehabilitation setting, having presented the program in
over 15 different countries and several languages worldwide, a published author of the APPI’s
No. 1 selling book Back to Life with APPI Pilates, and regularly featured in the media on Pilates
and Pain. The APPI program is now taught in 15 different countries with over 3000 therapists
beginning their training with APPI across the world on an annual basis. Glenn is the director of
APPI Health Group’s clinical centres across London, a consultant to Tottenham Hotspur FC, the
English Institute of Sport, the English National Ballet, and the leading physiotherapist of choice to
many of London’s leading surgeons. Glenn chairs the Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists
in Exercise Therapy (ACPET) and is a technical expert to the government’s sector skills council for
exercise and health.
Pilates and Manual Therapy – A Combined Treatment
A challenging session aimed at the experienced therapist to look at several key movements and
how manual therapy can be used alongside pilates. In this session APPI Founder Glenn Withers
will look at spinal articulation through the lumbar spine (via the shoulder bridge movement on the
pilates reformer) and thoracic spine (via the Split pedal chair), and how manual therapy, muscle
energy and manipulation can be incorporated to address any dysfunctions seen during these key
movements. In addition the session will look at the use of taping techniques for the activation of
the gluteals in issues related to pelvic imbalances.
This session is ideal for therapists, but anyone is welcome.