
The Real Pilates Standards of Training are distinguished by our focus on 4 key elements. Your weekly assignments are designed to develop your skill in each of these areas as well as your Anatomy, History and more.
WEEK 18 ANATOMY
Anatomy CASE 2
CASE 2
Now that you have your overview, we’re going to work through some hypothetical cases you’re likely to come across in your career as a Pilates instructor. You will be given a list of muscles related to the injury and some resources to check out. Feel free to use your own-- there are several apps and websites with basic anatomy information. Remember your general rules from the first four weeks, it’s always better to work from logical rules and make inferences rather than memorize lists. That being said, anything that gives you a visual idea of how the specific muscles fit together, and basic attachment points and actions is a good resource to work with. You are encouraged to do your own research regarding the conditions in the case, just remember all resources are not created equal. Always consider your source!
CASE 2 BACKGROUND
Ron Weasley is a 48 year old client with knee pain. He is a committed runner, having completed several marathons in his 30s and early 40s. Though no longer running long distances, he still runs 4-5 times a week. In the last year, he has had a grinding sensation in his left knee. It is painful for him to walk up stairs and to perform squat-type movements, and his knee is painful after he has been seated for long periods of time. He has seen his doctor, who diagnosed him with Patellofemoral Syndrome, and advised him to cut back on his running and do Pilates.
Patellar Tracking Dysfunction Resources
VIDEO: Brief overview
WEBSITE: Medscape
Bone/Muscle List
Bones
Pelvis
Femur
Patella
Tibia
VIDEO: Pelvis (review)
VIDEO: Knee Joint
Anterior Hip Muscles
Iliacus
Psoas
Pectineus
Sartorius
Tensor Fascia Latae
VIDEO: Anterior thigh
Rectus Femoris
Vastus Lateralis
Vastus Medialis
Vastus Intermedius
VIDEO: Quadriceps
Medial Thigh Muscles
Gracilis
Adductor Brevis
Adductor Longus
Adductor Minimus
Adductor Maximus
Pectinius (review)
VIDEO: Medial Thigh
Posterior Hip Muscles
Gluteus Maximus
Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Minimus
Tensor Fascia Latae (review)
VIDEO: Posterior hip
Piriformis
Obdurator Internus
Obdurator Externus
Quadratus Femoris
Superior Gemellus
Inferior Gemellus
VIDEO: Lateral Rotators
Biceps Femoris
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
VIDEO: Posterior Thigh
ASSIGNMENT:
Part “C” of your Pilates session is “what the body needs”. Ron has a laterally tracking patella. Given what you review here about the knee and how the muscles of the hip and thigh work to create balance in a healthy knee, how would you describe to your client what is going on in his body? Be specific.
Design a first session for Ron. Include:
AT LEAST 3 different apparatus (Must use Mat and Reformer, and one other apparatus)
Reasons for including or excluding certain apparatus/exercise
Which muscle(s) would you make a priority for stretch? For strength?
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!