Pilates for Rehabilitation

I have been teaching Pilates for 22 years & have attended Injuries & Special Populations training. This book should be essential reading for any teacher who wishes to deepen their knowledge in this area. Actually, this would be a valuable tool for anyone who wishes to enhance their teaching skills.

I don't just like this book, I love this terrific reference book! As a Pilates instructor often times I have questions, many many questions on how to safely work my clients with common injuries & pathologies and this book covers the body from the cervical spine down to, literally, the foot. This book is thoughtful, well organized, and filled many clear descriptions and photos. Ms Wood's book written from the point of view of a Physical Therapist & Pilates instructor but written within the scope of a Pilates instructor's scope of practice. This is a reference book you would want in your library, I know that my book, personally, is dog earred and I have had this book less than a week! Your money will be well spent and you won't be sorry by purchasing Samantha Wood's "Pilates for Rehabilitation".

As a physical therapist and Pilates Instructor myself who has worked with and learned from Samantha, I am thrilled to have a book such as this as a resource for my own clinic. It is an extremely practical, well-researched and carefully planned approach that makes it easy for any rehab professional to integrate Pilates into his or her practice -- safely AND effectively. The precautions and contraindications for the exercises are an extremely valuable resource for Pilates Instructors as well. It's like having a PT by your side! I can't think of a better comprehensive resource that is easy (and enjoyable!) to read. After years of integrating Pilates as a rehab professional I am very excited to have this by my side as I treat, train employees, and market to our physicians. Thanks Samantha!!!!

I am a retired ballet dancer and fitness instructor along with 12 years of teaching Mat Pilates under by belt - I recently made the decision to return as a student - via equipment training. With this said, I have gone one step further and made the decision to return to teaching and commit to instructor training on the equipment. I purchased this book to help embellish my provided training manual and studies. It is a wonderful book - especially in the fact that it is written in a very comprehensible way - in which someone who is not a PT or variety of can understand.

I took Sam's Injuries and Pathologies course years ago and fell in love with her teaching methods and am so thrilled so published this book! I teach a comprehensive Pilates certification course in Denver and I was showing the book off to the course this weekend. It’s such a well-organized book which makes it so easy to digest the information, especially for new teachers. It is the perfect go-to rehabilitation book for any Pilates instructor or Pilates enthusiast. Highly recommend it!

I got this book to understand the terminology in Pilates classes. The book is well-written, somewhat technical, but is great for providing a better understanding and grasp of the different exercises and the muscles involved. Recommend it highly. Caution: it is very technical from a physiological perspective.

Full of very informative content, a must for any Pilates instructor

I love this book and the amazing resource it has been for our studio! It really is an excellent source of information for both the physical therapy world and the pilates world too! Very well written and easy to follow! Sam is an experienced clinician, but the verbage and the pictures make it super easy to follow! Great information and usage of pilates with the rehabilitation client!

What an incredibly well-written and educational book! Without exaggeration, I can genuinely say that this is one of the most useful resource a Pilates Instructor/ Pilates enthusiast/Fitness Instructor/Health and Wellness Professional can have, and MUST have. Within 12 hours of having the book, I already found myself referencing the book to help my clients, and I received very positive feedback from participants saying how it has made a difference. The book presents the information in a very digestable and effective manner, such that it is efficient for the instructor to find the details required. The layout of the information makes so much sense and helps me understand concepts in order to execute desired outcomes proficiently. The book includes in-depth details of common injuries and pathologies that instructors would encounter, explains them, discusses considerations, and offers goals and programming ideas. As many variations of Pilates exercises exist, it was great that exercises were first meticulously described such that those who may not be familiar with the Pilates exercise or a particular version of it can still understand what particular movements / programming is required. It creates a fantastic common ground (although if you are BASI Pilates trained, it is a bonus because the terminologies mirror our training so well. But even those who are not BASI trained will know exactly what is meant due to the information provided, so there is no barrier at all!). The best part is that in addition to the exercises, modifications and suggestions are provided to further customize the exercise for the clients based on their injuries and needs. These modifications also gave me ideas for how to program for those without injuries to better suit their levels or training goals. Reading this book has been educational and has developed my knowledge and skills as an instructor. I feel more confident about how I can design the best workouts for my clients and how to assist my clients on their journey and their rehabilitation when injured. The clarity of information makes me feel less lost and confused about certain pathologies or conditions. As someone practicing Pilates, too, I find this book was helpful in reminding me what I should focus on through each exercise and how to best cater the exercises for my own body for health, improvement, and performance. This book was as helpful for me as an instructor as it is for my own self. In practicing the recommendations for my knee injuries and conditions related to the spine, I am discovering greater progress in my work. Last but not least, reading this book has been inspiring. Samantha Wood's passion for her work clearly shows and the manner in which she shares her expertise makes me want to study Pilates more and makes me enthusiastic about being a part of this industry. I found myself carrying this book around with me all week and finding every spare moment reading it, re-reading it because this books makes me eager to learn more. Thank you for an exceptional book Samantha Wood! If you are considering buying this book -- BUY IT, I would highly recommend it.

Great. Just what I ordered.

Ich bin völlig begeistert von Samantha Wood's Konzept. Als Physiotherapeutin und Pilates Trainerin kann ich sagen, es schlägt die Brücke zwischen Therapie und Pilates Training. Das Buch basiert auf der langjährigen Berufserfahrung der Autorin und ist mit zahlreichen wissenschaftlichen Referenzen versehen. Es ist klar strukturiert, praxisnah und gut verständlich geschrieben. Die Übungen sind detailliert beschrieben mit Variationen und Steigerungsmöglichkeiten und sind mit vielen anschaulichen Photos illustriert. Es gibt Übungen für die Matte und für die Pilates Geräte. Ein hervorragender Wegweiser, mit dem wir unsere Patienten nach einer Verletzung über die Schmerzfreiheit hin zur körperlichen Fitness führen können. Es wäre toll, wenn ganz bald die deutsche Ausgabe erschiene!

Great book!

Excellent book for Pilates teachers who want to be able to help their clients with specific concerns. Clear guidance given for different problem areas. Would definitely recommend this if you’ve ever had a client come to a class with a neck, shoulder, hip etc issue and felt unsure about what to offer them as a safe and effective exercise.