Part I. The Case for Pilates
Chapter 1. The Science Behind Pilates for Rehabilitation
Chapter 2. Guiding Principles of Pilates
Chapter 3. Integrating Pilates With Rehabilitation
Chapter 4. Methodology and Apparatus Needed for an Effective Practice
Part II. Exercises
Chapter 5. Mat Exercises
Chapter 6. Reformer Exercises
Chapter 7. Cadillac Exercises
Chapter 8. Wunda Chair Exercises
Part III. Pilates for Common Injuries and Pathologies
Chapter 9. The Cervical and Thoracic Spine
Chapter 10. The Lumbar Spine
Chapter 11. The Shoulder
Chapter 12. The Hip Injuries
Chapter 13. The Knee
Chapter 14. The Foot and Ankle
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Samantha Wood is a licensed physiotherapist, Pilates instructor and yoga teacher. Her clinical expertise includes Pilates-based rehabilitation, yoga therapy, orthopaedics, sports therapy and functional rehabilitation. She began her Pilates studies in 2001 with Pilates Anatomy author Rael Isacowitz and has attended many of his advanced courses.
“This well-written book is comprehensive but concise, and is easy
to read and understand. The descriptions, variations, and
photographs of exercises are excellent…a great rehabilitation
resource for clinicians and instructors.”
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"Samantha introduced me to Pilates, and at first it was such a
challenge! But after practicing Pilates for many years now, it has
helped to minimize my injury recovery time. Samantha can do the
same for you with Pilates for Rehabilitation!"Sugar Ray
LeonardFormer professional boxer“The trinity of objectives in all
of athletic medicine is prevention, optimization of performance,
and injury care. Samantha Wood eloquently and cohesively
demonstrates in her book Pilates for Rehabilitation the practical
concepts and contemporary techniques for addressing today’s
problems with tomorrow’s solutions.”Bert Mandelbaum, MDTeam
Physician for LA Galaxy, U.S. Soccer, and Pepperdine
UniversityCo-Chair of Medical Affairs at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe
InstituteSanta Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group and
Sports FoundationChairman of the CONCACAF Medical
CommitteeAssistant Medical Director for Major League Soccer“I have
had the pleasure of knowing and working with Samantha Wood for more
than 15 years. During that time she has always had a unique talent
for tailoring rehabilitation programs for both my professional and
casual athlete populations. Now, in Pilates for Rehabilitation, she
provides an easy-to-read and, more importantly, easy-to-apply
handbook for medical professionals and interested individuals. All
of us are looking for that added edge to perform to our best while
reducing the chances of injury. Samantha has now added to our
arsenal. A must-have on your shelf and by your side.”George
Billauer, DCTeam Chiropractor for U.S. National Soccer Team, LA
Galaxy, Los Angeles Football Club, and Mexican National Soccer
TeamPrevious Affiliations: Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings,
Chivas USA“As a Pilates professional I am always in search of fresh
resources and material to inspire my teaching and practice. Pilates
for Rehabilitation is just the book to fill the void in my
understanding and application of the remedial approach of the
Pilates method. Samantha Wood’s approach to rehabilitation is both
scientific and practical, without losing the underlying principles
of the Pilates method itself. Although the exercises are focused on
rehabilitation, I found them to be just as effective for athletic
performance. I plan to recommend this book to my clients,
colleagues, and students, who I feel could all benefit from
Samantha Wood’s wealth of knowledge.”Ed BothaPilates TeacherBASI
Pilates Faculty MemberPilates Anytime Teacher“Samantha is a
brilliant therapist and innovator and has been a pioneer in
bringing Pilates to mainstream physio rehabilitation practice. Her
experience as a physio, athletic trainer, and business woman will
undoubtedly make this book worth the time and energy to read!”Amy
GladinPhysical Therapist and Clinician Researcher at Kaiser
Permanente San Francisco Medical Center“For many years, Samantha
has incorporated her sensible and easily applicable techniques in
Pilates to rehabilitate and restore many of my injured patients
back to good health. Pilates for Rehabilitation provides an
excellent resource for other rehabilitation therapists to
incorporate a restorative Pilates approach to not only heal and
manage ongoing injuries but also prevent future injuries through
core strengthening and improving functional strength and
movement.”Julie Ma, MDPrimary Care Physician for UCLA Health
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