Come join us in Tokyo on the 13/14 October 2018, for the Polestar Pilates Medical Conference featuring Dr. Brent Anderson, and Dr. Kakuko. Make sure to register early to ensure you place in the event – more info to be found below.

You can see the schedule here – https://www.polestarjapan.org/%E3%82%BB%E3%83%9F%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BC/

Dr. Brent Anderson will be presenting:

Workshop 1: ALIGNMENT LOAD AND TEMPO

Definition: This practical workshop with Dr. Anderson will focus on using the tools of alignment, load and tempo to facilitate efficient motor learning experiences with clients.  Anderson will demonstrate how to manipulate alignment, load and tempo to create desired outcomes during instruction on the Pilates equipment.  Anderson will lead participants through a movement experience from mat-work to standing to create increased awareness of these three powerful tools when facilitating movement.  Experience Polestar!

Workshop 2:  EXPLORING THE SPONTANEOUS ACTIVATION OF THE PELVIC FLOOR, ABDOMINAL WALL AND DIAPHRAGM

What happens when you ask experienced Pilates instructors to activate their pelvic floor? Do they accurately recruit the pelvic floor? Do we know what a normal pelvic floor recruitment looks like during daily activities? Can cueing through imagery or breath change the result?
For the past few years, Dr. Brent Anderson has been studying the pelvic floor and gaining insight on how cueing and imagery can change the way we move. After studying hundreds of Pilates teachers, Dr. Brent’s results have been surprising. In this three-hour workshop, Dr. Brent will not only share his findings, he will also engage the audience through a discussion on intentional cueing of the pelvic floor, mechanical displacement with breath, and spontaneous organization through proper alignment.
Be part of this exciting workshop and discover how good alignment and proper load can be the best cuing available for spontaneous organization of the lumbo-pelvic and trunk neuro-muscular-fascial systems (NMFS).

Workshop 3: DOES CORE CONTROL REALLY IMPROVE BACK PAIN

Dr. Anderson will provide participants with an up to date review of the latest research investigating the difference between core control and movement based exercises for low back pain.  What do we really think happens when a client with low back pain participates in our Pilates classes and gets better?  Is it the core control exercises or something else inherent to the Pilates philosophy or movement?  Anders’s studies and expertise in the field can bring new light and understanding to the field of movement science especially pertaining to its effect on low back pain.  Let Anderson take you on a journey of discovery and experience “Contrology”, an amazing solution for low back pain.

Workshop 4: CREATING THE OPTIMAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: A MOTOR LEARNING PERSPECTIVE

This workshop is designed to help movement professionals understand and implement sound movement acquisition knowledge and skills to optimizing their client’s experience.  Anderson will present the science and latest research supporting the “HOW” we learn movement and choosing the right tools at the right time for the right client.

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