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Learning aims

At the completion of this course the participants will be able to:

• Recall the correct technique and teaching cues for performing beginner and intermediate

• Pilates for the upper back, including protecting the lower back

• Have the knowledge to prescribe the appropriate number of repetitions of exercises for optimal results

• Recall which conditions can respond favourably to exercises for the upper back and the purpose of each of the exercises

• Recognise precautions and recommendations for prescribing to patients with osteoporosis

• Recognise the physical effects of an increased thoracic kyphosis

• Recognise the challenges associated with ageing for upright posture due to deficits in the somatosensory, visual, and vestibular systems

• Recognise that hyperkyphosis has a variety of causes

• Recall the effects of slouched posture on lumbar spine reposition sense