Course Description
In this over 15 hour online course you will learn the basics of how to deal with clients with a variety of arthritic conditions in a movement studio setting. You will learn about the differences of a variety of arthritic conditions from osteoarthritis to a number of autoimmune arthritic conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Scleroderma and how the diseases, symptoms and medications can affect the quality of life of your client.
The course will go through the specificities and differences of these common arthritic conditions and also some common diagnostic reports provided to clients; symptoms and treatments such as joint damage and post joint replacement treatments, hand complications, tendinopathies and Raynaud’s Phenomenon.
Dr Janet Schloss will also be speaking about the various medications and their impact on the immune system response.
Most of the course focuses on practical applications and exercises that you can start implementing immediately in the studio with your clients. You will learn exercises for increased balance, reaction times and strength. All of them are specifically tailored for clients with various arthritic conditions as well as with different other needs associated with rheumatoid disease.
Learning Outcomes
Students should complete this course with an understanding:
// that rheumatoid conditions can derive from degeneration, infections and autoimmune causes. The nature of the underlying cause will affect the patterns and joints differently, which is important in a movement studio setting
// the patterns of muscles and function affected in a number of key arthritic conditions like
– Osteoarthritis
– Rheumatoid Arthritis
– Spondyarthritic Diseases (ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis)
– Scleroderma
– Raynaud’s Syndrome
// of how the disease, treatments, and environment will affect a client’s function. This information will feed into important studio strategies and repertoire choices in a movement studio setting.
All the repertoire is filmed and the videos contain information about the focus and purpose for each exercise as well as cueing tips and other useful information.
You will also get the opportunity to learn first hand from our teachers in an extension course that is either live online or face to face, which is only available to students enrolled in this online course.
Course Structure
This online course is designed to be watched over several months to allow the student to take the time to fully comprehend a concept and apply repertoire they’ve learnt with clients before moving on to the next section. You will have access to the content for 3 years.
Payment Options
You can choose to pay this course in four instalments when you check out through Paypal pay by 4 or with Afterpay. You will still receive all the course information straight away and can start learning.
Who is this course for
This workshop is ideal for any movement teachers wanting to expand their knowledge when working with clients with Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis and Scleroderma. The strategies learnt in this course are also great to start incorporating in the healthy client group to support and protect joints and tendons at any age.
Continuing Education Credits
The Cancer online course has been approved for continuing education credits by the following associations. Please be aware that these CECs can only be claimed with the relevant association if the course is finalised and the final quiz is passed before the below mentioned expiry date.
| National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) | 15 credits (Expiry Date 10/09/2026) |
What you get
When purchasing the Springing Your Joint course you will receive 3 year access to all course material. This includes the online video lessons, covering theory and exercise strategies. You will receive a number of flow classes with class plans for safe progression of your clients. The class plans include mat classes, reformer, wunda chair, trap table and baby arm chair classes.
Sample Lesson
For a small taste of this course, view the free sample lesson on Exercise Considerations for Ankylosing Spondylitis.
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What You Will Need:
In this course we use a number of different Pilates equipment and small apparatus. It is not necessary to have access to all of these in order to get value out of the course. Many of the exercises and principles can be used with just a mat, a stool and a small ball. Below you can find a list of all the equipment used. If you would like to purchase any of the products that are available through us, you will receive a 10% discount as a course participant in any Body Organics course.
Equipment List
Pilates Equipment
- CoreAlign®
- Reformer
- Wunda Chair
- Trapeze Table
- Fuse Ladder
- Long Box
- Baby Arm Chair
- Barrels
- Mat
Small Apparatus
- Makarlu Lotus
- Sandbag or ankle weight
- Loop Band
- Broomstick or Foam Roller (for support)
- Yoga Block
- Pilates Ball
- Yoga Strap
- Theraband
- Small Balls and Band
Continuing Education Credits
The Cancer online course has been approved for continuing education credits by the following associations. Please be aware that these CECs can only be claimed with the relevant association if the course is finalised and the final quiz is passed before the below mentioned expiry date.
| National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) | 15 credits (Expiry Date 10/09/2026) |
