Pilates Programming for Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
3 CECs
July 27, 2025 @ 12:30-3:30pm (NP Sherman Oaks)
Join Natural Pilates Founder, Laura Wilson, and Physical Therapist Dr. Juan Castellano, as they explore Pilates for CLBP.
There are few studies that clearly demonstrates the efficacy of a specific Pilates exercise program over another exercise modality in the treatment of CLBP. However, the consensus in the field suggests that the Pilates method is more effective than minimal physical exercise intervention in reducing pain.
In this course, you'll gain a thorough understanding of how targeted Pilates programming can alleviate discomfort and enhance quality of life for individuals suffering from this persistent ailment. You'll learn to design and modify Pilates exercises to create a safe and effective routine that prioritizes spinal health.
Key Takeaways:
- Which specific modes of exercise training are most effective for treating low back pain?
- Effectiveness of Pilates exercises designed specifically for LBP compared with other methods
- Learn how to address muscle flexibility/extensibility
- Postural organization and functionality
- Reducing pain and fatigue
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Educate clients for a long-term quality of life improvement
About Laura Wilson
Laura Wilson's journey into the world of Pilates is a testament to her dedication and passion for holistic health and well-being. With a rich background that spans from playing sports to becoming a highly skilled massage therapist, she discovered the transformative power of Pilates in a Santa Monica physical therapy office. This epiphany propelled her to achieve Full Certification through STOTT PILATES in 2005, marking the beginning of a distinguished career that blends her love of anatomy with the mechanics of Pilates movements. Her acute understanding of bodily function allows her to craft programs that not only alleviate chronic conditions like low back pain but also enhance overall wellness.
As the founder of Natural Pilates and a continual learner certified in diverse disciplines such as Gyrotonic, Spin, Vinyasa Yoga, Resistance Training, and Muscle Activation Techniques, Laura has distilled nearly two decades of expertise into a comprehensive teaching methodology. Her objective is straightforward: to simplify complex Pilates choreography, making it accessible and beneficial to individuals at any fitness level. This philosophy is deeply embedded in her approach to Pilates Programming for Chronic Low Back Pain.
Laura is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher and Natural Pilates' Founder and Master Trainer.
About Dr. Juan Castenallo
Juan Castellano is a renowned Physical Therapist, based in Tenerife, Spain. He is a healthcare provider of complete, specialized services in Orthopedic and Sport Medicine, Physical Therapy and Fitness.
Juan is a Manual Therapy Expert and Specialist in the prescription of exercise for health and special populations. He is recognized as a Pilates Master Trainer in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation, presenting often at PT and sports medicine conventions all over the world.
He works to design exercise programs as part of a multidisciplinary research group, bringing Pilates to the medical community and advocating for its study as a viable form of health maintenance and rehabilitation.
Juan's methods for treating CLBP are more than just exercises; they're about empowering clients and instructors alike to connect with their bodies and unlock new potentials in health and movement.
