Foundations of Anatomy Course

Foundations of Anatomy Course

The Foundations of Anatomy for Movement Module 1 will be held on Fri 4th, Sat 5th & Sun 7th May ...
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Pilates Anatomy TrainingBodyworks is the sole provider for the Bodyworks Foundations of Anatomy for Movement Course - the first and only of it’s kind in China. Each course is supplemented with a comprehensive manual and visual aids. Functional and physical anatomy is further enhanced by participants able to ‘build their own muscles’ by using modelling clay on 18″ skeletons.

 

Next scheduled course:

Foundations of Anatomy for Movement Module 1

Fri 6th, Sat 7th & Sun 8th April 2012

 

Foundations of Anatomy I (25 hrs) Foundations of Anatomy II (25 hrs)
Introduction to anatomical terms and physiology : A comprehensive study of the muscles and their functions of specific body parts:
  • Organ systems
  • Structure of bones and muscle
  • Fascia
  • Innervation of muscles
  • Types of muscle fibres
  • Energy systems
  • Types of joints
  • Introduction to muscle terminology and classifications of movement.
  • Study of the Musculo – Skeletal System identifying various anatomical landmarks and the names of bones in the body.

A comprehensive study of the muscles and functions of specific body parts:

  • Upper arm
  • Shoulder Girdle
  • Pelvis
  • Upper leg
  • Pelvic Girdle and Sacrum
  • Chest
  • Abdomen
  • Head
  • Neck
  • Forearms
  • Lower Leg
  • Pelvic Floor
  • Spine
  • Form and ‘Force’ closure
  • Levers
  • Introduction to the ‘local’ and ‘global’ core muscles relating to proper breathing technique.
  • Definitions of various types of breathing patterns and their importance in movement and ‘core control’
  • Study of the ‘core muscles’ and their respective functions for safe and optimal stabilization and movement of the body.
  • Myo /Fascial slings and their role in movement and stability.
  • Principles of Movement
  • Training Principles
Bodyworks in conjunction with Marshall Gabin and Healing Touch (HK) is the China host for Kerry D’Ambrogio D.O.M, A.P, PT, D.O, M.T.P (the guy with more initials after his name than you can poke a stick at !)
Dr. D’Ambrogio is a world renowned Manual Therapist, Osteopath, Physical Therapist and Doctor of Oriental Medicine and is the author of Positional Release Therapy. Dr. D’Ambrogio lectures internationally and is president of Therapeutic Systems, Inc. He is recognized throughout Canada, the United States, the Middle East, South America, Asia, Africa and Europe as a teacher of manual and exercise therapies. He is a certified instructor recognized by the International Alliance of Healthcare Educators (IAHE) was the Director of Manual Therapy at the Upledger Institute, on faculty with Northeast Seminars, Dialogues in Contemporary Rehab and the Academy of Chinese Healing Arts (Chinese Medical college). For more details on Dr. D’ Ambrogio please visit : www.tsitherapy.com
Watch this space for details of workshops/ courses with Dr D’Ambrogio or send us an email and we will inform you immediately courses are finalised.