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Biokinetik Exercise Technique

Introduction to systematic neuromuscular assessment and treatment modified on the Pilates Method mat work: a clinical model that changes your paradigm, enhances your practice and produces lasting functional outcomes. This is our foundation course.

For physio
therapists

Course Objetives

BET Level 1 Biokinetik Exercise Technique

Gain theoretical understanding of the mechanical and neurological mechanisms that may underlie altered neuromuscular pain syndromes.

Learn an evidence-based system to effectively teach activation of the key stabilizing muscles of the trunk, consisting of the primary power house - the lumbar-pelvic girdle stabilizing muscles; and the secondary, upper power house – scapular-thoracic girdle. Learn a series of progressive therapeutic exercises to systematically train trunk control and efficient movement patterns.

Assess for muscular and skeletal imbalances associated with posture and assess for basic imbalances in neuromuscular performance. Utilize assessment findings and a clinical reasoning process to generate a treatment plan based on Pilates based therapeutic exercise. Practice Pilates-based neuromuscular treatment interventions and correlate to assessment findings.

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What people are saying

This is probably one of the most practical courses I've taken, where I could use all of the material immediately in my practice! The approach and technique works incredibly well on chronic cases, and helps you get to the root of the patient's problem. It also helped me resolve a few of my own dysfunctional movement patterns.

Melanie Soer

Physiotherapist
Mary Pack Arthritis Program, Vancouver
MaxFit Movement Institute, Port Moody

About the course D

Neuromuscular Rehabilitation

Level 1a: Introduction to Theoretical and Practical Neuromuscular Re-education Concepts
Level 1b: Basic Neuromuscular Assessment and Treatment for Pilates – based Physiotherapy Interventions

Disrupted muscular control associated with pain, poor posture or altered biomechanics is a component of many chronic or recurring muscular-skeletal clinical conditions seen by physiotherapists.

B.E.T. Pilates is a systematic and progressive therapeutic exercise intervention for rehabilitation developed by Rochenda Howard (Torontonian physiotherapist) and Julia Ellis (professional ballerina and instructor), based on the Pilates Method. (For more information on BET Physio-Pilates: www.betphysiopilates.com)

B.E.T. courses are designed to address imbalances in neuromuscular control inherent in chronic or recurring conditions. The Primary objectives are to learn, as clinicians, how to identify the dysfunctions (1b), and effectively facilitate NMS activity to restore a balanced posture, trunk stability and pain-free movement (1a). These courses are practical in nature. Level 1a provide theoretical concepts and foundation, together with systematic therapeutic exercise content; 1b train clinical assessment skills easily integrated into your current treatment approach to enhance your clinical outcomes. No Pilates Apparatus is utilized in Level 1. Intervention mat exercises are adapted and modified based on classic Pilates Mat work; relevant for foundational physiotherapy clinical applications.

Course delivery: hybrid model 1) Theory / lectures purchased and delivered online (pre-requisite) to 2) In-person studio practical workshop on assessment and clinical intervention;

current special offer 3) post-course monthly online live stream exercise practice x 40″ x 4 sessions with Rochenda Howard

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There are no upcoming courses scheduled here yet. Please check back later or contact us to inquire about the next dates. Inquire Vancouver Inquire Toronto

Instructors D

Susan Ting Vancouver

Trained in Sydney, Australia, Susan Ting started her practice in Asia. Susan met Rochenda in 1998 when she took BET Level 1 course in Hong Kong. In 2005 Susan began formal training and mentorship with Rochenda. After certification, Susan opened her BET physiotherapy clinic in 2009. Susan also works with osteoarthritis and inflammatory autoimmune conditions at the Mary Pack Arthritis Program in Vancouver Coastal Health since 2005, where she integrates BET approach into patient care. Susan is involved in advance continuing education to physiotherapists in this area. She has helped develop arthritis exercise resources, collaboratively developed and taught advanced practice course in Hip and Knee Joint Replacement rehabilitation with her colleagues. She also teaches Spondyloarthropathy with the Physical Therapy School at UBC.

Rochenda Howard Toronto

B.A. (P.E.), B.Sc.P.T., M.Sc. Rochenda has a special interest in muscle function and motor learning and in how biomechanical, muscle and movement imbalances contribute to painful conditions. Ms. Howard has focused exclusively on the development of a PILATES-based Physiotherapy treatment system since 1993 and has taught this system internationally since 1997. While based in Hong Kong Rochenda had the privilege to work extensively with the gifted Julia Ellis, a dance instructor, choreographer and Pilates guru and together they founded the successful BET Pilates Centre in 1993. Rochenda worked as a clinician and director until 2011 before returning to her native Toronto where she has established a BET PhysioPilates clinic in West Toronto. Rochenda published the first rigorously designed research study on a Pilates based treatment intervention (for LBP) and is a firm believer in monitoring outcomes and evidence based clinical practice.

Vancouver Registration

If you would like to apply or get more information, please fill out the form here and we’ll be in touch.

Susan Ting

Vancouver, Canada
biokinetik@gmail.com

Frequently asked questions

Questions from our prospective clients

Your body is the harp of your soul. And it is yours to bring forth sweet music from it or, confused sounds.

Khalil Gibran (1883-1931)

Studio Contact

If you’re ready to book a physio session or consultation, or if you have questions, let’s talk. We welcome athletes, seniors and everyone in between seeking long-term recovery for chronic physio issues.

Studio Location

Biokinetik Physio-Pilates Studio
1682 Renfrew Street, V5K 4E1
Vancouver, British Columbia
604-999-9864
contact@susantingphysio.com

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