Approved by OPTA and BON

Earn 10.5 CEU credits

Expert-led Pilates instruction

Tailored for rehabilitation purposes

Practical exercises for recovery

Focus on strength and stability

About the Course

This course bridges the gap between Pilates and clinical practice. You'll learn how to apply mat-based exercises for patients recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, or rebuilding functional movement patterns. Each lesson includes modification strategies and contraindication guidance for real-world patient scenarios

About the Creators

Brian Murphy Master Instructor and certified Pilates educator through Core Dynamics; co-founder of Pilates by Murphy’s and PilatiBarre, LLC. Over 25 years of experience teaching Mat and Reformer, presenting CEU courses through the Ohio Physical Therapy Association and the Board of Athletic Trainers. Professional dancer for 30+ years, blending classical movement with rehab-focused strategies to educate instructors and movers internationally. Suzanne Murphy Master Instructor, certified Pilates educator through Core Dynamics, certified personal trainer, and co-founder of Pilates by Murphy’s and PilatiBarre, LLC. 25+ years of experience teaching Pilates, balance, and functional movement across institutions such as The University of Akron, Summa Health System, and the Jewish Community Center. Specialist in stability and fall prevention, helping individuals of all ages build strength, awareness, and improved quality of life.

Why this course

Approved by Ohio Physical Therapy Association (OPTA)

Meets your state licensure requirements - submit your certificate directly to the board without hassle.

Recognized by Ohio Board of Nursing

Counts toward your continuing education hours for license renewal - no need to verify approval

Created by Master Instructors with 25+ years teaching CEUs to PTs and ATCs

Learn from experienced clinicians who understand rehabilitation protocols and real patient scenarios, not just fitness instructors.

Lifetime access - complete at your own pace No pressure, no deadlines. Fit your learning around your schedule - finish in a weekend or spread it over weeks around your clinical commitments.

Practical, evidence-based techniques you'll use immediately Every exercise includes clinical modifications and contraindications so you can confidently apply these tools with patients on Monday morning.

Affordable CEU education without compromising quality At just $2.86 per CEU, we're committed to keeping professional development accessible. You get the same expert instruction and board-approved credits as courses costing 5x more

Curriculum

8 Chapters · 33 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to Pilates in Rehabilitation

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      Welcome, Disclaimer & Course Overview

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      How to Navigate this Course

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      IMPORTANT! Pilates Mat Manual (PDF Download)

  2. 2

    Pilates Learning Outcomes Terminology

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      Lets start!

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      Quiz: Learning Outcomes

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      Quiz: Pilates Terminology

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      Quiz: Extension, Flexion and Lateral Fexion

  3. 3

    6 Principles of Pilates

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      Introduction to the Six Principles of Pilates

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      Video: Pilates Mat Principle Series

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      Pilates Principle: Breath

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      Pilates Principle: Concentration

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      Pilates Principle: Control

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      Pilates Principle: Centered

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      Pilates Principle: Flow

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      Pilates Principle: Precision

  4. 4

    Pilates Fundamentals

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      Introduction to the Fundamentals

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      Videos: Pilates Fundamentals

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      Pilates Fundamentals from Pilates Manual

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      Pilates Fundamentals Part 2: Pilates manual and Videos

  5. 5

    Pilates Mat Exercises

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      Introduction to Pilates Mat Quizzes and Videos

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      Videos Series 1 (Pilates Mat)

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      Videos Series 2 (Pilates Mat)

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      Videos Series 3 (Pilates mat)

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      Quiz: Video questions

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      Quiz: Pilates Mat Exercises Part 1

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      Quiz: Pilates Terminology part 2

  6. 6

    Design a Pilates Mat Program

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      Turning Knowledge into Practice

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      Design Your Pilates Mat Program — Final Assignment

  7. 7

    Conclusion and Next Steps

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      Course Evaluation

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      Thank You & Congratulations

  8. 8

    Optional Workout/Learning Videos

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      Videos Abdominal, Flexion, Planks

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      Video: Mat & Balance Workout

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Video: Pilates Mat Class

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