Masterclass: Hypermobile Knees with Dr Suzanne Martin
The Lower Body (Hips, Knees, Ankles and Feet)
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31m
Hypermobility can affect the whole body but one of the most common and badly affected areas are the knees.
In this masterclass, Suzanne will talk you through how to spot signs of hypermobility in clients and how you can help clients with hyper-extended knees to improve their strength and control in this area, in order to better support the joints and prevent strain and injury.
This class uses foam rollers and a Reformer with jumpboard.
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With thanks to Eda Karaca & Hannah Garcia
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Suzanne Martin is recognized as an international expert in the field of human movement and potential. A doctor of physical therapy and a gold-certified Pilates expert, she is an international presenter, speaker, coach and mentor, as well as an award-winning author and DVD producer.
Dr Martin’s aesthetic for movement started in the visual arts and dance. With over 30 years of teaching experience, she blends art and science into her writing and instruction from the fine arts, health and movement fields.
Her mission is to add value to people’s lives both directly to the people she treats and to those who help with healing and performance enhancement. Her passion is to help those with chronic conditions that require lifelong learning and management such as professional and recreational performance, foot issues, spinal asymmetries, and cancer survivorship.
As a performing arts specialist, Suzanne Martin has been a Wellness Consultant for Smuin Ballet for over 19 years. As Founder of Pilates Therapeutics LLC, an educational organization for movement instructors and therapists, her mission is to develop leaders by in-depth training and mentorship. Annual Specialization Mentoring Programs, host site teaching, and instructional DVDs (available for CE credit), featuring the therapeutic application of the Pilates Method and nutrition, are available worldwide. For further information and to see her teaching schedule, go to www.pilatestherapeutics.com.
To purchase a copy of Suzanne's book on Spinal Asymmetry & Scoliosis (released 2018), visit www.handspringpublishing.com/product/spinal-asymmetry-scoliosis-movement-function-solutions-spine-ribcage-pelvis/.
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Filming by MK Ceesay (www.zigzagzig.co.uk)
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