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CPD certification

Advanced Injury Modification Certification

Physio-led anatomy and injury management for Pilates instructors

PriceA$550
Study time2 months
AccessUnlimited
FormatOnline, self-paced
Assessment10-question quiz

About this certification

  • Advanced Injury Modification Certification is a physiotherapist-led CPD certification for qualified Pilates instructors.
  • Our flagship CPD.
  • Learn to modify confidently for 24 of the most common injuries and conditions instructors meet, without breaking class flow.
  • It costs A$550 in Australian dollars or 5 weekly payments of A$136, takes an estimated 2 months to complete, is fully online and self-paced, and includes unlimited access plus a Body Form Education Certificate of Completion.
  • It does not qualify you to teach Pilates unless you already hold a Pilates teaching qualification and are insured to teach.

You will benefit most if...

You feel confident with healthy clients, then hesitate when someone mentions back pain, a shoulder injury or a recent knee problem.

What you will learn

You will learn practical modification strategies so you can adapt confidently and keep the rest of the class moving.

Overview

What You Will Learn

Body Form Education’s Injury Modification Approach Is:

Written and delivered by Physiotherapists

Grounded in anatomy, physiology, and pathology

Focused on what can be done, not just what to avoid

You learn how to teach safely and confidently around it.

*This is NOT Mat or Reformer Pilates Teacher Training it does NOT qualify you to become a Mat & Reformer Instructor. This is for those who already have their Pilates qualifications/accreditations and are insured to teach Pilates already.

We are honoured to have received 228+ five-star Google reviews from Pilates instructors and studio owners worldwide who completed Body Form Education’s physiotherapist-led teacher training and continuing education programs.

Inside the course

Full Module Breakdown

MODULE 1 — Lower Body Injuries
  • Hip bursitis
  • Post-hip replacement considerations
  • Knee osteoarthritis
  • ACL knee injuries
  • Meniscus tears
  • Knee tendinopathy
  • Post-knee replacement considerations
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Ankle instability
  • Plantar fasciitis
MODULE 2 — Upper Body Injuries
  • Shoulder impingement
  • Neck pain and cervical dysfunction
  • Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
  • Shoulder bursitis
  • Rotator cuff tears
  • Tennis elbow / Golfer’s elbow
MODULE 3 — Special Considerations
  • Breast implants
  • Hypermobility
  • Osteoporosis
MODULE 4 — Spinal Conditions
  • Spondylosis and spondylolisthesis
  • Chronic and acute lower back pain
  • Disc herniation / disc bulge
  • Scoliosis
  • Sciatica

Pricing

Price and Enrolment

OptionPrice (AUD)
Pay in fullA$550Secure my spot
5 weekly paymentsA$136 a weekChoose payment plan

You get immediate access after enrolling. The certification is completed with a 10-question multiple-choice knowledge quiz (and a practical teaching assessment where applicable) and you receive a Body Form Education Certificate of Completion.

Students and trainer working on Reformers during a Body Form Education intake
Practical days
Students and trainer working on Reformers during a Body Form Education intake
Hands-on coaching
Students and trainer working on Reformers during a Body Form Education intake
Real classes

Details

How the Certification Works

Format

Online, self-paced theory delivery with practical demonstrations.

Access

Unlimited access to all course materials.

Delivery

Physiotherapist-led education.

Learning Materials

Comprehensive physio-led manuals and workbooks.

Assessment

One 10-question multiple choice knowledge quiz.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion issued by Body Form Education.

This is CPD for instructors who already hold a recognised Pilates qualification and are insured to teach. It is not Mat or Reformer teacher training and does not replace an entry-level qualification.

The Body Form way

Confident in the studiofrom the first class you teach.

Reviews

What Instructors Say

“I recently completed my Mat & Reformer Teacher Training with Body Form Education at The Core Effect in the Netherlands, and I’m so happy I decided to do it! I had already been teaching Reformer Pilates for a while, but I felt there were still some gaps in my knowledge and really wanted to take the next step in developing myself as an instructor.”

Julia Visarius

“What an awesome online course. Currently going through the advance Injury modification Cert. It is engaging and helps to really understand different clientel GIVING great tips and confidence to continue teaching. Its great to to fill in any gaps as an instructor and also great way to do personal development.”

Krupa Gadani

“I genuinely couldn't be happier with my experience at Bodyform Pilates Training. After completing the in-person weekends for the Comprehensive Mat & Reformer Teacher Training in Gothenburg, Sweden, I felt like I had to share how amazing this course has been so far.”

Susanna Berntsson

Real students, real practical days

Inside a Reformer Intake

Our CPD certifications are fully online. If you would also like to train in person, this is what a Body Form practical day looks like. Reformer days cover spring selection, setups, programming and cueing, with educator feedback on real bodies, not just demonstrations.

  • A recent Body Form intakeRecorded at a recent intake
  • Physio-ledTaught by experienced educators

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Recognition

Accredited and Recognised

Body Form Education Teacher Training has ITTAP and PMA International accreditation which means all qualifications leave graduates with Global Recognition to teach Pilates all across the world. Additionally on a National level we have taken it even further and our qualifications are also mapped with AUSactive in Australia and recognised through Pilates Aotearoa in New Zealand. This means our students are receiving qualifications that are not only Physio-led education but internationally accredited that has gone through rigorous testing through 3 accreditation companies to ensure you are truly getting beyond the level of understanding you need to be a confident Pilates instructor.

Recognition and accreditation

  • ITTAP: International Teacher Training Accreditation for Pilates
  • Pilates Method Alliance
  • AUSactive CPD Provider
  • Pilates Aotearoa Education Provider
  • Australian Physiotherapy Association

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