P262

After giving birth, many women turn to Pilates to restore their figures and their overall well being. Lynne will identify the main considerations when teaching this group in the nine months postnatal period. She will offer guidelines on how to adapt Pilates matwork (with brief reference to studio equipment) to ensure that the postnatal program is both safe and effective. Among the topics covered will be: changes in posture, pelvic floor and abdominal tone, upper body mechanics and pelvic stability.