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Pilates for Pregnancy

Join Brent and Dr. Pam Downey for an essential conversation about supporting clients during and after pregnancy through Pilates. This episode dives into the top considerations for Pilates instructors when working with clients in these stages, including how to align expectations for peri-partum and postpartum recovery. Dr. Downey shares invaluable insights to help first-time moms feel more confident, addressing common worries and what they can expect throughout this transformative time.

About this Webinar

Pilates Hour – Episode 221

Your weekly dose of Pilates knowledge

Hosted by:

Dr. Pam Downey
Dr. Pam Downey
Dr. Brent Anderson
Dr. Brent Anderson
Day: November 21st Hour: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Access: Online View in your timezone
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About Pilates Hour:

Polestar Pilates Hour is a free Pilates webinar series where we discuss various topics on movement science, teaching skills, and much more. They are one hour and hosted by Polestar Pilates founder Brent Anderson with occasional special guests.

This series provides a flexible, accessible, and supportive platform for Pilates professionals, physical therapists, and movement enthusiasts to connect with others, expand their knowledge and skillset, and enhance their teaching techniques. Access expert instruction from certified instructors, connect with other like-minded individuals from around the world, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in the field of Pilates and movement science.

Meet the participants:

Pamela Downey PT, DPT, WCS, BCB-PMB

Pamela Downey PT, DPT, WCS, BCB-PMB

Owner, Partnership in Therapy

Pamela A. Downey, PT, DPT, WCS, BCB-PMB, is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy and Board Certified in Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction. She is an Adjunct Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine and at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Downey also teaches continuing education courses on the pelvic floor to physical therapists through the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. A certified Polestar Pilates Educator, she utilizes Pilates and therapeutic exercise interventions specifically designed for patients with pre/post-natal, pelvic floor muscle, and other lumbo-pelvic pain-related dysfunctions.



Dr. Downey received her B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College and her M.S. and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She is actively involved in the professional activities of the Section on Women’s Health of the American Physical Therapy Association, presently sitting as Coordinator of Research Submissions for annual meetings and as a manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Women’s Health. Dr. Downey has lectured nationally and internationally at professional conferences and is the author of multiple published research articles and a book chapter on chronic pelvic pain in the medical text, Women’s Health in Physical Therapy.

Brent Anderson PT, PhD, OCS, NCPT

Brent Anderson PT, PhD, OCS, NCPT

Founder and President, Polestar Pilates

Brent Anderson is a Physical Therapist, Pilates Educator, and author of the book Principles of Movement.

With over 30 years of experience in rehabilitation and movement science, Brent is passionate about the power positive movement experiences have in changing the world.

Early in his career as a Physical Therapist he discovered the power and efficacy of Joseph Pilates mind-body work to expedite rehabilitation outcomes. This early testament to the power of the Pilates Method inspired him to create a program that merged the worlds of traditional rehabilitation with the mindful movement that Pilates provides. It also spurred the development of Polestar’s evidenced-based Pilates teacher training curriculum.

In an effort to add to the evidence of Pilates, Brent pursued a doctoral degree researching the impact of Pilates rehabilitation on chronic low back pain using psycho-emotional wellness and quality of life measures.

Brent is the creator and host of the Pilates Hour podcast, featuring case studies and in-depth reviews of movement science topics with expert guests from a variety of fields. Brent is an Assistant Professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in the DPT department in Miami, FL. He teaches as an adjunct professor in the Physical Therapy departments at the University of Miami, University of Southern California, and New York University.

Brent is dedicated to sharing Pilates with the world and is an active consultant for hospitals, universities, and wellness organizations internationally. He is also an avid public speaker, lecturing at health conferences and forums worldwide. Brent has always been deeply involved in community service and has volunteered on many boards within the community, profession and faith, in line with his desire to impact the world one person at a time.

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Joe Igoe
Joe Igoe Pilates Instructor

Really tied in a lot in terms of linking in thoracic restriction to multiple planes and movement patterns. This will be a great help to my clients and me personally! God bless.

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