Workshop
Lower Leg
with Nikki Chrysostomou
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About This Workshop
In this online Pilates workshop Nikki Chrysostomou explores the lower leg from the knee to the foot. The toe bones are connected to the foot bone, the foot bones are connected to the ankle bone, the ankle bones are connected to the leg bone, and the leg bone is connected to the knee...
Nikki will be looking at posture alignment from the knee down to the foot, discussing tibia bowing, tibia torsion, bow leg and knock knee. This workshop begins reviewing basic anatomy on a skeleton, including the 4 compartments of the foot and leg. The workshop then progresses into exercises on the Mat and Pilates Equipment to help common leg alignment pathologies mentioned above.
Concepts & Techniques
- To improve leg alignment in weight bearing exercises
- Develop leg & foot strength and flexibility in a safe environment
- Correcting alignment to the best of the clients ability
- Alternatives to equipment use demonstrated
Objectives
- To develop a better understanding of the leg
- To review and learn basic anatomy of the leg and foot including their four compartments
- To develop a better understanding of 4 common misalignments of the leg: tibia bowing, tibia torsion, bow leg and knock knee
- Learn the role of the arch of the foot and its structure of support
- To observe and learn exercises to help balance the 4 compartments of the leg & foot and correct common misalignments
- Develop simple cueing techniques and teaching skills
Props & Equipment
- Chair
- Mat
- Reformer
- Small Props
- Trap/Cad
Workshop Level
- Advanced
- Beginner
- Intermediate
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| Workshop | Free Member | Forever Member |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Leg | $39 USD Register Now | $29 USD Get Access |
About Nikki Chrysostomou
NIKKI CHRYSOSTOMOU, started teaching dance and movement while assisting her dance teachers at the age of 13, which gave her the fundamental base of knowledge about the body and alignment. She is a Master Instructor for B…
Feedback on Lower Leg
Nikki is so informative and wonderful to learn from. So many wonderful and creative movements to watch and share.Zoe F
Featured Student Feedback
Good detailed presentation of anatomy
Good class. Very anatomy heavy at the beginning but the exercises were helpful, especially to know which of the common pathologies they were targeting (bow legs, knock knees, tibial torsion). Thank you also for the alternatives that can be done on the mat!
I thought the workshop was great. Charming instructor.
Nikki is so informative and wonderful to learn from. So many wonderful and creative movements to watch and share.
I enjoyed this workshop! The anatomy review was great to look over before diving into the exercises. The information on bow leg and knock knee protocols was helpful as I feel that is rarely discussed in trainings.
Nikki is precious!! She is gentle and kind and thorough in her presentation! I would love to take a private session with her one day;). However I would have loved a more upbeat presentation or animated with the muscle section...that was tough lol the muscles of the foot are hard so I need a lot of drama lol
Well done... Very informative, well demonstrated, and the handout is very useful.
Loved the workshop. Such important info--- loved the exercises for correcting each problem. Thank you. I think this is an invaluable educational tool.
Very helpful to have the pop ups for alternative equipment. I don't have a trap table or wobble board but was able to use my balanced body MOTR and Arc instead, Thanks!