“This well-written book is comprehensive but concise, and is easy to read and understand. The descriptions, variations, and photographs of exercises are excellent…a great rehabilitation resource for clinicians and instructors.”Doody's Review Service, 5-star review"Samantha introduced me to Pilates, and at first it was such a challenge! But after practicing Pilates for many years now, it has helped to minimize my injury recovery time. Samantha can do the same for you with Pilates for Rehabilitation!"
Sugar Ray Leonard
Former professional boxer
“The trinity of objectives in all of athletic medicine is prevention, optimization of performance, and injury care. Samantha Wood eloquently and cohesively demonstrates in her book Pilates for Rehabilitation the practical concepts and contemporary techniques for addressing today’s problems with tomorrow’s solutions.”
Bert Mandelbaum, MD
Team Physician for LA Galaxy, U.S. Soccer, and Pepperdine University
Co-Chair of Medical Affairs at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute
Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group and Sports Foundation
Chairman of the CONCACAF Medical Committee
Assistant Medical Director for Major League Soccer
“I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Samantha Wood for more than 15 years. During that time she has always had a unique talent for tailoring rehabilitation programs for both my professional and casual athlete populations. Now, in Pilates for Rehabilitation, she provides an easy-to-read and, more importantly, easy-to-apply handbook for medical professionals and interested individuals. All of us are looking for that added edge to perform to our best while reducing the chances of injury. Samantha has now added to our arsenal. A must-have on your shelf and by your side.”
George Billauer, DC
Team Chiropractor for U.S. National Soccer Team, LA Galaxy, Los Angeles Football Club, and Mexican National Soccer Team
Previous Affiliations: Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings, Chivas USA
“As a Pilates professional I am always in search of fresh resources and material to inspire my teaching and practice. Pilates for Rehabilitation is just the book to fill the void in my understanding and application of the remedial approach of the Pilates method. Samantha Wood’s approach to rehabilitation is both scientific and practical, without losing the underlying principles of the Pilates method itself. Although the exercises are focused on rehabilitation, I found them to be just as effective for athletic performance. I plan to recommend this book to my clients, colleagues, and students, who I feel could all benefit from Samantha Wood’s wealth of knowledge.”
Ed Botha
Pilates Teacher
BASI Pilates Faculty Member
Pilates Anytime Teacher
“Samantha is a brilliant therapist and innovator and has been a pioneer in bringing Pilates to mainstream physio rehabilitation practice. Her experience as a physio, athletic trainer, and business woman will undoubtedly make this book worth the time and energy to read!”
Amy Gladin
Physical Therapist and Clinician Researcher at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center
“For many years, Samantha has incorporated her sensible and easily applicable techniques in Pilates to rehabilitate and restore many of my injured patients back to good health. Pilates for Rehabilitation provides an excellent resource for other rehabilitation therapists to incorporate a restorative Pilates approach to not only heal and manage ongoing injuries but also prevent future injuries through core strengthening and improving functional strength and movement.”
Julie Ma, MD
Primary Care Physician for UCLA Health
Reviewer: Karin J Edwards, MSPT (Providence Health & Services)
Description: This book explains the principles and evidence for Pilates and provides excellent descriptions and photographs for select exercises. Exercises for the mat and with Pilates equipment are included. The book uses the BASI (Body Arts and Science International) approach to Pilates.
Purpose: The purpose is to improve the understanding of Pilates and discuss how rehabilitation professionals can apply Pilates exercises, with recommendations for orthopedic injuries. Pilates can be used to improve fitness, posture, performance, and for cross-training. The book addresses the purpose well.
Audience: The audience is professionals in rehabilitation and orthopedic settings. Students, professors, fitness instructors, and clinicians interested in exercise and Pilates may benefit from this book. The author is a physical therapist with certification as a BASI Pilates instructor and teacher who integrates Pilates into physical therapy treatments at her PT clinic.
Features: This book covers the history, philosophy, and basic premise of Pilates and summarizes pertinent scientific studies. Exercise instructions include objectives, targeted muscles, variations to address individual needs, progressions, tips for optimal performance, and indications, precautions, and contraindications. Series of photographs show important steps for the exercises. Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, and Wunda Chair exercises are covered in four separate chapters. Labeled pictures show the equipment and their parts. The final section presents chapters based on body regions including cervical and thoracic spine, lumbar spine, shoulder, hip, knee, and foot/ankle. In each chapter, several pathologies or common musculoskeletal injuries are correlated with recommended Pilates exercises.
Assessment: This well-written book is comprehensive but concise, and is easy to read and understand. The descriptions, variations, and photographs of exercises are excellent. The author covers exercises that can be done with or without specific Pilates equipment. This is a great rehabilitation resource for clinicians and instructors.