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Contact: |
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Catherine D'Aoust |
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Cell 604.329.1257 |
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A common problem:
A high percentage of massage therapists are experiencing occupational strain and injury due to having a weak core. |
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The solution:
Catherine's D'Aoust's popular 2-day intensive basic body ball workshop, now offered from coast to coast throughout Canada. Plus the 1-day advanced workshop. |
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Read what Body Ball Workshop participants have said:
"Dear Catherine,
I have been suffering from chronic low back pain for years and it has affected my work. After your workshop I began using the activation exercises and training techniques that you showed us. I now know how to best use my core muscles and my back pain is much better. I love your enthusiasm, too! Thank you."
–Jane, RMT
"Dear Catherine,
I thank you for the great workshop I attended in Winnipeg, on how to use the Body Ball I learned a lot and surprisingly I found it enjoyable and not as difficult as I had anticipated. You are professional, well educated, articulate and you have a way of keeping everything simple. I appreciate that. All and all it was a great weekend."
- Claire
"Hi Catherine,
I just wanted to thank you for coming to Edmonton to teach the body ball workshop. The class was great and I learned a ton of really valuable information and lots of really great exercises that I know I'll use. You're an awesome teacher and I had a lot of fun! Good luck with your workshops in the future."
- Tara |
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Catherine D'Aoust's Body Ball Workshops
Designed for Health Care Professionals
Open to Everyone |
Strengthen your core and eliminate crippling
low back pain. How it works: |
>> Calendar |
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By learning how to activate and strengthen the four primary unit muscles you will create a dynamic and powerful core. This will offer tremendous strength and stability for the low back, hips and lower extremities. Read more... |
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Key learning objectives for Catherine D'Aoust's Body Ball Workshops |
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2-day BASIC Workshop |
- Core Activation Assessment & Training Techniques
- Testing for Stability and Core Function
- Activation of Core Muscles & Integrated Function
- Integration of the Core with the Outer Unit
- Trunk Stability& Core Exercises Posture
- Definition & Postural Implications
- Corrective Exercises for Restoring Posture
- Rehab Case Studies for Back, Posture, Shoulder
- Exercises for Lats, Chest, Shoulders & Arms
- Flexibility Training with the Ball
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1-day ADVANCED Workshop |
- Learn about stabilization based training using the ball
for both rehab and conditioning
- Learn key elements to progress into more function, more
advanced training
- Challenge yourself on the ball with advanced training exercises
for upper and lower body
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| Please note: Catherine D'Aoust's Body Ball Workshops have been designed with the health care professional in mind, however they are open to everyone. |
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Your instructor |
| Catherine has a degree in Kinesiology and has been working in the fitness industry for 25 years. More about Catherine... |
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Body Ball Workshop Calendar 2010
Upcoming Catherine D'Aoust's Body Ball Workshops
2-day Basic & 1-day Advanced - with Continuing Education Credits
Bookmark page and revisit for date changes or new postings.
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| Las Vegas, NV |
Feb 19-20 |
basic, 2 days |
CCs in your assoc. |
| Vancouver, BC |
Mar 26-27 |
basic, 2 days |
14 Pr. Cr. CMTBC |
| Mar 28 |
advanced, 1 day |
7 Pr. Cr. CMTBC |
| Toronto, ON |
April 16-17 |
basic, 2 days |
7 CEU's CMTO |
| April 18 |
advanced, 1 day |
3.5 CEU's CMTO |
| Ottawa, ON |
April 23-24 |
basic, 2 days |
7 CEU's CMTO |
| April 25 |
advanced, 1 day |
3.5 CEU's CMTO |
| Saskatoon, SK |
May 22-23 |
basic, 2 days |
14 Pr. Cr. MTAS |
| May 24 |
advanced, 1 day |
7 Pr. Cr. MTAS |
| Vancouver, BC |
June 18-19 |
basic, 2 days |
14 Pr. Cr. CMTBC |
| June 20 |
advanced, 1 day |
7 Pr. Cr. CMTBC |
| Whistler, BC |
July 23-24 |
basic, 2 days |
14 Pr. Cr. CMTBC |
| July 25 |
advanced, 1 day |
7 Pr. Cr. CMTBC |
| Mid-Summer Body Ball Workshops |
| Calgary, AB |
Aug 20-21 |
basic, 2 days |
14 Pr. Cr. MTAA |
| Aug 22 |
advanced, 1 day |
7 Pr. Cr. MTAA |
| Halifax, NS |
Sep 25-26 |
basic, 2 days |
8 CEU's MTANS |
| Sep 27 |
advanced, 1 day |
4 CEU's MTANS |
| Vancouver, BC |
Oct 22-23 |
basic, 2 days |
14 Pr. Cr. CMTBC |
| Oct 24 |
advanced, 1 day |
7 Pr. Cr. CMTBC |
| Winnipeg, MB |
Nov 5-6 |
basic, 2 days |
14 Pr. Cr. CEUs MTAM |
| Nov 7 |
advanced, 1 day |
7 Pr. Cr. MTAM |
| Edmonton, AB |
Nov 20-21 |
basic, 2 days |
14 Pr. Cr. MTAA |
| Nov 22 |
advanced, 1 day |
7 Pr. Cr. MTAA |
| St John's, NF |
Dec 4-5 |
basic, 2 days |
TBA |
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(Pr. Cr = Primary Credits) |
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All workshops run from 9 AM to 5 PM unless posted otherwise. |
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Please note: No price increase yet. All prices are 2009 rates! |
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Cost for the 2-day Basic Workshop |
$399.00 + GST |
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Cost for the 1-day Advanced Workshop |
$199.00 + GST |
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Save 10% if you have attended a previous Catherine D'Aoust body ball workshop. |
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For additional questions or to register, please call or email Gaia. |
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How to Safely Use the Body Ball |
While sitting on the ball, hips and knees should be at 90 degrees: As a rule of thumb, a 45 cm Ø ball fits a 4' to 5", a 55 cm Ø ball fits a 5' to 5'6", and a 65 cm Ø ball fits a 5'7" to 6'2" tall person. Control each movement. Focus on targeted muscle group. Sit in the center of the ball with hips and knees bent at 90 degrees and legs parallel at hips width apart. Place your feet firmly on the floor in proper alignment. Use your hands to guide and balance you. Stop when you feel tired. |
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The Inner Unit Function |
The function of the lumbopelvic inner unit is to stabilise the joints of the spine and pelvic girdle in response to external loading. This is accomplished by: increasing the intraabdominal pressure, increasing the tension of the thoracodorsal fascia, increasing the articular stiffness. Research has shown that these muscles should work at low levels at all times and increase their action before any further loading or motion occurs. When the inner unit is functioning optimally, it provides anticipatory intersegmental stiffness of the joints of the lumbar spine and pelvis. This force closure (external force) acts with the form closure (shape of the joint) and helps prevent excessive shearing at the time of loading. This stiffness/compression occurs prior to the onset of any movement and prepares the low back and pelvis for additional loading from the outer unit (global system). Simultaneously, the diaphragm maintains respiration while the pelvic floor assists in maintaining the position of the pelvic organs as load is transferred through the pelvis. |
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