Rehabilitation Certification is available to registered rehabilitation professionals (MD, SRP, OT, DO, DC, RGN and certified athletic trainers) by sitting for an examination that consists of three parts:

1) a written exam consisting of 50 multiple choice questions (50 points)
2) a case study with written problem solving (50 points)
3) a practical one-on-one demonstration of theoretical knowledge, exercise mastery, movement teaching skills and problem solving skills with an oral defence (50 points)

The written portion of the exam (parts 1 and 2) lasts approximately two hours in total, and part 3 lasts approximately one hour. The entire exam is worth a total of 150 points. The candidate will need a collective passing score of 120 points or higher to achieve Certification.

Polestar strongly recommends that Rehabilitation Certification candidates complete 350 practice hours in preparation for the exam. Practice hours should comprise mastery of exercises taught in R-1, R-2, R-3; observation of relevant videos and of Polestar Certified Practitioners working in a rehab setting; and teaching practice.

The Rehabilitation examination tests depth of knowledge, skills and ability to facilitate movement in the Pilates-evolved environment. It is designed to establish an essential level of skill, with emphasis on safety and competence, and evaluates cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains as they pertain to movement analysis, problem solving and treatment planning. The oral defence addresses theory, adaptations to pathology, contraindications and precautions associated with treatment planning in the Pilates-evolved environment.

Prerequisites: P-R, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6 and professional medical registration

Certification Fee: £225