Knee Intelligence: The Franklin Method in Practice
Knees often get a bad reputation, yet they are exquisitely designed to adapt to load, respond to movement, and manage powerful forces every day. In this Franklin Method–based workshop, participants will move beyond common narratives of “problem knees” and explore the knee as an intelligent, adaptable joint within the whole body system.
Through embodied anatomy, dynamic imagery, and functional movement exploration, participants will experience how efficient, coordinated movement supports knee health in daily activities such as walking, standing, and transitioning through space. By establishing clear, functional movement fundamentals, more specific training goals—whether athletic, rehabilitative, or performance-based—can be approached with greater ease, confidence, and sustainability. This workshop emphasizes awareness, adaptability, and practical application, offering tools that can be immediately integrated into movement practice and teaching environments to support lifelong knee health. You will be able to:
Describe the functional role of the knee joint within whole-body movement and force transmission.
Identify common movement patterns that contribute to inefficient loading of the knee during daily activities.
Apply Franklin Method imagery and embodied anatomy techniques to improve knee organization and movement efficiency.
Demonstrate functional movement strategies that support knee adaptability in activities such as walking, standing, and transitional movements.
Integrate knee-focused movement principles into existing Pilates training, teaching, or movement practices to support long-term joint health.
Date: Saturday 08th August 2026
Time: 11am-12.30pm
Location: Dynamic Stability - Richmond (Melbourne VIC)
Price: $110
PDPs: 1.5 with PAA and 2.0 with AUSactive
ZOOM: Options available for Interstate students/graduates. It will be recorded and available for 2 weeks viewing.
