Acquired calf shortening is a condition most common in women who regularly wear heels higher than 2.5 cm, let’s think Barbie. There is a seen in the latest Barbie movie in which she steps out of her shoes and her feet are still perfectly arched and she walks off on her toes. t is also …
Rehabilitation from injuries with help from Pilates is something often needed by my partner, Michael, when he arrives home following cycling accidents and surfing incidents. Our families are often the best sources of new material when it comes to working through injuries and rehabilitation issues. My most recent opportunity for Pilates growth involved Michael experiencing …
Extension is one of those delightful movements of the spine that brings me joy. It is also one of those movements that look amazing on your instagram feed. You know what I am talking about those beautiful swans performed by our favourite insta “Pilates porn” practitioners (we all have the guilty pleasure of watching this …
Scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disease, is something that my father had and over a course of seven years. We saw a vital man suffer through this disease and becoming more and more fragile. Observing him and his process of handling the disease and the multiple medical appointments and expectations was part of what inspired me …
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Osteoporosis treatment and exercise is a mantra of doctors, physiotherapists and rehabilitation practitioners worldwide, however it can be a little overwhelming to understand what this actually means. How does this translate into reality for many people? What is proven to be effective and what is actually a fad? In this article, we explore osteoporosis and …
Glute tendinopathy explained – symptoms, exercises and more Glute tendinopathy is commonly seen in a Pilates studio. In this article we explore glute tendinopathy its pathology and its symptoms. It is important to understand appropriate exercises and great ideas on programs when working with glute tendinopathies. And your clients will love the improvements to their glute …
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What is Drop Foot? Foot drop also knowns as Drop Foot, is a simple way to describe the loss of Range of Movement (ROM) in your ankle. Dorsiflexion is what occurs when your heel is on the ground and the tibia (shin bone) is able to glide over the talus (ankle bone) in order to allow …
Pilates props are useful both in the pilates studio but also when you are doing all sorts of online classes and home programs in order to help clients move at home without our lovely Pilates apparatus. However, props are so important when we are working with clients and this article looks at how to work …
What is stress?“Stress is defined as a process in which environmental demands strain an organism’s adaptive capacity resulting in both psychological demands as well as biological changes that could place it at risk for illness.” (Cohen, Kessler & Gordon, 1995) There are many different theories about chronic stress and about how and why stress affects …
Hip Replacements are more common than many think Based on data from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR 2019), there were 65,266 knee replacement surgeries and 49,764 hip replacement surgeries (including primary partial, primary total and revision procedures) reported in 2018. My mother had a hip replacement at aged 79 years following a spinal fusion at 78 years. This article …
