Balance is an important system of our body so it is something that as Pilates Movement practitioners we are constantly incorporating into our clients’ programs to support their quality of life. At times I see people confuse balance and agility and not appreciate that, whilst the concepts are related, they are different and both should […]
Facilitating quality of life is an essential component of pilates programming and our clients’ motivation for attending classes. Quality of life could be considered the ability to function and perform our daily activities with ease. I have noticed a recent trend to say we do activities now, for example weights and strength bearing exercises, so
How often do you focus on Progressions as part of your class goals? If it’s not at the top of your list – then Read On There is an old proverb… “You can give a man a fish and feed him that day. Teach a man to fish and he can feed him for a
Knee replacement exercises pre and post surgery can be an important factor for successful rehabilitation. Why are knee replacement exercises such an important topic? There were 50,000 knee replacement surgeries in Australia alone in the last year! The most common reason for knee replacements is osteoarthritis, a condition which affects one in nine Australians (AIHW
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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. It 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
The Pilates Re-formation is an article I wrote for the Pilates Journal in April 2023. There is no doubt that our society, industries and communities are all undergoing massive technological transformations, with the rapid digitalisation of our lives. Even the Pilates industry is undergoing massive change in the way we work, learn and interact with our
Pilates and Arthritis Grip, cut, twist, pinch, unbutton, squeeze, wring, prune, chop and type; these 10 things are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the huge array of tasks our hands are capable of performing. Unfortunately for many of us, hand and wrist arthritis can challenge both the ability to use
Tingling and numbness in the peripheries – could it be Peripheral Neuropathy? Our hands and feet are essential for daily life, and so it is little wonder that peripheral neuropathy can be so devastating. It can impact daily activities and walking or even holding a cup can be extremely painful. There are many reasons why
Hashimoto’s Disease and Pilates. Hashimoto’s disease is a thyroid disease that is now considered the most common Autoimmune disease. (Beynon, & Pinneri, 2016). It is a disease that I have, and it took years for me to be taken seriously and receive a proper diagnosis. During that time, my health deteriorated dramatically, and even now
