Joint protection and physical rehabilitation of the adult with hypermobility syndrome
“The question of whether it is necessary or advantageous to restrict range of movement in hypermobile joints to protect them is unknown. Anecdotally it seems that hypermobile individuals complain of feelings of discomfort from stiffness and positively like stretching. It is recommended that a normal range of joint movement for the individual is restored and maintained, but efficient and effective control is required throughout the whole range of movement and especially into the hypermobile range.” Continue reading…
We all had a good feeling this was the case, but here it is in print.
Practicing equipment-based Pilates twice a week helps older women improve static balance and functional independence, according to a small study published in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapy (2010; 14, 195-202).
52 healthy female subjects aged 60-78 were randomly assigned to two groups – a pilates practice group and a control that did no organised exercise. Data analysis showed statistically significant improvement in the Pilates group compared to the control group for both balance and personal autonomy.
Read more here on the Elsevier site.
Confirmation that we are on the right track when it comes to our work with shoulders! Continue reading…
Something we have known for a while, at a gut level if nothing else, is that with abdominal support and the segmental stabilisation it provides, many movements can be made safer for our clients. Continue reading…
Stuart McGill has written a great article for IDEA fitness on the pain of the lower back. The gluteal amnesia he refers to is a familiar syndrome in the Pilates context isn’t it? Continue reading…
“Research has shown that contracting trunk muscles degrades postural control. Weak or dysfunctional abdominal muscles will not lead to back pain. Tensing the trunk muscles is unlikely to provide any protection against back pain or reduce the recurrence of back pain.” Quotes from the article. Continue reading…
An intriguing piece from the JBMT October 2007 from our friend Mr Chaitow. Read about the pelvic floor, SI joint and how it all fits together. Continue reading…
New blog post from Physio Mike Reinold about the imbalances between upper and lower traps, in summary,
“What this means is that the upper trapezius is a little more than 3 times more active than the lower trapezius during scapular plane elevation in patients with subacromial impingement.”
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I love stretching, it improves my mood and brings me back into the sensations of my body. If there was such a thing as a stretching class close to my home, I’d be there. What a way to start the day. In my online meanderings I found these concise and up to date tips on stretching. Continue reading…
