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…
I see them everywhere, every second person seems to be on their iphone or ipad in all manner of public places. Use your time at the checkout or luggage carousel wisely. Continue reading…
STOTT Pilates YouTube channel is live.
How will you spend your hard earned dollars on professional development this year? Keep track of events on the ‘Calendar‘ link here on the site for inspiration.
15 new courses just added.
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.
I’ve found two new movement based blogs to share with you this week. Continue reading…
Confirmation that we are on the right track when it comes to our work with shoulders! Continue reading…
I am new to the MindBody online software program, but one very cool feature I discovered is the Mindbody App available thru iTunes. Continue reading…
A great technique to try before the extension exercises, taught to us by the Pilates Nun in Sydney, Feb 2010. Drawn from Feldenkrais principles.
Prone – Test lift into thoracic extension with hands on floor under face, in a neat pile. Continue reading…
