Pelvic floor dysfunction and LBP

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…

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I got me a PScene Facebook page

Being on Facebook seems like a simple, new way to introduce others to the resources Pilates Scene and Source offer. I have watched the page grow from 6 to 22 fans over the last 24 hours, see how it can increase your business profile.

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Shoulder impingement

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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Finding your Transversus Abdominus

A neuromuscular therapists perspective – using the inflatable cuff. Try it for yourself, I have issues with it, see what you think. Its about 7 minutes long, stick with it. Continue reading…

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Back extension on the ball

This is one of my favourite ways to do extension movements in Pilates. Allows you to feel grounded in the feet, Continue reading…

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How to grip and weight bear

The gorgeous Mel McKirkhas a new youtube video on using grip in pole dancing and other activities, like Pilates. Continue reading…

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Exercises for the foot

Thera-bandacademy.com offers 9 different foot strengthening programs on their site. None of them earth shatteringly different from what we do but some ideas may add to your skill set. You may need to register first, but that is no hassle and it’s free. Great resources to be found throughout this site. Continue reading…

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Pilates style moves on the BOSU

Notice how the BOSU equipment crept into Pilates studios during 2009? A number of BOSU exercises are available here.

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Tips and research on stretching

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…

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