Presented by Christine Kent from Wholewoman.com, this informative video provides some clear and simple information on issues around prolapse. Thank you to the lovely reader who shared this with me!
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…
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.
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.”
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…
This is one of my favourite ways to do extension movements in Pilates. Allows you to feel grounded in the feet, Continue reading…
The gorgeous Mel McKirkhas a new youtube video on using grip in pole dancing and other activities, like Pilates. Continue reading…
