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At 366 pages this book is a hefty read, but boy is it thorough, starting with protocols for using resistive bands and for us non sailors, knot tying techniques are included. Continue reading…
We had the pleasure of meeting Francine this weekend at a workshop on back and hip stability. We played around with real time ultrasound for TA, PF and quad fem, glut med and min. Needless to say, it was really interesting and very useful in terms of application of hip exercises in the Pilates context. Continue reading…
Stott Pilates Breast Cancer Rehab DVD
Review by Fiona Eakin
Let me be clear from the outset: I love Stott Pilates. As an instructor and breast cancer patient I had great expectations from this DVD. I was sorely disappointed. I underwent breast cancer surgery in late 2008. I had a mastectomy and also lost all my axillary lymph nodes. Continue reading…
The ongoing issue – are ab exercises hurting your back? Continue reading…
If you are wanting to help a client locate a Pilates DVD, or looking for something yourself, these online retail outlets are worth investigating.
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Fishpond.com.au is a book site I have mentioned before, and after a history of easy and efficient transactions I can vouch for their service. I received an email from them this week offering some suggestions of books I may like based on prior purchases, and with this kind of customer service I have been spurred on to mention them again. Continue reading…
For those of you that haven’t dabbled in Eric Franklins’ work (Franklin Method) here he offers an accessible, hands on and creative way to work with clients on all things pelvis. Continue reading…
I came across an interview with Kit Laughlin in a Pilates Assn of Canada newsletter and thought I would make a mention of him here at Pilates Scene. I have purchased a copy of his book Stretching and Flexibility and on a leisurely weekend away I took the time to watch the whole DVD and attempt many of his stretching suggestions. I am a tightly bound thing so it was indeed a struggle at times, and I would advise people to use his suggestions with caution. Continue reading…
The Upper Core: Living a Pain-Free Life
Put together by American Physio, Suzanne Martin. She presented at the recent Body Mind Expo but I didn’t attend her sessions, would have loved to though! Her Scoliosis DVD’s are really good too, more on them another time. Continue reading…