Pilates Programming for Parkinson’s and Other Neurological Conditions

By Shelia Cowart Navigating life with neurological conditions like Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can be a complex journey. As the automaticity of movement wanes, individuals often find themselves in a constant battle to maintain balance and perform even the simplest tasks. The challenge intensifies when daily activities demand multitasking, raising the risk of … Read more

Pilates Exercises for Diastasis Recti (DRA): Your Questions Answered!

Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) is a separation of the abdominal wall along the linea alba. Most of the time, this condition is associated with postpartum women, however, men can also present with DR. Here are some of the visual signs of abdominal separation: Most of these visual signs can be summarized by the following – … Read more

The Prenatal Exercise Experience

How to modify Pilates exercise program during pregnancy

by Rachel Robertson Modifying Pilates Training Each Trimester Relating to Symptoms Chances are you will get the opportunity to work with a pregnant individual, and we want to acknowledge and respect the many changes that they are going to experience physically, emotionally and mentally.  So how does one adapt an exercise program during each trimester … Read more