By Alicia Gyetvai I know firsthand the toll that chronic pain takes. The afflicted thinks about it all the time. After a back injury in 2018, I found myself mired in a web of diagnostics, physical therapy, alternative therapies, etc. By 7 months post-injury my pain had gone from bad to much worse, I was […]
View PostPilates for Arthritis 101: Practical Guide for Pilates Teachers
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by Eva Stabenow How to help your clients with arthritis thrive through the power of Pilates Pilates, I think we can all agree, is a great, low-impact workout that’s beneficial to just about everyone. It not only lengthens, strengthens and mobilizes the body, but also improves joint alignment and engages the mind – all qualities […]
View PostPilates Programming for Parkinson’s and Other Neurological Conditions
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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 […]
View PostPilates Exercises for Diastasis Recti (DRA): Your Questions Answered!
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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 – […]
View PostThe Prenatal Exercise Experience
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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 […]
View PostHow I Found My Way Out: the Pilates Way to Respiratory Health
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By Darien Gold One morning in 2004, I woke up with a fever, chills and a sore throat. I assumed I caught the flu and that if I rested and took care of myself in a couple of weeks I’d be well. I canceled my teaching and used many of the home remedies health practitioners […]
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