By: Ana Bolt Turrall Pilates has long been a transformative practice for dancers, and I can personally attest to its impact! This method offers a unique blend of strength, flexibility, body awareness, and an understanding of body mechanics that traditional dance training often lacks. Cross-training with Pilates not only enhances performance but also protects dancers […]Read More
Encourage your Clients to Feel and Find the Benefits of Stretching
Extract from The Pilates Journal By Kimberly Garlick How common it is to hear a non-Pilates practicing person say something like ‘Oh yes I want to start Pilates so I can have a good stretch’. Hmm, such a sentence may have grated on me a few years ago until I began to embrace that the […]Read More
Pilates for Rehabilitation: Bridging the Gap Between Fitness and Therapy
By Lynn Peterson For physical therapists and Pilates instructors, there’s a powerful opportunity to bridge the gap between fitness and rehabilitation. Pilates offers a unique approach that can significantly enhance patient outcomes and promote a holistic recovery process. This blog delves into how Pilates principles and equipment can be leveraged in rehabilitation settings. The Foundation […]Read More
Fitness Guidelines for Adults with Spinal Disorders
By: Lise Stolze Introduction The research community coined the term “Adult Spinal Deformity” (ASD) to represent specific abnormalities of the lumbar or thoracolumbar spine in adults. ASD includes scoliosis, a 3-dimensional spinal condition, and hyper-kyphosis, a sagittal plane spinal condition. In this discussion we will refer to ASD as Adult Spinal Disorder – a more sensitive characterization […]Read More
The Real Causes of Chronic Pain
By: Juan Nieto Much has changed in the paradigm of chronic pain in recent years. It seems that the message that “pain does not always mean that there is damaged tissue” is finally beginning to permeate and it no longer seems crazy to talk about contextual, environmental, psychological and social factors as the greatest predictors […]Read More
Unlocking Neuroplasticity Through Pilates
By: Kate Strozak Pilates instructors hold a unique position to positively impact clients not just through their bones, muscles, and fascia but also neurologically. This blog post dives into neuroplasticity, the brain’s remarkable ability to adapt and form new neural connections. Understanding neuroplasticity and how Pilates fosters it can elevate your practice, helping clients achieve […]Read More
