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Active play is important to the physical, mental and emotional health of young children, and many children aren't getting enough. Find out why active play is important and how you can help your little ones have more opportunities to move.
Pre-natal Pilates is a safe and beneficial way to stay fit and active throughout your pregnancy.
Myofascial slings are networks of muscles, fascia, and ligaments that work together to stabilize the body and co-ordinate movement. Pilates exercises use these slings for effective muscle training and rehabilitation.
Pilates is good for our brain health, physical strength and mental wellbeing. We know that Pilates is fab for our bodies but it is also good for our minds. This term, we will be thinking about how Pilates can help us improve our brain health and functions.
Pilates for Joint Health This term we will be thinking about how Pilates can help us maintain and improve our joint health. In order for our joints to be ‘healthy’, we need mobility through an appropriate range of motion, stability of the joint itself and strength and endurance of the muscles around the joint. We need the correct balance of these structures so that our joints can meet the demands we place on them. Different joints in the body have different roles. So to be healthy each joint needs a different approach to exercise. For example, the shoulder joint [...]
Pilates for Spine Health Pilates for Spinal Health This term we will be thinking about how Pilates can help us improve our back health. Joesph Pilates says that you are as young as your spine is flexible. As physiotherapists we think that there is a fair amount of truth in that! Our spines are an incredible column of 33 bones, 364 joints and 23 discs. It is a strong, flexible structure. It supports our body, protects our neural system and allows us to move. The neuromusculoskeletal system around our spines is resilient and strong. However, back pain is really common. [...]
Pilates isn't just about our spines. Just like our spines our upper body needs to have the right balance of mobility and strength to function well and be pain-free. Pilates can be an excellent part of this programme helping us to strengthen, mobilise, stretch and refine our neuromuscular control and co-ordination. This September, as well as our usual core strength and stretching programmes, we will look at how Pilates can help keep our shoulders and arms healthy.
Pelvic floor muscles are an important part of our core muscle group. Pilates when taught correctly will help guide and support your rehabilitation. Find out more here.
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