Why Do Pilates? – Your Pilates Questions Answered
An FAQ for Pilates.
Joseph Pilates developed Contrology, or Pilate,s through helping POWs maintain muscle tone and mobility. Pilates went on to use his method to not only strengthen his body but also to help dancers strengthen and rehabilitate, and continue with their training. Rehab with Pilates is not an uncommon activity. These articles will go through different ways rehab with Pilates is coming back and helping everybody.
The source of pain can be varied and very frustrating to determine. Whether from injury, chronic tension, poor posture or any other reason, it’s too easy to hope it goes away. Unfortunately, pain rarely goes away for good. Pilates for rehabilitation and injury prevention offers a powerful, low-impact way to address pain. If you’re wondering […]
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The shoulder is used so much and takes a beating. Shoulder injury at some point is bound to happen. A frozen shoulder is a fairly common injury and moreso of the age of 40 in women. Learn what a frozen shoulder is causes and treatments. We’ll also look at the value of Pilates for frozen […]
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The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles in the shoulder. Rotator cuff disorders occur when tissues in the shoulder get irritated or damaged. Keeping the muscles of the rotator cuff strong and healthy will help prevent injuries. Strengthening is necessary when recovering from rotator cuff injuries. Pilates, both on the mat and […]
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Shoulder Injuries and Problems Shoulder problems such as sore muscles, aches and pains are common. Shoulder problems develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, injury or the natural process of aging. Every time you move your arms your shoulder joints move. The shoulder is a ball socket joint with three main bones, upper arm (humerus), […]
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Plantar fasciitis is the most common heel pain. The plantar fascia is the flat band of tissue (ligament) that connects the heel bone to the toes. It supports the arch of the foot. If the plantar fascia is strained it gets weak, swollen and irritated. This is when the heel bottom of the foot hurts […]
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What is patellar tracking disorder? Patellar tracking disorder occurs when the kneecap (patella) shifts out of place as the leg bends or straightens. In most cases the kneecap shifts too far outwards however in a few people it shifts inwards. The knee joint is a hinge that joins the lower leg bones with the thigh […]
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Yes it is very common for runners to have regular knee problems. The weekend warrior syndrome or amateur athlete. Some of the more common problems runners experience are tight hamstrings, knee and joint problems, plantar fasciitis and more. We’ll look at runner’s knee to start and then how Pilates can help runners. What is Runner’s […]
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Every winter a new activity is created for many of us, shoveling snow. You may not consider it as a physical activity but it is a very physical activity and depending on the consistency and/ or amount of the snow, more or less so. Either way, it’s a physical activity and needs to be treated […]
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The most important step of preventing postural problems is detection. For some it is obvious that they have pronounced posture problems. For others it is not as obvious. An appropriate practitioner or specialist can help determine postural problems such as your Pilates instructor, personal trainer, chiropractor or physiotherapist. It is not just static posture that […]
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Why do pilates? Pilates matwork can help strengthen the core muscles which in turn help reduce back pain and strain.
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