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Category: Rehabilitation

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.

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How can Pilates help your body?

November 11, 2020November 29, 2024Pilates Instructor

Pilates is known for working on ‘core’ strength.  This is includes working the lower back and abdominal muscles and pelvic floor to help stabilize the lumbar spine and pelvis.  Stability is a big part of Pilates so any exercise done in Pilates first involves stabilizing the body which includes the pelvic region.  As a result, these muscles […]

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When can you use Pilates for rehabilitation?

November 4, 2020January 17, 2025Pilates Instructor

Pilates isn’t just for fitness and exercises. It can be used for restorative and rehabilitation.

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How can matwork Pilates help back pain?

October 12, 2020November 29, 2024Pilates Instructor

Pilates is great for strengthening the core muscles, which include the abdominals and back muscles. This is great for strengthening the lower back and minimizing back pain.

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Is Pilates a good form of Cross Training for Sports?

by Pilates InstructorMay 3, 2025May 3, 2025Comments Off on Is Pilates a good form of Cross Training for Sports?

Pilates is more than just exercise.  It is a movement philosophy and practice.  The principles of Pilates include breath, concentration, control, precision, centering and flow.   These principles are what make Pilates a good form of cross-training for sports, whether indoor or outdoor, winter or summer. From dancers and martial artists to skiers, cyclists, and pickleball […]

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Pilates can elevate your pickleball game, prevent injuries and move better.

by Pilates InstructorApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025Comments Off on Pilates can elevate your pickleball game, prevent injuries and move better.

Pilates has grown in popularity the past few years and so has pickleball. Pilates and pickleball together are the perfect combintation for injury prevention and more enjoyable play. But first, what is pickleball? What is Pickleball and How Did It Begin? Pickleball has become popular over the past few years and is rising popularity.    It […]

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