Chrondomalacia and Osteoarthritis of the knee are in the same family of cycling injuries and both can be greatly improved through Pilates rehabilitation. The knee is again the victim with both of these conditions, but instead of inflammation of the kneecap being the main cause of concern the deterioration of the connecting ligaments to the [...]
Pilates for Cycling Injuries
When thinking of adding cycling to your athletic routine, there is a surplus of excellent qualities that biking brings to the fitness table. Whether you are interested in indoor stationary bikes, prefer the Lance Armstrong approach to wide-open hills and valley’s on a road bike, or want to take it to the mountains and mountain-bike [...]
Pilates for Fitness vs. Pilates for Rehabilitation- Part 2
An interview with Lindy Royer, a professional physical therapist for the last twenty years, sheds a little light on Pilates for fitness versus Pilates for rehabilitation. She says, “I think the big difference between Pilates for rehabilitation and Pilates for fitness is that the former focuses on getting an individual to a desired state of [...]
Pilates for Fitness vs. Pilates for Rehabilitation
Pilates has a two-fold purpose. Its ability to meet a client right at the crux of their needs makes it a pliable, approachable, and effectual practice. However the pendulum of Pilates has a large range of swing, and its overarching benefits cover a huge plot of demographic terrain. Celebrities and athletes can be found in [...]
Pilates for Whiplash
Whiplash is nagging, uncomfortable, and even life threatening. If the condition is severe enough, it may require medical attention and sometimes a cervical collar to help keep the alignment and the damaged tissues within the neck column from further harm. While whiplash is commonly associated with car wrecks is can also happen during activities like [...]
Pilats for Muscle Cramps
Nothing is quite as painful as a good old Charlie Horse. In the middle of the night you are dreaming peacefully only to be awakened by a gripping, cramping pain. You shoot out of bed, and try to massage the pain way. The muscle feels like a rock under your skin, and you can almost [...]
Pilates for Foot Pain
Most sports injuries occur suddenly. A sharp turn, an unexpected torque of the body or even an overload of blunt force against the body causes strains, tears, and broken bones. However, our bodies tend to battle some of the more general injuries, like foot pain, daily and instead of trying to fix the problem some [...]
Pilates for Neck Pain “Stingers”
Stingers, or sometimes referred to as “burners”, is a searing sensation that can occur throughout the entire neck caused by a sharp turn of the head or blunt force. This stinging feeling starts at the base of the cranium and runs down the neck column into the upper shoulders. It’s a very scary feeling, for [...]
Pilates for the Female Athlete
Female athletes are prone to different types of sports injuries than men are. It’s a simple study of biomechanics; women are built differently. Because of this, the female body adjusts and responds to certain types of exercises differently. There are quite a few injuries to go around, specifically when an athlete is overtraining, and overusing [...]
Pilates for an Injured Rotator Cuff
Pilates for an Injured Rotator Cuff Committing yourself to a healthy and active lifestyle is by far one of the greatest things that you can do for yourself. But as are all things in life, there is the unfortunate pendulum swing of consequences awaiting you at the end of your workout. Specifically, certain injuries will [...]