CoreWorks Pilates

10/15/2019

If you have a labral tear, take a break from your lunges, your pigeon pose, etc.This is a time to focus on pelvic stability and activating deep core stabilizer muscles--time to go back to your foundational Pilates exercises like pelvic tilt, deep abdominal activation, and even breathing.

The great thing about Pilates, is that challenge can be found in even the most simple, essential exercises, and it's a good thing to revisit the basics, no matter how long you've been practicing. When you're ready to start working against resistance again, a closed chain exercise like parallel footwork is a safe place to start because you can adjust elements like the spring tension or the range of hip flexion.

Read our entire blog post (link in bio) and follow along on social media throughout October as we take a deep dive into how Physio Pilates can be a part of the Hip Labral Tear recovery story.

10/09/2019

How exactly is a hip labral tear diagnosed? Labral tears are diagnosed by a physician, sports medicine doctor, or a physiotherapist through a combination of symptoms or clinical signs—for example: restricted range of movement. It is difficult to get a specific diagnosis without an MRI or other medical imaging, or by arthroscopic hip surgery.

Medical imaging can confirm the location of the tear and help verify which movements—for example, external (lateral) or internal (medial) rotation of the femur—exacerbate the symptoms (pain, clicking, etc.). Medical imaging and diagnosis will also help inform a treatment plan, which will vary from person to person, but could include manual physiotherapy, Physio Pilates, or in some cases, surgery.

Read our entire blog post (link in bio) and follow along on social media throughout October as we take a deep dive into how Physio Pilates can be a part of the Hip Labral Tear recovery story.

09/24/2019

Here is another fantastic exercise for diastasis recti. No pressure on the abdominal wall but lots of ab work through the inner thighs and pelvic floor. One of my all time favourite exercises.

02/14/2017

Happy Valentine's Day from CoreWorks Pilates and Physiotherapy! We are offering bonus classes all week to help raise funds and awareness for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Here's the current schedule of classes:
Monday, February 13 @ 6pm
Tuesday, February 14 @ 7pm
Wednesday, February 15 @ 8am AND 6pm
Thursday, February 16 @ 6pm
Friday, February 17 @ 7:45am

09/23/2016

We've added a informational document called "I need a Physio, What do I do?" for anyone thinking of using a Physiotherapist in Ontario. Simple pointers on what questions to ask your Extended Healthcare provider, the clinic you choose and the Physiotherapist. You can see it here on the page under "Info PDF".

06/28/2016

"A physio friend of mine told me not to expect most [of the] doctors to have a clue what Pilates is... I was shocked."
In this blog CoreWorks owner and Pilates instructor discusses the knowledge gap for many doctors and surgeons about what Therapeutic Pilates can do, arguing that closing that gap would benefit patients and help reduce repeat visits.

Have you ever been referred to a movement specialist by your doctor; or after physio?...

http://www.yourcoreworks.com/2016/06/23/doctors-referrals-include-pilates/

When CoreWorks opened, a physio friend of mine told me not to expect most doctors to have a clue what Pilates is. Here I discuss the disconnect.

03/13/2015

Please note. We do things differently. Your personalised Pilates program goes with you whatever class you join. http://ow.ly/K53eD

03/12/2015

Exercise :-) Injury :-( Physio :-) Pilates Re-hab :-) CoreWorks :-) :-)

03/11/2015

Sounds like but - the original Reformer was a bed using the bedsprings for resistance.

03/10/2015

And the winner is.... Ms Cora (Thanks Michelle1) http://ow.ly/K53eF