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05/04/2022

Plantar Fascia (also known as plantar aponeurosis) is a strong fibrous band of tissue on the bottom of the foot. It extends from the heel bone (or to be precise the calcaneal tubercle) to the base of the toe bones (proximal phalanges).

Fascia is tissue mainly composed of collagen that occurs throughout the body in a variety of guises. There is fascia extending under the surface of the skin and lining the nuclei of cells. Fascia surrounds all muscles, bones and joints and is the substance referred to as 'silver skin' in meat. There is fascia encasing the viscera (vital organs) and brain, and it also lines arteries and blood vessels. The fascial network provides structure, protection, communication and a degree of movement throughout the body. Furthermore all fascia is innervated and is highly sensitive. In a way it is your body's world wide web, allowing information to feedback and feedforward in an instant. The plantar fascia therefore is key to our connection to the ground we walk on.
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20/02/2022

The vagus nerve, also referred to as the 10th Cranial Nerve, extends from the brain stem down into the thorax and abdomen. It is involved in heart function, blood pressure, gastro-intestinal tract activity, control of the throat and larynx, tastebud function, ocular innervation, skin response, not to mention liver, gall bladder, kidney, spleen and reproductive organ function. It is the key player in the parasympathetic nervous system. This is our autonomic reflex branch often referred to as "rest and digest". The vagus nerve functions as a feedback and feedforward pathway between our organs and brain -- it is a key player in what is known as the gut-brain axis.
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20/12/2021

Is Pilates safe during Pregnancy?

It is always important to remember that pregnancy is a sign of health, not weakness. Different women have different needs, and the same woman might have totally different needs as her pregnancy develops.

Is Pilates safe during Pregnancy? It is always important to remember that pregnancy is a sign of health not weakness.

15/12/2021

Over the years we have worked with a number of complementary therapists and practitioners. We like to maintain a close relationship with these gifted people as we refer clients back and forth...

Over the years we have worked with a number of complementary therapists and practitioners. We like to maintain a close relationship with these gifted people as we refer clients back and forth.

13/12/2021

Our paper on Pilates.

Proprioception: A Structural Overview and
The Pilates Method as a Form of Proprioceptive Rehabilitation

Proprioception is one of the most widely used and misused terms in exercise physiology. It is often used interchangeably with ‘kinesthesia’.

24/11/2021

Is Pilates Helpful for Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder affecting the central nervous system. This is a chronic disease where damage occurs to the myelin sheath encasing nerve fibers. This can disrupt coordination, motor skills, speech and sometimes vision.

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Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder affecting the central nervous system. This is a chronic disease where damage occurs to the myelin sheath encasing nerve fibers. This can disrupt coordination, motor skills, speech and sometimes vision. Treatment of this condition involves a multi-pronged....

22/11/2021

Dyspraxia and the Pilates Method

Dyspraxia is often referred to as the 'body form' of dyslexia where there is a lack of organisation in motor skills. Like dyslexia, it can be found in varying degrees. Mild dyspraxia can exist almost unnoticed while severe dyspraxia critically impairs ones coordination and balance.

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Dyspraxia is often referred to as the 'body form' of dyslexia where there is a lack of organisation in motor skills. Like dyslexia, it can be found in varying degrees.

17/11/2021

Hypermobility is a condition often overlooked by health professionals and exercise practitioners.

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Hypermobility is a condition often overlooked by health professionals and exercise practitioners. To be flexible is a good thing, but too much flexibility can be detrimental. The hypermobile body has a difficult time building and maintaining muscle strength.

15/11/2021

Is Pilates Suitable for Arthritis Sufferers?

(Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis). Arthritis is simply the inflammation of a joint. With osteoarthritis the cause of this inflammation is mechanical (i.e. faulty movement patterns).

Friction around the joint causes irritation and sometimes a build up of bone…

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osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis). Arthritis is simply the inflammation of a joint. With osteoarthritis the cause of this inflammation is mechanical (i.e. faulty movement patterns). Friction around the joint causes irritation and sometimes a build up of bone.

10/11/2021

Pilates for back pain

Good pilates form and a deep knowledge of your own strengths and limitations is empowering, and a skilled Pilates instructor can take you there.

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ANY form of movement can make an injured back worse, so it is extremely important to find a qualified practitioner to guide you through exercise properly (whether it is Pilates or another form of exercise)

04/11/2021

Is Pilates Suitable for Chronic Fatigue?

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, is characterised by extreme tiredness. Other symptoms can include headaches, irregular heartbeat and flu-like symptoms. For years exercise was recommended for the treatment and management of Chronic Fatigue.

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, is characterised by extreme tiredness.

27/10/2021

Joseph Pilates pioneered his method in the early 20th century believing that a routine of mindful exercise is essential to maintain physical and mental wellbeing. He developed a strict regime of daily exercise to optimise both fitness and resilience.

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