Five Reasons Pilates Prevents Injuries
Pilates is a method of exercise that has been used by physical therapists to rehabilitate patients
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also known as physiatry, is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities.
Scoliosis….How Pilates Can Help
It is important that anyone with mild to moderate scoliosis make daily exercise part of their routine to treat this condition. While studies show that exercise does not usually reverse the scoliosis, it can help to strengthen the overstretched side, stretch the tighter side and improve posture awareness. Individuals with mild, moderate or severe scoliosis who do not do regular exercises,
Physical Therapy and Pilates can help Lower Back Problems
Coming to ABS Pilates offers more advantages than any traditional physical therapy clinic or Pilates studio
Pilates is a Great Tool For Physical Therapists to Use to Rehabilitate Patients
I was contacted last year by Teays Physical Therapy Center in Hurricane, West Virginia and asked to travel there this January and present a day-long continuing education course on how to use Mat and Prop-based Pilates to rehabilitate patients with orthopedic injuries.
Shoveling Snow without causing Lower Back Pain
The Snow is Falling…Do you know how to shovel without causing lower back pain? The snow is falling! Winter is here to stay…at least for the next few months. It is time to dust off our snow shovels and get to work. But did you know that one of the most common causes of shoveling…
Pilates Can Make You a Better Runner
Ask just about anyone and most of us will admit to having run for their cardio workout at one time or another. For millions of people, running has become a favorite way to burn those calories.
Pilates Can Be an Effective Tool For Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
Palates Columbus: At some time in our life, many of us will sustain some sort of injury. Some of these injuries require extensive medical attention while others are relatively minor and typically heal on their own.
How Pilates Can Make You a Better Cyclist
Whether you are training for a 100 mile bike ride or you are just a casual weekend rider, Pilates can help you become a stronger biker, less susceptible to injury.
The Benefits of Pilates on Your Golf Game
Golf can be a very complicated sport,
whether you are a recreational golfer or one who competes regularly in the sport.
The body moves in so many different ways in order to complete a simple golf swing.
The body has to:
twist at the torso
flex and extend at the lower back
rotate at the hips
flex, extend and rotate at the shoulders