What are the benefits of exercise? There are numerous benefits from exercising regularly. These are both physical and psychological, and, for this reason, we actively encourage it. Why not try out a new physical activity and see if you like it? Whatever you do, be it running, cycling, swimming, rowing, playing football or weight training, there are so many physical and non-physical benefits to be had in the following areas. Musculoskeletal Exercise can have the […]
Many people often ask me what the difference is between Yoga and Pilates. They also ask if there is any point practising one if they already practice the other. Before making the choice between Yoga or Pilates, let’s take a look at the origins of each discipline.
In the 17th century, René Descartes, French scientist and philosopher, revolutionised the understanding of pain. He postulated that injured tissue in the body sent pain signals via the nerves to the brain. The brain then translated this message and we become conscious of pain. Although this concept survived for nearly 300 years, modern pain research over the last 50 years has shown this to be incorrect. So, what is the truth about pain? Modern pain […]
In Scandinavian countries, it is estimated that as many as 90% of office workers have access to sit-stand workstations. In the United Kingdom, that figure is just 1%. Culturally, we are told that concentration and productivity are best achieved when sitting down. New research, however, shows that this may not actually be accurate, and could, in fact, lead to health problems.
Emily Altneu, a Pilates Teacher at the Putney Clinic of Physical Therapy, is demonstrating 6 key moves that help build strength and stability Whether you are experienced in Pilates or not tried it yet, some of these very simple yet effective moves can benefit all. They help with core strength and stability. This move uses a theraband to do a seated row. The focus is the mid back: postural muscles and shoulder girdle […]
Pilates for lower back pain Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide with up to 80% of adult’s experiencing low back pain during their lifetime. Most cases of low back pain are due to a multi-dimensional factors and very small percentage (1%) of patients will have serious pathology. While there is limited evidence to support individual risk factors as strong predictors of low back pain there is however evidence for the presence […]
If you regularly exercised prior to becoming pregnant, it is beneficial for you and your baby to continue exercising at a safe level until birth. With this is mind, here are 10 tips for exercising during pregnancy from Chartered Physiotherapist Claire Cason. 10 TIPS FOR EXERCISING DURING PREGNANCY Discuss with a member of your obstetric team before continuing with an existing exercise regime. Women who exercised prior to pregnancy should be able to engage in high […]
