Article by Alex Drummond B.Sc (Hon’s) MCSP & Gill Cummings-Bell BA (Hon’s) M.Sc. PGCE. MBA. ACSP.
As a Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist and Clinical Exercise Physiologist it is generally easy to just look at the function vs dysfunction paradigm of an individuals movement and how to balance those, however when looking at an individual executing the […]
Article by Gill Cummings-Bell BA (Hon’s) M.Sc. PGCE. MBA
Written using ‘HI’ an ‘AI’ free zone (Human error forgiveness needed)
Group Reformer Yes or NO!
Group exercise is deemed to be a class of structured physical activity or exercise taught to a group of 5 or more. Of which we have hundreds of styles and genres from Aerobics […]
The shoulder joint, also known as the glenohumeral joint is a ball and socket joint. It is made up of the head of the humerus and the glenoid fossa of the scapula (the top of the upper arm and the side of the shoulder blade). The shoulder joint is one of the most freely moveable […]
By Jo Everill-Taylor
In the world of fitness, it’s easy to get caught up in exercises that focus solely on the muscles we see in the mirror. However, neglecting the muscles of the posterior chain—the group of muscles on the backside of the body—can lead to imbalances, poor posture, and increased risk of injury.
Whatever discipline you […]
Jo Everill-Taylor B.Sc (Hon’s)
Many clients present in a Pilates class with hip pain which can be caused by very varied conditions such as Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Snapping Hip Syndrome, Poor Posture, Pelvic Dysfunction, ligament injuries, restrictions and many other factors. Whilst we are non diagnostic and it is nor our place to say what is […]
By Jo Everill-Taylor
What is sciatica?
Sciatica is a set of symptoms including pain that may be caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve. True sciatica will come from the compression of the nerves radiating from the lower spine, however similar uncomfortable feelings can be felt from Piriformis Syndrome.
This refers to pain in the […]
Meet Lorraine, our Scottish lead on Pilates for Edinburgh. Join her in her favourite exercise. Complete this daily in front of the television.
This is a great little workout to give your clients to execute a couple of times over Christmas or use in your final classes of the year. The only criteria is that they have to sing it as they do it!
Complete a normal prep phase and then set them up on their own mats. Write […]
Today’s herb is Mint
Mint is the name for over a dozen plant species, including peppermint and spearmint, that belong to the genus Mentha.
While eating the plant offers some health benefits, research shows that several of mint’s health benefits come from applying it to the skin, inhaling its aroma or taking it as a capsule.
Mint […]
Pilates – an increasingly popular form of exercise originally developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920’s is a total mind-body conditioning program designed to target the deep muscles of the abdomen and spine to improve overall central core stability, posture and balance.
Therapy Pilates combines the early principles of Joseph Pilates with current research in movement dysfunction, local […]