Pilates for Rehabilitation explains how to incorporate Pilates exercises into rehabilitation programs to heal injuries, improve core strength, promote efficient movement, and help manage pain.
It details not only remedial exercises for each of the common conditions but also provides a detailed anatomy and pathology breakdown for each. The first part of the book outlines the basic principles of Pilates.
Pilates for Rehab takes an evidence-based approach to incorporating Pilates exercises into a rehabilitation setting.
Pilates is a particularly safe and effective exercise system which aims to strengthen the body in a balanced way by specifically improving the function of the weaker muscle groups.
Pilates for Hip and Knee Syndromes and Arthroplasties provides foundational guidelines and protocols for the use of Pilates in increasing strength, balance, flexibility, and range of motion with pre- and postoperative knee and hip syndromes ...
Table 8.16 Comparison: equipment vs. mat Mat exercises Pilates equipment Conventional training equipment Resistance Gravity Steel springs Weights Orientation Open Guided More difficult Character Complex Assistive/active ...
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The Back Book is a one-stop reference guide, explaining how the back works, why backache occurs, the different types of back pain, when to seek professional help, lifestyle tips for prevention and exercises to promote flexibility and hold ...
Be still and breathe softly and deeply. Take your mind's awareness to your thigh muscles. Allow the muscles at the front of your thigh to tighten without locking your knee. Tighten the muscles at the back of your thigh.
As a Pilates teacher for humans, horsewoman and eventer Laura Reiman has seen first-hand how consistent, quality exercise can ward off strain and injury, as well as heal.