Category Archives: Post-rehabilitation

Bill’s tale of two knees

I have had knee problems almost all of my adult life. I think I was seventeen when I first injured my right knee playing soccer. After six weeks of non activity I went back to playing and probably made it … Continue reading

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Pilates and Shoulder Health

Do you grab your shoulder every time you throw a ball? Or wince when you have to reach above your head? If so, the rotator cuff muscles in your shoulder may need some work. A healthy rotator cuff will keep your shoulders moving freely without pain or stiffness. Continue reading

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Pilates Relieves Back Pain

A research article published in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy showed that Pilates-based therapeutic exercise significantly decreased pain and disability in patients with chronic low back pain (J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2006; 36:472-484). Continue reading

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Got Knee Pain; Get Pilates

We often have clients that come to us complaining of knee pain. Sometimes the pain is exercise induced, and the client is looking for a form of exercise that is forgiving to the knees. Sometimes the pain is chronic and … Continue reading

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