Posted by Lesley Powell on June 22, 2008 · 2 Comments
by Lesley Powell “I would like to know how to handle a Mat Pilates participant with mild scoliosis in a group class setting. I have a teenager who has asked to take my Mat Pilates class. I asked her to be patient with me while I researched what I can do to assist her. Should … Read more
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Posted by Lesley Powell on June 19, 2008 · 2 Comments
by Lesley Powell “I am looking for some advice- I have a client coming in with upper cross syndrome due to large breasts and poor posture. Can you talk about what exercises would be beneficial for this client?” Teacher New Posture When trying to improve alignment, you need to observe what is tight and weak. … Read more
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Posted by Lesley Powell on June 13, 2008 · 2 Comments
by Lesley Powell One of the hardest things to teach and explain is the difference between tucking and Pelvic Shift Forward. under-STAND-ing Pelvic shift forward Pelvic shift forward is a concept of how the legs and the pelvis influence the weight shift. The best example of this is our gait, walking. The pelvic shift forward … Read more
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Posted by Lesley Powell on June 6, 2008 · Leave a Comment
by Lesley Powell I had worked with Physical therapists Ruth Teitel and Nicola Weiner with their experience with clients who had Parkinsons. The workout should include mobility, stretching, strengthening the extensors, and improving one’s gait. With some clients with Parkinson, there is a bent spine. From the website; www. Parkinson.org, the reasons for a stooped … Read more
Filed under back pain, back pain exercises, For Wellness, hip pain, Post-rehabilitation, posture, Professional Teacher tips, walking · Tagged with A-linkPilates, back pain, gait, moblity, parkinson, posture
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