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 20, 2007 · 3 Comments
Lesley, Director of Movements Afoot: Why do people get scoliosis? Martha: There is a difference between heredity, medical and functional scoliosis. Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine. Hereditary scoliosis includes curvatures caused by abnormal bone development in the spinal column or even as a result of leg bone length differences. Medical scoliosis comes … Read more
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