Pilates and Back Pain – Part 1

At one time or other back pain will blight many of our lives.  This three part series of back pain looks at how the spine works and what makes it works, what can go wrong, and how to help put it right. This first part is all about the anatomy of the spine.  All the intricate [...]

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Post Mastectomy Training – why you need a Specialist

Below is an article written by Carrie Myers Smith on why any exercise training should be with a breast cancer exercise specialist. This article is based on ‘general fitness’, but a lot of the moves included in the article are based around Pilates, or with modification, could be adaptedinto Pilates moves. Postmastectomy training – why [...]

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When can I return to running…?

Baby – Check!  Support bra – Check!   Trainers – Check!  Running … hang on a minute!!! It’s my experience that regular runners  (both before and during pregnancy) want to get back to running as soon as possible after baby is born.  However, do so with great caution… Going back to (or even starting) a [...]

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Improve your post natal posture

How to improve your post natal posture pn better posture 2010

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All about Abdominals

Written by Heather Crossthwaite, Chartered Physiotherapist. THE ABDOMINAL MUSCLES Your abdominals are made up of 4 layers of muscles, which sit on the front and sides of the torso. They act as deep stabilisers for the spine and the abdominal organs, as well as being strong mobilisers of the trunk. Your abdominal layers consist of: Transversus Abdominis, [...]

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