PhysioFusion classes utilise a variety of equipment as opposed to classes mainly based on mats. The individual attention and variety of exercises allows you to achieve results quicker. Many of the injuries and disabilities today are in fact caused by our very modern machine-oriented society. Hence using machines...
Patients often used to say "Am I straight?" and often Sally will say "Yes, but you're rigid". If you can learn to use your core more effectively, you won't need to use so many muscles to hold your spine together each and every day as your...
Breathing is one of the most important things we do every day. It's the first thing that we do when we're born and the last thing we do before we die. Those of you who do yoga or meditation, or Tai Chi, regularly, are probably familiar...
Exercise balls can be an excellent peice of equipment for Pilates style excercises. Recently I asked Sally what type of ball is best and was surprised at the answer. I thought this would make an excellent article because it is from the perspective of a Physiotherapist. Sally...
A physiotherapist will enable you to recover from a sports injury sooner - especially when compared to a wait and see what happens philosophy. Common Sports Injuries Bruises Ligament sprains Joint injuries Over-use injuries What to do in the event of an injury The RICE method Rest allow yourself...
The complex nature of the spine means that stresses placed on it may injure many different structures. The discs which separate the vertebrae (bones) or the ligaments which hold them together can be damaged. The disc is composed of a jelly-like core surrounded by a strong fibrous...
Would I benefit from pilates/Who should do pilates? Pilates today is popular among dancers, athletes, celebrities and models as it assists in developing flexibility without causing a strain on the muscles. It helps to develop good posture by focussing on your abdominal muscles. A regular pilates...
The reason that most people continue to get persistent pain following a motor vehicle accident or whiplash-type injury is that their core muscles turn off which results in the outer, more superficial muscles being used in functions for which they have not been designed. This...
Pilates is a series of exercises designed to improve flexibility, strength, core stability, posture and balance. It is a "mind/body" technique which was discovered by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900's and which was originally called "contrology". As a young man, Pilates took inspiration from...