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The Marvelous Multifidus – A Small Yet Mighty Muscle
While it may seem mysterious and elusive, the multifidus, a spiky shaped muscle in your back, is integral to spine stability. Multifidi provide muscular support to the spine, which enables us to stand upright, or not fall over as we bend forward. When the multifidus...
My Time with Kathy Grant
Kathy Grant was my first Pilates teacher. If it wasn't for her I don't think I would have pursued a career in Pilates. So when Blossom Leilani Crawford asked me to contribute to her site "KathyGrantPilates.com" , I was thrilled to oblige. If you'd like to learn more...
Virtual Private Pilates- Taking it Virtual
We’re all a little off these days. And for good reason. Covid-19, the global pandemic of our lifetime, has us on edge. The fear of the unknown, manifesting as an invisible entity that causes serious physical harm, or even death, is almost too much to bear. This silent...
FASCIA and pilates
Fascia: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How We Use It in Pilates WHAT IS FASCIA? Fascia is a fibrous type of connective tissue in the human body that preserves physical shape by enclosing discrete elements such as organs and muscles. It exists throughout the entire...
Pilates and Pelvic Floor Health
Pilates for Pelvic Floor Health People embark on a pilates journey for many reasons. Some are wanting to heal from an injury, others to simply improve their general level of strength and fitness. But did you know that Pilates can improve your pelvic floor health too?...
Breathing for Core Optimization and Wellbeing
Dear Readers, Later this year I will be teaching a course for Pilates instructors about breathing. It’s not uncommon to develop less than optimal breathing habits that become obstacles to alignment and wellbeing. To supplement my materials, I thought...
The Pilates Reformer – a Low-Impact Workout
The Pilates Reformer Machine Many people who are seeking a new fitness regime are concerned about the potential damage high-impact exercises, such as running, can have on their joints. At the same time, they may also be concerned that a low-impact workout may not...
Is Pilates Better Than Yoga?
Is Pilates Better Than Yoga? Many people who want to choose an exercise regime may ask the question: is Pilates better than yoga? Of course either may be of benefit and the answer depends on your goals . In any case, however, theteacher makes all the difference....
Achieving a Happier Body and Mind with Pilates
Achieving a Happier Body and Mind with Pilates Pilates is a comprehensive form of exercise that combines the knowledge of several disciplines, including martial arts, yoga, and gymnastics. Pilates develops mental focus and concentration, often requiring that...
Pelvic Floor Health in NYC
COREY SILBERT IS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST AND CO-OWNER OF "BEYOND BASICS" , A CLINIC THAT SPECIALIZES IN ALL CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE PELVIC FLOOR IN MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN. WE LOVE THIS AT MONGOOSE BODYWORKS, AS SO MUCH OF OUR PILATES CORE WORK IS RELATED TO THE PELVIC...
Pilates After Total Hip Replacement
The are over 200,000 hip replacements a year with the majority being performed on people between the ages of 50-80. Hip replacements are recommended to relieve pain and decreased mobility in the hip often due to arthritis and other degenerative processes . Total Hip...
The Connection Between Low Back Pain and Weak Gluteals: Part 2
Welcome to part II of a three part series about weakness in the gluteal muscles and the relationship to low back pain . In part I I discussed what can mechanically happen in the body when the Gluteus Medius (a lateral gluteal muscle) presents weak. This blog...