Pilates & Yoga

  • The Pilates Method for Treatment and Wellbeing

    Years ago, Joseph Pilates developed a type of exercise that has become one of the most popular forms of exercise today.

    Many are involved in or are interested in starting a Pilates exercise program. Indeed, one of the advantages of the Pilates method is that it works so well for a wide range of people.

    Athletes and dancers love it, as do seniors, women rebounding from pregnancy, and people who are at various stages of physical rehabilitation.

    Pilates was created with a specific focus on the following:

    • Strength
    • Flexibility
    • Breathing
    • Posture
    • Increased mind/body awareness

    While no exercise results in drastic improvements immediately, if you do it on a regular basis, you will definitely notice great changes in both your body and lifestyle.

    Pilates for Rehabilitation

    Pilates Is an Adaptable Form Of Exercise

    One of the unique features of Pilates is the ability of healthcare providers to modify the particular exercises for rehabilitation purposes. This adaptation of Pilates is the key to its success across various patient groups because the exercises can be tailored all rehabilitation and fitness.

    If you are suffering with muscle aches and joint pains, Pilates may be a treatment approach that matches your specific needs.

    We suggest you contact our office and ask one of our Pilates experts how this treatment approach can help you.

    Pilates for Health & Wellbeing – The 6 principles of Pilates

    Centering, control, flow, breathing, precision, and concentration and are integral to a quality workout. What sets Pilates apart from other workouts is that instead of emphasizing repetition of moves, it focuses on the quality of each move with an emphasis on accuracy and precision, which, in turn yields significant results in the shortest amount of time.

    Whole Body Training

    By training the body as a whole, rather than isolating certain muscles, you will improve your movement, enhancing your life greatly. Overall, Pilates can present a number of health benefits for anyone at any age.

    The Benefits of Pilates
    Balance & Coordination Improvements

    Research on Pilates has concluded that this specific exercise approach can help with fall prevention. Fall are one of the leading causes of injury among elderly people. After a few weeks of Pilates exercises, many women demonstrated greater balance control, as well as, an increase in their range of motion and flexibility in the legs. The research subjects experienced improved confidence and better static and dynamic balance.

    Pilates strengthens the hip and leg joints, as well as the body’s core, which can greatly promote stability. This increase in stability leads to an improvement in balance, coordination and agility.

    Improving Muscle Imbalances & Flexibility

    An imbalance between your strength and flexibility, sometimes called crossed pelvic syndrome (when it occurs at the trunk and hips) can have a negative impact on sports performance. As you exercise, you will find that maintaining the proper form is extremely important and can help lengthen tight muscles and strengthen opposing weak muscle groups.

    Stability

    Pilates exercises can result in increased support and stability of your back and stomach muscles. These muscle groups both move and stabilize the spine. It has been proposed that a stronger “core” improves the strength and coordination of you upper and lower extremities.

    Correcting Poor Posture Habits

    Poor posture may be related to future injury. When you slouch while walking, or sitting you can pull a muscle, and lessen the spine’s ability to absorb shock that can lead to neck strain.

    While there’s little scientific evidence to support the concept, pain may stem from poor postural habits. Regular Pilates exercise helps increase your awareness of your body, a term described as enhanced proprioception. Regular awareness exercises, like those involved with Pilates, may help you better self-correct your posture.

    A Focus on Mind/Body Awareness

    Improve your movement’s efficiency, as well as, your own awareness of your body, through Pilates. Pilates forces you to pay close attention to your own breathing, the way you position your muscles and limbs, and encourages strong concentration on form.

    All of this combined forces you to become more in tuned with your body, which, transfers over to serve you in everyday life.

    The Pilates Exercise and Treatment Method Offers Numerous Benefits

    As you can see, a Pilates-based approach to rehabilitation and wellness is adaptable, progressive, and a comprehensive method for both patients with musculoskeletal pain and members in the community that desire to improve and maintain their wellbeing.

    We encourage you to call us today to learn more about our Pilates Treatment and Wellness Programs.

    Get Started Today – Give Us a Call at (215) 490-0000.

  • Therapeutic Yoga

    Yoga is a mind and body practice with historical origins in ancient Indian philosophy. Like other meditative movement practices used for health purposes, various styles of yoga typically combine physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation. This fact sheet provides basic information about yoga, summarizes scientific research on effectiveness and safety, and suggests sources for additional information.

    Why Participate in Our Therapeutic Yoga Program

    Many people who participate in our yoga program do so for the following reasons:

    • To maintain their health and well-being,
    • To improve physical fitness,
    • To relieve stress,
    • To and enhance quality of life.

    In addition, they may be addressing specific health conditions, such as back pain, neck pain, arthritis, and anxiety.

    Things to Consider with Our Yoga Program

    • Do not use yoga to replace conventional medical care or to postpone seeing a healthcare provider about pain or any other medical condition.
    • If you have a medical condition, please communicate this to us before starting our therapeutic yoga program.
    • Everyone’s body is different, and we will help modify yoga postures based on your individual abilities. Make sure you share any physical limitations and inform your us about any medical issues you have.
    • Please communicate to us about any other complementary health approaches you use. This will help ensure you will have a well coordinated and safe experience.

    Please Give Us a Call If You Would Like to Know More About Our Therapeutic Yoga Program. You can Reach Us at (215) 490-0000.