In today's fast-paced world, finding a moment of calm can feel like a challenge. Many turn to meditation, yoga or deep breathing...

Positive movement is moving with ease, suppleness, strength and stamina. It's how we used to move as kids and how we are able to move...

Sitting Matters. Find out how to do it well to avoid low back and neck pain. Rehab pilates plays an important role.

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As a certified APPI (Australian Physiotherapist & Pilates Institute) Pilates rehab instructor and Cancer Rehab instructor, I cannot...

I have recently completed a pilates course with APPI - Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute. Glenn and Elisa Withers (the...

Spring is the perfect time to start a new healthy habit. Everything is coming alive in nature and our energy levels are ready to soar! In...

Back in the winter of 2012 after my own back injury, I remember the slow and often painful walk on wet pavements to my pilates teacher's...

Why physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is about improving the efficiency of movement and allowing the body to be at its best. As a physio I...

FIFTH eccentric strengthening exercise for a stronger back and arms using weights...

FOURTH eccentric strengthening exercise to make your glutes stronger and challenge balance....

THIRD eccentric strengthening exercise to make your chest and tummy stronger....

SECOND eccentric strengthening exercise to make your lower body stronger....

FIRST eccentric strengthening exercise to make your back stronger...

ECCENTRIC MUSCLE STRENGTHENING When you lengthen a muscle under resistance, like lowering the arm in a bicep curl with weights ....

One new healthy habit a day makes all the difference to your physical and mental wellbeing.....

Feet do an incredible job from the moment we start walking after that crawling phase. They take our "load", run with us, walk or sit...

Breathing properly is probably the most important thing you can do for your own health and well-being. I'm not trying to be morbid but...

Before doing any pilates, it is worth knowing what the core means and how you benefit from having a strong one. During my classes I often...