Many of my clients find it difficult to isolate movement of the hip from movement of the pelvis and lumbar spine, seemingly due to a range of imbalances in the hip musculature. I have often associated loss of hip isolation with the ‘elderly’, where anterior pelvic tilt and insufficient hip extension can lead to a […]
The PAA is very happy to share with our members this excellent book review written by Tracy Maurstad for “The Pilates Book Review and Discussion Club” (a closed Facebook group). It is reprinted here with the kind permission of Tracy and the book club. The club is an international group of Pilates professionals who review ‘mind/body’ and ‘movement practices’ books, twice […]
Yos Worth & Lilikoi Kaos, with amazing, diverse careers as performers and trainers in circus have now embraced Pilates with a passion. Yos began Pilates Method instructor training five years ago with Aligned for Life Studios in Melbourne. Lilikoi is just embarking on her Pilates journey taking the PITC course and training at Das Pilates. […]
The PAA has a policy of promoting safe exercise prescription and management protocols for all practitioners to observe when working with special conditions, injuries or pregnancy. When working with a pregnant client, it is essential that practitioners follow recommended positioning of the client and reduce both load and range of movement as she progresses through […]
Lymphoedema is a condition of localised fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system (the system that normally returns interstitial fluid to the thoracic duct and bloodstream). The condition is frequently seen as a side effect of cancer treatments. Key exercise considerations for lymphoedema When working with a client who has lymphoedema or significantly […]
