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Kim Paxton Principal Trainer, The Pilates Studio Blackwood, Adelaide SA Instructor Name: Kim Paxton Studio(s) you work at: The Pilates Studio Blackwood Location: Adelaide, South Australia Instructor training: Integration Pilates Studio – Edmonton, Canada. APEI – Bridging Program PAA Level: Principal Trainer What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? As a young dancer in New Zealand and later in my full time dance studies in Melbourne, I had been introduced to a number of the Pilates exercises in my conditioning classes, however I wasn’t really aware at the time that they…

Effects of Pilates exercises on pain, functional status and quality of life in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis Nurten Küçükçakır, MD,  Lale Altan, MD, Nimet Korkmaz, PhD Published:August 08, 2012 Link to original JBMT article: https://www.bodyworkmovementtherapies.com/article/S1360-8592(12)00171-4/fulltext Summary Objective The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of Pilates exercise program on pain, functional status and quality of life in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. Design The study was performed as a randomized, prospective, controlled and single-blind trial. Participations Seventy women (age range, 45–65 years) with the diagnosis of postmenopausal osteoporosis were included. Methods and interventions Patients were randomly allocated into two groups (home…

Mindset for Health; Tales of Extraordinary People is a series of podcasts hosted by Charlotte de Courcey Bayley about “the power of a human decision and the incredible ability of the Mind to guide you on your journey through life, equipped with the skills to tackle adversity”. They tell “Real Stories with a little bit of Science as we talk with extraordinary people who have overcome life setbacks”. Recently, PAA Vice President Chris Lavelle joined Charlotte to share her own journey from pain to empowerment and freedom. Classified as a 2nd generation Pilates Instructor, having completed her training with Pilates…

When do you think about your feet? At the end of a long day, when those shoes that looked so fabulous in the shop are killing you, when walking or standing become difficult or when an old injury rears its ugly head again. Basically, most of us ignore our feet and foot health unless there is something wrong. The Australian Podiatry Association (APODA) would like you to think about your feet all the time, and in particular during Foot Health Week. Taking place last week (12 to 18 October), the focus this year was on “Get back on Track -…

Often quoted by teachers, peppered on studio walls and Instagram pages – Joseph Pilates said it himself, “the Pilates method of body conditioning is complete coordination of body, mind and spirit”. The physical gains we make in the studio are so abundant and obvious, that it’s only natural that we highlight the physicality of Pilates and its impact on our bodies. As an industry, how can we better focus on the mind and spirit aspect of this quote, so that we can give our clients the full benefit possible from a rounded Pilates practice? If we know that “physical fitness…

Sarah’s Pilates Journey A pre-Christmas Gift A special gift was presented to me just before Xmas 2018.  It was October 24th when I received a call from a young woman named Sarah inquiring about private Pilates sessions. After the usual screening questions over the phone, she informed me that she was a multiple amputee. I had worked with many clients over the years that have had physical conditions that required special attention but I had never worked with anyone quite like Sarah before. This wasn’t a case of a leg or arm amputee, this was much more. Sarah contracted meningococcal…

Helen New Principal Trainer, Precision Pilates Windsor, VIC Instructor Name: Helen New Studio(s) you work at: Precision Pilates Windsor Location: Studio 6, 5/40 Green Street, Windsor, Victoria Instructor training: Advanced Diploma of the Pilates Method (91490NSW) PAA Level: Principal Trainer What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? I was 21 and sustained an injury to my back whilst dancing. I was told I’d never dance again and needed surgery to fuse L4/L5/S1. Not liking that diagnosis I did some research and found my way to a Physiotherapist who introduced me to…

Today (Tuesday 6 October 2020), PAA President Sharan Simmons participated in a roundtable with Victorian Dept. Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Dept. Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) to discuss Victoria’s roadmap for reopening for indoor sport and recreation. The roundtable meeting was hosted by DJPR Head of Sport and Rec Victoria and included several community sport stakeholders. The Deputy Public Health Commander COVID-19 at DHHS, spoke on the public health considerations for the Victorian roadmap, including the underpinning public health principles of outdoor activity, masks, density quotient and number caps. The Key to Reopening Key to the Government…

Member Benefit update 10% extra discount on Human Kinetics books at Booktopia We are excited to announce that Human Kinetics have recently begun an exciting new partnership with the well known Australian distributor Booktopia which will bring new benefits to PAA members. PAA members will receive 10% extra discount off the already discounted Booktopia retail price for all Human Kinetics print books. Click here to browse the Human Kinetics range at Booktopia. You can find the discount code for this and other member benefits by logging in to your PAA membership and looking under Resources/Member Benefits. **This discount cannot be…

A very warm welcome to the new members (5) who have joined the PAA family since our 26 August newsletter, and congratulations to the 9 members who have upgraded their membership this period. We encourage you all to upgrade as you reach the next level, either by qualification or hours. For further information on upgrading please read about the benefits of upgrading and the upgrade process. New Associate Student Members ( 5) Adele Mammone Matthew Gatzoubaros Michelle Meyer Novita Tarsibi Paula Sherson  Congratulations to PAA Member Upgrades (9)  Alison Barrow –  upgraded to Level 1 (Vaucluse, NSW) Ashleigh Berry -…