The Benefits of Pilates

The Benefits of Pilates

Pilates is gaining in popularity every day, and for good reason. It is a brilliant way to enhance strength, balance, co-ordination and  flexibility without building muscle bulk and is invaluable for injury prevention and rehabilitation, which is why I am training to...

Squat mechanics

Squat mechanics

Here is a useful article from Physio Answers on the best and worst squat positions and the effect on the lumbar spine. Take home messages are Make sure the spine remains neutral during squatting, do not allow spinal flexion at the bottom of the squat. Spinal...

Staring into a screen…

We are just not designed for it! There is lots of information on workplace set up available, but I wanted to put the main points of consideration in one place for easy reference for my clients. Staying in any position for a prolonged length of time is not good for our...