Busting common myths about Osteoporosis
There are many misconceptions and myths surrounding osteoporosis, a disease which affects millions of people worldwide. In this blog, we shall bust some of…
Tag: pilates
Strong mother = Happy Child
The baby is here! Congratulations! You are eating right, and doing everything right for the baby. But there is no doubt that pregnancy takes…
What expectant mothers can do to stay strong during pregnancy
Prenatal health care is an extremely underdeveloped field in India. There are very few avenues which cater specifically to the physical and mental wellbeing…
Swimming and Pilates: Training on the ground is equally important
Swimming is different from most sports. Being a water sport, the biomechanics of the body works differently as it isn’t our natural habitat. Water…
Pilates for sports: More than just rehab
In the previous blog, we discussed how players of racquet sports the world over are turning to Pilates to build their strength and avoid…
How racquet sports players up their game
Pilates has become a part of many of the top sportspersons’ training regimes. But why is it to so popular among players of racquet…
Why many professional dancers are turning to Pilates
When Joseph Pilates opened his fitness studio in New York, little did he know that by sharing an address with the New York City…
How Pilates helped ‘ultramarathoner’ Taru Mateti stay injury-free
Running ultra-marathons is not everyone’s cup of tea. But Taru Mateti, 55, runs almost 3 ultramarathons every year! And she is an achiever par…
Runners and the mechanism of running
The form and efficiency of runners are directly related. A flawed form not only leads to wasted energy but also increases risk of injury….
Regaining normal gait after an ankle fracture
In our previous blog, we discussed the basic mechanism of the gait cycle. Here we look into how Rehab Pilates was used to regain…