by Laura Helsel | Feb 16, 2022 | Biomechanics, Fitness, Franklin Method, Hip Stability, IT Band, Pelvic Floor, Pilates, Teaching Tips, Tight Hip Flexors
Strengthening the gluteal muscles is recommended for virtually every hip and knee issue that exists. From patellar femoral syndrome and hip impringement to tight IT bands and dropped arches, improving the strength of the big power muscles of the bum are a key component to recovery. What to do when they don’t cooperate?
by Laura Helsel | Nov 21, 2018 | Pain management, Pelvic Floor, Pilates For Everyone, Self Care
When we feel stress rising, and start to sense pain, headaches or tension, connecting with our breath can be an effective tool. As something we do over 20,000 times per day, breathing is worth some consideration.
by Laura Helsel | Aug 24, 2018 | Pelvic Floor, Pilates For Everyone, Pilates Teacher Training
Pelvic Floor Health: beyond the Kegel Tiffany Johns, B. Kin., is one of our Vancouver based Pilates Process ™ teacher trainers. A recent graduate of UBCs kinesiology program, Tiffany’s final project was the development of a paper presenting the most recent...
by Laura Helsel | Apr 21, 2016 | Biomechanics, Franklin Method, Pelvic Floor
Of late, pelvic floor function is a hot topic.Not the coolest of topics I would have thought … but so very important to lower body function that it is often the missing link in addressing low back, pelvic, hip or knee pain. Anyone working in therapeutic movement...
