Practising kindness? It can be often easier to be kind to others before being kind to ourselves but in the interests of our own health and well-being it is important to prioritise taking care of ourselves. Neck pain and stress? Researchers have found in studies that neck pain can be associated with less quantity and…
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What causes shoulder pain? You may have shoulder pain after a playing sport, perhaps as a result of an injury or as a result of a repetitive strain. Perhaps there may be no apparent reason as to why your shoulder pain started it just gradually came on and has worsened over a number of days…
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Recent research findings indicate that mat pilates can probably improve balance and strength in older adults. Maintaining physical fitness is important at all ages but as we get older it is particularly important in order to prevent falls and heart disease as well as ensure mental wellbeing. What is recommended? Department of Health guidelines recommend…
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If you have been wanting to do additional Pilates exercises to keep flexible and strong over the summer break, we have made a video that you can follow. Cath Leftley, our Clinic Director, has put together a few leg strengthening mat-based exercises using the purple resistance band. Please watch our video below. If you would…
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