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The relationship between hip mobility and lumbopelvic stability in plie
What I’ve noticed with working with many dancers over the years is at times, ankle mobility, hip mobility or lumboplevic stability can negatively affect alignment during dance movement.
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Resilience & Re-invention are required for growth.
Growth is a choice. Resilience and Re-invention are required for expansion.
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Video: Pilates Half Roll Back for Low Back Stiffness and Core Activation
The Pilates Half Roll Back with a flexband helps to promote the opening of the Lumbar Spine in flexion and the activation of core musculature.
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The invisible cause of low back pain
Want to learn something interesting? I’ve treated talented riders with postural issues resulting in low back pain. What I noticed however, is that ALL of my low back and stressed out patients are trying so desperately to stay on their “horse”.That’s right. It’s invisible. In an attempt to stabilize our body because of weak #abdominals…
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VIDEO: Can you sit up from a lying down position? Introducing the Pilates Full Roll-up
The Pilates Full Roll Up exercise is a great way to test how strong your core strength is and the degree of flexion you have in your spine. Dr. Blessyl explains the proper way to do this exercise and how to modify with simple equipment. If you found this video useful, you can find more…
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Dr. Blessyl’s top tip for stretching your hips.
Step one: Stop cheating in your alignment The iliopsoas muscle is the deep hip flexor muscle that attaches to your low back (lumbar spine) and deep into your hip (femoral head). This muscle gets tight from overuse from sitting and physical activity. When this tight is chronically tight, your abdominal muscles are unable to stabilize…
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