What is Olecranon Bursitis? Olecranon Bursitis affects the olecranon bursa, a small sac of fluid which sits just over the hard bony process at the base of the elbow. Bursae are found throughout the body and produce synovial fluid to reduce friction between muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones as they move over each other. If a […]
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There’s nothing quite like the feeling of relaxation experienced during a massage, yet did you know that there are numerous other benefits to this treatment? Receiving consistent massage with a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) has been shown to boost immunity, lower blood pressure, and reduce feelings of depression. Massage can Improve Immune Function During the
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What Is Chronic Ankle Instability? Chronic ankle instability, as the name implies, is a chronic condition of instability affecting the ankle and it’s surrounding structures. It usually develops after a severe ankle sprain. However, some people are born with less stable ankles; these individuals are generally extra flexible throughout their bodies. Approximately 20% of ankle
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by Danni Gillham, The Wellness Boutique Is pilates good for quick weight loss? Are pilates and yoga the same thing? Do you need to be super flexible? There’s no doubt about it: Pilates is one of the most dynamic and beneficial exercises you can do to move your body. And the best part is, you
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Typically, when we think of physical rehabilitation we think of Physiotherapy. However, with the exceptional rise in the popularity of Pilates over the past ten years, awareness of its rehabilitative effects has increased. Doctors recommend Pilates to their clients with foot, knee, back, shoulder, neck pain and more. Physiotherapists are integrating Pilates equipment and exercises into their
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Pilates is generally appropriate for senior fitness, and it is gaining popularity among senior citizens. The ability to modify exercises to meet differing needs, along with the many benefits of the Pilates method, such as increased levels of strength, balance, flexibility, muscle tone, stamina, and well-being, make Pilates an inviting senior exercise program. After all,
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If you have a great map of Vancouver Island (with the ocean, lakes, roads, and mountains) then even if you spill coffee on it, you would still have a pretty good idea of how to get to Nanaimo. Pilates develops the same body map in your brain – this is called the homunculus & there
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Holly is one of the wonderful instructors here at Shelbourne Pilates & Rehab. She is certified in Mat & Reformer and has recently been accredited as a Physiotherapy Assistant. In our New Year session, beginning January 2nd, she will be teaching a number of classes on Wednesday and Thursday evenings including our new Pilates Barre
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How Pilates Helps You Run Like the Wind: As a runner you may think running alone will provide you with a well-rounded exercise program. However, while running is great cardiovascular work, it can lead to imbalances in the body. Those imbalances could sideline your runs for a short time or much longer. In order to maintain this
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Do you ever notice that the longer you sit the more agitated your body gets? The human body is built to move. It is made up of 360 joints and 700 skeletal muscles which enable easy and fluid motion. The blood in our body depends on us to move around in order to circulate properly,
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Building Body Awareness at Any Age I’ve been in the physical fitness world pretty much all my life and I haven’t come across anything else that teaches people about their bodies as concisely as Pilates does. What I hope for when I teach clients is for them to be able to take what they do on
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Too busy during the week to get your Pilates in? Come join a Saturday mat or reformer class. Classes run from 9am to 2pm with private appointments also available. We welcome registration, drop ins, punch cards and even makeup classes. Call the studio for more information on classes and levels available Shelbourne Physiotherapy, Pilates &
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What is Olecranon Bursitis? Olecranon Bursitis affects the olecranon bursa, a small
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of relaxation experienced during a massage,
What Is Chronic Ankle Instability? Chronic ankle instability, as the name implies,