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Joseph Pilates developed a revolutionary
form of exercise in the late 1920 know today as "Pilates".
The method comprises of more than 500
exercises using spring resistance equipment, or performed as mat-based
floor exercises which focus on the "core" of the body - the deep
abdominal muscles. buttock muscles and muscles around the spine.
The Pilates method in the hands of a
skilled and certified physical therapist has remarkable impact on the
recovery of the patient.
The technique is extremely "safe" and
can benefit patients of all ages with many conditions and diseases that
include:
- Chronic neck and back pain
- Sciatica
- Shoulder impingement and
tendonitis
- Hip bursitis
- Ankle injuries
- Total Knee & Hip replacement
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Scoliosis
- General conditioning
- Osteoporosis
- Muscle balance
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