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East Lake Woman: ‘I’m Glad I Have Scoliosis’
See on Scoop.it – pilates When Debbie Ordes started helping fellow scoliosis patients more than 10 years ago, she didn’t know just how far it would go. Betsy Blandford Walker‘s insight: It is so great to see that the medical community is better able to treat Scoliosis. However, for my clients who have scoliosis and do not want surgery, they work hard to elongate, strengthen, and gain the body awareness through pilates. In my teaching scoliosis clients, I teach and have had success with the scoliosis exercises, pilates modifications and methods for elongation, breathing, and strengthening, taught by Karena Lineback, author of “Scolio...
Read MoreHow to Build Your Bone Health With The Colorado Get Movin’ Challenge
Build Bone Health through the Colorado Get Movin’ Challenge Calling all Colorado residents- are you concerned about your bone health? I encourage you to join me and take advantage of the Colorado Get Movin’ Colorado to improve your bone density this August. Just log 30 Minutes of walking a day or any form of exercise from August 1-30 and help prove Colorado is the healthiest state in the nation. It takes three weeks to build a habit, Why not make a healthy habit and build strong bones while you are at it. Already doing it? Give your friends the gift of bone health by Inviting them to do the challenge with you! Exercise is always more fun with friends,...
Read MoreCalifornia State-Wide Fracture Screening Finds Majority at Risk
See on Scoop.it – pilates American Bone Health’s vision to end osteoporosis and our connection to the Foundation for Osteoporosis Research and Education (FORE). Betsy Blandford Walker‘s insight: As a Denver Colorado based volunteer for American Bone Health (ABH) and a PMA-Certified Pilates instructor, I use the Fracture Risk Calculator and two free ABH educational presentations to educate and bring awareness to people about preventing osteoprosis and fractures for those with low bone density. If you or your organization would like more information about having one of our trained volunteers do fracture risk screenings or are interested in our free...
Read MoreNicole LaBonde – Journal – 5 Things You Need to Know About Pilates!
See on Scoop.it – pilates Nicole on the Wunda Chair. A friend of mine owns a Pilates studio in Philadelphia ( Trullo Pila… Betsy Blandford Walker‘s insight: I would like people to know that pilates is about prevention. The way we move our bodies, sit and stand often will cause problems for us as we age- athletes included! For example, we often see people (young-old) walking around slumped over- the precursor to osteoporosis, neck and shoulder problems. Or they have poor leg alignment affecting feet, ankles, hips, back and ultimately neck as they age. Want to stay out of the doctor’s office, find a comprehensively trained and PMA certified...
Read More5 Strength Training Exercises for Runners – Diets In Review (blog)
See on Scoop.it – pilates 5 Strength Training Exercises for Runners Diets In Review (blog) Cross training day is the time to do something other than your sport to help prevent injury from repetitive stress and work on activities that help you do what you do better. Betsy Blandford Walker‘s insight: Most these exercises come from Pilates- a great cross training method for runners. Additionally when runners come to me with soreness or hip pains, I like to work hip mobility exercises. Try lying down with a theraband wrapped over the foot. Holding both ends, circle the leg without moving the pelvis. You can get some great stretches with the band too!...
Read MoreHow to Play Better Golf- Spinal Rotation
How do you play better golf if your spine does not rotate? If you are new to golf or want to improve your golf swing why not include some body basics in your golf basics. Are you looking to improve your game, whether it be golf, tennis, baseball, hockey, basketball or skiing, spinal movement is essential for rotational sports. Notice the natural curves in the diagram. Have someone take a picture of you standing from the side. Is your head forward of your shoulders, does you low back have a big curve or is it flat? Does your spine need a tune up? Keeping your spine moving is crucial to maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. *If you are experiencing pain or...
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