Innovative Pain Treatments Offer Relief:

 

 

 

Men Take Charge Of Your Health:

By: Special Advertising Section May 20, 2019

Q: How do physical therapy and Pilates help with a rotator cuff injury?

A: The rotator cuff is actually a group of four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. Its primary function is to strengthen and stabilize the shoulder. Above the rotator cuff is the bursa — a sac of tissue that covers and protects the rotator cuff when it comes into close contact with the bones around the shoulder. When the rotator cuff is injured, it can cause inflammation of the bursa, a condition known as bursitis. The result is pain, weakness, and decreased range of motion in the shoulder — particularly when it comes to lifting the arm. This can make even the simplest of daily activities difficult.

Rotator cuff injuries are more common in men, and they’re often caused by repetitive activities such as those found in sports or physical jobs. But aging and tissue degeneration could also be culprits. Whatever the reason, there’s no need to rush to a surgeon.

“Both physical therapy and Pilates go a long way toward improving the function of the muscles around the shoulder,” says Ron Jegadeesh, physical therapist, Pilates instructor, and owner of Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center. “Rather than simply strengthening the large muscles around the shoulder, they target the smaller but equally important muscles. In strengthening these muscles, the exercises and movements of Pilates and physical therapy compensate for damaged tendons. In fact, they can even improve the mechanics of the shoulder joint. And that’s some serious therapy.”

 

 

 

Pilates Fitness and Physical Therapy:

Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center seeks to support the health needs of women throughout each individual’s lifespan, restoring the body to its maximum function and most efficient state. We are a full-service physical therapy office, and we offer traditional as well as Pilates-based physical therapy. In addition, we have group classes as well as private training in Pilates and Gyrotonic. Some of the women’s health needs we focus on are:

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
According to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health, more than 25 percent of women will experience some sort of pelvic floor disorder during their lifetime. The study found that pelvic floor disorders affect about 10 percent of women ages 20 to 39, 27 percent of women ages 40 to 59, 37 percent of women ages 60 to 79, and nearly half of women age 80 or older. Addressing pelvic floor dysfunction – which may have roots in pregnancy, osteoporosis, surgery in the pelvic region, endometriosis, or even heavy lifting – is important because it affects so many women.

Common symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction include urinary or bowel incontinence, lower back pain, or pelvic pain. Although many women have these symptoms, they often go untreated. Ron Jegadeesh, P.T., M.B.A., and owner of Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center, explains why: “It’s a combination of women thinking these symptoms are a normal part of aging, and a lack of awareness of pelvic floor dysfunction amongst health professionals. These symptoms aren’t normal and can significantly affect a person’s quality of life.”

Luckily, the symptoms can improve with physical therapy.

Pilates-based physical therapy helps to strengthen and relax the pelvic floor muscles, bringing them back into balance. Jegadeesh and his staff educate patients on the proper way to engage the core, inner thighs, back muscles, and pelvic floor, resulting in improved function in all types of movement.

Breathing is also an important way to improve pelvic floor health. Simply focusing on moving the diaphragm up and down during respiration can improve pelvic floor function, Jegadeesh says.

Pre- and Post-Natal
“Gentle exercise is important for maintaining prenatal strength and flexibility,” Jegadeesh explains. “Pilates helps keep the back and abdominals strong, allowing for a more comfortable and easy delivery.”

Pilates is easily modified for the pregnant client. Contraindicated exercises may include lying on the back and excessive flexion after a certain point in pregnancy. Many exercises can be done seated or sidelying, and can still achieve similar results.

After delivery, Pilates can help rehabilitate pelvic floor dysfunction, correct a diastasis recti (splitting of the abdominals), or improve scar tissue from a C-section. It can also help correct muscle imbalances that occur when a woman is caring for – and carrying around – an infant.

Always be sure to check with your doctor before beginning a Pilates program while pregnant, and always get cleared to exercise post-partum.

Osteoporosis
Many clients come in suffering from varying degrees of bone density loss. Osteoporosis is what happens when the dynamic tissue of the bone becomes porous, causing the bone to weaken and become brittle. Once the bone is weakened, a fall or even mild stress on bone, like bending over or coughing, can cause a fracture. Fractures are most common in the hip, wrist, and spine. While anyone can contract osteoporosis, the disease is most common in women over 50.

Studies have shown that exercise is important for osteoporosis prevention. Since falls are the major cause of injury, alignment and balance are key areas to work on. Alignment is the principal focus of Pilates, which explains why it can be an effective tool to help prevent and manage osteoporosis.

With osteoporosis, the areas that need the most strengthening are the hip, spine, and wrists. Most Pilates exercises specifically target these areas, especially the core. It’s also good to focus on strengthening the back and shoulders, hips, and deep core muscles to take pressure off the spine. Women diagnosed with osteoporosis should always work in neutral positions and pay special attention to proper alignment. It’s also important to incorporate standing exercises into the workout, as the bones need vertical force in order to rebuild.

Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center offers massage therapy services and accepts auto, workers’ compensation, and other insurance plans with a physician’s prescription. Individual classes are available for clients who want to achieve a pain-free lifestyle and optimal health, and experience physical well-being throughout their lives.

 

 

 

Practice Self-Care for a Healthier You:

By: Special Advertising Section February 1, 2019

Q: What are the benefits of doing Pilates during and after pregnancy?

A: With pregnancy, the distribution of weight in your body changes. This can leave you feeling clumsy and unstable, and maybe not so motivated to exercise. But staying in shape through your pregnancy is of tremendous benefit. Pilates is perfect for this.

“Gentle exercise is important for maintaining prenatal strength and flexibility,” explains Ron Jegadeesh, P.T., M.B.S., and owner of Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center. “Pilates helps to keep the back and abdominals strong, allowing for a more comfortable and easy delivery.”

Hormonal changes and the weight of the baby can weaken your pelvic floor muscles. Pilates can help to strengthen this “hammock” of muscle that sits under the pelvis to support your bladder and bowel. Leg-strengthening Pilates exercises can help reduce the likelihood of fluid retention, leg cramps, and varicose veins. Staying strong will also help you get back to your pre-pregnancy body after your baby is born.

Post-delivery, Pilates can rehabilitate pelvic floor dysfunction, correct a splitting of the abdominals (diastasis recti) and improve scar tissue from a C-section. Muscle imbalances are the biggest cause of injury. Pilates can also help correct muscle imbalance that can easily develop when caring for and carrying around your baby.

 

 

 

The New Year Calls for a Fresh Start:

By: Special Advertising Section January 9, 2019

Q: Can Pilates help manage arthritis pain?

A: Research shows that exercise is an essential tool in managing arthritis pain. Not only does exercise build stronger muscle around the joints, but it also increases flexibility and endurance while lubricating the joints and building cartilage. The type of exercise is key. There must be proper joint alignment within any movement, and this is where Pilates helps.

“Motion is lotion,” says Ron Jegadeesh, physical therapist, Pilates instructor, and owner of Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center. “Stimulating joint surfaces results in the production of synovial fluid, which essentially is the ‘motor oil’ of the joints.”

As Pilates involves structured, intentional, and informed movements, it’s ideal for those with arthritis and can be tailored to meet individual needs.

“With the assistance of springs and/or straps, almost all of our arthritis sufferers can move their joints in safe and controlled angles that would otherwise create too much pressure,” Jegadeesh says. “By working in a pain-free range of motion, our goal is to strengthen the muscles around the problem joint areas. This, is turn, provides support when these joints are called upon to perform a task.”

The end result? The aligned movements and proper biomechanics of Pilates protect arthritic joints by strengthening the surrounding tissue and improving flexibility. That means less pressure on the joints, and less pressure means less pain. It’s that simple.

 

 

 

Let Your Health and Beauty Shine:

By: Special Advertising Specialist October 15, 2018

Q: What are some movement habits I can adopt to maintain an active lifestyle as I age?

A: “It’s important to move every day,” says physical therapist and Pilates instructor Ron Jegadeesh, owner of Pilates Fitness & Physical therapy Center.

Whether it’s walking, biking, gardening, or taking an exercise class, just 10 to 20 minutes of daily exercise makes a difference. “Patients I see who make exercise a part of their daily routine look and act younger,” Jegadeesh says. “Also, they’re more likely to stay injury-free and to recover much quicker from an injury than those who don’t exercise.”

Jegadeesh recommends following these healthy movement habits:

• Change positions frequently. Don’t sit or stand for long periods of time. If you have a sedentary job, be sure to stand up and take a break every hour.
• Practice correct posture and alignment. Sit and stand tall with the spine neutral, shoulders relaxed, and your head on top of your spine.
• Add strength training to your exercise routine. “We lose muscle mass as we age,” Jegadeesh says. “Therefore, adding resistance to a workout will help maintain muscle tone. Pilates is an excellent way to gain strength while maintaining proper alignment.”

 

 

 

Building Healthy Habits:

By: Special Advertising Section August 10, 2018

Q: What are some movement habits that I can adopt to maintain an active lifestyle as I age?

A: According to physical therapist and Pilates instructor Ron Jegadeesh, owner of Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center, it’s important to move every day.

Whether you’re walking, biking, gardening, or taking an exercise class, just 10 to 20 minutes of daily exercise makes a difference. “Patients I see who make exercise a part of their daily routine look and act younger,” Jegadeesh says. “Also, they’re more likely to stay injury-free and to recover much quicker from an injury than those who do not exercise.”

Jegadeesh recommends including these healthy movement habits:

• Change positions frequently. Don’t sit or stand for long periods of time. If you have a sedentary job, be sure to stand up and take a break every hour.
• Practice correct posture and alignment. Sit and stand tall with the spine neutral, shoulders relaxed, and your head on top of your spine.
• Add strength training to your exercise routine. “We lose muscle mass as we age,” Jegadeesh explains. “Therefore, adding resistance to a workout will help maintain muscle tone. Pilates is an excellent way to gain strength while maintaining proper alignment.”

 

 

Pain Pain Go Away:

By: Special Advertising Section June 20, 2018

Q: My back always hurts, and pain medication only helps temporarily. Can physical therapy help fix my back?

A: Increasing numbers of patients suffer from chronic pain lasting weeks or months, which can be debilitating. The Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center successfully treats many patients with chronic pain. The difference? A Pilates-based physical therapy program.

Why use Pilates for chronic pain? Pilates helps to strengthen core-stabilizing muscles, and patients benefit from addressing muscle imbalances and postural asymmetries — thus decreasing wear and tear on the joints. Owner and physical therapist Ron Jegadeesh says: “Starting with the first visit, I evaluate postural alignment and teach proper breathing techniques. Then the patient progresses to gentle exercises to encourage pelvic and spine stabilization. Most patients notice a difference after the first few sessions.”

Pilates can be specifically tailored to meet the needs of a patient with movement restrictions and varying pain levels. A Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center trainer will design a program to strengthen the deep core muscles, optimizing pelvic and shoulder stabilization, and will use gentle stretching to lengthen tight muscles. Patients feel taller and stronger, and their pain levels dramatically decrease.

 

 

 

You Deserve the Gift of Good Health:

By: Special Advertising Section January 17, 2018

Q: Is Pilates beneficial for the pre- and postnatal client?

A: Pilates is a great way for the mom-to-be to gently strengthen and tone muscles, as well as stretch tight muscles. Pilates specifically focuses on the abdominals, back, and pelvic floor, which are important muscle groups that help support the pregnant body. Another benefit of Pilates is that most exercises are easily modified.

“Gentle exercise is important to maintain prenatal strength and flexibility. Pilates helps strengthen the postural muscles, allowing for a more comfortable, pain-free pregnancy,” says owner Ron Jegadeesh, P.T., MBA.

After having a baby, Pilates can help you get back into shape. Pilates is an excellent choice when you want to regain muscle tone, correct pelvic floor dysfunction, and improve postural imbalances due to caring for a newborn. Clients generally find that Pilates helps tone and strengthen all areas of the body.

Be sure to ask your doctor or midwife before beginning any new exercise program. It’s important to train with an instructor who is qualified to teach pregnant women. Many of the trainers on staff at Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center have completed specialized pre- and postnatal training. Be sure to tell your instructor that you’re pregnant, and listen to your body. If something doesn’t feel right, stop the exercise and check with your instructor.

 

 

 

Make a “New You” Resolution:

By: Special Advertising Section December 18, 2017

Q: Can posture alignment improve my backache?

A: “Poor posture is the primary cause of neck and back problems,” says physical therapist and Pilates instructor Ron Jegadeesh, owner of Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center.

“If you sit, stand, or walk without proper posture, one muscle group works harder and becomes stronger than another muscle group. The stronger muscle gets tighter and lacks flexibility, while the weaker muscle loses strength.”

Posture alignment is an integral component of every Pilates exercise. In fact, many people achieve far better results with Pilates-based physical therapy than with traditional physical therapy.

“When you do Pilates you have a sense of power, grace, elegance of movement, and self-confidence,” Jegadeesh explains. “The first thing people notice is that their posture and alignment have changed. They feel like they’ve grown an inch taller. As the sessions progress, they notice improved flexibility and strength.”

Pilates includes mat work without equipment, and exercises using a reformer to assist and resist movement. “At each session I also teach exercises the client can do at home or at work,” Jegadeesh says. “I ask them to make a habit of keeping their body in good alignment as they go about with their daily activities. They learn to sit taller, stand taller, and walk taller.”

 

 

 

Health and Beauty Go Hand in Hand:

Q: What are some movement habits I can adopt to maintain an active lifestyle as I age?

A: “It’s important to move every day,” says physical therapist and Pilates instructor Ron Jegadeesh, owner of Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center.

Whether it’s walking, biking, gardening, or taking an exercise class, just 10 to 20 minutes of daily exercise makes a difference. “Patients I see who make exercise part of their daily routine look and act younger,” Jegadeesh says. “Also, they’re more likely to stay injury-free and to recover much quicker from an injury than those who do not exercise.”

Jegadeesh recommends including these healthy movement habits:

• Change positions frequently. Don’t sit or stand for long periods of time. If you have a sedentary job, be sure to stand up and take a break every hour.

• Practice correct posture and alignment. Sit and stand tall with the spine neutral, shoulders relaxed, and your head on top of your spine.

• Add strength training to your exercise routine. “We lose muscle mass as we age,” Jegadeesh explains. “Adding resistance to a workout will help maintain muscle tone. Pilates is an excellent way to gain strength while maintaining proper alignment.”

 

 

 

Take Charge of Your Health:

By: Special Advertising Section  May 9, 2017

Q: How can posture alignment improve my backache?

A: “Poor posture is the primary cause of neck and back problems in men,” says physical therapist and Pilates instructor Ron Jegadeesh, the owner of Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center.

“If you sit, stand, or walk without proper posture, one muscle group works harder and becomes stronger than another muscle group. The stronger muscle gets tighter and lacks flexibility, while the weaker muscle loses strength.” Posture alignment is an integral component of every Pilates exercise. In fact, many people achieve far better results with Pilates-based physical therapy than with traditional physical therapy.

“When you do Pilates you have a sense of power, grace, elegance of movement, and self-confidence,” Jegadeesh explains. “The first thing people notice is that their posture and alignment have changed. They feel like they’ve grown an inch taller. As the sessions progress, they notice improved flexibility and strength.”

Pilates includes mat work without equipment, and exercises using a reformer to assist and resist movement.

“At each session I also teach exercises that the client can do at home or at work,” Jegadeesh adds. “I ask them to make a habit of keeping their body in good alignment as they go about their daily activities. They learn to sit taller, stand taller, and walk taller.”

 

 

 

A New Year, A Healthier New You:

By: Special Advertising Sections December 19, 2016

Q: What are some movement habits that I can adopt to maintain an active lifestyle as I age?

A: Physical therapist and Pilates instructor Ron Jegadeesh, owner of Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center, says it’s important to move every day.

Whether it’s walking, biking, gardening, or taking an exercise class, just 10 to 20 minutes of daily exercise makes a difference. “Patients I see who make exercise a part of their daily routine look and act younger,” Jegadeesh says. “They also are more likely to stay injury-free and to recover much quicker from an injury than those who do not exercise.”

Jegadeesh recommends including these healthy movement habits: Change positions frequently. Do not sit or stand for long periods of time. If you have a sedentary job, be sure to stand up and take a break every hour.

Practice correct posture and alignment. Sit and stand tall with the spine neutral, shoulders relaxed, and your head on top of your spine.

Add strength training to your exercise routine. “We lose muscle mass as we age,” Jegadeesh says. “Therefore, adding resistance to a workout will help maintain muscle tone. Pilates is an excellent way to gain strength while maintaining proper alignment.”

 

 

 

Give Yourself a Gift of Health and Beauty:

By: Special Advertising Sections October 11, 2016

Q: How is Pilates beneficial for the pre- and postnatal client?

A: Pilates is a great way for a mom-to-be to gently strengthen and tone muscles, as well as stretch tight muscles. Pilates specifically focuses on the abdominals, back, and pelvic floor, which are important muscle groups to help support the pregnant body. Another benefit of Pilates is that most exercises are easily modified.

“Gentle exercise is important to maintain prenatal strength and flexibility. Pilates helps strengthen the postural muscles, allowing for a more comfortable, pain-free pregnancy,” says owner Ron Jegadeesh, PT, MBA.

After having a baby, Pilates can help you get back into shape. Pilates is an excellent choice if you want to regain muscle tone, correct pelvic floor dysfunction, and improve postural imbalances due to caring for a newborn. Clients generally find that Pilates will help tone and strengthen all areas of the body.

Be sure to ask your doctor or midwife before beginning any new exercise program. It’s important to train with an instructor who is qualified to teach pregnant women. Many of our trainers on staff at Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center have completed specialized pre- and postnatal training. Be sure to tell your instructor that you’re pregnant, and listen to your body. If something doesn’t feel right, stop the exercise and check with your instructor.

 

 

 

Healthy Habits Come with Life Long Benefits

By: Special Advertising Section August 16, 2016

Q: What are some movement habits that I can adopt to maintain an active lifestyle as I age?

A: “It’s important to move every day,” says physical therapist and Pilates instructor Ron Jegadeesh, owner of Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center.

Whether it’s walking, biking, gardening, or taking an exercise class, just 10 to 20 minutes of daily exercise makes a difference. “Patients I see who make exercise part of their daily routine look and act younger,” Jegadeesh says. “They’re also more likely to stay injury-free and they recover much quicker from an injury than those who don’t exercise.”

Jegadeesh recommends including these healthy movement habits:

Change positions frequently. Don’t sit or stand for long periods of time. If you have a sedentary job, be sure to stand up and take a break every hour.

Practice correct posture and alignment. Sit and stand tall with the spine neutral, shoulders relaxed, and your head on top of your spine.

Add strength training to your exercise routine. “We lose muscle mass as we age,” explains Jegadeesh. “Therefore, adding resistance to a workout will help maintain muscle tone. Pilates is an excellent way to gain strength while maintaining proper alignment.”

 

 

 

Send Pain Packing:

By: Special Advertising Section June 8, 2016

Q: How can posture alignment improve my backache?

A: “Poor posture is the primary cause of neck and back problems,” says physical therapist and Pilates instructor Ron Jegadeesh, the owner of Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center.

“If you sit, stand, or walk without proper posture, one muscle group works harder and becomes stronger than another muscle group. The stronger muscle gets tighter and lacks fl exibility, while the weaker muscle loses strength.”

Posture alignment is an integral component of every Pilates exercise. In fact, many people achieve far better results with Pilates-based physical therapy than with traditional physical therapy.

“When you do Pilates you have a sense of power, grace, elegance of movement, and self-confidence,” Jegadeesh explains. “The first thing people notice is that their posture and alignment have changed. They feel like they’ve grown an inch taller. As the sessions progress, they notice improved flexibility and strength.”
Pilates includes mat work without equipment, and exercises using a reformer to assist and resist movement.

“At each session, I also teach exercises that the client can do at home or at work,” Jegadeesh says. “I ask them to make a habit of keeping their body in good alignment as they go about with their daily activities. They learn to sit taller, stand taller, and walk taller.”

 

 

Keep Your Body in Good Working Order:

By: Special Advertising Section May 20, 2016

Q: How can posture alignment improve my backache?

A: “Poor posture is the primary cause of neck and back problems,” says physical therapist and Pilates instructor Ron Jegadeesh, the owner of Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center.

“If you sit, stand, or walk without proper posture, one muscle group works harder and becomes stronger than another muscle group. The stronger muscle gets tighter and lacks flexibility, while the weaker muscle loses strength.”

Posture alignment is an integral component of every Pilates exercise. In fact, many people achieve far better results with Pilates-based physical therapy than with traditional physical therapy.

“When you do Pilates you have a sense of power, grace, elegance of movement, and self-confidence,” Jegadeesh explains. “The first thing people notice is that their posture and alignment have changed. They feel like they’ve grown an inch taller. As the sessions progress, they notice improved flexibility and strength.”

Pilates includes mat work without equipment, and exercises using a reformer to assist and resist movement.

“At each session I also teach exercises that the client can do at home or at work,” Jegadeesh adds. “I ask them to make a habit of keeping their body in good alignment as they go about their daily activities. They learn to sit taller, stand taller, and walk taller.”

 

 

 

Pain Can Be A Teacher:

By: Special Advertising Section October 9, 2015

Q: How can Pilates-based physical therapy help back pain?

A: Patients with pain stemming from excessive movement and degeneration of the intervertebral discs and joints will likely benefit from a Pilates exercise program.

Pilates improves strength, flexibility, and suppleness of the muscles of the hip and shoulder. With supported movement through these joints, there is better alignment and less chance of back pain.

In addition, the Pilates program teaches awareness of movements and excessive tension that may stress the spine. It also decreases wear and tear resulting from uneven stresses on the interverterbral joints and discs. Pilates helps patients change or modify habits that may be attributing to increased pain.

Pilates-based physical therapy promotes awareness of neutral alignment of the spine, helps strengthen deep postural muscles, and teaches ways to use the body efficiently.

A gentle way to combat back pain, Pilates can be effective in preventing back injury and may also be used as a fitness routine to maintain progress.

 

 

 

Building A Solid Framework:

By: Special Advertising Section August 19, 2015

Q: HOW CAN PILATES-BASED PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP MY STUDENT ATHLETE?
A: Injuries in sports happen whether it’s a high-contact, high-competitive sport or a weekend pick-up game between friends. With more intensive sports programs and yearround competition becoming the norm, student athletes are more vulnerable to injuries. It’s important to carefully select a rehabilitation program for growing bodies. Treatment for children is different than it is for adults, as the musculoskeletal system is still growing. Pilates Fitness and Physical Therapy treats young athletes using a multifaceted approach including: A comprehensive injury evaluation; a custom rehabilitation program using Pilates-based methodology; addressing muscle imbalances; and working on strength, mobility, flexibility, balance, and proprioception as needed for the athlete’s chosen sport.

The student will be ready to safely return to his or her sport stronger, more body-aware, and with information they can use to prevent future injuries. Athletes, coaches, and parents should also consider a mind-body cross-training program to prevent injuries before they happen. Pilates and GYROTONIC methods are excellent for young bodies in motion, as they promote body awareness and train smaller muscle groups to prevent injuries. Pilates Fitness and Physical Therapy Center offers private training and group classes.

 

 

Innovative Therapies Turn Painful Into Pain Free

By: Special Advertising Section June 10, 2015

Q: How can posture alignment improve my backache?

A: “Poor posture is the primary cause of neck and back problems,” says physical therapist and Pilates instructor Ron Jegadeesh, the owner of Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center.

“If you sit, stand, or walk without proper posture, one muscle group works harder and becomes stronger than another muscle group. The stronger muscle gets tighter and lacks flexibility, while the weaker muscle loses strength.”

Posture alignment is an integral component of every Pilates exercise. In fact, many people achieve far better results with Pilates-based physical therapy than with traditional physical therapy.

“When you do Pilates you have a sense of power, grace, elegance of movement, and self-confidence,” Jegadeesh explains. “The first thing people notice is that their posture and alignment have changed. They feel like they’ve grown an inch taller. As the sessions progress, they notice improved flexibility and strength.” Pilates includes mat work without equipment, and exercises using a reformer to assist and resist movement.

“At each session I also teach exercises the client can do at home or at work,” Jegadeesh adds. “I ask them to make a habit of keeping their body in good alignment as they go about with their daily activities. They learn to sit taller, stand taller, and walk taller.”

 

 

 

Healthy Choices Keep Men On Track:

By: Special Advertising Secction May 13,2015

Q: How can posture alignment improve my backache?

A: “Poor posture is the primary cause of neck and back problems,” says physical therapist and Pilates instructor Ron Jegadeesh, the owner of Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center.

“If you sit, stand, or walk without proper posture, one muscle group works harder and becomes stronger than another muscle group. The stronger muscle gets tighter and lacks flexibility, while the weaker muscle loses strength.”

Posture alignment is an integral component of every Pilates exercise. In fact, many people achieve far better results with Pilates-based physical therapy than with traditional physical therapy.

“When you do Pilates you have a sense of power, grace, elegance of movement, and self-confidence,” Jegadeesh explains. “The first thing people notice is that their posture and alignment have changed. They feel like they’ve grown an inch taller. As the sessions progress, they notice improved flexibility and strength.”

Pilates includes mat work without equipment, and exercises using a reformer to assist and resist movement.

“At each session I also teach exercises that the client can do at home or at work,” Jegadeesh adds. “I ask them to make a habit of keeping their body in good alignment as they go about with their daily activities. They learn to sit taller, stand taller, and walk taller.”

 

 

 

Improve Your Health, Enhance Your Look:

By: Special Advertising Section Januarry 7, 2015

Q: How is Pilates beneficial for the pre- and post-natal client?
A: Pilates is a great way for the mom-to-be to gently strengthen and tone muscles, as well as to stretch tight muscles. Pilates specifically focuses on the abdominals, back, and pelvic floor, which are important muscle groups to help support the pregnant body. Another benefit of Pilates is that most exercises are easily modified. Certain positions are contraindicated in the second trimester (such as lying on your back or stomach), but many exercises can be done side-lying or seated to achieve similar results.

“Gentle exercise is important to maintain pre-natal strength and flexibility. Pilates helps strengthen the postural muscles, allowing for a more comfortable, pain-free pregnancy,” says owner Ron Jegadeesh, P.T., M.B.A.

After having a baby, Pilates can help you get back into shape. Pilates is an excellent choice when you want to regain muscle tone, improve postural imbalances due to caring for a newborn, and correct pelvic floor dysfunction. Exercises focus on activating smaller muscles and the breath. Clients generally find that Pilates will help tone and strengthen all areas of the body.

Be sure to ask your doctor or midwife before beginning any new exercise program. It’s important to train with an instructor who is qualified to teach pregnant women. Many of our trainers on staff at Pilates Fitness and Physical Therapy Center have completed specialized pre- and post-natal training. Be sure to tell your instructor that you’re pregnant, and listen to your body. If something doesn’t feel right, stop the exercise and check with your instructor.

 

 

 

Noninvasive Therapies Knock Out Pain:

By: Special Advertising Section October 13, 2014

Q: How can posture alignment improve my backache?
A: Poor posture is the primary cause of neck and back problems, says physical therapist and Pilates instructor Ron Jegadeesh.

“The first thing people notice when they do Pilates is that their posture and alignment have changed. They have a sense of power, grace, elegance of movement, and self-confi dence. As the sessions progress, they notice improved flexibility and strength,” he explains. “I also teach postural exercises the client can do at home or at work. I ask them to make a habit of keeping their body in good alignment as they go about with their daily activities. They learn to sit taller, stand taller, and walk taller.”

 

 

 

A Lifetime of Good Health Begins in Childhood:

By: Special Advertising Section August 14, 2014

How can Pilates-based physical therapy help my student athlete?

Whether a young person is participating in high-level competition or recreational play, injuries in sports happen. With more intensive sports programs and year-round competition becoming the norm, student athletes are more vulnerable to injuries. That’s why it’s important to carefully select a rehabilitation program for growing bodies. Treatment for children is different from adults, as the musculoskeletal system is still growing. Pilates Fitness and Physical Therapy treats young athletes using a multifaceted approach, including: A comprehensive injury evaluation; a custom rehabilitation program using Pilates-based methodology; addressing muscle imbalances; and working on strength, mobility, flexibility, balance and proprioception, as needed, for the athlete’s chosen sport.

The student will be ready to safely return to his or her sport stronger, more body-aware, and with information to prevent future injuries.

 

 

Life is Better Without Pain:

By: Special Advertising Section   June 12, 2014

Q: How can posture alignment improve my backache?

A: Poor posture is the primary cause of neck and back problems, says physical therapist and Pilates instructor Ron Jegadeesh.

“The first thing people notice when they do Pilates is that their posture and alignment have changed. They have a sense of power, grace, elegance of movement, and self-confidence. As the sessions progress, they notice improved flexibility and strength,” Jegadeesh explains. “I also teach postural exercises that the client can do at home or at work. I ask them to make a habit of keeping their body in good alignment as they go about with their daily activities. They learn to sit taller, stand taller, and walk taller.”

 

 

 

Take Action for Your Good Health:

By: Special Advertising Section May 14, 2014

Q: How can posture alignment improve my backache?

A: Poor posture is the primary cause of neck and back problems, says physical therapist and Pilates instructor Ron Jegadeesh, the owner of Pilates Fitness Evolution.

“Most people sit with their head and body leaning forward. Their shoulders are rounded, and they slump or stoop at the computer or while driving,” Jegadeesh says. “If you sit, stand, or walk without proper posture, one muscle group works harder and becomes stronger than another muscle group. The stronger muscle gets tighter and lacks flexibility, while the weaker muscle loses strength.”
Posture alignment is an integral component of every Pilates exercise.

“When you do Pilates you have a sense of power, grace, elegance of movement, and self-confidence,” says Jegadeesh, whose clients include many people who have achieved far better results with Pilates-based physical therapy than with traditional physical therapy.

“The first thing people notice is that their posture and alignment have changed. They feel like they’ve grown an inch taller. As the sessions progress, they notice improved flexibility and strength.” Pilates includes mat work without equipment, and exercises using a reformer to assist and resist movement.

“At each session I also teach exercises that the client can do at home or at work. Getting away from the computer at least once every hour to do postural exercises will help their rehabilitation,” Jegadeesh says. “I ask them to make a habit of keeping their body in good alignment as they go about their daily activities. They learn to sit taller, stand taller, and walk taller.”

 

 

 

Live and Love a Healthier Life:

By: Special Advertising Section January 17, 2014

Q: Can Pilates help women who are experiencing bone loss?

A: Osteoporosis affects mostly postmenopausal women, and it can have devastating effects. At Pilates Fitness Evolution, Ron Jegadeesh, P.T., M.B.A., works with women to lessen bone loss through Pilates-based physical therapy.

“I have seen women with osteoporosis make remarkable changes in their body after four months of Pilates,” he says.
Osteoporosis mainly affects the spinal vertebrae, hips, and wrists, but Pilates-based bone-building exercises and spinal stabilization have been successful in halting the progression of the disease.

“Pilates is often a permanently effective tool because it strengthens the entire body and its core musculature,” Jegadeesh explains.
An early diagnosis is vital to ensuring that treatment will be most effective.

 

 

Seeking Relief:

By: Special Advertising Section October 10, 2013

Q: How can Pilates-based physical therapy help back pain?
A: Patients with pain stemming from excessive movement and degeneration of the intervertebral discs and joints will likely benefit from a Pilates exercise program.

Pilates improves strength, flexibility, and suppleness of the muscles of the hip and shoulder. With supported movement through these joints, there is better alignment and less chance of back pain.

In addition, Pilates teaches awareness of movements and excessive tension that may stress the spine. It also decreases wear and tear resulting from uneven stresses on the intervertebral joints and discs. Pilates helps patients change or modify habits that may be contributing to increased pain.

Pilates-based physical therapy promotes awareness of neutral alignment of the spine, helps strengthen deep postural muscles, and teaches ways to use the body efficiently.

A gentle way to combat back pain, Pilates can be effective in preventing back injury. It may also be used as a fitness routine to maintain progress.

 

 

 

Don’t Let Pain Disrupt Your Life:

By: Special Advertising Section June 17, 2013

Q: HOW CAN POSTURE ALIGNMENT IMPROVE MY BACKACHE?
A: Poor posture is the primary cause of neck and back problems, says physical therapist and Pilates instructor Ron Jegadeesh.

“The first thing people notice when they do Pilates is that their posture and alignment have changed. They have a sense of power, grace, elegance of movement, and self-confidence. As the sessions progress, they notice improved flexibility and strength,” Jegadeesh explains.

“I also teach postural exercises that the client can do at home or at work. I ask them to make a habit of keeping their body in good alignment as they go about with their daily activities. They learn to sit taller, stand taller, and walk taller.”

 

 

 

Men – Take Steps To Live A Healthy Life:

By: Special Advertising Section May 17, 2013

Q: HOW CAN POSTURE ALIGNMENT IMPROVE MY BACKACHE?
A: Poor posture is the primary cause of neck and back problems, according to physical therapist and Pilates instructor Ron Jegadeesh, the owner of Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center.

“Most people sit with their head and body leaning forward. Their shoulders are rounded and they slump or stoop at the computer or while driving,” Jegadeesh says. “If you sit, stand, or walk without proper posture, one muscle group works harder and becomes stronger than another muscle group. The stronger muscle gets tighter and lacks flexibility, while the weaker muscle loses strength.”

Posture alignment is an integral component of every Pilates exercise.

“When you do Pilates you have a sense of power, grace, elegance of movement, and self-confidence,” says Jegadeesh, whose clients include many people who have achieved far better results with Pilates-based physical therapy than with traditional physical therapy.

“The first thing people notice is that their posture and alignment have changed. They feel like they’ve grown an inch taller. As the sessions progress, they notice improved flexibility and strength.”

Pilates includes mat work without equipment, and exercises using a reformer to assist and resist movement.

“At each session I also teach exercises that the client can do at home or at work. Getting away from the computer at least once every hour to do postural exercises will help their rehabilitation,” Jegadeesh says. “I ask them to make a habit of keeping their body in good alignment as they go about with their daily activities. They learn to sit taller, stand taller, and walk taller.”

 

 

 

Women – Take Steps To Live A Healthy Life:

By: Special Advertising Section February 1, 2013

CAN PILATES HELP WOMEN WHO ARE EXPERIENCING BONE LOSS?

Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center

Osteoporosis affects mostly postmenopausal women, and it can have devastating effects. At Pilates Fitness Evolution, Ron Jegadeesh, P.T., M.B.A., works with women to lessen bone loss through Pilates-based physical therapy.

“I have seen women with osteoporosis make remarkable changes in their body after four months of Pilates,” he says.

Osteoporosis mainly affects the spinal vertebrae, hips, and wrists, but Pilates-based bone-building exercises and spinal stabilization have been successful in halting the progression of the disease.

“Pilates is often a permanently effective tool because it strengthens the entire body and its core musculature,” Jegadeesh says.

An early diagnosis is vital to ensuring that treatment will be most effective.

 

 

 

Pain Is Not Child’s Play:

By: Special Advertising Section October 11, 2012

Q: Why is Pilates-based physical therapy becoming the choice in rehabilitation?

A: Pilates-based physical therapy is designed to work the entire body and build your core. In Pilates-based physical therapy, each client is given a treatment plan that’s been specifically designed for their individual needs — not a one-size-fits-all treatment plan based on a diagnosis. Pilates is gentle yet effective in rehabilitation.

If you have ever undergone a physical therapy regimen, you know that most conditions require 12 or more visits. In fact, therapy can take months. Not so at Pilates Fitness & Physical Therapy Center in Southfield. Here, we can effectively treat most conditions in just six to eight visits, thanks to the unique combination of hands-on physical therapy and Pilates. Pilates-based physical therapy simply works better.

Most clients using Pilates Movement Therapy find relief from pain while recovering from the types of trauma and injury experienced because of accidents, or due to chronic pain. Pilates focuses on working the muscles from the inside out, and layers of muscles in the torso are trained to protect the lower back. This allows the body to perform movements with ease and fluidity. Pilates is often the most permanently effective tool because it addresses and strengthens the entire body and its core musculature while promoting new neuromuscular patterns.

Pilates also decompresses the neck and back while addressing the deterioration of  range of motion in the joints and the lack of muscular flexibility, which can often help alleviate pain. While Pilates addresses specific-site injury during rehabilitation, oxygenation and circulation within the body work together to help the healing process and attain a patient’s overall goal of pain relief. Once that is achieved, Pilates can be effective in preventing re-injury and may also be used as a fitness routine to maintain progress.

 

 

 

Take Charge of Your Health:

By: Special Advertising Section May 16, 2012

Poor posture is the primary cause of neck and back problems, says physical therapist and Pilates instructor Ron Jegadeesh, the owner of Pilates Fitness Evolution.

“Most people sit with their head and body leaning forward. Their shoulders are rounded, and they slump or stoop at the computer or while driving,” Jegadeesh says. “If you sit, stand, or walk without proper posture, one muscle group works harder and becomes stronger than another muscle group. The stronger muscle gets tighter and lacks flexibility, while the weaker muscle loses strength.”

Posture alignment is an integral component of every Pilates exercise.

“When you do Pilates you have a sense of power, grace, elegance of movement, and self-confidence,” says Jegadeesh, whose clients include many people who have achieved far better results with Pilates-based physical therapy than with traditional physical therapy.

“The first thing people notice is that their posture and alignment have changed. They feel like they’ve grown an inch taller. As the sessions progress, they notice improved flexibility and strength.”

Pilates includes mat work without equipment, and exercises using a reformer to assist and resist movement.

“At each session I also teach exercises that the client can do at home or at work. Getting away from the computer at least once every hour to do postural exercises will help their rehabilitation,” Jegadeesh says. “I ask them to make a habit of keeping their body in good alignment as they go about with their daily activities. They learn to sit taller, stand taller, and walk taller.”

 

 

Make Your Health A Priority:

By: Special Advertising Section February 6, 2012

Osteoporosis affects mostly postmenopausal women, and it can have devastating effects. At Pilates Fitness Evolution, Ron Jegadeesh, P.T., M.B.A., works with women to lessen bone loss through Pilates-based physical therapy.

“I have seen women with osteoporosis make remarkable changes in their body after four months of Pilates,” he says.

Osteoporosis mainly affects the spinal vertebrae, hips, and wrists, but Pilates-based bone-building exercises and spinal stabilization have been successful in halting the progression of the disease.

“Pilates is often a permanently effective tool because it strengthens the entire body and its core musculature,” Jegadeesh says.

An early diagnosis is vital to ensuring that treatment will be most effective.