Surgery for Cracking and Popping? By: Stephanie Ruopp Did you know that antelopes deliberately use knee clicking to demonstrate they are worthy fighters? But, of course, you’re not an antelope. And if you have popping knees – or any other popping or cracking body part – you may be concerned enough to consider surgery for […]
Short Stretching Routine to Help You Through the Holidays
BY: Stephanie Ruopp For all the joy the holidays bring, it can be a stressful time too. The extra eating, drinking, and entertaining – along with changes in your routine – can throw you off your square. One of the first things that’s sacrificed during the holidays for many people is their exercise routine. There’s […]
The Importance of Pilates and PT for Lumbar Pelvic Hip Complex (LPHC)
The Importance of Pilates and PT for Lumbar Pelvic Hip Complex (LPHC) BY: Stephanie Ruopp Have you ever considered how the upper body and lower body work in tandem? How they really connect with one another? Maybe not. But the region in the center of your body, called the lumbopelvic hip complex (LPHC), has a […]
Do You Know How To Breathe?
BY: Stephanie Ruopp That might sound like a ridiculous question. Of course you know how to breathe, right? Well, your body certainly knows how to draw in oxygen and let out carbon dioxide. That’s an involuntary action. But the sort of breathing we’re talking about – the sort you practice in Pilates – goes a […]
Treating Plantar Fasciitis with Pilates and PT
BY: Stephanie Ruopp . Do you experience mild to severe pain in your heel or in the arch of your foot? Is it worse when you place weight on it? A lot of people are quick to assume that this condition is a bone spur. But a bone spur is not usually the source of […]
Managing Stress with Pilates & GYROTONIC®
By: Stephanie Ruopp Managing Stress with Pilates and GYROTONIC® Are you feeling more stressed than usual? It’s not uncommon for stress to rear its not-so-pretty head around late September and early October. Heading back to school or just returning to a routine can be tough. And it doesn’t take long for stress to seep into […]
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