Hoxton PilatesApr 4, 20223 min readPlantar FasciaPlantar Fascia (also known as plantar aponeurosis) is a strong fibrous band of tissue on the bottom of the foot. It extends from the heel...
Hoxton PilatesFeb 14, 20223 min readThe Vagus NerveThe vagus nerve, also referred to as the 10th Cranial Nerve, extends from the brain stem down into the thorax and abdomen, migrating all...
Hoxton PilatesDec 8, 202135 min readProprioception: A Structural Overview & The Pilates Method Proprioception is one of the most widely used and misused terms in exercise physiology. It is often used interchangeably with ‘kinesthesia’.
Hoxton PilatesNov 24, 20211 min readIs Pilates Helpful for Multiple Sclerosis?Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder affecting the central nervous system.
Hoxton PilatesNov 22, 20211 min readDyspraxia and the Pilates MethodDyspraxia is often referred to as the 'body form' of dyslexia where there is a lack of organisation in motor skills. Like dyslexia, it...
Hoxton PilatesNov 17, 20211 min readHypermobility and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome: What is it, and can Pilates help?Hypermobility is a condition often overlooked by health professionals and exercise practitioners. To be flexible is a good thing, but too...
Hoxton PilatesNov 15, 20212 min readIs Pilates Suitable for Arthritis Sufferers?(Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis). Arthritis is simply the inflammation of a joint. With osteoarthritis the cause of this...
Hoxton PilatesNov 10, 20212 min readCan Pilates Make Back Pain Worse?ANY form of movement can make an injured back worse, so it is extremely important to find a qualified practitioner to guide you through...
Hoxton PilatesNov 3, 20211 min readIs Pilates Suitable for Chronic Fatigue?Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, is characterised by extreme tiredness. Other symptoms can include...
Hoxton PilatesNov 1, 20212 min readIs Pilates safe during Pregnancy?Is Pilates safe during Pregnancy? It is always important to remember that pregnancy is a sign of health not weakness.