by Laura Helsel | Nov 8, 2019 | Biomechanics, Pilates, Pilates Teacher Training, Teaching Tips
“See all. Ignore most. Correct the essential.”
This Eric Franklin quote highlights the challenge we face as teachers in deciding when to correct and when it’s more powerful and positive to pass. It’s not about the cue it’s about the result.
by Laura Helsel | Oct 5, 2019 | Biomechanics, Fitness, Low Back Pain, muscle spasm, Pilates
Core exercises are often prescribed for chronic low back pain. Stability and strength exercises can differ. Know which exercises and cues work for you.
by Laura Helsel | Aug 19, 2019 | Biomechanics, Feet, IT Band, Pilates
A personal success story. I continue my year long obsession with all things feet, from healthy mechanics and strengthening to looking at our footwear choices and the impact they have on our health. Here I’ll share with you a specific case study, an example of a... 
by Laura Helsel | May 18, 2019 | Biomechanics, Feet, Fitness, Franklin Method, Pilates
I’m not shocked by beautiful high heel shoes or men’s slick narrow dress shoes and the compromises they make to our feet. We are all fully aware, while we’re squishing our foot into a narrow stiletto, that it’s not contributing to healthy body mechanics. It... 
by Laura Helsel | Apr 4, 2019 | Biomechanics, Pilates, Rotator Cuff rehab
In support of a broader approach to rehab. The days of simple localized rehab are coming to an end. As Pilates teachers we see a lot of clients who are recovering from soft tissue injuries like tendonitis or bursitis. These clients have usually completed physiotherapy... 
by Laura Helsel | Sep 13, 2018 | Biomechanics, Hip Stability, IT Band, Pain management, Pilates
If you’ve ever sought help for hip or knee pain, patella femoral syndrome, or a chronically tight Ilio-Tibial (IT) Band, chances are you’ve been given the clamshell exercise…
