Poise Reformer Pilates

28/06/2023

Sessions continue to be fully booked. Apply for the waiting list here https://www.poisereformerpilates.co.uk/booking.

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27/07/2022

E X T E N S I O N

Physio tips:
✔️ Being very mindful to connect through the abdominals throughout the movement. Ensuring not to ‘dump’ in the lower back.
✔️ Keep shoulder blades squeezing down the back, reducing ‘hitching’ the shoulders
✔️ 1 x 🔴 spring
✔️ Testing ability to stabilise with single arm lifts
✔️ Advanced work on the Reformer - I have used with dancers who are working strength through large, available ranges of spinal movement.

22/07/2022

Feet in straps from the syllabus level 1 & 3.

Physio tips
✔️ Indicated for core strengthening, hamstring & adductor dynamic stretching, hip mobility and stability, lumbo pelvic stability. Yes a long list!!
✔️ Bend and stretch, lift and lowers, leg circles and stag.
✔️1 x 🔴 & 1 x 🟡 spring helps to facilitate deep abdominal connection.
✔️ The first sequence bend and stretch is great for beginners who are needing extra prompts for activation of the deep abdominals when guided.

25/03/2022

L U N G I N G I N T O T H E
W E E K E N D

Physio tip:

✔️ Single leg control - quadriceps, hamstrings, glute medius and max especially.
✔️ Balance & proprioception - great for late stage ankle rehab
✔️ Single leg standing sequences compliment running specific strengthening
✔️1 x blue spring progression here is goes to the edge of the carriage rather than against the should block
✔️ I use a standing platform extender to help improve foot placement and reduce over activity through the intrinsic foot muscles.

22/03/2022

R O L L I N G I N T O S P R I N G

Back rowing series - variations of roll down.

Physio tip
- Mobilises spine into flexion (good for lordotic postures)
- Abdominal strengthening
- Scapulothoracic training in overhead positions
- Single arm work in rotation to target oblique abdominal strength

Using 1 x 🔵 spring

Speed for Instagram - go slow.

13/03/2022

A lovely mix of sessions coming up this week. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list for future sessions please see website link in bio (contact us page) or DM.

13/03/2022

Reviewing the diaries this week - a lovely mix of 1-1 clients, all seeking movement medicine.

Operating a waiting list - see website link in bio to be added.

07/03/2022

M O N D A Y M O V E M E N T

PHYSIO TIP:

Here I’m working on single leg strength & control, balance and proprioception (I use a lot for late stage ankle rehab with clients), upper limb & core strength (planks in between sets).

1 x 🔵 spring
weighted balls for good measure!

02/03/2022

CLINICAL PILATES

specialises in delivering 1-1 Clinical Reformer Pilates.

Here is an example of late stage shoulder rehab that I use with clients - the Jump-board is the perfect addition to challenge strength and proprioception.

28/01/2022

ANDDD JANUARY IS NEARLY DONE 🙌 WHO’S PLEASED?

Using the jump-board here on 1 x 🔴 spring.

Physio tip 🤓
Key points:
- Hip extension strengthening with added lifts
- Lumbo-pelvic stability especially rotatory
- End stage Scapulothoracic stability retraining
- Foot and ankle proprioception with added jump board

21/01/2022

Snipped of sequences I use in 1-1 for desk based workers 💻

- Neck stretches
- Mid back mobility
- Postural setting
- Back extensor strength and control

23/12/2021

P O S T U R A L T R A I N I N G

I use this sequence a lot with my clients who have started Pilates to
improve their desk based postures.

Physio tip:

✔️ Encourages helpful muscle patterning around the shoulder and shoulder blades
✔️ Mobilises the mid back through rotation.

Using the infinity bar and 1 x 🔵 Spring