Mom May | BOGO Special Looking for a gift for mom this mother’s day? Bring her to a reformer Pilates class ? Whether she is a pilates newbie, or a regular- we have classes designed for every level. this May– buy a pilates class, and bring your mom with you for FREE. *valid through 5/30/2023,…
Join Us: Dr. Kate Bacigalupo to give a guest lecture about Hypermobility & Scoliosis Colombia Orthopedics 9th Annual Symposium on the Pediatric Spine: Best in Class Non Operative Treatment Hybrid Event June 1, 2023 8:00am – 3:00pm Best Practice for Idiopathic scoliosis and Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome/ Hypermobile Spectrum Disorder (EDS/HSD) Dr. Kate…
Nourishing Your Fitness Routine by physio, Caitlin Mari Oliveros, PT, PF1, BSPTS1 Whether you’re heading off to a Pilates class, soccer game, or physical therapy appointment, it’s always important that you hydrate and fuel your body properly before exercise. This includes making sure you are getting enough fats, proteins, and carbs. Fats Fat…
Anatomy of the Pilates Reformer Whether you are a newbie to pilates, or a frequent reformer user- it always helps to have a refresh on the anatomy of the pilates reformer. The pilates reformer is an excellent workout for people recovering from injuries, people with scoliosis, hypermobility, and anyone who wants to target certain muscle…
by Caitlin Mari V. Oliveros, PT, PF1, BSPTS1 People claim that 10,000 steps are an indicator of good physical fitness and longevity. But does this number really matter? Or are we getting caught up in counting? This idea originated in Japan in the 1960s, when a pedometer company named its product the “10,000 steps…
how to do the Schroth walk (and what it helps with) the Schroth method is a non-surgical treatment for scoliosis, kyphosis and other spinal disorders. Created by someone with scoliosis herself, the Schroth method is catered specifically to meet the unique needs of the scoliosis population. The goals are to strengthen the surrounding muscles,…
Managing Lower Abdominal Strain and Iliopsoas Pain By Caitlin Mari V. Oliveros, PT, PF-1, BSPTS-1 The abdominal muscles are a group of muscles that make up the walls of the trunk. The most common muscles to note are TVA (transversus abdominis), rectus abdominis, internal obliques, and external obliques. These muscles vary in depth (superficial…
Spring it On! April Pilates Giveaway Steps to enter the giveaway: 1. Like our post on Instagram 2. Follow us @physioelements 3. Tag 1 friend in the comments 4. Fill out this form ⬇️ *Note: if you do not have an instagram, you can still enter. Just fill out the form! Giving out 1 free…
Balance: The fine line between healthy movement vs unhealthy movement Movement is part of a healthy lifestyle, but can quickly become problematic due to the impact of societal pressures, diet culture, and all-or-nothing thinking. When it comes to building a sustainable movement routine, the thing to keep in mind is balance. What is balance?…
Barbie & the Brace By Caitlin Mari V. Oliveros, PT, PF-1, BSPTS-1 Thanks to a toy donation drive I participated in, I recently discovered that Barbie dolls now come in so many colors, shapes, sizes, occupations, and even conditions– I found dolls with wheelchairs, skin conditions like vitiligo, and alopecia (hairless head)! My initial…