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Happy International Pilates Day!

Pilates is an unique, full body exercing system designed by Joseph Pilates and was initially called Contrology.
Striving to create balance, strength and flexibility through precise and controlled movement patterns, Pilates is of everyone!

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Nice Teaser Prep clip to watch.
We'll be practicing our Teaser Preps again next week 💪🏼

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Elevate Your Pilates Practice with Teaser Prep on the Mat 🌟 Hey Pilates enthusiasts! Ready to conquer the Teaser like a pro? Let’s dive into some essential prep work! 💥 Pro Tip: Throughout each exercise, focus on initiating movements from your core and maintaining a steady breath. Your breath is your power source and helps you stay centered and connected to your body. Here’s the benefit of Teaser prep on the mat: * Spinal flexor strength * Spinal extensor control * Hip flexor control * Preparation for Teaser 1, 2, 3 Practice these exercises regularly to build the strength, flexibility, and mind-body connection necessary for the Teaser. Remember to breathe deeply and focus on quality over quantity. Are you up for the Teaser challenge? Drop a 🌟 in the comments and tag a friend who loves Pilates! Refer to BASI Interactive to learn more and other exercises! #pilates #pilateseducation #pilatescommunity #pilatesreformer #pilatesbody #pilatesfit #pilatesteacher #pilatestime #pilatesfitness #pilateslove #pilatestraining #pilateslife #pilatesday #pilateseveryday #pilatesanytime #pilatesstrong #reformerpilates #basi #basipilatesinstructors

Blessed Easter

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Revisiting a blog from 2016!

Pilates and pelvic floor Pilates and pelvic floor

From April - Tuesdays ONLINE!

Anatomy of the Plantar Fascia 🦶

👉 The plantar aponeurosis (PA) originates from the calcaneal tubercle and extends to the forefoot. The aponeurosis consists of a medial, central and lateral part. The medial and lateral parts attach to the abductor hallucis and the musculus abductor digiti quinti pedis, respectively. These parts are usually categorized as “fascia”. The central part is thicker and is considered an “aponeurosis” (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526043/).

👉 As the central aponeurosis extends towards the forefoot, it divides into five separate bundles. These bundles radiate towards and attach through the plantar plates to the proximal phalanges (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12831690/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/13129168/). Most anatomic studies of the PA have focused on its attachment to the calcaneus. Detailed descriptions of each central PA bundle are rare.

👉 There is dorsiflexion of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints during walking. The PA tightens via a windlass mechanism first described by Hicks (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/13129168/). All five bundles contribute to raising the foot arch. It is not known whether dysfunction of only one central bundle could affect this mechanism.

📸 Picture: Great view of a dissection of the sole of the foot showing the anatomy of the plantar aponeurosis (PA).

1. Longitudinal digital tracts of the PA.

2. Abductor digiti quinti muscle.

3. Lateral component of the PA.

4. Central component of the PA.

5. Medial component of the PA.

📘 Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1268773121000023

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