Pilates is coming to Great Moves Physical Therapy!

Join us for a free introductory Pilates mat and ball class here at Great Moves Physical Therapy. Instructed by Great Moves’ Physical Therapist and Pilates Specialist, Dr. Shallyn MacDonald.

When: Monday, April 16, 2012 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm

Where: Great Moves Physical Therapy north gym

Who: all levels welcome, patients and non-patients alike. Space is limited so please sign up at our front desk or call us at 477-6870 to reserve your spot today.

Why: Pilates is a low impact stretching and stabilization exercise form to improve your strength and mobility from the core out.

What: Balls and mats are provided at the class or bring your own.

Physical therapist guided 6 week ball and mat Pilates class. Join us at Great Moves Physical Therapy, 1775 S. 8th St, on Monday evenings starting April 16th, from 5:30 to 6:30. The cost is $10 per class or $50 paid by April 16th for the 6 week class. Space is limited. Maximum of 16 people per class. Sign up today by calling the number below. Balls and mats are available at the class or bring your own. All levels welcome.

Great Moves Physical Therapy
1775 S. 8th St
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
719.477.6870

Rolling to Better Mobility and Stability

A few patients lately have met the "rolling pattern" suggestion for treatment (SFMA).  These patients have usually presented with a multi-segmental rotation limitation which I have found either to be a thoracic restriction or hip restriction or simply a motor firing dysfunction.  It has been interesting to see the quick progress in maintaining thoracic or hip mobility with the rolling techniques, decreasing the frequency of visits the patient needs to be seen secondary to a decrease in frequency of hands on manual techniques needed, and the improvement in motor function when the patient focuses on the detail of the movement utilizing bolsters or working in partial ranges, as needed, to truly strengthen through the limitation/abolish the impairment.  Since there is such a push to be efficient in care, if you haven't tried these exercises, give them a try.  If you're familiar with them and have some words of wisdom on cueing patients or other progression of rolling exercise, please share your thoughts.

This video clip shows rolling from prone to supine using lower extremity only.

This video clip shows rolling from prone to supine using upper extremity only and a bolster for assistance.

This video clip shows rolling supine to prone using lower extremity only.

This video clip shows rolling supine to prone using upper extremity only.