by Fiona Palmer | Jan 21, 2024 | Anatomy
The Peritoneum: Sensitivity, Abdominal Surgery, Adhesions, Breathing Exercises Full disclosure. Three recent case studies. Two of the surgeries involved intra-abdominal surgery, and one was a DIEP flap surgery for reconstruction after a double mastectomy. My husband...
by Fiona Palmer | Jan 8, 2024 | Pelvic Floor Health, Scar Tissue
The short answer is yes, they should. If you want to know why, read on. The image below shows the anal sphincters What is the function of the pelvic floor? The 5 S’s of your pelvic floor. Sphincter Control. These muscles allow you to pee and poo and prevent...
by Fiona Palmer | Aug 31, 2023 | Anatomy, Pilates
Pilates Therapy and Bodyworks Many people, up to 60% of adults, will likely experience low back pain. Exercise is often recommended to treat and manage low back pain. Fear of reinjury or that movement increases pain or worsens the problem are probably the most common...
by Fiona Palmer | Aug 10, 2023 | Anatomy, Pilates
Working in the world of movement and manual therapy is a privilege. It gives me the skills and tools to help people strengthen their bodies and facilitate healing or soothe and comfort them, and I also have the opportunity to educate people. I have this posture. Many...
by Fiona Palmer | Jul 27, 2023 | Pilates
This week opened up a great conversation around isometric exercise. My clients are keen on doing the right kind of exercise at the right time in the right way. They are very knowledgeable. We had a great discussion about isometric exercise after a few had seen...
