Do a Pilates Reformer strap workout…without the reformer! Only a mat and a band are needed for this 15 minute core strengthening workout. Watch on YouTube and Subscribe to the Blossom Pilates & Physical Therapy channel! Disclaimer
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UUI, or urge urinary incontinence, is no fun. I usually hear something like this: “I’m totally fine and then as soon as I get to the porch and put the key in the door, that is when I have a strong urge and cannot control my bladder”. Thankfully, there are many lifestyle changes that you
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A quick set of exercises on foam rollers! Learn how to use one to four foam rollers in this challenging workout. Watch on YouTube and Subscribe to the Blossom Pilates & Physical Therapy channel! Disclaimer Subscribe * indicates required Email Address *
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I spent this past weekend taking an introductory dry needling class through Intricate Art Spine and Body Solutions. I have had everything from my jaw to the bottom of my feet needled over the last 3 days! I’m so excited to be bringing this therapy in to the clinic once I finish my Advanced Certification
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Having trouble achieving your New Year’s goals? Vera is here to help! Available for privates and an upcoming group class!
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Ready to bid farewell to knee and hip discomfort? Dive into our latest video showcasing Hip External Rotator Exercises – your secret weapon against pain! Watch on YouTube and Subscribe to the Blossom Pilates & Physical Therapy channel! Disclaimer
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We have no research that states that once a labrum tears, it can heal. I’m stating this right off the bat because I’ve heard some different ideas from other clinicians and online. But do not despair! What we do have is plenty of research showing that many people—and many athletes– have labral tears, and only
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Pain is both an emotional and physical experience and it does not always correlate with actual injury or tissue damage. The International Association for the Study of Pain states that pain is “An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage”. Pain is complex
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Breathing is important for a few different reasons. First and foremost, when working with a new client, I want to teach a breath pattern that will help them regulate their internal abdominal pressure (IAP). This is important because organ prolapse, incontinence, hernias, etc. are associated with increased abdominal pressure. I choose breath patterns to support
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Do you have days where your body just feels…? Even when you’re in pain, movement is still accessible! I created this workout especially for days when you’re not feeling your best. This gentle Pilates mat workout is designed for tough days and pain flares due to autoimmune and other conditions (Ankylosing spondylitis, lupus, lyme disease,
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