Pilates for Hypermobility
Hypermobility is the term used to describe the ability to move joints beyond the normal range of movement. For many, joint hypermobility is of no medical consequence and commonly does not give rise to symptoms. Hypermobility can, in fact, be considered an advantage for some, as gymnasts, dancers, swimmers and musicians might be selected because of their extra range of movement. For a small percentage of the population, instead of being advantageous, hypermobility may be associated with joint and ligament injuries, pain, fatigue and other symptoms.
The classes in this collection are designed to help those diagnosed with hypermobility to strengthen specific muscles in order to better support affected joints and to make them more stable, and also to help understand the range of movement which is appropriate for a 'hypermobile' body.
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Hypermobility & Pilates with Lynne Robinson & Dr Jane Simmonds MCSP MMACP
In this second video, Lynne and Dr Simmonds discuss the ways in which Pilates can help with Hypermobility and its related syndromes.
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Dr. Jane Simmonds MCSP MMACP (PD, MA, PGDip, BAppSc, BPE) - Jane is a specialist musculoskeletal and exercise rehabilitation physiotherapist with over 20 years... -
What is Hypermobility? with Lynne Robinson & Dr Jane Simmonds MCSP MMACP
We are delighted to welcome Dr Jane Simmonds to Body Control Pilates Central.
In this introductory video, Dr Simmonds talks to Lynne about what hypermobility is, the different types of hypermobility syndromes and how they can affect the body.
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Dr. Jane Simmonds MCSP MMACP (PD, MA, PGDip, ... -
Masterclass: Hypermobile Knees with Dr Suzanne Martin
Hypermobility can affect the whole body but one of the most common and badly affected areas are the knees.
In this masterclass, Suzanne will talk you through how to spot signs of hypermobility in clients and how you can help clients with hyper-extended knees to improve their strength and cont...
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Longer Workouts: Pilates for Hypermobility with Mark Parfitt Jones
This class with Mark takes you through a series of exercises and adaptations which are suitable for clients with hypermobility. These exercises will help you to work within the appropriate range for your body and to strengthen your muscles to better support your joints.
This class uses resist...
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Longer Workouts: Workout for Hypermobile Clients with Lynne Robinson
In this gentle, balanced workout, Lynne takes you through a series of exercises which are specifically designed to help people with hypermobile joints to build up strength and control.
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Thanks to Lottie Murphy
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Lynne is co-founder and director of Body Control Pilates Education (for whom ... -
Masterclass: A Look at Hypermobility with Lynne Robinson & Mark Parfitt Jones
Join Lynne Robinson and Mark Parfitt Jones as they discuss the hypermobility spectrum and how to modify Pilates teaching when working with hypermobile clients. This masterclass also examines key exercises to help strengthen and stabilise vulnerable joints.
* Apologies for the slight sound issu...
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Spotlights: What is Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS)?
In this Spotlights interview, Lynne talks to Lorna Nicholson to learn more about 'PoTS' (Postural Tachycardia Syndrome), a condition in which a change from lying to standing or sitting up causes an abnormally large increase in heart rate.
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Lorna has been a registered nurse for 25 years and curre... -
Short Workout: Exercising with PoTS with Lorna Nicholson
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) can be a life-altering and debilitating health condition, caused by an abnormal response by the autonomic (automatic) nervous system. Simply standing up can be a challenge for affected people as their body is unable to adjust to gravity, thereby making exercis...
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Shorter Workouts: Exercising with PoTS - Intermediate Workout with Lorna
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) can be a life-altering and debilitating health condition, caused by an abnormal response by the autonomic (automatic) nervous system. Simply standing up can be a challenge for affected people as their body is unable to adjust to gravity, thereby making exercis...
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Tutorial: Organising Hypermobility through Fascial Tensioning
Suzanne draws on more than 20 years' of expertise in this field as she explains - through both theory and practical work - how the pre-activation of fascial lines can help your hypermobile clients to safely achieve stability of movement.
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Suzanne Martin is recognised as an international expert i... -
Shorter Workout: Breathing for Hypermobile/PoTS Clients with Lorna Nicholson
This short class with Lorna looks at how Pilates can help to improve breathing in clients with hypermobility and/or PoTS (Postural tachycardia syndrome).
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With thanks to Jacquie Biggs
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Lorna has been a registered nurse for 25 years and currently works part-time as an advanced nurse practitione... -
Longer Workout: Pilates Fundamentals for Hypermobile Clients with Lorna
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With thanks to Jacquie Biggs
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Lorna has been a registered nurse for 25 years and currently works part-time as an advanced nurse practitioner in a GP surgery. Prior to this, she worked in emergency departments for many years, specialising in Muscular and Skeletal injuries.
Lorna also qualif...
