Spondylolysis (not to be confused with Spondylosis!) is most commonly identified in children and young people. It is a stress fracture through the pars interarticularis of the lumbar vertebrae, often caused by repetitive extension and rotation of the lower back (most frequently due to sporting ac...

This short tutorial with Cameron looks at our feet and how we can make them work as they we need them to, by improving function, mobility, proprioception and movement patterns.
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With thanks to Ashia Ekwealor
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Added April 2024
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Cameron is renowned for creating great ways to get people well thro...

Kyle is back with his first in a new series of short tutorial sessions, answering the questions asked by you!

This session is all about ankle injuries and whether you can make a full recovery from them. Kyle talks us through the anatomy of the ankle joint, why injuries are so common, and which ...

In this this workshop tutorial session, Cameron draws on his extensive experience as both a physiotherapist and Pilates teacher to look at posture, and what we need to be able to achieve and maintain 'good' posture throughout our daily lives.

Cameron takes us through a series of exercises and ...

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a common cause of low back pain. Overuse, trauma, impact, imbalance, inflammation, and hormonal changes during pregnancy can all cause problems for the usually-stable SI joint.

In this tutorial session, Kyle looks at what happens when SI dysfunction occurs, how y...

This short workshop session with Cameron is the first in a series looking at rehabilitation exercises for frequent areas of concern and injury.

This first session looks at shoulders - Cameron discusses common shoulder complaints and injuries, and looks at exercises which can help to rebuild str...

In this short tutorial session, Kyle provides an overview of disc pathologies (often referred to as disc bulges or herniations), why they can sometimes cause pain and discomfort, and when it is safe to move through pain and when you should be cautious.
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With thanks to Sarah Clennell
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Added Sep...

This short workshop session with Cameron is the next in his series looking at rehabilitation exercises for frequent areas of concern and injury.

This second session is all about the knees and how to look after them, whether it be post surgery/injury or simply when they are suffering through gen...

In this practical workshop session which forms part of Cameron's rehabilitation series, Cameron takes a look at the resistance band, and how adding it into your movement routine can not only help to build strength, but also provide feedback and help to create a sense of length and opposition duri...

Proprioception is our sense and awareness of where our body is in space, and how it is moving and acting.

In this short tutorial, Kyle looks at where we get our proprioception from, which senses are involved, and what happens to our proprioception as we age.
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With thanks to Sarah Clennell
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In this full body intermediate-level Reformer session, Cameron adds his own twist and take to the Reformer exercises we know and love, drawing on his experience of nearly 40 years as a physiotherapist and 20 years as a Pilates teacher.
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With thanks to Hernan Castro-Vidal
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Added November 2024
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Myelopathy can be translated to mean 'suffering cord' and refers to the compression of the spinal cord. Radiculopathy translates as 'suffering root' and refers to pressure on or irritation of an exiting nerve root, commonly cause by a disc bulge or herniation. Age and stenosis can also be a cont...

This Reformer tutorial with Cameron is designed to address the shoulder complex as a whole. Cameron looks at each of the key areas you need to focus on, namely thoracic spine, scapular and gleno-humeral joint exercises, in order to improve strength, stability and mobility in this area.
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Hip bursitis is the inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs that cushion the trochanteric joints in the hip. In this short tutorial, Kyle talks us through the anatomy of the hip joint, why it can become inflamed and swollen, and what can be done to help.
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With thanks to Sarah Clennell
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Added Dec...

In this tutorial session, Kyle looks at our gait and the mechanics of walking and running, with a particular focus on two areas: stride length & cadence, and lateral hip stability.
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With thanks to Sarah Clennell
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Added January 2025
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Kyle is very well-known to Body Control Pilates teachers thro...

Following on from part 1 of this Reformer tutorial with Cameron, this second session is again designed to address each of the key areas of the shoulder complex, namely the thoracic spine, scapular and gleno-humeral joint, whilst also paying particular attention to breathing patterns and different...

In this short tutorial session, Kyle looks at common do's and don'ts after different types of surgery - when is it generally safe to resume exercising and what kind of exercises should you focus on? Kyle then discusses the best approach when working with clients who have metal rods and fixations ...