Our spines are incredible structures. They are flexible, resilient, and strong. Wait – what? Flexible, resilient, and strong??? Not words that generally are the first thing we think about when we think about our spines. We often have so many negative thoughts ingrained in us from ads, images, …
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Jumping into June at CONNECT
I don’t know about the rest of you, but I am always grateful to see the end of May! As a parent of three school-aged kids, May is filled with the “end” of all the wonderful activities they are in. May-cember has become a popular way to describe the level of intensity the month holds and a …
How to Choose a Pilates Class
The practice of Pilates continues to grow around the world. Prior to the year 2000, only teachers who trained with one of Jospeh Pilates’ students were allowed to say they were teaching Pilates. After a legal case was settled, that all changed. Now, there are many training programs out there. …
Gardening Tips
Despite all our recent snow, spring gardening season is upon us. Moving to Evergreen has shortened my growing season and I already feel like I’m trying to catch up with getting some seed starts going indoors. As we all start to visualize our outdoor spaces covered in something other than white, …
What is Pilates?
Pilates is a form of exercise developed by Joseph Pilates. He referred to it as “contrology,” not Pilates. Mr. Pilates was a huge believer that exercise could cure all ills. He was in an internment camp and had convinced everyone in his barrack to exercise with him. Using the springs from the …
How to Choose a PT
The profession of Physical Therapy is very broad. Physical therapists practice in all sorts of settings and our skill sets and training all differ. As you look for a partner in your injury recovery, here are a few things to keep in mind: Does my condition require specialized knowledge or …