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The Importance Of Cueing
09 August 2016

The Importance Of Cueing

The Importance Of Cueing. By Sophie Contreras (APPI Presenter, Physiotherapist, UHM Education Manager)  As Pilates Instructors, a skill that can really differentiate us from the rest, is effective cueing. It's well known, that being able to perform a skill well, is very different from being able to teach that skill well.... Refining your cueing skills will help you progress...

Unite Health Presenter Of The Month - Sally Harrison
08 August 2016

Unite Health Presenter Of The Month - Sally Harrison

We are thrilled to award Sally Harrison as August's Unite Health Presenter Of The Month. Sally commenced her working career as a professional dancer, however following sudden retirement due to knee surgery, she embarked on her next journey into Physiotherapy and Pilates. We talk to Sally about her love for Pilates and the APPI Method.

Curtsey & press for the hip and pelvic complex
04 August 2016

Curtsey & press for the hip and pelvic complex

This is a combination exercise to strengthen the muscles that support the hip and pelvic complex. It shows a both level change and press motion of the upper limb against resistance. This exercise energises the posterior oblique sling well, therefore aiding in pelvic stabilisation in a standing position. Sally, Unite Health Presenter, demonstrating the Curtsey &...