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From hitting the metaphorical wall to finding purpose

December 10, 2021 //  by Holly Wallis

Well first let me clarify, that aforementioned wall was actually a car, and I didn’t hit it, it hit me, and hard. In my previous life (my life is now divided into two parts: before the accident, and after the accident), I was a Marketing Manager by day working 50+ hours a week, and a …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: Body, Exercise, Fear, Movement, Pain, Pain cycle, Pilates, rehabilitation, Therapeutic Exercise

Why Pilates works

December 10, 2021 //  by Holly Wallis

When thrown unexpectedly into injury and recovery, there is a time of trial and error with finding what works and what doesn’t to get you back on your feet again. Often this is a very frustrating time, and it can be difficult to figure out how to move again, and most importantly how to move …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: Cardio, Exercise, Fear, Fear of Reinjury, Fitness, injury, Movement, Pain, Pain cycle, Physical Therapy, Physiotherapy, Pilates, Pilates Equipment, Pilates Mat, Pilates Teacher, recovery, rehabilitation, Therapeutic Exercise, Weight-lifting, Yoga

The Slippery Slope of Pain

December 10, 2021 //  by Holly Wallis

Last year, 10 years after my accident, marked the point in my recovery where I have been out of pain longer than I was in pain. It seems silly, but that was a very big deal for me. In my mind, it felt like I could start over from zero. Not like it never happened, …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: Body, Body Awareness, Exercise, Fear, Functional Movement, Movement, Pain, Pain cycle, Pilates, recovery, rehabilitation, Therapeutic Exercise

The Lost Art of Play

December 10, 2021 //  by Holly Wallis

Over morning coffee on the patio of our vacation retreat on the Big Island, Hawaii, I noticed some cows grazing in the field of the neighboring ranch. All of a sudden out of the bushes ran a rambunctious calf, hopping, running, zigging and zagging all over the pasture. The older cows continued grazing or snoozing …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: Aging, Exercise, Movement, Play, Therapeutic Exercise

The New Age of Bone Loss

December 10, 2021 //  by Holly Wallis

Osteoporosis and low bone density are at epidemic proportions. According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, this affects 55% of the population over 50 years of age, both women and men. This number is expected to increase to 3 of every 4 people by 2020, that’s 75% of the adult population! According to the U.S. preventative …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: Arthritis, Balance, Bone building, Bone Density, Bone Loss, Bones, Exercise, Fall Prevention, Fear, Fear of Falling, Joints, Movement, Osteoarthritis, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, Pain, Pilates, Sedentary, Squat, Therapeutic Exercise, walking

Squat for your life

December 9, 2021 //  by Holly Wallis

Whether you teach exercise classes or participate, every time the word squat comes up it is met with resounding moans and groans. Have you ever heard someone yell out “Yessssss, I love squats!”? Probably not. Squats are a movement we do all day every day. In fact, it is considered the most functional movement in …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: Arthritis, biomechanics, Bones, Exercise, Functional Movement, Hip, Joints, knee, Movement, Pain, Pilates, Squat, Therapeutic Exercise

Mind-Body or Mind(minus)Body?

December 9, 2021 //  by Holly Wallis

As a child, I learned that one must not speak of politics and religion in polite company. The weather was always a safe choice. The past year has been a challenging time both in the US and around the World, and I am finding myself in unfamiliar territory. I realized early on in my career …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: Body, Body Awareness, Brain, Exercise, Mental Health, Mind-body, Movement, Pain, Pilates, Therapeutic Exercise

Shoes: The greatest fall risk?

December 9, 2021 //  by Holly Wallis

Footwear has been used since 1600-1200 BC as a way to protect, support, and even dress up the feet. From a protection perspective, shoes keep the feet warm and dry and create a barrier between rough terrain and the skin. As we age, many people start to wear increasingly more supportive shoes in an attempt …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: agility, Balance, Exercise, Fear, Feet, Foot pain, gait, gait pattern, Movement, Pain, Pilates, proprioception, sensory awareness, sensory receptors, Shoes, Therapeutic Exercise, walking

Stack your Boxes: Strategies for standing and walking

December 8, 2021 //  by Holly Wallis

One of the most common physical complaints people share with us is pain in their back and knees when they are standing and walking. We live in a hilly area so there is also the added challenge on their joints when walking up and downhill. This is one of my favorite areas to help people …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: Body, Exercise, gait, gait pattern, Joints, Movement, Pain, Pelvis, Pilates, ribs, Spine, Therapeutic Exercise, walking

The Core has Your Back

December 7, 2021 //  by Holly Wallis

We have all heard the word ‘Backbone’ used to portray an image of strength or support, like when we hear something described as “the backbone of America”. Of course, when we think about the spine, our actual backbone, we also think of strength and support. This prehistoric-looking bony tower is meant to hold us upright, …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: Abdominals, Balance, biomechanics, Body, Bones, core, Exercise, Joints, Movement, Muscle, Pain, Pilates, Spine, Therapeutic Exercise

The Big Toe: What’s the big deal?

December 7, 2021 //  by Holly Wallis

Have you ever wondered why we have one toe that is much bigger than the rest? Well, there is very good reason. First, imagine your toes were all the same size. How would you stand or walk differently? We may be able to manage with one less of the smaller toes without having a significantly …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: Exercise, Feet, Foot pain, gait, gait pattern, Hip, Joints, Movement, Pain, Pelvis, Pilates, Spine, Therapeutic Exercise, walking

Body Awareness: The danger of being too aware

December 7, 2021 //  by Holly Wallis

Body Awareness is a popular term especially in yoga and Pilates circles, but what does it mean? Some would argue that being “body aware” is having a keen kinesthetic sense of how your body moves and feels in your environment at any point in time. One medical dictionary definition describes Body Awareness as “the felt …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: Body, Body Awareness, Exercise, Fear, Movement, Pain, Pilates, Therapeutic Exercise

Is perception reality? Outwit your sense of exertion

December 7, 2021 //  by Holly Wallis

Exercise obviously involves some amount of exertion, whether we like it or not. In the Sports Medicine field, this level of exertion is measured on the Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is defined as “how hard you feel like your body is working. It is …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: Cardiovascular health, Effort, Exercise, Exertion, Hiking, Intensity, Perceived exertion, Pilates, Therapeutic Exercise, walking

Keep your Feet on the Ground: The key to staying vertical

December 7, 2021 //  by Holly Wallis

Yesterday, a client came flying into her session brimming with jubilation as she declared “It’s amazing, I didn’t fall!” She regaled me with her tale of potential disaster ‎with a smile from ear to ear. It started with her standing on a slippery slope with a hose in one hand and a glass of wine …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: Balance, Exercise, Fall Prevention, Fear of Falling, Functional Movement, Movement, Pilates, Squat, Therapeutic Exercise, Weight Shift

The Fear Factor: The Anticipation of Pain in Movement

December 7, 2021 //  by Holly Wallis

As we move through life, we rarely think of the hundreds of coordinated movements that our body makes each day, let alone how they feel. When a person is in pain, however, every movement can bring on a number of feelings, both emotional and physical. When pain persists over a long period, the mere thought …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: Anticipatory Pain, Exercise, Fear, Pain, Pilates, recovery, rehabilitation, Therapeutic Exercise

Clench it or Move it? Using your muscles for their intended purpose

December 7, 2021 //  by Holly Wallis

Since the exercise craze of the ’80s, we have seen many variations of the “Butt Crunch” exercise. The action of a Butt Crunch is a repeated squeeze of the buttocks while sitting or standing. With the promise of a more lean and toned back-side, many people have fallen prey to this madness. Let’s talk about …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: Butt, Exercise, Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Muscle, Muscle Activation, Muscle Contraction, Muscle Recruitment, Pelvis, Pilates, Spine, Therapeutic Exercise

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