Pilates & Multiple Sclerosis – Movement & Strength
Pilates exercises to improve mobility in people with multiple sclerosis (MS)
” I am relatively lucky in that my MS has progressed very slowly over many years and, in my early 70s, I am still comparatively mobile. It started forty years or so ago, probably triggered by hormonal changes during pregnancy. It mainly affects my limbs, particularly my legs where I have lost a fair amount of sensation and muscle tone. Sometimes they feel very heavy and this can affect my stability.
I have been doing Pilates at The Pilates Clinic every week now for about four years. Undoubtedly it has helped me. In particular I feel that my balance has improved. My core and leg muscles are stronger which obviously helps. I also like the holistic approach to all areas of general flexibility and bodily strength, so that overall coordination is improved.
Like everything in life, Pilates is only as good as the Instructors teaching it. I have confidence in the teaching I receive at The Pilates Clinic which, for me, is an essential pre-requisite. My personal philosophy is that a positive, can-do attitude is a major contributor to general wellbeing, and a critical component of managing my MS. I enjoy my sessions at The Pilates Clinic, which are tailored to my condition. Time passes quickly and I feel stretched afterwards. “
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Do you ever catch yourself slouching at your desk? Or feel tightness in your shoulders and lower back after a long day? You’re not alone. Many people in Wimbledon – especially those with desk jobs, busy home lives, or simply too much time spent on phones – struggle with poor posture and back pain.
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