ProHealth Physical Therapy and Pilates Studio Blog

January 29, 2024
Boomerang Peachtree City GA

Pilates Exercise: Boomerang

Pilates Exercise: Boomerang What is the Pilates exercise Boomerang? Pilates boomerang is an advanced Pilates mat exercise for the entire body. It requires all six of […]
December 15, 2023
Sitting Pretty Workshop Peachtree City GA

Sitting Pretty Workshop offered by Dr. Karyn Staples at ProHealth

People were not created to sit all day. In generations past, being active was a requirement of everyday life for most people to survive, as typical […]
December 6, 2023
Pilates Reformers Peachtree City GA

Pilates Myth 2: Pilates Reformers are intimidating

If you think Pilates reformers are intimidating, you are not alone. But fear not, anyone who loves the reformer was once a beginner! With springs, straps […]
December 6, 2023
Pilates Flexibilty Peachtree City GA

Pilates Myth 3: Pilates requires flexibility

Are you feeling a little stiff and sore? Do you find simple daily movements have slowly become increasingly uncomfortable? If you think it’s too late to improve […]
November 24, 2023
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Pilates Myth 1: Pilates is a FAD

This article is the first of a 3 article series covering the top 3 myths of Pilates. In this article, we’ll deeply dive into why Pilates […]
November 13, 2023
Release Technique Peachtree City GA

Physical Therapy – Active Release Technique decreases pain while increasing mobility

In the 1980s a young chiropractor named Dr. Michael Leahy was becoming more dissatisfied with traditional soft-tissue treatment methods, especially for professional and Olympic athletes who […]
November 2, 2023
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Debunking the Top 3 Myths of Pilates

Pilates is loved by many and yet, there remains several myths about Pilates. In this article, we’ll briefly cover the top 3 myths of Pilates; Pilates […]
October 18, 2023
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What do you need to get started with Pilates?

When you think of Pilates, do you imagine a young dancer perfecting complex moves with impeccable grace and agility? While dancers have flocked to Pilates classes, […]
October 5, 2023
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History of Pilates

The history of Pilates is one of personal journey intertwined with the growth of an exercise method.  Joseph Pilates, the founder of the Pilates method, faced […]
October 2, 2023
Joint Mobilization Peachttree City GA

What Is Joint Mobilization and How Is It Done in Physical Therapy?

Recovery from injury or surgery, as part of the physical therapy process, might require a certain amount of joint mobilization. It is often referred to as […]