ProHealth Physical Therapy and Pilates Studio Blog

June 27, 2024

Pilates will improve your athletic performance. Here’s how. 

Achieving peak athletic performance isn’t a privilege reserved for professional and Olympic athletes. It’s a journey that anyone, regardless of their level of athleticism, can embark […]
June 24, 2024

Pilates will make you a better runner. Here’s how.

Pilates and running are a winning combination if you’re looking for a healthy cardiovascular, strength, and mobility training. Incorporating Pilates into your running practice can help […]
May 30, 2024

Why do you go see a physical therapist?

Ask people that question and the most common answer, by far, will include the word “injury” or “accident.” Perhaps the most common misconception about physical therapy […]
May 15, 2024

The Guide to Home Pilates equipment Options

May 2024 Home Pilates equipment has many options, but making the right choice for your practice is essential. This blog post will cover simple at-home Pilates […]
May 8, 2024

Foam Rollers in Pilates – More Than a Muscle Relaxer

Foam rollers do more than massage your sore muscles. They challenge your core work, improve mobility, and mimic a reformer carriage on the mat. Using the […]
April 26, 2024

Is Physical Therapy Supposed To Hurt?

Pain comes in many different forms. When getting treatment such as physical therapy for a specific problem, patients need to understand what kind of pain they […]
April 10, 2024

Pilates For Tight Shoulders

Our sedentary modern lifestyle makes tight shoulders very common. Pilates is an excellent option to improve shoulder mobility, reduce neck pain, and improve your posture. In […]
April 3, 2024

Foot Alignment in Pilates

Pilates is synonymous with core strength; however, foot alignment is foundational at all levels of this popular mind-body method. Healthy foot alignment can create a domino […]
March 27, 2024

Postpartum Pilates

Pilates may seem like the last thing you have time for with a baby in your arms. Yet, Postpartum Pilates can serve a new mom well […]
March 20, 2024

Pilates During Pregnancy

Pilates during pregnancy is an enjoyable, low-stress way to exercise with a bun in the oven. Not only is prenatal Pilates safe, but it has many […]
April 10, 2024

Pilates For Tight Shoulders

Our sedentary modern lifestyle makes tight shoulders very common. Pilates is an excellent option to improve shoulder mobility, reduce neck pain, and improve your posture. In […]
April 3, 2024

Foot Alignment in Pilates

Pilates is synonymous with core strength; however, foot alignment is foundational at all levels of this popular mind-body method. Healthy foot alignment can create a domino […]
March 27, 2024

Postpartum Pilates

Pilates may seem like the last thing you have time for with a baby in your arms. Yet, Postpartum Pilates can serve a new mom well […]
March 20, 2024

Pilates During Pregnancy

Pilates during pregnancy is an enjoyable, low-stress way to exercise with a bun in the oven. Not only is prenatal Pilates safe, but it has many […]
March 13, 2024

Misconceptions About Physical Therapy

The term “physical therapy” is well known in the healthcare realm. But it is far from a foregone conclusion that patients understand what it is all […]
February 28, 2024

Joint Replacement Benefits from Physical Therapy

The American College of Rheumatology estimates that about 790,000 total knee replacements and more than 450,000 hip replacements are performed each year in the United States. […]
February 22, 2024

Pilates Exercise: Jack Knife

Pilates Jack Knife is an intermediate Pilates mat exercise. In the classical Pilates mat sequence it follows Neck Pull. The Jack Knife is often considered the […]
February 15, 2024

Pilates Exercise: Hip Twist 

The Pilates Hip Twist is an advanced Pilates mat exercise. It demands a high level of control, coordination, and centering, three of the main principles of […]
January 31, 2024

Orthopedic Problems Solved by Physical Therapy

The most common reasons patients need or request physical therapy are orthopedic reasons, even if the patient is not aware that the problem is orthopedic. Simply […]