Larissa Antero

Orthopedic problems such as back pain, muscle tension, tendonitis and torticollis increased in quarantine, says orthopedist Giancarlo Polesello, president of the Brazilian Hip Society. “What increased the most was the back pain, more specifically in the lower back.” The increase in these problems is due to a sedentary lifestyle, poor posture, non-adequacy of the home … Read more

We understand how Pilates and Crossfit complement each other’s benefits to practitioners, let’s talk a little bit about flexibility. Flexibility is tested through articulation, which creates some confusion in the literature. For example, the flexibility of the hamstring muscles can be referred to as the range of motion in hip flexion or knee extension, because … Read more

The particularity of the Pilates Method is active stretching, combined with breathing, with a view to conscious movement without fatigue and pain. The technique is based on six essential principles which are: control, precision, centering, fluidity, concentration and breathing. In addition, it aims to strengthen the muscles located in the center of the body. The … Read more

How did the idea for Aeropilates come about? Created by the Spanish Rafael Martínez, AeroPilates originated from the union of techniques related to Yoga and Pilates. It is a safe, effective and controlled method, which works the body as a whole, toning small and superficial, deep and large muscle groups. This new technique follows the … Read more

Pilates is the name given to the set of physical exercises, practiced on specific devices or even on the floor, with the central objective of improving the physical conditioning and the quality of life of individuals. Pilates sessions can only be taught by physical therapists or physical educators. They can be individual or group, according … Read more

What is osteopathy?Osteopathy is not just a technique, it evaluates and treats all the points that need intervention, and it is not limited to the treatment of the pain site, this pain can be in the spine or any other part of the body. It goes far beyond the disease. It aims to treat the … Read more

The Pilates Method works with body, mind and spirit through 6 principles: concentration, breathing, control, centralization, precision and fluidity. The benefits of Pilates practice are numerous. Joseph H. Pilates, the creator of the Method, said that Contrology develops a uniform body, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, restores the mind, and uplifts the spirit. Physical … Read more

When we think of cats, we don’t imagine the most animated pet in the world, do we? The image of the pussy, popularized through drawings and movies – like Garfield – is usually associated with laziness! That is why tutors are less concerned with cat exercise. But know that our furry friends also need activities! … Read more

That Pilates is a very efficient method not only for the rehabilitation of pathologies, but did you know that animals also practice Pilates? Animals are very smart beings and with each passing day, they impress us more. Some are so smart that they even understand that Pilates is a big beneficiary, so they also want … Read more

For hundreds of years, medicine has been looking for new ways to combat and face the painful conditions of patients, especially through the improvement of procedures and the evolution of medicines. However, many people do not know how to use physical therapy to treat pain. Physical Therapy techniques can play a very important role in … Read more